# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 series, GA NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 2 · 55 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA24LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA286.md): Grumman G-164A · Toccoa, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2024 · N7849 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to set the engine speed control fully forward during takeoff, resulting in an engine surge and subsequent loss of control during landing. - [NTSB ERA19LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA238.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cuthbert, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2019 · N5680X · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 1 bearing due to fatigue which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the bearing failure could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA17CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA459.md): Rockwell International S 2R · McRae, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N4886X · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions. - [NTSB GAA16CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA451.md): Ayres S 2R · Cordele, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N3003N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight while flying toward the sun. - [NTSB ERA13LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA029.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2012 · N6670K · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the k-pin associated with the No. 1 cylinder. - [NTSB ERA11CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA449.md): North American AT-6D · Canon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N7435U · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA09LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA385.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Brinson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N8587S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane. - [NTSB NYC08LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA245.md): Grumman G-164A · Pelham, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N7395 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA133.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Colquitt, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N8499V · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly. - [NTSB ATL04LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA173.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N3047A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an abrupt maneuver which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB ATL04IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA002.md): North American T6G · Clayton, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N2831D · Minor damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was gusting tailwinds. - [NTSB ATL03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA122.md): Air Tractor AT401B · Girard, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N61227 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the internal supercharger blower seals. - [NTSB MIA02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA135.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cochran, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N8943Q · Substantial damage > A loss of power while conducting aerial application to cotton crops due to failure of a magneto housing, and the resultant emergency descent and landing to an unsuitable field, causing the collision with a tree. - [NTSB ATL02FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA072.md): North American T-6-AT6D · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2002 · N7471C · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power following a supercharger bearing failure and subsequent collision with the ground while maneuvering for an emergency landing. - [NTSB MIA01LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA204.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N6816Q · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff resulting in the airplane descending, colliding with the ground, and nosing over. - [NTSB MIA00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA245.md): Schweizer G-164A · Berlin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N8919H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA044.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Colquitt, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N8899S · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA014.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N8770S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB ATL96LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA117.md): Grumman G164 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N8672H · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in an overrun, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over. - [NTSB MIA96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA122.md): Grumman G-164A · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N4238 · Substantial damage > Failure of the mounting studs for the No. 4 cylinder, which resulted in separation of the cylinder and loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA169.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Plains, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1995 · N2362D · Substantial damage > Failure of the number four cylinder rocker arm housing and pin, which resulted in a closed exhaust valve and loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA006.md): Grumman G-164B · Jakin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1994 · N8960H · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL95LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA004.md): Aero Commander S2R · Ashburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1994 · N8971Q · Substantial damage > The failure of a blade counterweight bearing shaft, allowing one propeller blade to go to high pitch. - [NTSB ATL94LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA128.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Smithville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N3649B · Destroyed > The failure of # 2 cylinder head. - [NTSB ATL94GA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94GA111.md): Grumman G-164A · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N9868 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the operators failure to provide a formal emergency dump procedure. - [NTSB ATL92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA172.md): Ayres S-2R · Douglas, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1992 · N4007H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to check weather prior to the flight. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB ATL92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA124.md): Grumman G-164A · Ft. Gaines, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N7357 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. - [NTSB ATL91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA128.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1991 · N31691 · Substantial damage > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was: the rough, uneven terrain at the forced landing site. - [NTSB ATL91LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA059.