Grumman-Schweizer G-164B accident near Wisner, Louisiana, November 16, 1994
On November 16, 1994 at about 7:35 pm local time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164B, registered N48398, was substantially damaged in an accident near Wisner, Louisiana. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under agricultural flying rules (Part 137). 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM REQUIRED AIRSPEED FOR FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 16, 1994 · about 7:35 pm local time
- Place
- Wisner, Louisiana · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Grumman-Schweizer G-164B
- Registration
- N48398 · no longer on the register · serial 14B
- 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 STUDENT PILOT WAS APPLYING CHEMICALS TO A CATFISH POND AND INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRPLANE DURING A COURSE REVERSAL MANEUVER. ACCORDING TO A COMPANY EMPLOYEE, THE PILOT HAD A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME IN THE 'TYPE' OF AIRCRAFT. ADDITIONALLY, ACCORDING TO FAA RECORDS, THE PILOT WAS NOT CERTIFIED AS A PILOT IN COMMAND FOR 14 CFR PART 137 OPERATIONS.
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: student
- Flight time: 200 hours in all
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: ctr
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 6,075 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: P&W R-1340-AN1 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 350° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 1,700 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 61°F (16°C), dew point 54°F (12°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 6:49 pm from MLU, 70 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under N48398 the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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