NONE · Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · 1996-07-27 · DUBOIS, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA96LA172
Event ID
20001208X06384
Type
Accident
Date
1996-07-27
Location
DUBOIS, ID, USA
Coordinates
44.219654, -112.369712
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Grumman-Schweizer
Model
G-164A
Registration
N5390
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
failure of the pilot to remain clear of an irrigation spray device, which resulted in inadvertent water ingestion and flameout of the aircraft's turboprop engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the proximity of the irrigation spray device (close to the airstrip), insufficient time available to attempt an engine restart after the flameout, and high vegetation (wheat crop) in the forced landing area.