NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164A
24 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Grumman G-164A, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3952704')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3952704')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 NYC07LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Goshen, NYA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW07CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Sayre, OKThe partial loss of engine power on takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI06LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Gonvick, MNThe aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. A contributing factor is the reported loss of takeoff performance.NTSB FTW01LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Eagle Lake, TXthe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB LAX00LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Biggs, CAThe broken exhaust valve rocker arm of the number 3 cylinder that resulted in a total loss of engine power during an aerial application flight.NTSB FTW98LA410Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mart, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI97LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Prairie View, KSan undetermined event, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: an automobile, which prevented the pilot from landing on a road; and a dirt bank (terrace) in the emergency landing area.NTSB ATL96LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Scotia, SCa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Park River, NDthe loss of power due to the primary lead in the left magneto being grounded against the case, and the improper clearance of the breaker point gaps. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform the forced landing.NTSB FTW94LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Marked Tree, ARThe power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall and the lack of suitable terrain onto which to execute the landing.NTSB FTW94LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Parkin, ARTotal power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA90LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mattson, MSThe no. 6 cylinder which cracked across the top from one spark plug hole to the other, resulting in the loss of engine power.NTSB FTW89DQG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Sunray, TXA total power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.NTSB MKC87LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Widener, ARThe ag airplane was making the final swath run over a cottonfield when the engine lost power. After touchdown in a ricefield, the airplane flipped forward to the inverted position. The reason for the power loss could not be determined.NTSB LAX87DVA07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tulare, CADuring a climbing 180 degree turn to the left, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to land in a nearby field that had just been plowed. With insufficient altitude to turn FAR enough to line the aircraft up with the rows, the pilot touched down at a '20…NTSB MIA86LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Okolona, MSWhile in cruise flt at 100 feet en route to the spraying area the engine 'spit' twice and quit completely. During a forced landing in a field the aircraft encountered mud and nosed over coming to rest inverted. The engine had 100 hours before it was to be…NTSB MKC86LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tekamah, NEThe pilot stated that as he was finishing his run spraying pine trees and was pulling up when the engine lost power. The right wings struck trees and the aircraft nosed over during the forced landing.NTSB FTW86FPJ07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Red Rock, OKThe acft nosed over during a forced lndg after a power loss. The plt was enroute to a spraying operation and attempted a landing in a pasture after the power loss. An on scene investigation revealed no discrepancies in the engine or fuel system. A successful…NTSB CHI84LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mahnomen, MNShortly after taking off, the eng lost power. The plt stated that the eng stopped completely 'like fuel starvation.' He dumped his load of chemicals & made an emergency landing. During the landing, the acft hit a ditch & nosed over. An investigation revealed…NTSB FTW83LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Newport, ARAccording to the plt, after he took off, he was unable to maintain alt & began dumping his load of 1500 lbs of chemicals. He turned back toward the airstrip, but was forced to land short of a bean field. After touchdown, the acft rolled into a small drainage…NTSB ATL83LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Adams, TNThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after a power loss. The plt stated he made two swath runs when the acft lost power. Unable to maintain altitude, he dumped the load and prepared for a landing. The landing field was newlyplowed, wet and the acft dug…NTSB LAX82DA353Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Magma, AZShortly after takeoff the eng became rough & losing power. The plt observed long streaks of red flame pouring from the exhaust. The pesticide was jettisoned & an attempt was made to return to the strip. The eng continued to lose power & quit completely just…NTSB FTW82DA334Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G164A · Marianna, ARThe pilot stated that shortly after lift off the engine backfired and lost power. He reported that the engine did not completely quit and there was no visible smoke, flame or oil coming from the engine. Due to his low altitude and heavy load the pilot elected…NTSB ATL82DA221Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Donalsonville, GAWhile en route back to the airport, the engine lost power and the pilot landed in a rain soaked, soybean field. During the landing roll, the wheels bogged down in soft earth and the plane nosed over. According to the pilot, there was 10 to 12 gallons of fuel…