# FAA incident reports: Grumman G-164A A list on [Grumman G-164A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g-164a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 8 · 389 reports - [Accident 20250418003719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250418003719A.md): Grumman G-164A · Danevang, TX · Apr 18, 2025 · N5416 · Substantial damage > Event description: During a warmup flight, the aircraft experienced an unexpected engine failure shortly after takeoff. The pilot initiated a return to the departure airport but was unable to reach the runway, necessitating an emergency landing in a… - [Accident 20240921013969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240921013969A.md): Grumman G-164A · Laplace, LA · Sep 21, 2024 · N6565 · Substantial damage > Pilot had just made a pass spraying heading north. As the pilot was making a turn to setup and make a pass headed to the south, a pop was heard from the engine. The pilot felt the plane slow down and tried putting in more fuel with the throttle, but nothing… - [Accident 20240809013879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240809013879A.md): Grumman G-164A · Dyess, AR · Aug 9, 2024 · N6569 · Substantial damage > Arrived on scene. Aircraft was upside down in a field. Pilot stated that he had lost power after takeoff and made an emergency landing under the power line. Aircraft had flipped. Pilot received minor injuries. - [Accident 20240629015779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240629015779A.md): Grumman G-164A · Toccoa, GA · Jun 29, 2024 · N7849 · Substantial damage > Upon landing rollout, the aircraft veered off the left side of runway. The right landing gear collapsed, and the right wing and propeller struck the ground. - [Accident 20230722008889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230722008889A.md): Grumman G-164A · Potoka, IL · Jul 22, 2023 · N9892 · Destroyed > The aircraft accident location is 1.75 miles southeast of Potoka, IL. Lat. 38.43.58 n long. 89.04.26 w. pilot reported that he fueled at salem lockrone airport kslo approximately 8.6 miles southeast of the accident. The pilot reported that he fueled from a… - [Incident 20190712011359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190712011359I.md): Grumman G-164A · Wolverton, MN · Jul 12, 2019 · N896X · Minor damage > Pilot reported hearing a bang and the engine continued to loose power. The aircraft could not sustain flight due to power loss and the pilot was forced to land in a muddy field which caused the left gear leg to twist and propeller ground strike. The incident… - [Accident 20180829012539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180829012539A.md): Grumman G-164A · Opelousas, LA · Aug 29, 2018 · N956X · Substantial damage > Pilot took off from Church Point Flyers Strip to practice part 137 flying on his farmland. About an hour later, on his return to Church Point Flyers Strip while in straight and level flight, the engine starting losing power and then the engine quit. Pilot… - [Accident 20180427004199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180427004199A.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Apr 27, 2018 · N6637 · Destroyed > On 04/27/2018 pilot took off from heiman (private) strip in N6637. After rotation he reported that the aircraft lost power and he was forced to land in a field next to the farm strip. The aircraft landed hit an earth berm shearing off the main landing gear… - [Accident 20150813012779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150813012779A.md): Grumman G-164A · Trenton, NC · Aug 13, 2015 · N5277 · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that upon landing he applied the brakes to stop the plane, but there was no stopping force that transferred to the ground. He released the brake pedal then reapplied the brakes and they locked up resulting in the airplane cartwheeling in a… - [Accident 20150731013779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150731013779A.md): Grumman G-164A · Emmett, KS · Jul 31, 2015 · N963X · Substantial damage > While finishing up spraying operations in a field 2 miles east of Emmett KS, the pilot heard a loud bang from the engine, followed by a puff of smoke. Soon thereafter, the engine failed and the propeller siezed. The pilot, in making for an open field, veered… - [Accident 20150418013289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150418013289A.md): Grumman Aerospace G164A · Maysville, OK · Apr 18, 2015 · N7951 · Substantial damage > On April 18, 2015, at approximately 1135 am, central time, the pilot, was crop dusting in a field three miles west of Maysville, Oklahoma 73057, when his ag. Cat. Aircraft lost engine power. The aircraft departed from Pauls valley airport Oklahoma (pvj) in… - [Accident 20140228002959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140228002959A.md): Grumman G-164A · Caruthers, CA · Feb 28, 2014 · N72ES · Substantial damage > The following is a statement by the a/c PIC On my third load of the day at 9:55 I came in from the south from the field I was applying fertilizer and did a straight in approach to Kenny'S Crop Dusting strip. The weather was clear and wind at about 5 knots… - [Accident 20130906020139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130906020139A.md): Grumman G-164A · Atlantic, IA · Sep 6, 2013 · N7843 · Destroyed > The pilot was performing a pull up maneuver while conducting aerial application and stuck a row of trees located at the end of a field. