NONE · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · 2002-09-06 · Martin, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI02LA277
Event ID
20020911X01585
Type
Accident
Date
2002-09-06
Location
Martin, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.531112, -85.647224
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Grumman-Schweizer
Model
G-164B
Registration
N48417
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and his inability to abort the takeoff due to the obscured windshield. Contributing to the accident was the bent hopper latch and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.