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

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR21LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA200.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164C · Glenn, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2021 · N6596K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR19FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA145.md): Grumman G164 · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 15, 2019 · N6787K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR18LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA128.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164C · Maxwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2018 · N6674K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an uncommanded closing of the fuel shutoff valve, which terminated fuel to the engine. The reason for the fuel shutoff valve’s closure could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA305.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N6674K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually check the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection and ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN17LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA177.md): Grumman G-164C · Beech Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N171BW · Destroyed
  > A tire failure for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA089.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · De Witt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N6671K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy in flight, and his diverted attention resulting in the airplane impacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the excessively worn canopy latch.
- [NTSB DFW05CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA177.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N6626K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected discharge pressure line at the fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA165.md): Grumman G-164C · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · N6535K · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the fractured piston pin boss on the number 5 cylinder.
- [NTSB FTW04CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA184.md): Grumman G-164C · Tiller, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N6555K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane while landing due to a brake system failure.
- [NTSB LAX02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA143.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · Olivehurst, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2002 · N6702K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the failure of an engine accessory component. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA040.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N6596K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt readjustment of the rudder pedal in-flight.
- [NTSB LAX92LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA219.md): Grumman G-164C · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N6596K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow normal procedures by selecting the wrong runway. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's premature lift off and the existing tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN85LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA177.md): Grumman G-164 · Platte, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1985 · N6674K · Substantial damage
  > While the plt was spraying a field, the landing gear of the acft struck the center pivot of an irrigation structure. Later, when the acft was landed, the gear collapsed.
- [NTSB FTW83LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA382.md): Grumman G-164C · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1983 · N6677K · Destroyed
  > The acft caught fire during takeoff roll and continued to burn after the aborted takeoff. Prior to this flt the operatorhad experienced difficulty with the carburator on this engine. On this flt the acft was being ferried for carburetor maintenance. During…
- [NTSB LAX83LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA249.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · Live Oak, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1983 · N6627K · Destroyed
  > The plt was on a flight to seed a rice field with 2 sets of power lines located near its west edge. The plt had seeded the field many times before, & reportedly, was familiar with the area. During the 1st swath run, which was from east to west, the acft…
- [NTSB ATL82DA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA252.md): Grumman G-164C · Gunnison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1982 · N6787K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he smelled something hot while spraying. He checked the instruments and noted that the oil temperature gauge was indicating off the high side of the scale. He started to make a precautionary landing but the engine seized during final…
- [NTSB DEN81DTK21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTK21.md): Grumman G-164C · Platte, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1981 · N6674K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80FLJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FLJ22.md): Grumman G-164C · Grantham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1980 · N6770K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FVG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG46.md): Grumman G-164C · Richvale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1980 · N164GC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCQ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCQ11.md): Grumman G-164C · Strauss, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1980 · N6770K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG14.md): Grumman G-164C · Hughes, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 8, 1979 · N6555K · Substantial damage

## 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 ('3952803'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=3952803

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