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a field approximately 138 feet from the treeline and the aircraft was destroyed due to… - [Accident 20130729021349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130729021349A.md): Grumman G-164A · Monte Vista, CO · Jul 29, 2013 · N5324 · Substantial damage > On 07/29/2013 at approximately 0735 hours MDT, N5324 a Grumman ag cat model G-164A aircraft was substantially damaged after an off-airport landing near Monte Vista (mvi) airport, CO. The sole occupant aboard sustained minor injuries. Weather at the time was… - [Accident 20120719016069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120719016069A.md): Grumman G-164A · Wheaton, MN · Jul 19, 2012 · N4638 · Substantial damage > Pilot was spraying corn when he saw a puff of smoke from the engine. He ceased spraying and gained altitude to assess the situation. He then witnessed additional puffs of smoke form the engine and began losing manifold pressure. He dumped his chemical load… - [Accident 20120707014199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120707014199A.md): Grumman G-164A · Egeland, ND · Jul 7, 2012 · N6583 · Substantial damage > PIC had just completed spray pass and was turning to set up for next pass and aircraft lost power. PIC says no mechanical indication/noise, just no power and aircraft kept losing altitude and contact wheat crop, dragging into the field/ground. - [Accident 20120603010199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120603010199A.md): Grumman G-164A · Riverton, WY · Jun 3, 2012 · N5291 · Substantial damage > On 06/03/2012 at approximately 0600 MDT, N5291 a Grumman model G-164A aircraft sustained major damage while landing on a private airstrip near Riverton, WY. There were no injuries to the sole occupant on board. Weather at the time was VMC. - [Incident 20120522010109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120522010109I.md): Grumman G-164A · Thermopolis, WY · May 22, 2012 · N5291 · Minor damage > On 05/22/2012 at approximately 0730 MDT, N5291 a Grumman model G-164A aircraft sustained minor damage while conducting aerial application operations near Thermopolis, WY. There were no injuries to the sole occupant on board. Weather at the time was VMC. - [Accident 20110818017739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110818017739A.md): Grumman G-164A · El Campo, TX · Aug 18, 2011 · N6567 · Substantial damage > On 08/18/2011 at 09:36 CDT, N6567 a Grumman G-164-A departed a dirt strip near El Campo Texas with intentions of conducting agricultural operations at an adjacent field. After a successful lift off and climb to approximately 100 feet, the aircraft lost a… - [Accident 20110613010709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110613010709A.md): Grumman G-164A · Buttonwillow, CA · Jun 13, 2011 · N5286 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he landed the aircraft slightly long. He stated that he could not stop the aircraft due to left brake fade, causing the aircraft to turn to the right. He also stated that the crowned airstrip and a light crosswind contributed to his… - [Accident 20110429012189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110429012189A.md): Grumman G-164A · Barre, NY · Apr 29, 2011 · N896X · Minor damage > On Friday April 29, 2011 at about 1840 local time this 14 CFR 137 operator had completed spraying a field and was making his dry out run when the engine failed. The pilot made an emergency landing in an ajacent corn field. During the landing roll out the… - [Accident 20090728014689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090728014689A.md): Allied G164A · Riverdale, CA · Jul 28, 2009 · N8741H · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot stated that while maneuvering during aerial application, the engine lost power. An emergency landing was initiated in a alfalfa field that was part of the application order. The aircraft touched down in a three point attitude, but due to the fact… - [Accident 20080807844779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080807844779A.md): Scwzer G164A · Jefferson, IA · Aug 7, 2008 · N73PB · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was performing post maintenance flight and was on downwind leg of runway 32 at the Jefferson Municipal Airport, Jefferson, IA (efw) when engine failed. Pilot reported loud noise followed by severe vibration and smoke in cockpit. He secured the… - [Accident 20080728843599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080728843599A.md): Scwzer G164A · Veedersburg, IN · Jul 28, 2008 · N9892 · Substantial damage > (-23) The aircraft was being operated FAR part 137, aerial application, when the pilot experienced a fluctuation in the engine torque. The engine performance deteriorated as the pilot elected to land the aircraft on a hard surfaced, rural road in the… - [Accident 20080718841199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080718841199A.md): Scwzer G164A · Bovina, TX · Jul 18, 2008 · N7832 · Destroyed > (-23) On July 18, 2008 at approximately 2300 gmt, N7832, a Grumman G-164A departed a private airstrip near Bovina, Texas conducting aerial agricultural application under title 14 CFR part 137 over a field 12 miles southeast of Bovina, Texas. Following a… - [Accident 20080712855239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080712855239A.md): Grumma G164A · Pelham, GA · Jul 12, 2008 · N7395 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) The aircraft appeared to have impacted the ground gear first. Skidded approx 13 ft then bounced approx 10 ft. the nose of the aircraft impacted the ground creating a small crater approx 6 ft wide and 14 ft long. Then the plane came to rest inverted in… - [Accident 20070901829849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070901829849A.md): Scwzer G164A · Goshen, NY · Sep 1, 2007 · N6578 · Destroyed > (-23) After dispensing crop fertilizer at one location and heading to another nearby field at low altitude (approx. 