# NTSB investigations: Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A, 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 WPR23LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA305.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Davis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2023 · N5450 · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control during a low altitude operation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR20CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA159.md): Grumman G164 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2020 · N9716 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane was not attaining sufficient airspeed for takeoff and subsequently departed the end of the runway and collided with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB WPR17LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA100.md): Grumman G164 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N8712H · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and separation of the right landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR15LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA194.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Five Points, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N8598H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper reassembly of the engine during overhaul, which led to the failure of the supercharger-blower due to a lack of lubrication and the subsequent total loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA113.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N8372 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA160.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Maxwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2015 · N8875H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA233.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Wilton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2012 · N8380 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the hopper gate mechanism and subsequent sulfur fire during a low-level maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR10LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA214.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2010 · N4450 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC06CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA039.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dixon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N5397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain altitude/clearance during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and unfavorable winds.
- [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 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 LAX96LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA299.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Caruthers, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N8598H · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the failure of a cylinder. The road's soft surface was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA204.md): Grumman G-164 · Colusa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N48379 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to remain clear of the power lines. Factors relating to the accident were: Lack of visual cues at dawn, and the power lines.
- [NTSB LAX95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA192.md): Grumman G-164A · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N9830 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare height and timing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors in the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX95LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA186.md): Grumman 164A · Richvale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N8507H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a glidepath adequate to avoid an obstacle, and his inadequate compensation for the wind.
- [NTSB LAX95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA126.md): Schweizer G-164A · Robbins, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N5450 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the engine master rod. A factor in the accident was the soft, wet condition of the field available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA247.md): Grumman G-164A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N8507H · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire due to the spontaneous combustion of sulfur dust and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the high temperature.
- [NTSB LAX94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA099.md): Grumman G-164A · Davis, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1994 · N8649H · Destroyed
  > was that the pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude during the swath run.
- [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 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 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 LAX89DVA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVA06.md): Grumman G-164A · Riverdale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N8547H · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, when he diverted his attention. The power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX88DVA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVA15.md): Schweizer G-164A · Laton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1988 · N9946 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX88DVG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVG08.md): Grumman G-164A · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N7933 · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll, the left wing caught on high weeds. The pilot lost control of the airplane, veered off the landing strip, and collided with a ditch paralleling the runway. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane…
- [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 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 LAX83LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA330.md): Grumman G-164 · Princeton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1983 · N9707 · Destroyed
  > The acft made a forced landing and was destroyed by fire after an engine failure during a spraying operation. The plt stated that his flagger saw black smoke during the pull-up. The smoke turned white and was observed coming from the stacks. Inspection of the…
- [NTSB LAX83LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA115.md): Grumman G164A · Mendota, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1983 · N8679H · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with wires and crashed during and aerial application flight. The acft stalled after hitting the wires with the left wing and was out of control when it hit the ground and nosed over. The pilot said he had 3 miles visibility. He was also…
- [NTSB LAX82FUQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUQ16.md): Grumman G-164 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N4589 · Destroyed
  > Plt was spraying very low due to wind conditions. Acft struck a water sprinkler & immediately caught on fire.
- [NTSB LAX82DA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA194.md): Grumman G-164A · Woodland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 26, 1982 · N8388 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft collided with wires and crashed during a crop dusting operation. The aircraft hit wires during a turn at the end of a swath run.
- [NTSB LAX81FVA55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVA55.md): Grumman G-164A · Caruthers, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1981 · N8598H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG47.md): Grumman G-164 · Colusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1981 · N7933 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82FVA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVA47.md): Grumman G-164A · Pixley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1981 · N8583H · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81DVG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG26.md): Grumman G-164 · Liberty Island, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1981 · N9768 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA08.md): Grumman G-164A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1980 · N8507H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FVG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG34.md): Grumman G-164 · Palermo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1980 · N8388 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FVA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVA28.md): Grumman G-164A · Pixley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1980 · N5298 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80DVA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA10.md): Grumman G-164A · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1980 · N9879 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DVG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVG62.md): Grumman G-164A · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1979 · N9768 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DVG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVG22.md): Grumman G-164A · Rumsey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1979 · N7863 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DVA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVA05.md): Grumman G-164A · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1978 · N9879 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUG55.md): Grumman G-164A · Blythe, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1978 · N8529H · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FVA72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVA72.md): Grumman G-164A · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1978 · N8598H · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78DVG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG60.md): Grumman G-164 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1978 · N9723 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG36.md): Grumman G-164A · Arbuckle, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1978 · N9926 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVA30.md): Grumman G164A · Ballico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1978 · N8932H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUM01.md): Grumman G-164A · Holtville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1977 · N9903 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVM19.md): Weatherly 201B · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1977 · N2937W · 2 aircraft · 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 ('3952801'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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