# FAA incident reports: Schweizer G-164B A list on [Schweizer G-164B](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-g-164b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 142 reports - [Accident 20260820012529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260820012529A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Olene, OR · Aug 20, 2026 · N7501Q · Destroyed > On August 20, 2026, about 9:32 pacific daylight time, a Schweizer Aircraft Corp., G-164B, [privacy data omitted], was destroyed when it struck a communication tower near orlene, Oregon. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a part 137… - [Accident 20250909014349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250909014349A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Dover, DE · Sep 9, 2025 · N8483K · Destroyed > The pilot was departing on an agricultural dispensing flight. Video of the departure along with the pilot's statement show the aircraft took off in a 3 point attitude as opposed to raising the tail first for better acceleration. Adequate flying speed was… - [Accident 20250715008799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250715008799A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Russellville, IN · Jul 15, 2025 · N7501A · Substantial damage > On July 15, 2025, at approximately 17:00 local time, at the Durham Airport (II68) in Russellville, Indiana; a Schweizer G-164B single engine aircraft’s right wing contacted the standing mature corn crop that lined the runway while taking off from runway 27.… - [Accident 20250509017149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250509017149A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Butte City, CA · May 9, 2025 · N7503L · Substantial damage > The pilot reported at approximatley 0830 hrs on may 9, 2025, that while landing for a reload the approach seemed a little fast, and on touchdown rollout he started to use beta (thrust reverse) without the tail wheel being fully on the ground resulting in the… - [Accident 20240402003179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240402003179A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Apr 2, 2024 · N75099 · Substantial damage > On 04/02/2024 at approximately 1300 hours, a 1984 ag cat G164 with FAA registration [privacy data omitted], was being piloted under 137 operations for aerial applications by a single pilot in command. The aircraft departed a private airstrip near 2LA9, loaded… - [Accident 20230821009969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230821009969A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Rice, MN · Aug 21, 2023 · N943QC · Substantial damage > After completing 13 application loads the pilot rinsed the tank and returned to home airport. The runway is 2500 feet long by 20 feet wide, 1500 feet of the runway is gravel transitioning to asphalt. The pilot performed a 2-point landing, as the tailwheel… - [Accident 20230627008129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230627008129A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Beltrami, MN · Jun 27, 2023 · N7503H · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Evidence found during the investigation indicates the aircraft stalled while in a steep climb. The aircraft impacted a field unobserved that was located about 1/4 mile northwest of the field being sprayed with wings level in a high rate of decent with a… - [Accident 20220726008389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220726008389A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Knox, IN · Jul 26, 2022 · N629EH · Destroyed > When: 07/26/2022, 1700Z Where: Knox, Indiana A commercial pilot was operating a Schweizer aircraft corporation G-164B, N629EH, departing from Wheeler Airport (IG05) to conduct aerial application. The flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions… - [Accident 20210730011559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210730011559A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Tracy, CA · Jul 30, 2021 · N3629F · Substantial damage > Pilot was performing agriculture operations when he reported the engine suddenly vibrated and then stopped. The pilot was approaching two sets of high power tension lines, and had to fly underneath the power lines. After clearing the power lines, he was able… - [Incident 20200907022269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200907022269I.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sheldon, IL · Sep 7, 2020 · N32RA · Minor damage > Narritive: Schweizer G-164B agcat. P&w R-985 (450 HP). Engine failed to maintain sufficient power shortly after takeoff and landed in a cornfield with mature crops causing the aircraft to nose over to the inverted position after a short roll out. The pilot… - [Accident 20200824012689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200824012689A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Ogallala, NE · Aug 24, 2020 · N2437D · Substantial damage > On August 24, 2020, at 1550 MDT, G164B, N2437D took off from Searle Field Airport (koga) from runway 26. The pilot reported, shortly after take-off the aircraft lost engine power during the climb to ferry altitude. The pilot dumped the load of rye seed to… - [Accident 20200604008709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200604008709A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Lincoln, CA · Jun 4, 2020 · N8486K · Destroyed > On 6/4/2020, the pilot attempted to