# 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. Page 6 of 14 · 652 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW88DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD06.md): Grumman G-164A · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N7203 · Substantial damage > The ag plt had finished spreading his load of chemicals & was landing when the left brake failed to operate. He started to apply pwr for a go-around, but the eng coughed & did not respond properly. The plt then closed the throttle & appliedrgt brake to avoid… - [NTSB FTW88DRA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRA12.md): Grumman G-164A · Winnie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 24, 1988 · N5374 · Substantial damage > Acft was substantially damaged when it struck a ditch and flipped over after settling to the ground following t/o from a pvt ag strip. The plt stated that during the t/o, the wind shifted to a quartering tailwind and that he attempted to dump his load because… - [NTSB FTW88DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD04.md): Grumman G-164A · Rayne, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 19, 1988 · N8657H · Substantial damage > The pilot had made seven previous takeoffs in that airplane, that day, on the same airstrip. On this one, the OAT was 93 degrees f. the elevation was 10 feet MSL and the density altitude was 2300 feet. The airplane was 388 pounds overweight and the CG was.5… - [NTSB ATL88DKG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG07.md): Grumman G164A · Clanton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1988 · N48438 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW88DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD02.md): Grumman G-164A · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 11, 1988 · N4708 · Substantial damage > The ag airplane was spraying over a rice field and was making a turn-around when the airplane settled into small trees and bushes. No problems were found with the airplane or powerplant. - [NTSB DEN88DTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88DTE04.md): Grumman G-164A · Vona, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N8518H · Substantial damage > The pilot said the wind was calm when he got in the aircraft before takeoff. He said that when the aircraft reached about 50 feet AGL, after takeoff, he encountered a tailwind. The aircraft settled and collided with the ground. The ground was soft and the… - [NTSB MIA88LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA137.md): Grumman G-164A · Wayside, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1988 · N7961 · Substantial damage > While on an aerial application flt on short final, the plt pulled the throttle lever to reduce airspeed but it broke at the power control quadrant. The apch was continued & after acft traveled aprx 1/2 the length of the rwy, he turned the magneto switch off.… - [NTSB FTW88DRG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRG07.md): Grumman G-164A · Alamo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 26, 1988 · N4647 · Destroyed > The pilot experienced a total loss of engine power during climb when he made his initial power reduction. The power loss was accompanied by a loud bang. A severe postaccident ground fire melted a large portion of the engine. A partial engine teardown was… - [NTSB FTW88DRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD01.md): Grumman G-164A · Port Allen, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N6743Q · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced a partial loss of power during pull-up from a swath run. He attempted to return to the field he was working in order to make an emergency landing but was unable to due to inadequate engine power. He landed in high vegetation and flipped… - [NTSB FTW87DQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DQG03.md): Schweizer G-164-A · Seminole, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1987 · N6888Q · Substantial damage > During the flare for landing on a county road the aircraft collided with a pickup truck traveling in same direction as the aircraft. The driver of the pickup sustained serious injuries. The pilot was not injured. The pilot stated he did not see the pickup… - [NTSB FTW87DRD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD11.md): Grumman G-164A · Bastrop, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 18, 1987 · N9685 · Minor damage > Three flagmen were working with one spray plane and three fields. On this pass, two of the flagmen moved to the proper positions but the other one had moved too FAR laterally. The pilot stated to the sheriff that he had observed the flagman stepping off the… - [NTSB DEN87DTE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87DTE03.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Springfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N8953H · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd the eng lost pwr drg an aerial application flt & the acft nosed over drg a forced lndg in a soft, wet, terraced fld. There had been hvy rain on the previous day. An investigation revealed the acft had been refueled from a fuel tank mounted on a… - [NTSB ATL87DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DKG05.md): Schweizer G-164A · Summerdale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1987 · N8881H · Substantial damage > The pilot was about to engage in an aerial application operation. During climb the engine lost power, the chemical load was dumped and the airplane was landed in an adjacent field. On rollout the airplane hit a ditch and nosed over. Examination of the engine… - [NTSB DEN87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA192.md): Grumman G-164A · Romeo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N5398 · Substantial damage > The plt reports that the acft encountered a downdraft during the turn around following a swath run. The aircraft began to settle and collided with the ground, bounced, hit a second time and nosed over. The aircraft was loaded with 280 gals of amine and 70… - [NTSB MIA87LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA211.md): Schweizer G-164A · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1987 · N10AA · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff from a 1,800 ft grass strip on a 93 degree f day, the acft, loaded with 1,500 pounds of chemical, began to settle. It then touched down in a field, nosed over & came to rest inverted. The plt stated there was no eng failure or… - [NTSB MKC87LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA144.md): Grumman G-164A · Forrest City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N7864 · Substantial damage > While doing a repositioning operation, with an ag acft, the engine quit, due to fuel exhaustion. The PIC said that a visual inspection of the fuel supply would have prevented the accident. He said that in an attempt to turn back to a dirt strip, the acft… - [NTSB FTW87DRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD08.md): Grumman G-164A · Lacassine, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1987 · N9778 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated the aircraft's tail wheel broke during the takeoff