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N6726Q accident description

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Crash location 38.370834°N, 121.657500°W
Nearest city Courtland, CA
38.331023°N, 121.568566°W
5.5 miles away
Tail number N6726Q
Accident date 13 Jun 2010
Aircraft type Grumman Acft Eng COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight he was established and stable on an east-to-west spray pass. He recalls checking the pump pressure gauge for an indication of an empty load when he felt and heard a “significant slam” and felt a grinding sensation. The airplane had impacted level terrain and came to rest upside down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the tail assembly. The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during low-altitude maneuvers.

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