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NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164, CA

76 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Grumman G-164. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164, CA per year, 1964–2026: 76 cases
1964	6
1965	2
1966	3
1967	3
1968	3
1969	2
1970	1
1971	6
1972	1
1973	4
1974	2
1975	4
1976	6
1977	6
1978	2
1979	3
1980	3
1981	2
1982	5
1983	1
1985	2
1986	1
1988	1
1990	1
1991	1
1994	1
1995	1
2003	1
2008	1
2011	1

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Latest cases

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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" = 'CA' 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 ('3952702')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'CA' 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 ('3952702'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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" = 'CA' 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 ('3952702'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB WPR11CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Princeton, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.May 4, 2011 · N716Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX08LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Butte City, CAA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to flight.May 6, 2008 · N703Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Hamilton City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avert stalling during a low altitude turn.Jul 22, 2003 · N477Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Pixley, CAthe total failure of the number three cylinder. The wet and soft terrain were factors in this accident.Feb 1, 1995 · N705Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164-A · Laton, CAfailure of the No.7 cylinder for an unspecified reason.Aug 11, 1994 · N699Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Pauma, CAFuel starvation due to a restricted fuel tank vent line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.Oct 28, 1991 · N664U · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90DUG05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Blythe, CAFailure of the pilots of N6708K and N10222 to maintain adequate visual lookout and failure of the pilot of N6708K to follow a prearanged procedure for reversing the direction of flight.Apr 19, 1990 · N6708K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX89DUM03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Blythe, CAThe pilot stated that the engine lost power on a 'spray pass.' He then executed a forced landing straight ahead and nosed over after touchdown in a cotton field. Investigation revealed an elbow fitting connecting the main fuel supply line and the carburetor…Nov 10, 1988 · N10219 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86FVG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Butte City, CAThe acft made a forced landing off arpt after a power loss during takeoff. The operator stated that water was found in the fuel system.May 7, 1986 · N10219 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Glenn, CADuring initial climb on an ag flight the plt reported experiencing a loss of eng power. From the acft's alt of 30 ft AGL the plt attempted an emergency landing but did not have sufficient alt to negotiate a turn back toward the road from which he had…Jun 19, 1985 · N73646 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Biggs, CAThe plt stated that while loading the acft with spray mix he looked at his fuel quantity gage and believed he had enough fuel for one more aerial application flt. The plt continued to state that shortly after liftoff the engine quit and a forced landing was…Jun 9, 1985 · N363Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Avenal, CADuring a landing after a spraying operation, the right brake failed and the aircraft collided with a berm before nosing over. The pilot said the right brake failed to keep aircraft on the runway when the rudder became ineffective. The 'o' ring part number an…Feb 11, 1983 · N728Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DVG26Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Williams, CAThe pilot was applying a granular herbicide to a rice field with low voltage wires on the west border and high voltage lines located diagonally across the field. During a pass from west to east, he crossed over the low voltage wires and lowered the nose to…Jun 7, 1982 · N641U · Destroyed NTSB LAX82DVG25Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Richvale, CADuring a procedure turn of the swath run the pilot stated he was low and slow and collided with powerlines. The aircraft crashed and burned.May 24, 1982 · N10225 · Destroyed NTSB LAX82DA187Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pleasant Grove, CAAs the aircraft slowed during the landing roll, it began to drift right when the rudder became ineffective. The pilot was unable to obtain left braking action to maintain directional control. Subsequently, the right main gear struck a small earth bank and the…May 22, 1982 · N458Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA181Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · 10 West Of Bigg, CADuring takeoff, the engine began to vibrate and lose power. While landing in the only available area, one of the main gear dug into a soft spot and the aircraft flipped over. An investigation revealed that the no. 4 cylinder had become cracked from the front…May 17, 1982 · N10280 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA127Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Bakersfield, CAOn takeoff roll the right main tire blew causing the aircraft to veer to the right, leave the runway, and nose over in the soft mud.Apr 7, 1982 · N703Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DVG36Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Durham, CAMay 9, 1981 · N594Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVG29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Biggs, CAApr 30, 1981 · N10277 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVG57Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Pleasant Grove, CAJun 24, 1980 · N656Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FVG31Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Biggs, CAApr 25, 1980 · N10284 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FVG32Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Butte City, CAApr 20, 1980 · N703Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79FUG65Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Trowbridge, CAJul 24, 1979 · N704Y · Destroyed NTSB OAK79DVG36Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Richvale, CAMay 9, 1979 · N616Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79DVG35Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Grimes, CAApr 29, 1979 · N641U · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DVG34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Sutter, CAMay 4, 1978 · N10277 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FVG28Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Calusa, CAMay 3, 1978 · N10218 · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DVG46Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Ncolusa, CAJun 25, 1977 · N599Y · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DYGH0Accident · No injuriesClosedGruman G-164 · Biggs, CAJun 1, 1977 · N10219 · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DVG37Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Gridley, CAMay 28, 1977 · N703Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVG33Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Gridley, CAMay 12, 1977 · N10298 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVG27Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Maxwell, CAApr 21, 1977 · N10221 · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DVG20Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Esparto, CAMar 21, 1977 · N10259 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVG11Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Williams, CANov 17, 1976 · N10211 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVG09Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Live Oak, CANov 13, 1976 · N704Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVG85Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Willows, CAJun 27, 1976 · N594Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVG83Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Princeton, CAJun 10, 1976 · N729Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVG67Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Richvale, CAApr 21, 1976 · N10284 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVA38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Los Banos, CAFeb 16, 1976 · N10295 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVG34Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Brooks, CANov 15, 1975 · N10259 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVG11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Live Oak, CAJul 24, 1975 · N10222 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75DVG67Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Wheatland, CAMay 17, 1975 · N722Y · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75DVG61Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Biggs, CAMay 9, 1975 · N10219 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74DVG52Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Live Oak, CAMay 5, 1974 · N10206 · Destroyed NTSB OAK74DVG47Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Grimes, CAApr 18, 1974 · N73646 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74DVG05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Woodland, CAJul 10, 1973 · N487Y · Destroyed NTSB OAK73FVG56Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Marysville, CAApr 18, 1973 · N706Y · Destroyed NTSB OAK73DVG54Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Knights Ldg, CAMar 30, 1973 · N6172U · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FVA40Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-164 · Edison, CAFeb 12, 1973 · N10220 · Destroyed NTSB OAK72DVA53Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Madera, CAMar 7, 1972 · N713Y · Substantial damage