roll causing the aircraft to veer to the right. The right wing contacted a small tree and the right main gear wheel dropped into a ditch which was parallel with the runway. Directional… - [NTSB ATL87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA184.md): Grumman G-164A · Cottonwood, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1987 · N7687 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that everything was normal for the acft during the preflt and runup. He had just about completed his first swath run when he reptd that the engine shook a little and started backfiring. He pulled up and started across a swamp toward a paved… - [NTSB MKC87LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA124.md): Grumman G-164A · Neelyville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1987 · N5214 · Substantial damage > The ag pilot was making a low pass to wave his flagman out of the field. The engine response was slow and he was forced to land. To keep from hitting trees, pilot overbraked and flipped airplane forward to inverted position. - [NTSB MIA87LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA173.md): Grumman G-164A · Vaiden, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1987 · N9734 · Destroyed > The plt stated that during the takeoff ground run the acft travelled over a small rise on the rwy & became airborne prematurely. The acft then collided with trees while the plt was trying to maneuver it to avoid a populated area. The acft then collided with… - [NTSB FTW87DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD05.md): Grumman G-164 · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1987 · N7804 · Substantial damage > The plt was dispensing fertilizer on a rice field when the acft collided with six strands of a power line at about 20' AGL. The airplane then crashed to the ground & was substantially damaged. The power line poles were located outside the field boundry.… - [NTSB MIA87FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA160.md): Schweizer G-164A · Dundee, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1987 · N4654 · Destroyed > While spraying a rice field, the acft was flying across svrl small dirt banks that had been furrowed for water ctl. Drg a swath run, it struck 3 furrowed banks that were close together, flipped over as it crashed, then burned. Witnessesrprtd the eng was… - [NTSB LAX87DVG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVG07.md): Grumman G-164A · Lambertsville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1987 · N4623 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the engine 'cut out' several times then quit completely. The pilot made an emergency landing on a plowed field and during the landing roll the aircraft nosed over. The accident was not reported for 4 days and during… - [NTSB DEN87FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA091.md): Grumman G-164A · Lamar, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1987 · N8369 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The aircraft had completed a formation aerial application operation and were in the process of single airplane spraying around the perimeters of a field. They collided at 10 feet above the ground on perpendicular flight paths, descended out of control and… - [NTSB DEN87LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA087.md): Grumman G-164A · La Salle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1987 · N72PB · Destroyed > While conducting an aerial application flt, the plt misjudged the distance to the end of the field and initiated the pull-up too late to avoid impact with a tree. After striking the tree, the acft descended out of control until impact with the ground. - [NTSB MKC87LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA072.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1987 · N48564 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft was operating normally when he established himself on final approach for rwy 32. Winds were from the northeast at 25 KTS, the pilot further stated, so he abandoned the approach and was in the process of circling the field… - [NTSB MIA87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA022.md): Grumman G-164A · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1986 · N711WW · Destroyed > While the plt was making a banner pick-up, witnesses saw the acft engage the banner & enter a climb. The plt released the banner, then the acft mushed into a partially built hangar, crashed & burned. The plt, who was on fire, exited the rgt canopy hatch.… - [NTSB MKC86LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA122.md): Grumman G-164A · Bayard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1986 · N7364 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he encountered downdrafts near trees he was going to overfly while in a turnaround maneuver to spray crops. Instead of flying over the trees, the plt stated that the acft descended into the ground near the trees while in the turn. Wind… - [NTSB ATL86FKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG10.md): Grumman American G-164A · Quitman, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1986 · N31185 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff a loss of pwr was experienced. The plt attempted to land in a cotton field but the landing gear contacted a stump short of the field. The acft then contacted a ditch and nosed over. Post accident inspection revealed the supercharger… - [NTSB MKC86LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA165.md): Grumman G-164A · Hugoton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N8677H · Substantial damage > The PIC stated that the eng quit on takeoff abt 100 feet abv the gnd and 200 yds past the departure end of the rwy. The PIC stated that he had no warning prior to the engine quitting. The acft dscnd to the gnd, impacted hard and subsequently flipped over… - [NTSB FTW86LRD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD18.md): Grumman G-164A · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N6718Q · Destroyed > The acft came to rest inverted with the engine under water after a power loss and forced landing. The plt stated that he started losing power in the turn to line up for his first aerial application run. The acft settled to ground impact in a landing attitude… - [NTSB DEN86LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA205.md): Schweizer G164A · Grandin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1986 · N8379 · Substantial damage > Plt was attempting to take off from 2600 ft x 50 ft sod strip with full fuel (36 gal) and 160 gal of M22, a fungicide. Center of rwy was soft from recent rains. Plt began takeoff roll on right side of rwy. Right wing and spray boom contacted tall grain stalks… - [NTSB DEN86LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA174.md): Schweizer G-164A · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N6838Q · Substantial damage > According to the plt, during a swath run, the acft he was piloting encountered 'bad air' and descended until the wings and wheels contacted the crop of grain he was spraying. The plt stated the acft stalled and contacted the ground. - [NTSB MKC86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA114.