# 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 FTW93LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA239.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1993 · N7993 · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB ATL93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA132.md): Grumman G-164A · Atmore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N4824 · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the engine supercharger, which resulted in engine stoppage. A factor was the rough terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB FTW93LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA215.md): Grumman G-164A · Mccrory, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N9780 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to cylinder failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA076.md): Grumman G-164A · Kaplan, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N9680 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the spray rig which sprayed chemicals into the pilot's eyes temporarily blinding him.
- [NTSB ATL93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA116.md): Grumman G164A · Brundidge, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N48584 · Substantial damage
  > The broken carburetor accelerator pump piston rivet which lodged under the needle valve, allowed the float chamber to flood with fuel, and the engine to quit. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA180.md): Grumman G-164A · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N6622Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA173.md): Grumman G-164A · Ganado, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N6752Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines
- [NTSB CHI93DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ01.md): Grumman G-164A · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N8385 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor related to the accident were the powerlines which were contacted during the aerial application operation.
- [NTSB LAX93LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA200.md): Grumman 164A · Biggs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N5249 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the number 2 engine cylinder. A factor related to the accident was the lack of altitude for the pilot to make a successfull forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA144.md): Grumman G-164A · Anahuac, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1993 · N7485 · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA084.md): Grumman G-164A · Hamilton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N9696 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly calculate fuel consumption at an increased power setting, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Trees at the forced landing area were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB DEN93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA051.md): Grumman G-164A · Truman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N31182 · Destroyed
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA93FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA094.md): Grumman A6E · Steptoe, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1993 · USN · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept of separation of aircraft operating under visual flight rules that precluded the crew of the A6E and the pilot of the agcat from recognizing a collision hazard and taking actions to avoid a midair…
- [NTSB SEA93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA085.md): Schweizer G-164A · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1993 · N8734H · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI92DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP04.md): Grumman 164A · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N48635 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD05.md): Grumman G-164 · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N8916H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG12.md): Grumman G-164A · Mc Crory, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N6636Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA167.md): Grumman G-164A · Shelby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N4859 · Destroyed
  > The poor decision by the pilot to make an aerial application turn around manuever under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG06.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N8922H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA142.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Paul, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N5386 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and aircraft control not possible by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA274.md): Grumman G-164A · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N8636H · Destroyed
  > An inflight hopper compartment fire due to the incompatibility of the chemical loads, and, the failure of the operator follow the cautionary directives of the chemical manufacturer.
- [NTSB ATL92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA130.md): Grumman 164A · Abbeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N5093 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the top utility wire.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG03.md): Grumman G-164A · Orr, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N9935 · Substantial damage
  > A stall encountered during the spray run reversal turn. Factors related to the accident are the attempted downwind turn, and insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [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 SEA92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA125.md): Grumman G-164A · Coulee City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N8938H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA102.md): Grumman 164A · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N48399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of takeoff power which resulted in a lengthened takeoff roll, and his subsequent steep turn to avoid an obstacle causing the airplane to stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA148.md): Grumman G-164A · Oil Trough, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N8732H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA137.md): Grumman G-164A · Kinder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N8629H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the rough terrain immediately adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA130.md): Grumman G-164A · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N9640 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of complete engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was the low altitude and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA116.md): Grumman G-164A · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N9546 · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss due to the cracked engine cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA094.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1992 · N5378 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to rocker arm failure. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA085.md): Grumman G-164A · Valley Mills, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1992 · N9828 · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due inadequate maintenance and the resultant multiple maintenance discrepancies. A factor was the wet terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA078.md): Grumman G-164A · Gillette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1992 · N9780 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA131.md): Grumman G-164A · Vernalis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N5408 · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to properly comply with an airworthiness directive affecting the second-stage turbine wheel assembly. Contributing to this accident was the uncontained failure of the second-stage turbine wheel and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA110.md): Grumman G-164A · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1992 · N8507H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during an intentionally performed low altitude flight in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors related to the pilot's visual perception of the canyon area because of changes in the ambient lighting…
- [NTSB FTW92LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA020.md): Grumman G-164A · Epps, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1991 · N4546 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of 1/2 of a propeller blade. Factors were powerplant vibration and resultant powerplant separation.
- [NTSB LAX91LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA413.md): Grumman G164A-450 · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N16SS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine cylinder, producing a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the location of an irrigation ditch next to the landing area and a dark night light condition.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP12.md): Schweizer G-164-A · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N48635 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate altitude.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG19.md): Grumman G-164A · Allport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N8577H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reason. A factor was the terrain on which the pilot made the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG18.md): Grumman G-164A · Dewitt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N5076 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath. A factor was the berm at the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA195.md): Grumman G-164A · Genesee, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N48599 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain alignment with the strip. Contributing to the accident was the glare of a bright horizon at dawn.
- [NTSB SEA91LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA191.md): Grumman G-164A · Hamer, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N6702Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway aligment. Factors include high vegetation, and an inadverent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB MIA91LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA183.md): Grumman G-164A · Greenwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N6891Q · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight which resulted in debris in the cockpit which reduced the pilot's visual lookout. Unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA91LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA170.md): Grumman G-164A · Falcon, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N8942H · Substantial damage
  > In flight encounter with weather, high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was aircraft gross weight which was exceeded.
- [NTSB CHI91DCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ03.md): Grumman G-164-A · Edgar, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1991 · N8842H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection.
- [NTSB FTW91DRG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRG03.md): Grumman G-164A · Weslaco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N7445 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB DEN91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA077.md): Grumman G-164A · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N48383 · Substantial damage
  > Premature pull up from an aerial application swath run resulting in a collision with an electrical transmission line.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG11.md): Grumman G-164A · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N5214 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the wet runway and the ditch struck after control was lost.
- [NTSB SEA91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA105.md): Grumman G-164A · Lapwai, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N8792H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of an aerial application swath run. Factors include a downdraft condition and soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG06.md): Grumman G-164A · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N9785 · Substantial damage
  > The windshiled becoming obscured by aerial application spray and the resultant limited vision from the cockpit.

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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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