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Grumman G-164A accident near Coy, Arkansas, June 24, 1994

On June 24, 1994 at about 6:45 pm local time, a Grumman G-164A, registered N5321, was substantially damaged in an accident near Coy, Arkansas (Farmers Flying Service airport). It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under agricultural flying rules (Part 137). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

THE SEPARATION OF THE LANDING GEAR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR AXLE BOLTS.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 12, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
June 24, 1994 · about 6:45 pm local time · cases in 1994
Place
Coy, Arkansas · Farmers Flying Service · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A · all G-164As on the register
Registration
N5321 · registry record · serial 604
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · agricultural flying rules (Part 137)

The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record

THE LANDING GEAR AXLE BOLTS ON THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHEARED DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT AT AN AGRICULTURAL AIRSTRIP. THE LANDING GEAR STRUT DUG INTO THE GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER COMING TO REST INVERTED. THE FAILED BOLTS HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON THE AIRPLANE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,700 FLIGHT HOURS.

The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

Pilot

  • Certificate: commercial pilot
  • Ratings: single-engine land
  • Flight time: 6,600 hours in all; 6,600 in this make and model; 500 in the last 90 days; 200 in the last 30 days; 6,600 as pilot in command
  • Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
  • Seat: ctr

The aircraft

  • Airframe total time: 5,890 hours
  • Last inspection: annual inspection, April 29, 1994; 200 hours since
  • Maximum gross weight: 6,500 lb
  • Seats: 1
  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Engine: P&W R-1340-AN1 (piston); 0 hours total

The flight

  • Flight plan: none
  • Runway 27, 2,200 ft by 30 ft

Weather at the time

  • Light: daylight
  • Wind: from 360° at 3 knots
  • Visibility: 10 statute miles
  • Sky: scat at 3,800 ft
  • Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 66°F (19°C)
  • Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
  • Observation at 6:55 pm from SGT, 15 miles away

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1

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