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Winona, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1986 · N6680Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he borrowed the airplane from his father to practice takeoffs and landings at his father's private, crop dusting airstrip. There were no chemicals onboard, according to the pilot. He further stated that on a go-around maneuver, and as he… - [NTSB FTW86LRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD14.md): Grumman G-164A · Guedan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1986 · N7371 · Destroyed > The pilot lost engine power at an altitude of about 150 feet AGL following takeoff. He impacted a raised roadbed during the forced landing, flipped inverted, slid to a stop, and burned. The fire damage prevented determination of the cause of engine failure. - [NTSB FTW86FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA066.md): Grumman G164A · Hankamer, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1986 · N8751H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Two Grumman ag cats operated by the same air service collided in mid air. The accident occurred as one was departing and the other was returning to a temporary air strip adjacent to the fields they were fertilizing. Witnesses indicated that both pilot… - [NTSB LAX86DVA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86DVA05.md): Grumman G164A · Snelling, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N8932H · Destroyed > The plt stated he had just lifted off during takeoff when the eng quit. The acft then stalled, hitting a canal and shearing off the main landing gear. The plt stated that a broken fuel line is suspect due to the sudden stoppage and intense ground fire. The… - [NTSB FTW86FRD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRD11.md): Grumman G-164A · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N4561 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into wires and a house during an attempted forced landing. The plt was preparing to do rice seeding when the eng began to backfire & lose power. The plt was trying to return to the ag strip when the eng quit and he was forced to land. Eng… - [NTSB NYC86FHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHM02.md): Grumman 164-A · Walden, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N7236 · Destroyed > The pilot of a Grumman 164A was crop dusting when he experienced an engine failure. He decided not to dump the load due to possible later repercussions. The aircraft lacked sufficent airspeed or altitude to make a safe landing. The aircraft received… - [NTSB CHI85FER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FER02.md): Grumman 164A · Becker, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1985 · N48405 · Substantial damage > The plt reported the eng pwr dropped from 2000 to 1550 RPM during the aerial application flt. The plt increased throttleand advanced the prop with no increase in pwr. The acft then settled to ground impact and nosed over. Post accident inspection disclosed… - [NTSB CHI85LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA373.md): Schweizer G-164A · Irwin, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1985 · N48514 · Destroyed > At an alt of aprx 20 ft AGL after takeoff, the #1 cylinder failed. A straight ahead landing was made in a corn field during which the acft was destroyed. The eng had under gone a major overhaul 197 hrs prior to this accident. - [NTSB ATL85LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA269.md): Grumman G-164A · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N9893 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during aerial application maneuver he allowed the airspeed to get too low and the acft settled into a soy bean field. The left wing contacted the crop and the acft cartwheeled. - [NTSB FTW85LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA309.md): Grumman G-164A · Tallulah, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1985 · N962X · Substantial damage > During an aerial application operation, the eng lost power & the plt made an emergency landing in a soy bean field. While on the landing roll, the acft nosed over. The operator reported that he did not see or smell any fuel around the acft; he believed that… - [NTSB ATL85LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA226.md): Grumman G-164A · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N10AA · Substantial damage > During an aerial application flight the aircraft lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot made an emergency landing in a corn field. The pilot stated that he visually checked the fuel prior to take off and it appeared as if there was enough fuel to… - [NTSB FTW85LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA271.md): Grumman G-164A · Tallulah, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N8375 · Destroyed > During initial climb after takeoff, the ag plt realized that he could not clear wires at the end of the rwy. The plt dumped his load of fertilizer and attempted to maneuver around the wires, however during the maneuver, the acft stalled. Investigation… - [NTSB MKC85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA128.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1985 · N8836H · Substantial damage > The ag pilot was landing the airplane too fast and when he couldn't stop on the wet grass, he attempted a go-around. By the time the engine accelerated, there was not enough airspeed or runway and the airplane went through a fence and stopped against a… - [NTSB MKC85LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA123.md): Grumman G-164A · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1985 · N48523 · Destroyed > Pilot was seeding rice when the engine failed. Pilot attempted forced landing on gravel road and impacted a utility pole before touchdown. Acft destroyed by impact and post impact fire. The reason for the engine failure could not be determined. - [NTSB SEA85LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA132.md): Grumman G-164A · Kendrick, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N7997 · Substantial damage > The plt had finished spraying a field & was returning to the ag strip when the eng failed. He made an emerg landing in a barley field which was muddy & soft. During the landing roll, the wheels sank in the terrain & the acft nosed over. An exam revealed that… - [NTSB FTW85LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA252.md): Grumman G-164A · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N7371 · Substantial damage > The left brake failed during the landing roll. The acft veered to the right of the rwy and ground looped. During the groundloop, the left tire blew and the tail wheel spring bolt assembly failed. Cause of the brake failure was not determined. - [NTSB FTW85LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA235.md): Grumman G-164A-450 · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1985 · N8614H · Destroyed > The plt detected a fuel leak after takeoff and returned to land. He shut the acft eng down and exited the acft, but the acft busrt into flames before the prop stopped turing. 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