# NTSB LAX82FUQ16: Grumman G-164, N4589, Lancaster, CA, July 15, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Final report
- Date: July 15, 1982, 06:30 local (13:30 UTC)
- Place: Lancaster, CA
- Location: 34.6980° N, 118.1367° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Lancaster, CA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.6980&lon=-118.1367&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report July 15, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71353
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX82FUQ16
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71353/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUQ16

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - aerial application
  - terrain condition
  - clearance - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

PLT WAS SPRAYING VERY LOW DUE TO WIND CONDITIONS. ACFT STRUCK A WATER SPRINKLER & IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT ON FIRE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4589](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4589-1983-08-24), registration cancelled 1983-08-24, S/N 1065, built 1973 (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)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1065
- Airframe hours: 3691
- Engines: P & W R-1340 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: Both
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: J&J Cropdusters, Inc.
- Registered owner: J&J Cropdusters, Inc.

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 5,500 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Temperature: 162 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19820715029699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820715029699A), Jul 15, 1982: Scwzer G164A, Lancaster, CA, Destroyed. Aircraft was dusting dry sulphur when it struck a water sprinkler which caused airplane to crash and burn.

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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