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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB MKC89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA129.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Wynne, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N8063K · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven landing area.
- [NTSB MKC85LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA095.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Earle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1985 · N8138K · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff from a farm strip, the eng lost power shortly after lift-off. The plt landed straight ahead; however, during the landing roll, the acft encountered a low, wet area & nosed over. An exam of the eng revealed about a cup of water in the carburetor…
- [NTSB MKC85FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA080.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Garland, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1985 · N8418K · Destroyed
  > The plt was beginning a spray run over a wheat field when the acft impacted the top 3 strands of a 4 strand, high voltage power line. The acft then descended uncontrolled until impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB MKC84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA210.md): Grumman G164B · Mc Gehee, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1984 · N8222K · Substantial damage
  > The acft was engaged in an aerial application flt when the eng lost power. The plt made a forced landing in a bean field. During the landing roll, the acft struck a levee that was obscured by high vegetation & nosed over. A post-accident investigation…
- [NTSB FTW83LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA029.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1982 · N8418K · Destroyed
  > Pilot just loaded seeds and tookoff when he noticed smoke and the engine lost power. During a forced landing the aircraft nosed over. Cause of power loss undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW82DA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA237.md): Grumman G164B · Beedeville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1982 · N8187K · Substantial damage
  > The agricultural aircraft lost power during takeoff. The pilot jettisoned the load and made a forced landing in a rice field. During the landing, the aircraft nosed over in soft muddy terrain.
- [NTSB FTW82DA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA217.md): Grumman G164B · Bono, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N8105K · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was loaded with 1700 pounds of fertilizer and 70 gallons of fuel. The aircraft would not climb out of ground effect. During the forced landing the aircraft nosed over. The aircraft burned after impact.
- [NTSB FTW82DA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA094.md): Gulfstream American G-164B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 15, 1982 · N8059K · Substantial damage
  > The agricultural pilot was aligning the aircraft to begin a swath run when the engine began to lose power. He noted a loss of manifold and oil pressure as well as black smoke from the exhaust. He turned away from the field and collided with trees rather than…
- [NTSB FTW81DPG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPG55.md): Grumman G-164B · Bono, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1981 · N8098K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DPG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPG22.md): Grumman G-164B · Coy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1981 · N8148K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FPG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPG29.md): Grumman G-164B · Minturn, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 21, 1980 · N8128K · Destroyed

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=3979904&state=AR

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