# NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164 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 2 of 9 · 435 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW89DPJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DPJ08.md): Grumman G-164 · Guymon, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N788Y · Substantial damage > Failure of the upper right engine mount (firewall attach bolt) due to fatigue, and failure of the lower right mounting bolt for an unknown reason, which allowed overload failure of the two remaining mounting bolts and separation of the engine. - [NTSB FTW89DRD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD09.md): Schweizer G-164A · Bunkie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N602Y · Substantial damage > The loss of the number five cylinder in flight, resulting in a loss of engine RPM. The pilot misjudged the landing flare height due to obscured vision from fire and smoke and the airplane stalled and impacted the ground nose first. - [NTSB DEN89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA110.md): Grumman G-164 · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N527Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions. - [NTSB LAX89DUM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUM03.md): Grumman G-164 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 10, 1988 · N10219 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the engine lost power on a 'spray pass.' He then executed a forced landing straight ahead and nosed over after touchdown in a cotton field. Investigation revealed an elbow fitting connecting the main fuel supply line and the carburetor… - [NTSB DEN88LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA131.md): Grumman G-164 · Ayr, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N455Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA87LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA177.md): Grumman G-164 · Ruleville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1987 · N585Y · Substantial damage > While maneuvering the acft for a swath run after takeoff the plt stated that it was slow to climb. He then lowered the nose to increase airspeed, & realizing that the acft would not clear trees located ahead of the flt, elected to land in a field. Upon… - [NTSB MKC87LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA114.md): Grumman G-164 · Knoble, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1987 · N730Y · Substantial damage > The PIC had taken off for a local aerial application operation. While maneuvering to make initial application the acft started to lose power and sink during a downwind turn. PIC dumped his load but acft continued to sink until one wing struck the terrain and… - [NTSB MKC87LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA107.md): Grumman G-164 · Newport, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1987 · N492Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was spraying a rice field in formation with another airplane when his aircraft experienced an inflight upset due to the propwash, or wake turbulence, generated by the other aircraft. The landing gear struck a rice levee and was… - [NTSB MKC87LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA105.md): Grumman G-164 · Knobel, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1987 · N484Y · Substantial damage > The PIC stated that the acft was struck by a gust of wind, and he lost control. The PIC applied rt rudder towards a 1OFT ditch in an att to get over it. The acft was too heavy to fly over the ditch and the acft impacted into the ditch. A review of wx cond's… - [NTSB FTW87DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD04.md): Grumman G-164 · Rayne, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 16, 1987 · N10259 · Substantial damage > The aircraft's engine lost power and stopped while maneuvering. The aircraft impacted a dirt bank and nosed over in soft dirt/mud during the forced landing. Water was found in the fuel system and water was also found in the fuel tank of another aircraft… - [NTSB ATL87LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA099.md): Grumman G-164 · Shelbyville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1987 · N654Y · Destroyed > The acft was being operated from a dirt road that was reportedly only slightly wider than the acft. The plt reported that he had just completed a spraying operation and was about to put out some fertilizer. He stated that he installed the spreader, but left… - [NTSB MKC86LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA177.md): Grumman G-164 · Goodwin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1986 · N634U · Substantial damage > The ag acft was being used to spray nudrin on soybeans when the engine lost power. The plt made a forced landing in a rice field and the acft flipped forward to the inverted position. Investigation revealed the two-piece cam reduction gear came apart. An AD… - [NTSB FTW86LPJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ10.md): Grumman G-164 · Hooker, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N788Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft flipped over when he landed in soft dirt on his recently extended private landing strip. - [NTSB DEN86LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA162.md): Grumman G-164 · Wessington, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1986 · N751Y · Substantial damage > According to the plt, during maneuvering on a swath run, the acft he was piloting encountered a downdraft, forcing the acft down until contact with the ground. - [NTSB FTW86FRG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG24.md): Grumman G-164 · La Feria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N552Y · Destroyed > As the plt was making a swath run, he started to cross under power lines, but saw the profile view of a road marker. When he pulled up to avoid the road marker, the acft struck the wires, rolled to the left & collided with the ground. - [NTSB LAX86FVG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVG04.md): Grumman G-164 · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1986 · N10219 · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing off arpt after a power loss during takeoff. The operator stated that water was found in the fuel system. - [NTSB ATL85LKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG09.md): Grumman G-164 · Opp, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1985 · N598Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a pull-up and turnaround at the end of a swath run, the eng gave off smoke and lost pwr. The plt dumped the chemical load and performed a forced landing in a fld which contained 6 to 8 ft tall vegetation. The acft travelled aprx… - [NTSB SEA85LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA184.md): Grumman 164 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N742Y · Substantial damage > A landing was being made on an agricultural airstrip when a dust devil was encountered. During application of brakes the right brake failed due to a leaking o ring. The aircraft then veered right striking a fence. - [NTSB LAX85LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA284.md): Grumman G-164 · Glenn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N73646 · Substantial damage > During initial climb on an ag flight the plt reported experiencing a loss of eng power. From the acft's alt of 30 ft AGL the plt attempted an emergency landing but did not have sufficient alt to negotiate a turn back toward the road from which he had… - [NTSB LAX85LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA270.md): Grumman G-164 · Biggs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N363Y · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while loading the acft with spray mix he looked at his fuel quantity gage and believed he had enough fuel for one more aerial application flt. The plt continued to state that shortly after liftoff the engine quit and a forced landing was… - [NTSB FTW84LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA366.md): Grumman G-164 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N528Y · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed with a flat left main tire, veered left and nosed over inverted. - [NTSB NYC84LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA277.md): Grumman G-164 · Fairmont, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1984 · N527Y · Substantial damage > N527Y departed sallisburg, MD, on a flt to spray mesquitoes. The pilot had dispenced aprx half the load of chemicals when he experienced an engine failure. He executed an emergency landing in swampy terrain and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN84LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA237.md): Grumman G-164 · Wessington, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1984 · N751Y · Substantial damage > Plt stated that during loading for aerial application, he failed to note approaching roll cloud which usually signifies localized turbulence and strong, gusting winds. On takeoff roll, wind shift noted and at 100 ft altitude, heavy turbulence was encountered.