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| Date: | Tuesday 4 May 1982 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164B Turbo Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Air Rice Inc. |
| Registration: | N6746K |
| MSN: | 447B |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1314 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W PT6A-34AG |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Houston, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Houston, TX |
| Houston, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED IN A PLOWED FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. AN ENGINE TEARDOWN REVEALED WATER AND CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW82DA164
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 11:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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