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Pavo, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1991 · N8770S · Substantial damage > The failure of the no. 2 exhaust valve and cylinder head, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the collision with a road sign during the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA158.md): North American T-6G · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N9871C · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control during maneuvering flight, allowing the airplane to stall without sufficient altitude for recovery. - [NTSB ATL90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA078.md): North American T-6 G · Albany, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N96143 · Substantial damage > A locked brake which prevented the pilot from maintaining directional control during the landing roll. The brake material expanded after becoming water soaked while taxiing. - [NTSB ATL89DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG05.md): Grumman G-164A · Dawson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N9755 · Substantial damage > Failure of the number three cylinder head. - [NTSB ATL89DKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG01.md): Grumman G-164A · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 10, 1989 · N9755 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to leaking carburetor float. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain used for a forced landing. - [NTSB ATL88DKG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG15.md): Rockwell S2R · Pelham, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1988 · N4887X · Destroyed > The crop duster had completed the third swath run of the morning when the engine began to lose power. The plt released the contents of the hopper and made a forced landing in a soybean field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over and a ground fire… - [NTSB ATL88DKG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG14.md): Ayres Thrush S2R · Ochlocknee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1988 · N4006P · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the pilot allowed the nose to drop resulting in a collision with the ground. The airplane hit the ground, right wing first, and traveled about 500 feet before stopping. The pilot had been spraying methyl parathion all day and stated he… - [NTSB ATL88LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA129.md): North American T-6G · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N9871C · Substantial damage > The airplane landed with the left wheel locked, and subsequently nosed over during the ldg roll. Post-crash exam revealed that the left wheel could not be rotated in the fwd direction by hand, and that it could be rotated aft by hand only with considerable… - [NTSB ATL86FKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG10.md): Grumman American G-164A · Quitman, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1986 · N31185 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff a loss of pwr was experienced. The plt attempted to land in a cotton field but the landing gear contacted a stump short of the field. The acft then contacted a ditch and nosed over. Post accident inspection revealed the supercharger… - [NTSB MIA85LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA222.md): Rockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1985 · N3647X · Substantial damage > The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot uninjured when the aircraft flipped upside down in a field during a forced landing in an open field following engine failure. A post accident examination of the engine revealed the number seven cylinder… - [NTSB ATL85LKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG04.md): Aero Commander S2R · Leslie, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1985 · N8834Q · Destroyed > The acft lost power en route to spray crops & crash landed in a wooded area. The acft had flown only 2 miles when the power loss occurred. During the post accident investigation an exam of the powerplant & systems revealed that the supercharger had a loose… - [NTSB ATL83LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA347.md): Snow 600-S2C · Blackshear, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N1635S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during a spray run, a vibration was felt, the engine backfired and flames erupted from the right underside of the cowling. Power was lost continuously until over the landing strip at 50 feet AGL when all power was lost. The acft landed… - [NTSB ATL83LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA326.md): Grumman G-164A · Hatley, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N7904 · Destroyed > The pilot reported that while spraying a cotton field at aprx 60 feet AGL when the engine made a popping sound and then lost power. The pilot landed in a cotton field where the aircraft rolled over on its back and was destroyed by the post impact fire.… - [NTSB ATL83LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA225.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Fort Valley, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1983 · N5071S · Substantial damage > The eng quit at 200 ft AGL as the plt was returning to a strip. A forced landing was made in a wheat field & the acft rolled through a narrow tree line. The carb float was found cracked & leaking. - [NTSB ATL83LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA205.md): Grumman G-164B · Blakely, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1983 · N8476K · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, the eng sputtered, lost power & belched black & gray smoke. The plt was unable to get the acft to maintain altidude. Also, he was unable to reach an open field, so he landed on the tops of trees. An investigation revealed that the front… - [NTSB ATL83LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA019.md): Grumman G-164 · Adel, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N7231 · Destroyed > Following maintenance performed on the aircraft the pilot conducted a check flight. After takeoff the pilot discovered fuel splashing on the windshield and proceeded to abort the takeoff. Upon landing the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft… - [NTSB ATL81DLA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DLA15.md): Grumman G-164B · Pelham, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1981 · N6670K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DLA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLA42.md): Snow S-2R · Camilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1979 · N4887X · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FKG78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG78.md): Grumman G164A · Albany, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1978 · N7929 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78DLA51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLA51.md): Aero Comdr S2R · Camilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1978 · N8480V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FKG75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG75.md): Aero Comdr S2R · Summer, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1978 · N4863X · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG79.md): Aero Comdr S2R · Cordele, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1977 · N8834Q · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=52016&state=GA&page=2 ## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52016')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52016&state=GA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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