Schweizer G-164B
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NTSB WPR26LA312Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSchweizer G-164B · Olene, OROn August 20, 2026, about 9:32 Pacific daylight time, a Schweizer Aircraft Corp., G-164B, N7501Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Orlene, Oregon. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA25LA342Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Dover, DEThe pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB CEN25LA254Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Russellville, INThe pilot’s failure to establish and maintain the airstrip centerline during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s right wingtips contacting the corn that bordered the airstrip.NTSB WPR25LA158Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Butte City, CAThe pilot’s use of engine beta prior to ensuring the tailwheel was on the ground during landing roll.NTSB ANC24FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Richvale, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a trailer located on the edge of the runway during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the location of the trailer on the side of the runway.NTSB CEN24LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Rice, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.NTSB CEN23FA269Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Beltrami, MNA collision with terrain and subsequent nose over for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Knox, INA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR21LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Tracy, CAA loss of thrust during a low-level agricultural application flight, which resulted in a descent and impact with terrain. The reason for the loss of thrust could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN20LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Ogallala, NEThe total loss of engine power due to a failure of the master connecting rod.NTSB WPR20LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Hays, KSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA277Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G164 · Pearsall, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-altitude maneuvering.NTSB WPR19LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Sutter, CAA loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the fuel control unit interconnect rod for reasons that could not be determined due to lack of available evidence.NTSB WPR18LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G 164B · Stockton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR18LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G 164B · Tracy, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB GAA16CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G 164 · Cummings, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate rate of descent while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, short of the runway.NTSB GAA15CA266Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G 164B · Paxton, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from a power line during low altitude flight operations, which resulted in an impact with the power line, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB WPR14LA322Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G 164B · Tulelake, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during low-altitude operations.NTSB WPR14LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G 164B · Biggs, CAThe assembler’s improper fabrication of a fuel line (hose) and the subsequent failure to verify that it was not occluded, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB ERA13LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Jackson, TNA failure of the right main landing gear wheel rim during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of control and a subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB WPR13LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Biggs, CAThe pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the runway environment during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision.NTSB CEN12CA544Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer, N36289 G-164B · Kaplan, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during the aerial application flight.NTSB WPR11LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Yuba City, CAHigh-cycle fatigue on the 1st-stage compressor blade retaining ring, which resulted in the ring’s fracture and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Marysville, CAThe separation of the right main landing gear during takeoff, due to fatigue.NTSB CEN11LA484Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Cash, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA444Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 164B · Murtaugh, IDThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR10LA365Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Prescott, WAThe airplane’s inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed reaction to initiate an emergency release of the spray mixture.NTSB WPR10LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Robbins, CAThe failure of the wheel hub flange, which allowed the over size tire to expand and impinge on the brake disc and caliper, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing.NTSB WPR10LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164B · Byron, CAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB WPR09CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Buttonwillow, CAA loss of engine power due to the number four cylinder base nuts becoming loose, allowing the cylinder to detach from the engine case. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impaired visibility due to smoke during the forced landing.NTSB CEN09CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LAThe pilot's loss of control following an impact with birds.NTSB MIA08LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Clarksdale, MSThe mechanic’s failure to torque check the axle-to-spring gear attachment bolts per the manufacturer's Annual/100-Hour Airframe Inspection Checklist, resulting in fatigue failure of the bolts.NTSB CHI08CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Nielsville, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the rough terrain.NTSB DFW08LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Abbeville, LAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other approaching airplane. A contributing factor was the close proximity between the two private airstrips.NTSB CHI07CA220Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · West Liberty, IAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with birds immediately after takeoff and the resulting loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the fence and ditch encountered during the overrun.NTSB DEN07CA112Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Joes, COthe pilot's improper takeoff planning and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and tailwind.NTSB CHI07CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane upon landing, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice levee. The rice levee and the tailwind condition were contributing factors to the accident.NTSB LAX07LA168Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Colusa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.NTSB DEN06CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Joes, COA loss of engine power due to the failure of the supercharger. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA06CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Murtaugh, IDThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB IAD04LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Penn Yan, NYthe pilot's loss of directional control during landing which resulted in excessive side-loads and failure of the right main landing gear wheel.NTSB SEA04LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Wendell, IDA cracked cylinder head which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering. High vegetation was a factor.NTSB LAX04LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Richvale, CAthe loss of engine power during takeoff due to the engine's deteriorated fuel control unit's inner drive shaft bearing. The reason for the bearing's deteriorated condition could not be determined.NTSB FTW03CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Vega, TXThe failure of the left brake for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA03LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Basin City, WAThe failure of the torque sensor idler gear duplex bearing during agricultural aerial application, resulting in a total power loss and a forced landing. Factors include tall wheat and soft terrain.NTSB FTW02LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Simmesport, LAthe contamination of the fuel system with water and a foreign material.NTSB CHI02LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Sturgis, MIThe failure of the turbine section of the engine, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The low altitude was a factor.NTSB LAX02LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Sacramento, CAPropeller blade failure due to fatigue. A contributing factor was the rising embankment.
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