# NTSB investigations: Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DFW05CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA207.md): Grumman G-164 · Knobel, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N9041Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the #1 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA220.md): Grumman G-164A · New Boston, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N9041M · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA129.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N48395 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fractured pushrod.
- [NTSB CHI05LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA211.md): Grumman G-164A · Buchanan, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N6858Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the power lines. Factors included the glare on the windshield and the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI05CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA207.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Trufant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N8951H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the watering pivot during the aerial application maneuver and the unsuitable terrain he encountered during the emergency landing. A factor was the sunglare encountered.
- [NTSB DFW05CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA186.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Tallulah, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2005 · N8891H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power as result of the fracture of the number five-cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm mounting boss. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA146.md): Grumman G-164A · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2005 · N6702Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff and initial climb. A high density altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD05CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA098.md): Grumman G164A · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N48408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB DFW05CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA094.md): Grumman G-164A · Tuckerman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2005 · N8501H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number nine cylinder.
- [NTSB FTW04CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA246.md): Grumman G-164A · Gilbert, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2004 · N8661H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a piston connecting rod for undetermined reasons resulting in the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA139.md): Grumman G-164A · Nyssa, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N7220 · Substantial damage
  > The failure (fracture) of the number four cylinder head during an aerial application run. Factors include the soft crop-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA065.md): Grumman G-164 · Nezperce, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N48564 · Substantial damage
  > The circumferential fracture of the number seven cylinder head while en route to an aerial fertilizer application, leading to a forced landing on soft terrain, resulting in the collapse of the right main gear leg. Factors include soft terrain at the location…
- [NTSB CHI03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA142.md): Grumman G-164A · Seneca, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2003 · N29SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the collapse of the left main landing gear strut and the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW02LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA221.md): Grumman G-164A · New Roads, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2002 · N48523 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA194.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N8917H · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA152.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Hathaway, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N48533 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA111.md): Grumman G-164A · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N8916H · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the flight instructor of the pilot who was receiving instruction resulting in the excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. A factor was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA095.md): Schweizer G-164A · Cascade, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2002 · N9763 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor associated with the accident was the wire that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB DEN01LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA163.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N9925 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention, the rising terrain, and the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA286.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Petersburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N4598 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine cylinder, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the low altitude and the muddy field.
- [NTSB CHI01LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA229.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N5398 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control on the ground during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to this accident were the total failure of the propeller governor and the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA217.md): Grumman G-164A · Mandan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N14AG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain clearance from the powerline. Additional factors were the thermal lift and the powerline.
- [NTSB MIA01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA099.md): Grumman G-164A · Poplarville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2001 · N5076 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a cracked number 2 cylinder which resulted in a forced landing, subsequent impact with the runway, departure from the runway down an embankment, soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB SEA01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA055.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N48651 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during a pull-up, resulting in an in-flight collision with the lines, loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the power lines and the pilot's…
- [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 FTW00LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA097.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N9785 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked #8 cylinder resulting in failure of the cylinder. A factor was the plowed/furrowed terrain.
- [NTSB DEN99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA169.md): Schweizer G-164A · Animas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N8731H · Substantial damage
  > A inadvertent stall during initial climb following takeoff. Factor were: high gross weight, high density altitude, inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA252.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Seminole, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N7362 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with powerlines. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the light bar for the electronic swath guidance system installed in the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA107.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · New Plymouth, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N7869 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to failure of the supercharger impeller. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA99LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA074.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Prescott, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1999 · N9970 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and overloading of the right landing gear strut. Contributing factors were the soft takeoff surface, confined (narrow) takeoff surface, and high vegetation.
- [NTSB MIA99LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA160.md): Grumman G-164A · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N711ZY · Substantial damage
  > The pilots misjudgment of altitude during an attempted banner tow pick-up. This resulted in the banner becoming entangled around the main landing gear. The pilot made a go-around. On landing rollout the banner became entangled around a runway light, and the…
- [NTSB LAX99LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA180.md): Grumman G-164A · Maxwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N8875H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain the proper reference climb airspeed during the rotation and initial climb, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA095.md): Grumman G-164A · Gillett, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1999 · N8742H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downwind departure. Factors were the tailwind and the wet soft grass airstrip.
- [NTSB ATL98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA128.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Goodway, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N9774 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued approach into known adverse weather which resulted in the pilot's loss of control, and subsequent inflight collision with terrain. A factor was the weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA301.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N8693H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA255.md): Grumman G-164A · Nelson, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N8388 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate ground clearance altitude while applying chemicals to a rice field.
- [NTSB LAX98LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA240.md): Grumman G-164A · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1998 · N7442 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate clearance with the telephone wires.
- [NTSB FTW98LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA292.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N8866H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the collapsed of the engine induction air ducting. Factors were the inadequate maintenance inspection and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA258.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Lazbuddie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N5087 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA249.md): Grumman G-164A · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N8629H · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). The obstructions (trees & dirt bank) were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI98LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA230.md): Grumman G-164A · Red Lake Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N9632 · Substantial damage
  > a locked brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA114.md): Grumman G-164A · Benton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N48FS · Destroyed
  > an engine fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA055.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Marianna, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N8626H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to secure the magneto cover that resulted in water contamination and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA016.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Altus, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N8819H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA001.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Sylvania, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N4983 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires.
- [NTSB FTW97LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA336.md): Grumman G-164A · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N9807 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see the standpipe in time to avoid an accident (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain clearance with electrical wires, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB MIA97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA210.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Woodeberry, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N7981 · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with a fence during takeoff. Factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight by not calculating the total weight of the airplane, and high temperatures.
- [NTSB CHI97LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA178.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Benton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N48FS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to insure that the secondary flight control lock was stowed properly, and subsequently the secondary flight control lock becoming engaged during the takeoff run. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA212.md): Grumman G-164A · Woodsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1997 · N842KG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA167.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Hatch, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N7696 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires. A factor was the sunglare.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3952801'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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