takeoff from a dirt runway. The pilot started the takeoff roll and the tail started to lift off the ground when the pilot felt the left break lock up. The pilot corrected with full right rudder and it straightened out for a… - [Accident 20190820013909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190820013909A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Hays, KS · Aug 20, 2019 · N3631Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > At approximately 09:16 am on August 20th, 2019 a single pilot Grumman ag cat model G-164B serial number 765B aerial application aircraft took off east from a private airstrip for an aerial application mission loaded with 155.8 gallons of insecticide for the… - [Incident 20190808014839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190808014839I.md): Schweizer G-164B · Monroe, NC · Aug 8, 2019 · N629EH · Minor damage > On August 8, 2019, N629EH was conducting an aerial application of a field under 14 CFR part 137 in VFR weather conditions. The pilot performed one overhead circle to clear the two adjacent fields of any obstacles. The first field was sprayed in an east and… - [Incident 20190709009509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190709009509I.md): Schweizer G-164B · Blanchard, MI · Jul 9, 2019 · N773D · Minor damage > On July 9, 2019 at approximately 6:30 eastern daylight time, a Schweizer G-164B aircraft, N773D, registered to a commercial agricultural aircraft operator certificated under title 14 code of federal regulations ( 14 CFR) part 137 and operated by a commercial… - [Accident 20190521004979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190521004979A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Pearsall, TX · May 21, 2019 · N7500K · Destroyed > At approximately 0930 on may 21, 2019, N7500K departed mc kinley field, just south of Pearsall TX, to conduct aerial application operations in corn fields about 10 miles east of the airport. Around 0945, on the eight pass over the corn field, the aircraft's… - [Accident 20180327007319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180327007319A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Stockton, CA · Mar 27, 2018 · N3629E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On March 27, 2018 at approximately 1405 PDT N3629E was substantially damaged after colliding with high transmission power lines an subsequent impact with terrain approximately 10 miles southwest of Stockton, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The… - [Accident 20171024020289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171024020289A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Tracy, CA · Oct 24, 2017 · N8494K · Substantial damage > A Schweizer ag aircraft G-164B N8494K took off from haley flying service's private airport in Tracy, CA. For a training mission, pilot performed landings/take offs at a new jerusalem airport and then returned to haley's private airport. Aircraft landed and on… - [Incident 20170914020779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170914020779I.md): Schweizer G-164B · Twin Falls, ID · Sep 14, 2017 · N7502Y · Minor damage > The pilot was spraying a field east of Twin Falls Idaho. During a spray run the pilot experienced an updraft from a thermal and attempted to correct for it with forward pressure on the stick. The thermal suddenly stopped and the pilot was not able to correct… - [Accident 20160617008949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160617008949A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Cummings, ND · Jun 17, 2016 · N36333 · Substantial damage > Pilot touched down short of the runway. Upon impact the aircraft veered left and impacted a railroad embankment causing substantial damage to aircraft. - [Accident 20150916016189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150916016189A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Paxton, NE · Sep 16, 2015 · N3628Z · Destroyed > On September 16, 2015 at approximately 13:26 local time (2026 UTC) a commercial pilot was involved in an aircraft accident while attempting to conduct aerial spraying at a bean field located approximately 2 miles south and east of Paxton, NE. Weather… - [Incident 20150615008449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150615008449I.md): Schweizer G-164B · Quincy, WA · Jun 15, 2015 · N75002 · Minor damage > Aircraft landed at operator?s private airstrip with gusty cross winds. At touchdown aircraft ground looped. Incident was a late discovery by FSDO after aircraft repairs were mostly completed. - [Accident 20140801014009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140801014009A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Tule Lake, CA · Aug 1, 2014 · N3627R · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Cropduster struck power lines during aerial application and crashed and burned in an alfalfa field. The pilot was transported to the hospital and died of injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by fire. - [Accident 20140513007239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140513007239A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Biggs, CA · May 13, 2014 · N3633C · Substantial damage > Loss of power on takeoff from Jones airstrip. Just broke graound at time of failure. Hit approximately 200 ft from end of runway went across ditach tearing landing gear ofrf, aircraft spreader total damage and skid into rice field causing