Accident Overview
On June 11, 2011, at approximately 1200 central daylight time, a Schweizer Aircraft Corporation G-164B, registration N3629C, experienced a loss of engine power during takeoff near Cash, Arkansas. The aircraft, operated by a commercial pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 for aerial application, subsequently impacted terrain. A postimpact fire ensued, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured.
Flight Details
The flight was local and originating at the time of the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. According to the pilot, the engine lost power shortly after takeoff. During the forced landing, the airplane's landing gear struck a rice levee, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Examination and Investigation
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the airplane at the scene. The extensive fire damage to the engine prevented determination of the cause of the power loss.