# NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164

A list on [Grumman G-164](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g-164.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 9 · 436 investigations

- [NTSB ERA17LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA249.md): Grumman G 164 · Marydel, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2017 · N691Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while conducting an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN14LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA319.md): Grumman G 164 · Anadarko, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N455Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power while climbing after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR11CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA198.md): Grumman G-164 · Princeton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2011 · N716Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA071.md): Grumman G-164 · Michigan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N554Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll following a noticeable loss of engine power due to low engine compression and a magneto failure.
- [NTSB ERA10CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA240.md): Grumman G164 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2010 · N654U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a go-around due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB DFW08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA199.md): Grumman G-164A · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2008 · N519Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high temperature and tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW08LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA178.md): Grumman G-164 · Stotesbury, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N520Y · Destroyed
  > Fracture of the engine's number eight cylinder barrel resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA137.md): Grumman G-164 · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N703Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to flight.
- [NTSB ATL07LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA001.md): Grumman G-164 · Somerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2006 · N493Y · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA234.md): Grumman G-164 · Georgetown, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N553Y · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering and the low altitude of the operation. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot, and trees.
- [NTSB CHI05LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA214.md): Grumman G-164 · Marshalltown, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N636U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the corn crop.
- [NTSB MIA05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA144.md): Grumman American G-164 · Sabana Grande, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N460Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA185.md): Grumman G-164 · Havana, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N519Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB SEA04LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA093.md): Grumman G-164 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2004 · N657Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the irrigation pivot.
- [NTSB LAX03LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA239.md): Grumman G-164 · Hamilton City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N477Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avert stalling during a low altitude turn.
- [NTSB NYC03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA120.md): Grumman G-164 · Shiloh, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2003 · N10291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to not jettison his load when he realized that he would not clear the trees. A factor was the pilot's inattention to his airspeed at liftoff and on climb.
- [NTSB CHI02CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA194.md): Grumman G-164 · Browning, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N623U · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. The initial stages of a stall/mush condition, and the low maneuvering altitude due to the agricultural application pass, were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA077.md): Grumman G-164 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N364Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI00LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA210.md): Grumman G164 · Mcville, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N10244 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A factor associated with the accident was the power line.
- [NTSB CHI98LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA264.md): Grumman G-164 · Hoxie, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1998 · N698Y · Substantial damage
  > the total failure of the engine's left magneto.
- [NTSB CHI98LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA192.md): Grumman G164 · Somonauk, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N710Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance. Factors were wind gusts and crops.
- [NTSB FTW98LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA236.md): Grumman G-164 · Huntington, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N744Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW98LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA161.md): Grumman G-164 · St. Joseph, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N617Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA304.md): Grumman G-164 · Wilmot, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N634U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fractured throttle cable because the cable housing prevents an inspection of the cable by maintenance personnel. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to a heart attack, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing,…
- [NTSB MIA97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA201.md): Grumman G-164 · Altha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N10273 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left main landing gear spring due to a preexisting fatigue crack resulting in the separation of the left main landing gear, and subsequent nose down during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA193.md): Grumman G-164 · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N10397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain aircraft control and the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA167.md): Grumman G-164 · Council Grove, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N663B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing and the fence post. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inability to see the fence post due to the high vegetation, and the soft dirt.
- [NTSB CHI97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA150.md): Grumman G164 · Illinois City, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N474Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see and maintain clearance from a static wire. The proximity of the wire was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA117.md): Grumman G-164 · Newkirk, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1997 · N527Y · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to failure of the blower (integral supercharger). A factor was the power line over which the pilot had to maneuver during the forced landing which resulted in insufficient airspeed to flare the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA111.md): Grumman G-164 · Montezuma, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N465RF · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual look out, while maneuvering on an aerial application run, which result in his failure to see-and-avoid a power line.
- [NTSB ATL96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA110.md): Grumman-Schweizer 164 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N697Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the clearance from the trees during the swath run that resulted in the collision.
- [NTSB NYC96LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA090.md): Grumman G-164 · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1996 · N602U · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA191.md): Schweizer G-164 · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N146KY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate ground reconnaissance.
- [NTSB FTW95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA331.md): Grumman G-164A · St.Francisville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N732Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction on short final. A factor was the low visibility.
- [NTSB FTW95LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA328.md): Grumman G-164A · Searcy, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1995 · N526Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach.
- [NTSB LAX95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA091.md): Grumman G-164B · Pixley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1995 · N705Y · Substantial damage
  > the total failure of the number three cylinder. The wet and soft terrain were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA313.md): Schweizer G-164-A · Laton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N699Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the No.7 cylinder for an unspecified reason.
- [NTSB FTW94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA216.md): Grumman G-164A · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N526Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing and his inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI94LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA166.md): Grumman G-164 · Hillsboro, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N551Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB FTW94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA087.md): Grumman G-164 · Almyra, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N730Y · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the brake master cylinder assembly for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA101.md): Grumman G-164 · Goodwin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1993 · N634U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA027.md): Grumman G-164 · Liverpool, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1992 · N637U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine blower. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB ATL92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA129.md): Grumman G-164 · Donalsonville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N10273 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, and his failure to detect water in the aircraft fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA123.md): Grumman G164 · Bayside, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N468RF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA01.md): Grumman G-164 · Malden, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N580Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot could not maintain directional control after one of the main landing gear brakes jammed during a landing roll. The operator did not comply with an airworthiness directive issued to prevent a possible braking system malfunction.
- [NTSB LAX92LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA028.md): Grumman G-164 · Pauma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N664U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a restricted fuel tank vent line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB ATL92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA006.md): Grumman G164 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N590Y · Substantial damage
  > The rough/uneven runway condition caused by the sink hole.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG17.md): Grumman G-164 · Goodwin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N634U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW91LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA076.md): Grumman G-164 · Pioneer, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1991 · N7361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of a runway unsuitable due to recent rains.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG05.md): Grumman G-164 · Blythe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N10222 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilots of N6708K and N10222 to maintain adequate visual lookout and failure of the pilot of N6708K to follow a prearanged procedure for reversing the direction of flight.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3952702')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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