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Jul 22, 2023
N9892 accident at Patoka, IL
Grumman G-164A — Loss of engine power (partial) at Patoka, IL
DateJul 22, 2023
Tail numberN9892
AircraftGrumman G-164A · Grumman Ag-Cat · G164
LocationPatoka, IL
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN23LA317
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of two compressor turbine blades as a result of the engine operating near or above the engine’s operating limits for an undetermined amount of time beyond the recommended engine’s TBO limit, which led to material creep and overload failure.
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