NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164A
433 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Grumman G-164A. 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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NTSB SEA97LA172Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pingree, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the unmarked power lines.NTSB MIA97LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Bainbridge, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, and improper flare during an emergency (precautionary) landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown and subsequent nose over. Factors related to the accident were: the…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 SEA97LA099Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Rosalia, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were, hilly terrain conditions and impairment due to recent use of marihuana.NTSB CHI96LA310Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Galesburg, ILfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that protruded into the field that he was spraying.NTSB MIA96LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Marks, MSthe pilot's failure to remain clear of the known high point on runway.NTSB FTW96LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Burlington, COThe total loss of engine power resulting from a cracked cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.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 FTW95LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bigelow, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain.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 FTW94LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Coy, ARThe separation of the landing gear due to failure of the landing gear axle bolts.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 CHI94DTG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164-A · La Moure, NDfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL93LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Ashford, ALThe failure of the engine supercharger assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the trees at the forced landing site.NTSB FTW93LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Weiner, ARPartial power loss due to improper installation of the linkage control bracket. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Trumann, ARPilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the diverted attention of the pilot.NTSB LAX93LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Lost Hills, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll out due to a binding left brake master cylinder.NTSB LAX92LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Laveen, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.NTSB DEN92LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Del Norte, COInadvertent stall while maneuvering during aerial application at an altitude insufficient for recovery.NTSB SEA92LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Paul, IDThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. The soft terrain was a factor.NTSB MIA92LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Toney, ALThe left main landing gear attachment bolt failed for undetermined reasons resulting in the collapse of both main landing gear during the take off roll.NTSB DEN91LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Smyer, TXDirectional control not maintained. Factors were: crosswind, soft ground, and high vegetation.NTSB LAX91LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Wasco, CAA total loss of engine power due to a fracture of the camshaft and the subsequent forced landing into a soft field.NTSB CHI91DCQ07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Sharon Springs, KSAircraft takeoff performance exceeded and disregard of performance data by the pilot. A factor associated with the accident is high density altitude.NTSB FTW91DPG14Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Swifton, ARPartial failure of the hopper, chemical fire, and the failure of the landing gear. A factor ws the loss of visual outside reference.NTSB LAX91LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Madera, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from the guy wire.NTSB FTW91DPG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Earle, ARA power loss for undetrmined reasons. A factor was the muddy/soft terrain in which the forced landing was performed.NTSB LAX91LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Merced, CAA disoriented and intoxicated automobile driver entering the runway in front of the departing aircraft.NTSB FTW90DRA09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Altair, TXThe pilot's use of improper terrain for takeoff.NTSB ATL90LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Americus, GAA low cycle fatigue failure of the left main landing gear spring.NTSB DEN90DQA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Deming, NMFailure of the pilot to maintain control during landing roll due to the condition of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the poor maintenance of the runway surface.NTSB FTW90DRD14Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Sommerset, LAThe pilot's failure to attain adequate clearance above crops at the end of the runway.NTSB MKC90LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Fisher, ARPartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW90DRD12Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bastrop, LAThe pilot's improper engine procedures during ground operations and prior to takeoff which resulted in fouled spark plugs.NTSB NYC90DHA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hunlock Creek, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obtacles, and his failure to see and avoid the electrical transmission line.NTSB LAX90DVG07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Gridley, CAFailure of the no.7 cylinder head which led to a forced landing and substantial damage to the aircraft when it nosed over after colliding with a ditch.NTSB FTW90DRA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman 164A · Garwood, TXFailure of the number 8 cylinder.NTSB MKC90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mounds, ARThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway and the resultant tailwind condition.NTSB MKC90LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AG-CAT G-164A · Parkin, ARTotal failure of the engine's master connecting rod.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 FTW90DRD03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Glynn, LALoss of directional control on the ground, due to intermittent locking of the right brake during the landing roll.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 CHI89DEX06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Sullivan, INA failure of the supercharger oil seal which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and the uncontrolled touchdown during the forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: partial failure of the supercharger and spark plub fowling.NTSB LAX89DUJ07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Eloy, AZInaequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation during the climb after takeoff, due to very little fuel remaining in the tanks. The rough/uneven desert terrain was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB FTW89DRD05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Gueydan, LAVisual lookout was not maintained by the pilot in command, which resulted in the collision with a power transmission line during a swath run.NTSB MKC88LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Gillett, ARWhile en route to engage in an aerial application operation, the plt said the engine began to misfire and cut out. Unable to correct the malfunction, the plt dumped his chemical load and began returning to the departure airstrip. En route, he felt he would…NTSB MKC88LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hebron, NEWhile making a aerial application swath run, the pilot was checking his spray booms because of some malfunctioning nozzles. Exiting the field between two groups of trees on the border he failed to see power line poles. He struck the wires, then the terrain,…NTSB FTW88DRD18Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Rayne, LAAt the end of a swath run, the ag pilot pulled the airplane up and to the left to start a turn-around. The upper left wing struck a steel guy-cable of a 300 foot tower. The airplane made several turns of an inverted flat-spin before water impact into an eight…NTSB MKC88LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Knobel, ARProper touchdown point not attained, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command.