NONE · GRUMMAN G-164A · 1989-08-02 · SULLIVAN, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI89DEX06
Event ID
20001213X29063
Type
Accident
Date
1989-08-02
Location
SULLIVAN, IN, USA
Coordinates
39.089355, -87.400192
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
GRUMMAN
Model
G-164A
Registration
N952X
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A FAILURE OF THE SUPERCHARGER OIL SEAL WHICH RESULTED IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING TAKEOFF AND THE UNCONTROLLED TOUCHDOWN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE SUPERCHARGER AND SPARK PLUB FOWLING.