ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133335
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| Date: | Friday 9 April 1999 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164B Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Paynes Flying Service, Inc. |
| Registration: | N6673Q |
| MSN: | 195B |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7524 hours |
| Engine model: | Garrett TPE-331-6252M |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Franklinton, LA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | (2R7) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the takeoff/initial climb, 'the aircraft lifted off about 2/3 of the way down the runway and did not accelerate.' The 'engine sound did not change.' The pilot reported the airplane 'went down into the trees' 1/4 mile from the airport. Functional testing of the fuel pump showed the fuel pump was capable of putting out sufficient pressure and flow at normal operating rpm to properly provide fuel to the fuel control unit to operate the engine. Damage precluded a functional test of the fuel control unit. Disassembly of the unit revealed 2 holes in the fuel control diaphragm. The manufacturer stated 'the damage to the fuel control is the result of impact damage.' The FAA coordinator stated that 'a tear in the diaphragm could cause a loss of power.' The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Probable Cause: Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW99LA113
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 4 February 1980 | N6673Q | Troy Ledbetter | 0 | near Pharr, TX | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 26-Nov-2017 12:43 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
| 08-Apr-2024 07:29 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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