Final
1 minor
Aug 3, 2020
N8105K accident at Alicia, AR
Grumman G164 — Part(s) separation from AC at Alicia, AR
DateAug 3, 2020
Tail numberN8105K
AircraftGrumman G164 · Grumman Ag-Cat · G164
LocationAlicia, AR
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN20LA327
Probable cause
Inadequate maintenance of panel fasteners, which led to a side panel coming loose during takeoff and the pilot having to make a subsequent forced landing to a flooded rice field when the airplane became difficult to control.
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