MINR · GRUMMAN G-164A · 2013-09-06 · Atlantic, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN13LA533
Event ID
20130908X23506
Type
Accident
Date
2013-09-06
Location
Atlantic, IA, USA
Coordinates
41.390102, -95.009849
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
GRUMMAN
Model
G-164A
Registration
N7843
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s delay in releasing product to reduce the airplane’s weight and improve its climb performance, which was reduced because of the high density altitude.