50 ft AGL), PIC experienced a single loud bang from the radial engine which he stated that it sounded like a backfire. The engine immediately… - [Accident 20070605010409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070605010409A.md): Scwzer G164A · Sayre, OK · Jun 5, 2007 · N4673 · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot departed Sayre municipal airport at 1420 CDT on June 6, 2007. The pilot stated that his take off roll started at the end of runway 35, a 5017 ft. runway. The pilot stated that he started to lose altitude when he got out of ground effect, but… - [Accident 20060602013039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060602013039A.md): Scwzer G164A · Gonvick, MN · Jun 2, 2006 · N600T · Destroyed > (-23) Aircraft was attempting to depart from an estimated, three thousand foot turf runway. The aircraft departed the end of the runway while still on the ground and continued another 75 yards through a field where it pitched forward and began to tumble, tail… - [Accident 20060518010071A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060518010071A.md): Scwzer G164A · Dewitt, AR · May 18, 2006 · N6629 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On may 18, 2006, at approximately 12:00 CDT, a Grumman G-164, N6629, collided with an ayers-S2R, N4121G. The ayers, N4121G, was ferrying a load of fertilizer to a field southeast of the accident scene. This accident occurred approximately 1 nautical… - [Incident 20060515010669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060515010669I.md): Scwzer G164A · Garwood, TX · May 15, 2006 · N5354 · Minor damage > (-23) On taxiing south on a duster strip for take off to the north, pilot failed to properly identify the end of the runway and taxied into a berm and ditch at the southmost end of the strip, shearing off the right gear leg and folding the left gear forward.… - [Accident 20060511006689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060511006689A.md): Scwzer G164A · Twin City, CA · May 11, 2006 · N4892 · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot attempted takeoff with heavy load on hot day, clipped a tree and rolled into ground. Minor injuries to pilot and substantial damage to aircraft. - [Accident 20050801024429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050801024429A.md): Scwzer G164A · Felton, DE · Aug 1, 2005 · N5495 · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 1, 2005 about 0940 eastern daylight time, N5495 a Grumman G-164A, being operated by 1st state aerial applications was substantially damaged during an emergency landing when it's engine failed. The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated taht he… - [Accident 20050430010169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050430010169A.md): Scwzer G164A · Yuba City, CA · Apr 30, 2005 · N5304 · Substantial damage > (-23) Following take-off (at 60 feet above ground level) a loud bang was heard followed by a major loss of engine power that would not allow the aircraft to maintain altitude. The aircraft incurred substantial damage while making an emergency landing in a dry… - [Accident 20050310003229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050310003229A.md): Scwzer G164A · Gilbert, LA · Mar 10, 2005 · N5327 · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot reported that while making a normal landing at the operator's uncertified airport, the aircraft pulled to the right and flipped onto its back. The propeller, vertical fin, and upper left wing tip sustained substantial damage. The investigation… - [Accident 20040702024039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040702024039A.md): Scwzer G164A · Chatsworth, NJ · Jul 2, 2004 · N915X · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot stated he took off with 800 ILS. Of fertilizer. Start of take-off was normal. About 75' to 100', engine started losing power and began smoking. Forced landing in bog resulted in aircraft turning over, causing substantial damage. - [Accident 20040623016799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040623016799A.md): Scwzer G164A · Hutchinson, MN · Jun 23, 2004 · N5339 · Substantial damage > (-23) While departing runway 33 at Hutchinson airport, [privacy data omitted] made a 180 degree turn and headed south after takeoff in preparation for an east departure out of the traffic pattern. While doing so the airman noted a rapid decrease in his… - [Accident 20040617015379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040617015379A.md): Scwzer G164A · Garwood, TX · Jun 17, 2004 · N6567 · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft was loaded with 1600LBS of fertilizer and was taking off to the south on a dirt runway. Pilot was approaching 65 mph, when the right