# NTSB investigations: Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C GULFSTREAM AM G-164B

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 CEN23LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA197.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Gueydan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2023 · N8337K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other resulting in a collision on the airstrip. Contributing was the pilots’ failure to announce their intentions over their radios as they were taking off and landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA341.md): Grumman G164 · Rice, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N997QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA327.md): Grumman G164 · Alicia, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2020 · N8105K · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance of panel fasteners, which led to a side panel coming loose during takeoff and the pilot having to make a subsequent forced landing to a flooded rice field when the airplane became difficult to control.
- [NTSB CEN15LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA259.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164B · Delaplaine, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed and angle-of attack during takeoff in elevated density altitude and light tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA14LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA368.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C G-164B · Bonifay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N425LS · Substantial damage
  > A partial blockage of the No. 2 bearing oil nozzle jet by bearing material, which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent failure of the No. 2 bearing and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA504.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the engine power for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane subsequently settling into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA519.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G 164B · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2013 · N8222K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of one of the engine cylinders, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA394.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Colfax, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N8187K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB CEN11LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA396.md): Grumman G164 · Oak Ridge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N2LU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA174.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a left quartering tailwind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CEN10CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA553.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Blessing, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N8157K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR10CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA410.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Genesee, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N8150K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during low-altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN09CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA283.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N8080K · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the Number 8 cylinder head cracking and separating from the barrel.
- [NTSB DFW08CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA235.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N425LS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable muddy terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA184.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Pantego, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N8137K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out.
- [NTSB DEN08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA077.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Angleton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N8237K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance from the tranmission lines. A factor in this accident was the unmarked transmission wires.
- [NTSB LAX08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA083.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Genesee, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N8148K · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the rudder attachment point due to severe corrosion, which made directional control of the airplane not possible during landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA230.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2007 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a collision with terrain immediately after liftoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the levee.
- [NTSB CHI07CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA206.md): Grumman G-164B · Alicia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N8066K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred and the flooded rice field in which the airplane was landed.
- [NTSB CHI07CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA144.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2007 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > A non-mechanical loss of engine power during the takeoff roll due to fuel contamination. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor in the accident was the soft ground.
- [NTSB DFW07CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA081.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Arcola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2007 · N8063K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering during aerial application.
- [NTSB DFW06CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA150.md): Grumman G-164B · Alex, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N8225K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line(s). A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW04LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA227.md): Grumman 164B · East Bernard, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2004 · N8222K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number four cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA182.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N8222K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA099.md): Grumman G-164B · Mamou, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2004 · N8276K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor included the entrance of a crawfish boat onto the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW01LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA193.md): Grumman G164B · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N2LU · Substantial damage
  > the partial failure of the magneto drive coupling while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA209.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N8151K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA178.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2000 · N8337K · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear of the reduction gearbox's 1st stage sungear, which resulted in its subsequent fatigue fracture and failure. Factors were the operator not performing the recommended overhaul of the engine, and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced…
- [NTSB SEA00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA082.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2000 · N8130K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to failure of the number three cylinder exhaust valve push rod. Soft terrain encountered during the landing roll-out was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA216.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Fisher, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N8029K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crop during an aerial application spray run.
- [NTSB FTW98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA232.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Eunice, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N8308K · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA058.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Lecompte, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N2LU · Substantial damage
  > a loose battery cover, due to improper installation by maintenance personnel, that became jammed with an elevator control rod and restricted the movement of the elevator control system, which subsequently led to an uncontrolled impact with a tree, shortly…
- [NTSB FTW97LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA335.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Marksville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N8075K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during a turn to reverse direction during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's chronic fatigue as result of cumulative long workdays.
- [NTSB FTW97LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA276.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Palestine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N8031K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire transmission line due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA185.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Morse, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N6746K · Destroyed
  > Power loss due to a cracked intake valve pipe assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA246.md): Grumman G-164B · Pollard, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1994 · N8092K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA254.md): Schweizer G-164B · Live Oak, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N8392K · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to remain clear of power lines. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's impairment due to use of drugs that were not approved for use while flying.
- [NTSB FTW94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA131.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Delaplaine, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1994 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the low altitude at which the power loss occurred.
- [NTSB LAX93LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA361.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N8133K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid wires.
- [NTSB FTW93LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA238.md): Grumman G-164B · Pioneer, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1993 · N8227K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure by both pilots to maintain visual lookout. Factors were the inadequate radio communications by both pilots, and the departing pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives.
- [NTSB ATL93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA123.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Selmer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8163K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB LAX93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA189.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1993 · N8307K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot in command to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuvering turn which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG16.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1992 · N8075K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power undetermined. Factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA184.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Poplarville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N8190K · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and in flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW92DRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRA03.md): Schweizer G-164B · Bay City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N8157K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to initiate a climb due to exceeding the takeoff capability of the airplane. A factor was the high grass on the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG13.md): Grumman G-164B · Mc Crory, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N8089K · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG04.md): Grumman G-164B · Vanndale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1991 · N8106K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to verify his weight and balance. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG07.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N8104K · Destroyed
  > Premature lift off and subsequent stall.
- [NTSB MKC90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA090.md): Grumman G-164B · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N8139K · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, due to improper ground servicing of the aircraft, and an improper preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA051.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1990 · N8298K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to attain the proper touchdown point and the delayed initiation of the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the fence struck during the aborted landing.

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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 ('3979904'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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