N53177
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- May 24, 1986Accident
DURING AERIAL APPLICATION THE ENGINE CEASED OPERATING DUE TO A BROKEN SHAFT IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE BOOST PUMP WAS TURNED ON AND THE ENGINE RAN MOMENTARILY. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO DUMP HIS 700 POUNDS OF DRY CHEMICAL AND HAD TO KEEP A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED. DURING FLARE FOR LANDING THE PILOT RAISED THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT BUT STILL HIT THE GROUND HARD. THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED ONLY 40 FEET AND THEN NOSED OVER INVERTED.
- June 5, 1979Accident
Failed To Maintain Directional Control