NTSB Identification: FTW86LRD23.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 31469.
Accident occurred Thursday, August 14, 1986 in LECOMPTE, LA
Aircraft: GRUMMAN G-164B, registration: N3632T
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.THE PLT WAS ENGAGED IN AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT WHEN A THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPED TO THE SOUTHWEST OF THE AIRSTRIP. THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND TO THE EAST BEFORE THE STORM HIT. CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. A 25 TO 40 KNOT QUARTERING TAINLWIND WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF LANDING.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
WRONG RUNWAY..SELECTED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..THUNDERSTORM
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..UNFAVORABLE WIND
Contributing Factors
ANXIETY/APPREHENSION..PILOT IN COMMAND
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