ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133960
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| Date: | Wednesday 24 April 1996 |
| Time: | 16:45 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman G-164 Ag-Cat |
| Owner/operator: | Downstown Aero Crop Svc. |
| Registration: | N602U |
| MSN: | 133 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1965 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5344 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-985-AN1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Toms River, NJ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | (N44) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot performed a forced landing following a total loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. The airplane collided with trees, and came to rest approximately 1 mile form the airport. Examination of the wreckage by an FAA Inspector did not disclose evidence of malfunctions. Uncontaminated fuel was observed in the fuel tanks and the gascolator. Further examination of the engine revealed no evidence of malfunctions.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC96LA090
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 11 February 1964 | N489Y | Commercial | 0 | Boca Raton, Florida | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 10-Jan-2020 10:00 | BEAVERSPOTTER | Updated [Cn, Narrative] |
| 09-Apr-2024 07:18 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Cn, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Accident report] |
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