extnesive damage to… - [Incident 20130803013439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130803013439I.md): Schweizer G-164B · Modoc, IN · Aug 3, 2013 · N842WA · Minor damage > Pilot had just completed aerial spraying and was returning to connersville airport when he observed the engine torque gauge indication dropping rapidly (loss of power). He turned the aircraft to the north to attempt an emergency landing on Indiana state route… - [Accident 20130629018779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130629018779A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Jackson, TN · Jun 29, 2013 · N3633S · Substantial damage > On June 29th 2013 at approximately 0645, the pilot in command (PIC) of N3633S a Schweizer aircraft, model G-164B sn 778B was conducting agriculture operations out of Jackson, TN regional airport (mkl). The pilot was on approach to land on runway 2. Upon… - [Accident 20130509007089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130509007089A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Biggs, CA · May 9, 2013 · N8214S · Minor damage · 1 fatal > Ag cat G-164-B on roll out on a private (prepared surface) airstrip at the williams agriculture headquarters located 1614 afton road Biggs, CA. While taxing to the reload area, the aircraft propeller struck a male worker operating a back pack type sweeper… - [Accident 20120815019999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120815019999A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Aug 15, 2012 · N36289 · Destroyed > Aircraft was maneuvering to make it's final pass on an agricultural field when the landing gear struck the top utility wire approximately 100 ft AGL and impacted the ground then flipped in a field near ward road and wildflower road. - [Accident 20110709013169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110709013169A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Yuba City, CA · Jul 9, 2011 · N7503L · Substantial damage > The aircraft uplifted a 2000 pound load of fertilizer for disbursement. After takeoff at approximately 30 feet altitude the pilot heard a load bang followed by a loss in engine power. He also observed flames coming out of the engine exhaust. The pilot… - [Accident 20110625013439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110625013439A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Cash, AR · Jun 25, 2011 · N3629C · Destroyed > On June 25, 2011, at 1545 CDT a loaded Schweizer G-164B turbine powered ag-cat, N3629C, aircraft registry indicating sale reported, departed a remote operating location near Cash Arkansas. Shortly after takeoff the engine lost power. During the landing… - [Accident 20110621012939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110621012939A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Marysville, CA · Jun 21, 2011 · N3627G · Destroyed > During takeoff just prior to liftoff from an ag dirt-strip the right main tire wheel and gear assembly broke off and bounced up and struck right aileron. The pilot flew the aircraft to the near by airport and declared an emergency. The aircraft executed an… - [Accident 20100902044849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100902044849A.md): Schweizer A G-164B · Murtaugh Lake, ID · Sep 2, 2010 · N7502Y · Substantial damage > Pilot was attempting a dowwind takeoff when a gust of wind pushed the aircraft into a power line pole causing subtantial damage to the aircraft. - [Accident 20100721041089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100721041089A.md): Allied Agca G-164-B · Prescott, WA · Jul 21, 2010 · N7502A · Minor damage > During aerail crop dusting operations pilot attempted take-off with full spray load. After rotation and departure the aircraft settled back to the runway. The aircraft departed the end of the runway and went through a barbed wire fence. The prop and lower… - [Accident 20100521005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100521005679A.md): Schweizer A G-164B · Robbins, CA · May 21, 2010 · N3633C · Substantial damage > On may 21, 2010, N3633C, a Schweizer G-164B agcat was being flown during an agricultural seeding operation near Robbins, CA. During the flight, the pilot noticed that the right brake pedal was stiff. He looked down at the pedal area and noticed what appeared… - [Accident 20100223028539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100223028539A.md): Schweizer A G-164B · Byron, CA · Feb 23, 2010 · N8494K · Substantial damage > Operator was conducting operations under the provisions of 14 CFR part 137. Pilot had just finished up applying a load of urea and was heading back to the operator's landing strip when the engine began running rough and lost significant power. Because… - [Accident 20090212001289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090212001289A.md): Scwzer G164B · Buttonwillow, CA · Feb 12, 2009 · N3626T · Substantial damage > During aerial application, the pilot noticed an excessive exhaust stack vibration followed by smoke. At this time, the engine quit operating and the pilot jettisoned the fertilizer and prepared for an emergency landing. The pilot had limited forward view due… - [Accident 20080826843969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080826843969A.md): Scwzer G164B · Clarksdale, MS · Aug 26, 2008 · N3633S · Minor damage > (-23) During taxi left main landing gear axle bolts broke. - [Accident 