hand main wheel and tire separated from the aircraft. Propeller struck the ground several times, causing the… - [Accident 20030520009519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030520009519A.md): Scwzer G164A · North Platte, NE · May 20, 2003 · N7855 · Substantial damage > (-23) While landing at North Platte for fuel, during a repositioning flight from dover, Delaware to Wyoming, the pilot landedon runway 35. During the landing the aircraft veered to the left of the runway causing the pilot to counter to gain control of the… - [Accident 20020724027639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020724027639A.md): Scwzer G164A · Centralcity, NE · Jul 24, 2002 · N5296 · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot stated that he had finished spraying a corn field and was climbing to an altitude for the flight back to the airport. He was flying in calm air conditions below the clouds at 250 feet, during climb he encountered severe turbulence, a strong… - [Accident 20020724021399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020724021399A.md): Scwzer G164A · Twobuttes, CO · Jul 24, 2002 · N5416 · No damage > (-23) During landing rollout, Grumman G-164A, N5416, was substantially damaged when the right hand brake failed, causing the aircraft into a ground loop. The pilot reported that while all 4 wings appeared wrinkled, the lower right wing was bent up. The right… - [Incident 20020627019239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020627019239I.md): Scwzer G164A · Holyoke, CO · Jun 27, 2002 · N600JS · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft was spraying a field. On his last run on the end of the field, when he turned into the sun, he could not see a power line that went to an irrigation pump, and he cut the wire. There was not any damage to the aircraft except for a small nick in… - [Accident 20020605038419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020605038419A.md): Scwzer G164A · Langdon, ND · Jun 5, 2002 · N7835 · Destroyed > (-23) On June 5, 2002, at 1930 CDT, a Grumman G-164-A, operated by hart flying service was destroyed when attempting to land. The title 14 CFR part 137 had been operating under VFR conditions. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from a… - [Accident 20010919028669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010919028669A.md): Scwzer G164A · Eagle Lake, TX · Sep 19, 2001 · N73PB · Substantial damage > (.19) On September 19, 2001, approximately 0900 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, agricultural aircraft, N73PB, struck trees during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Eagle Lake, Texas. The airplane was owned and operated by hicks… - [Accident 20010516039479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010516039479A.md): Scwzer G164A · Casselton, ND · May 16, 2001 · N970X · Substantial damage > (-23) On may 16, 2001 at 1:15 pm local time a Grumman G164, N970X, piloted by a commercial pilot was substantially damaged during landing at Casselton, ND. The airplane ground looped and the gear buckled upon exiting the runway. VFR conditions prevailed at… - [Incident 20010414007729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010414007729I.md): Scwzer G164A · Garwood, TX · Apr 14, 2001 · N6567 · Minor damage > (-23)While in the landing roll out phase, the pilot in command applied both brake pedals slowly, the right brake pedal depressed all the way to the floor and the left brake pedal was operating normally. This situation caused the aircraft to veer to the left,… - [Accident 20000909015349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000909015349A.md): Scwzer G164A · Dillon, SC · Sep 9, 2000 · N7955 · No damage > (-23) At approx. 1000 local time, pilot was spraying cotton field 5 miles west of dillin, SC, when engine made loud hiss and started cutting out. Pilot tried to make it back to Dillon airport but lost power and ditched in cotton field and flipped the a/c on… - [Accident 20000711008599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000711008599A.md): Scwzer G164A · Gridley, CA · Jul 11, 2000 · N897X · No damage > (-23) Ag a/c lost power while working a field, pilot tryed to land at duster strip south of his position but could not maintain altitude, he then tried to land on dirt road but could not reach it. The a/c hit in a rice field next to the road, a/c went over on… - [Accident 20000525043829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000525043829A.md): Scwzer G164A · Toms River, NJ · May 25, 2000 · N910X · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot reported that engine lost power and started to vibrate. Dropped load, made forced landing in cranberry bog near tom's River, NJ. - [Accident 20000518013329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000518013329A.md): Scwzer G164A · Biggs, CA · May 18, 2000 · N5335 · Substantial damage > (-23) Engine lost power during pass over rice field, pilot landed in same field a/c turned over on contact with water, a/c received substantial damages. (.4)on may 18, 2000, at 1630 hours pacific daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N5335, experienced a loss of… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g-164a/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3952704') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g-164a/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.