# NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164, CA

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR11CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA198.md): Grumman G-164 · Princeton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2011 · N716Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA137.md): Grumman G-164 · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N703Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX03LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA239.md): Grumman G-164 · Hamilton City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N477Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avert stalling during a low altitude turn.
- [NTSB LAX95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA091.md): Grumman G-164B · Pixley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1995 · N705Y · Substantial damage
  > the total failure of the number three cylinder. The wet and soft terrain were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA313.md): Schweizer G-164-A · Laton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N699Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the No.7 cylinder for an unspecified reason.
- [NTSB LAX92LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA028.md): Grumman G-164 · Pauma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N664U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a restricted fuel tank vent line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG05.md): Grumman G-164B · Blythe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N6708K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilots of N6708K and N10222 to maintain adequate visual lookout and failure of the pilot of N6708K to follow a prearanged procedure for reversing the direction of flight.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX80DVG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG57.md): Grumman G-164 · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1980 · N656Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FVG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG31.md): Grumman G-164 · Biggs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1980 · N10284 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FVG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG32.md): Grumman G-164 · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1980 · N703Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FUG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FUG65.md): Grumman G-164 · Trowbridge, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1979 · N704Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79DVG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVG36.md): Grumman G-164 · Richvale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1979 · N616Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DVG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVG35.md): Grumman G-164 · Grimes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1979 · N641U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG34.md): Grumman G-164 · Sutter, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 4, 1978 · N10277 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVG28.md): Grumman G-164 · Calusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1978 · N10218 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77DVG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG46.md): Grumman G-164 · Ncolusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1977 · N599Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77DYGH0](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DYGH0.md): Gruman G-164 · Biggs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1977 · N10219 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77DVG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG37.md): Grumman G-164 · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1977 · N703Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG33.md): Grumman G-164 · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1977 · N10298 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG27.md): Grumman G-164 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1977 · N10221 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77DVG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG20.md): Grumman G-164 · Esparto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1977 · N10259 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG11.md): Grumman G-164 · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 17, 1976 · N10211 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG09.md): Grumman G-164 · Live Oak, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1976 · N704Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVG85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG85.md): Grumman G-164A · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1976 · N594Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVG83](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVG83.md): Grumman G-164A · Princeton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1976 · N729Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVG67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG67.md): Grumman G-164 · Richvale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1976 · N10284 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVA38.md): Grumman G-164 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1976 · N10295 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG34.md): Grumman G-164 · Brooks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1975 · N10259 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVG11.md): Grumman G-164 · Live Oak, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1975 · N10222 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DVG67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVG67.md): Grumman G-164 · Wheatland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1975 · N722Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DVG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVG61.md): Grumman G-164 · Biggs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1975 · N10219 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVG52.md): Grumman G-164 · Live Oak, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1974 · N10206 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74DVG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVG47.md): Grumman G-164 · Grimes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1974 · N73646 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVG05.md): Grumman G-164 · Woodland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1973 · N487Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73FVG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVG56.md): Grumman G-164 · Marysville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1973 · N706Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73DVG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVG54.md): Grumman G-164 · Knights Ldg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1973 · N6172U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FVA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FVA40.md): Grumman G-164 · Edison, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 12, 1973 · N10220 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72DVA53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVA53.md): Grumman G-164 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1972 · N713Y · Substantial damage

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## 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" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

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