20080823846379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080823846379A.md): Scwzer G164B · Nielsville, MN · Aug 23, 2008 · N773D · Substantial damage > (-23) Finished spraying field and was landing on a grass runway. Touched down on left main. Aircraft went off into the field, skidded to a stop. - [Incident 20080731841329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080731841329I.md): Scwzer G164B · Burley, ID · Jul 31, 2008 · N7502Y · Minor damage > (-23) Operator reported that aircraft took off from ag strip in murtah, Idaho (near Burley, ID) and encountered turbulence and loss control of the aircraft and landed in the grain field next to airstrip. The aircraft sustained prop strike, main landing gear,… - [Accident 20080328013142A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080328013142A.md): Scwzer G164B · Abbeville, LA · Mar 28, 2008 · N36289 · Minor damage > (-23) Agcat was enroute to field landing strip when it impacted a Piper comanche that was on short final to land at a private strip. Agcat's spreader impacted the comanche's vertical fin at a 90 degree convergence. Spreader separated from the aircraft. Both… - [Accident 20070720013029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070720013029A.md): Scwzer G164B · West Liberty, IA · Jul 20, 2007 · N8490K · Destroyed > (-23) Aircraft was airborne approximately 25-30 feet when engine lost power after birds flew by. Pilot could not keep aircraft airborne and landed straight ahead. Pilot caught tailwheel on fence at end of private airstrip, and then struck unseen culvert which… - [Accident 20070704013789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070704013789A.md): Scwzer G164B · Joles, CO · Jul 4, 2007 · N8459K · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot narrative and eyewitness statements indicate that the aircraft attempted takeoff with a left quartering crosswind, a 3/4 fuel and 3/4 hopper load. The temperature was estimated at 75 degrees f. the aircraft gained takeoff speed with normal power… - [Accident 20070605008739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070605008739A.md): Scwzer G164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Jun 5, 2007 · N3627B · Substantial damage > (-23) On 06/05/2007, 0645 CDT, a grumman/schweizer model G-164B, N3627B, registered to cat aviation inc, piloted by [privacy data omitted] crashed during landing at the company air strip about 3 miles west of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. There was substantial… - [Accident 20070513011219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070513011219A.md): Scwzer G164B · Colusa, CA · May 13, 2007 · N3633Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) Pilot was flying agricultural flight and applying rice seed. Witnesses observed aircraft strike a high tension wire, which sheared off part of the rudder. Aircraft subsequently appeared to become out of control and crashed approximately 200 yards from… - [Accident 20060727030589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060727030589A.md): Scwzer G164B · Yuma, CO · Jul 27, 2006 · N8459K · Substantial damage > (-23) On 07-27-2006 N8459K lost power on takeoff and landed in a field with substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was the pilot with no injuries. - [Accident 20060617011899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060617011899A.md): Scwzer G164B · Murtaugh, ID · Jun 17, 2006 · N3632T · Substantial damage > (-23) On landing rollout, pilot stated aircraft nosed over to the upside down position. - [Incident 20050512007179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050512007179I.md): Scwzer G164B · Walla Walla, WA · May 12, 2005 · N7502A · Minor damage > (-23) Upon landing airman attempted to brake, and noticed right brake was inoperative (later determined to be "o" ring failure in wheel cylinder). With only left brake available, and aircraft turning to the left, the airman selected engine reverse thrust to… - [Accident 20040905026929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040905026929A.md): Scwzer G164B · Penn Yan, NY · Sep 5, 2004 · N7501H · Substantial damage > (-23) On 09-05-04, at approx. 1900 EDT, a Schweizer G-164B aircraft with registration N7501H conducted a normal landing at Penn Yan NY. During the landing, the aircraft received substantial damage when the right main wheel structure failed and the pilot could… - [Accident 20040707014359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040707014359A.md): Scwzer G164B · Wendell, ID · Jul 7, 2004 · N7502Y · Substantial damage > (-23) While enroute to apply dry fertilizer, the pilot stated that he heard a pop and then the engine lost all power. He advanced the mixture to full rich, but power was not restored. He then turned into the wind and initiated a landing in a corn field. The… - [Incident 20040702012479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040702012479I.md): Scwzer G164B · Twin Falls, ID · Jul 2, 2004 · N3632T > (-23) At the time of the incident the Twin Falls area was involved in severe thunderstorm activity. The pilot contacted the tower and was performing a fly-by to get a feel for the crosswind and its severity. His approach was almost perpendicular to runway 12… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-g-164b/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 ('8059055') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-g-164b/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.