# NTSB ATL83LA019: Grumman G-164, N7231, Adel, GA, October 27, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 27, 1982, 16:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Adel, GA
- Coordinates: 31.129344, -83.420982 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.1293&lon=-83.4210&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 27, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69689
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL83LA019
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69689/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA019

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
  - aborted takeoff - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)

## Analysis

FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE AIRCRAFT THE PILOT CONDUCTED A CHECK FLIGHT. AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT DISCOVERED FUEL SPLASHING ON THE WINDSHIELD AND PROCEEDED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. UPON LANDING THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY, STRUCK A DIRT BANK, AND WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7231](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7231-2014-12-03), registration cancelled 2014-12-03, S/N 904, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GRUMMAN G-164
- Registry model: [Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-acft-eng-cor-schweizer-g-164a) (registry code 3952801) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 904
- Engines: P & W R-1340-AN1 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Leon Hood
- Registered owner: Leon Hood
- Departed: ADEL, GA
- Destination: ADEL, GA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: unknown

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Temperature: 149 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19821027057519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821027057519A), Oct 27, 1982: Scwzer G164A, Abel, GA, Destroyed. Aircraft crashed during aborted takeoff because of fuel on windshield.

## Other investigations on N7231 (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW77FRD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRD31), Jun 2, 1977: Grumman G-164A (N7231), Lake Arthur, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRD05), Aug 12, 1975: Grumman G-164A (N7231), Erath, LA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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