# NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164A, TX

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 CEN25LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA160.md): Grumman G164 · Louise, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2025 · N5416 · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN18LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA152.md): Grumman G 164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2018 · N6637 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA556.md): Grumman G-164A · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N6567 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA192.md): Grumman G-164A · Bovina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N7832 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA164.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N6567 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel and axle during take-off. Contributing factors were the fatigue of the bolts on the right main landing gear and the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA209.md): Grumman G-164A · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2001 · N73PB · Destroyed
  > the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA098.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N6637 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left magneto, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW99LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA157.md): Grumman G-164A · Monaville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1999 · N73PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to touch down on the dry area of the landing strip. A factor was the soft terrain condition on the sides of the grass strip.
- [NTSB FTW98LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA410.md): Grumman G-164A · Mart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N983X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA119.md): Grumman G-164A · Smyer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N928X · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained. Factors were: crosswind, soft ground, and high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW90DRA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA09.md): Grumman G-164A · Altair, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N6566 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's use of improper terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW90DRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA04.md): Grumman 164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N5295 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number 8 cylinder.
- [NTSB FTW89DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG05.md): Schweizer G-164A · Sunray, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1989 · N7903 · Substantial damage
  > A total power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW85LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA002.md): Grumman G-164A · Progreso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1984 · N5255 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, plt heard explosive report from engine and experienced partial pwr loss. Plt attempted to return for landing but could not maintain sufficient altitude. Load not jettisoned. During forced landing roll out in cane field acft nosed over.…
- [NTSB FTW84LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA132.md): Grumman G-164A · Heidenheimer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1984 · N5407 · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed in the field he was spraying to tell the flagman he was quitting for the day. During landing roll the right main gear dug into the soft dirt and the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB FTW83LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA107.md): Grumman G164A-450 · Clyde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1983 · N7843 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a powerline and crashed during a forced landing after a engine failure. The pilot reported that he was pulling out from a swath run when the engine cut out,backfired and started running again. The pilot decided to return to elmdale, on…
- [NTSB FTW81FRG53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRG53.md): Grumman G-164A · Mercedes, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1981 · N6655 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DRA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRA27.md): Grumman G-164 · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1981 · N974X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DPD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPD17.md): Grumman G-164A · Granbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1981 · N6604 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRG55.md): Grumman G-164A · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1980 · N7494 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRA19.md): Grumman G-164A · Nome, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1980 · N4326 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DRA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRA23.md): Grumman G-164A · Danbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 19, 1979 · N5328 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DQG92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG92.md): Grumman G-164A · Silverton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1976 · N986X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG68.md): Grumman G-164 · Bishop, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1976 · N7846 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76FRA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRA11.md): Grumman G-164A · Bay City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1975 · N991X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPD03.md): Grumman G-164 · Deleon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1975 · N6573 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRA03.md): Grumman G-164A · Devers, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1975 · N6628 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRA31.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1975 · N5278 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRA21.md): Grumman G-164A · Buckeye, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1975 · N934X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74DQG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DQG31.md): Grumman G-164 · Waka, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1973 · N6592 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73DRG92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRG92.md): Grumman G-164 · Monte Alto, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1973 · N929X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DRA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRA28.md): Grumman G-164A · Winnie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1973 · N7844 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRA65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA65.md): Grumman G-164A · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1972 · N5356 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRA63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA63.md): Grumman G-164A · Stowell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1972 · N6628 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRA59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA59.md): Grumman G164A · Louise, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1972 · N986X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DRA55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DRA55.md): Grumman G-164 · Louise, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1972 · N6540 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRA52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA52.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1972 · N6545 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA09.md): Grumman G-164A · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1971 · N5332 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA01.md): Grumman G-164A · Hamshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1971 · N7950 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DRH24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRH24.md): Grumman G-164A · Floresville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1971 · N6575 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71FRA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRA47.md): Grumman G-164 · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1971 · N6573 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRA43.md): Grumman G-164 · Bay City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1971 · N6572 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71FRA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRA15.md): Grumman G-164 · Columbus, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1970 · N6552 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71DRG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRG07.md): Grumman G-164 · Edcouch, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1970 · N993X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70FRA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FRA36.md): Grumman G-164A · Rosharon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1970 · N5324 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70DRG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DRG51-118586.md): Grumman G-164 · Edcouch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1970 · N963X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70DRA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DRA38.md): Grumman G-164A · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1970 · N5356 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70DRA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DRA14.md): Grumman G-164 · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1970 · N11AA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0193.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1969 · N5295 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0039.md): Grumman G-164 · Danbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1969 · N668U · 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" = 'TX' 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 ('3952704'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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