NONE · Grumman G-164 · 2002-07-25 · Central City, NE, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI02LA212
Event ID
20020725X01212
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-25
Location
Central City, NE, USA
Coordinates
41.116664, -98.050552
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Grumman
Model
G-164
Registration
N5296
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot was not able to maintain clearance with the trees when the airplane encountered a downdraft at a low altitude. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the approaching weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the downdraft and the trees which were contacted.