… - [NTSB DEN84LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA179.md): Grumman G-164 · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1984 · N10247 · Substantial damage > The engine quit on the first swath run after a carburetor change. Substantial damage resulted from the forced landing. Subsequent examination of the carburetor revealed fouling by sealant material partially dissolved by fuel. - [NTSB MIA84FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA051.md): Grumman C-164 · South Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1983 · N647U · Destroyed > As the acft initiated a turn to start dusting, it was observed to lose altitude rapidly & collide with the ground. The acft was 470 lbs over max gross takeoff weight. The area was affected by gusty winds from the south, & the plt's initial turn to the field… - [NTSB DEN83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA216.md): Grumman G-164A · Yuma, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1983 · N620U · Substantial damage > The acft was observed to turn shortly after lift-off at a very low altitude. It then maneuvered to a climb attitude, but as the acft pitched nose up the eng noise was heard to get louder. The acft settled in a nose high attitude, struck powerlines & fell to… - [NTSB MKC83LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA213.md): Grumman G-164 · Odessa, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1983 · N459Y · Substantial damage > The acft was making an aerial application turn when according to the pilot the engine quit. The landing was made in a stubble terraced field which collapsed the left main landing gear. During the landing the acft struck the rising terrainof a terrace and… - [NTSB ATL83LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA210.md): Grumman G-164 · Alligator, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1983 · N701Y · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the terrain during an turn to reverse direction on an aerial application flt. The plt said he encountered a wind shear during the turn and was unable to arrest the descent. The acft impacted on the main gear and was substantially… - [NTSB ATL83FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA172.md): Grumman G-164A · Albany, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1983 · N406Y · Substantial damage > The plt was on an instructional flt in aerial application. After completing a simulated swath run, he entered a turn-around maneuver. During the turn, the engine reportedly quit without any warning & the prop stopped turning. During a forced landing, the plt… - [NTSB LAX83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA101.md): Grumman G164 · Avenal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1983 · N728Y · Substantial damage > During a landing after a spraying operation, the right brake failed and the aircraft collided with a berm before nosing over. The pilot said the right brake failed to keep aircraft on the runway when the rudder became ineffective. The 'o' ring part number an… - [NTSB ATL82DA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA280.md): Grumman G-164 · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1982 · N143W · Destroyed > According to the caretaker of muhlenburg airport, N143W was having carburetor problems when it arrived to refuel prior to the accident flight. The caretaker stated that the pilot left the engine running while he refueled because the pilot said it wouldn't… - [NTSB LAX82DVG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVG26.md): Grumman G-164 · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N641U · Destroyed > The pilot was applying a granular herbicide to a rice field with low voltage wires on the west border and high voltage lines located diagonally across the field. During a pass from west to east, he crossed over the low voltage wires and lowered the nose to… - [NTSB DEN82DTK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTK05.md): Grumman G-164 · Murdo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N10247 · Substantial damage > During a spraying operation the landing gear collided with a dirt bank. The pilot returned to the airport and during landing the right wing contacted the runway because of a missing right landing gear. The aircraft ground looped and nosed over. - [NTSB LAX82DVG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVG25.md): Grumman G-164 · Richvale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 24, 1982 · N10225 · Destroyed > During a procedure turn of the swath run the pilot stated he was low and slow and collided with powerlines. The aircraft crashed and burned. - [NTSB LAX82DA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA187.md): Grumman G-164A · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N458Y · Substantial damage > As the aircraft slowed during the landing roll, it began to drift right when the rudder became ineffective. The pilot was unable to obtain left braking action to maintain directional control. Subsequently, the right main gear struck a small earth bank and the… - [NTSB LAX82DA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA181.md): Grumman G-164 · 10 West Of Bigg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N10280 · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the engine began to vibrate and lose power. While landing in the only available area, one of the main gear dug into a soft spot and the aircraft flipped over. An investigation revealed that the no. 4 cylinder had become cracked from the front… - [NTSB LAX82DA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA127.md): Grumman G-164 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 7, 1982 · N703Y · Substantial damage > On takeoff roll the right main tire blew causing the aircraft to veer to the right, leave the runway, and nose over in the soft mud. - [NTSB FTW81DQG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQG59.md): Grumman G-164 · Whiteface, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1981 · N635U · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DRJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRJ29.md): Grumman G-164 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1981 · N10292 · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81DKQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKQ25.md): Grumman G-164 · Rochdale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1981 · N584Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DPG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPG51.md): Grumman G-164 · Cash, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1981 · N10264 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA81DYA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYA11.md): Grumman G-164 · Monteview, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1981 · N730Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DPG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPG38.md): Grumman G-164 · Manila, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1981 · N608U · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW81DRJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRJ16.md): Grumman G-164 · Jones, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1981 · N612U · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81DVG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG36.md): Grumman G-164 · Durham, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1981 · N594Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FVG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVG29.md): Grumman G-164 · Biggs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1981 · N10277 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DRD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD21.md): Grumman G-164 · Chatagnier, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1981 · N592Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81FCA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCA10.md): Grumman G-164 · Neelyville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1981 · N333CH · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FRJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRJ01.md): Grumman G-164 · Marksville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1980 · N494Y · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI81DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEV01.md): Grumman G-164 · Golden, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1980 · N615Y · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=3952702&page=3 ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3952702')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=3952702&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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