# NTSB Accident MIA97LA198
> **Grumman G-164B** · 1997-06-27 · BAINBRIDGE, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA198
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08203
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-06-27
- **Location:** BAINBRIDGE, GA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Grumman
- **Model:** G-164B
- **Registration:** N903X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, and improper flare during an emergency (precautionary) landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown and subsequent nose over.  Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper use of powerplant controls, the resultant reduction of climb performance, and lack of experience in make/model of aircraft.

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