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NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164A, AR

74 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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Cases per year

19682026

NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164A, AR per year, 1968–2026: 74 cases
1968	1
1969	2
1970	1
1971	4
1972	7
1973	2
1974	4
1975	8
1976	7
1977	6
1978	5
1979	2
1980	2
1981	1
1982	1
1983	2
1984	1
1987	2
1988	3
1990	3
1991	2
1993	2
1994	3
1995	1
2006	1
2024	1

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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" = 'AR' 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 ('3952704')) 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\" = 'AR' 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 ('3952704'))
  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" = 'AR' 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 ('3952704'))
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 CEN24LA313Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Dyess, ARThe improper overhaul of the carburetor and the malfunction of left magneto which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Aug 9, 2024 · N6569 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06LA130Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · DeWitt, ARThe failure by both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and the Grumman G-164A pilot's impairment caused by the recent use of marijuana.May 18, 2006 · N6629 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bigelow, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain.Jun 20, 1995 · N7937 · Substantial damage 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.Jul 1, 1994 · N6568 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Coy, ARThe separation of the landing gear due to failure of the landing gear axle bolts.Jun 24, 1994 · N5321 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Parkin, ARTotal power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Jun 22, 1994 · N6535 · Substantial damage 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.May 27, 1993 · N4593 · Substantial damage 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.May 15, 1993 · N6556 · Substantial damage 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.Jul 15, 1991 · N6615 · Destroyed 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.Apr 2, 1991 · N5336 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC90LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Fisher, ARPartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Jun 12, 1990 · N5257 · Destroyed 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.Apr 4, 1990 · N6556 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC90LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AG-CAT G-164A · Parkin, ARTotal failure of the engine's master connecting rod.Mar 17, 1990 · N5336 · Substantial damage 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…Aug 20, 1988 · N6567 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC88LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Knobel, ARProper touchdown point not attained, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command.Jul 19, 1988 · N6553 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC88LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Grubbs, ARThe pilot stated that he experienced a total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from an agriculture strip near Grubbs, Arkansas. The pilot executed a forced landing into a flooded rice field. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of…May 26, 1988 · N4237 · Destroyed 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.Jul 31, 1987 · N6568 · Substantial damage NTSB MKC87LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A-600 · Hazen, ARThe pilot stated that he had flown six loads of wheat seeds and was returning to a private airstrip for another load when he ran out of daylight while on final approach to a landing. During the time he was considering the option of a rejected landing and a…Feb 14, 1987 · N5495 · Destroyed NTSB MKC84LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Stuttgart, ARWhile the plt was spraying rice, the left main gear of the acft struck a levee of a rice field & separated. The plt then proceeded to a nearby field for a landing. After a slight landing roll on soft terrain, the acft nosed over.May 30, 1984 · N937X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Grubbs, ARThe agricultural acft nosed over during landing. The plt said he was attemping to steer the acft around standing puddlesof water on a wet private airstrip when directional control was lost and the acft nosed over in a ditch.Jun 27, 1983 · N4237 · Substantial damage 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…Jun 13, 1983 · N6581 · Substantial damage 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…Aug 17, 1982 · N5364 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPG34Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164B · Griffithville, ARMay 28, 1981 · N6564 · Destroyed NTSB FTW80DPG34Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Conway, ARJun 8, 1980 · N7957 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DPG23Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Gerrard, ARMay 20, 1980 · N5364 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FPG33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Piggott, ARMay 5, 1979 · N972X · Destroyed NTSB FTW79DPG24Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Vilonia, ARMar 28, 1979 · N7849 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPG65Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Beedeville, ARJul 15, 1978 · N6640 · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FPG51Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Stuttgart, ARJun 27, 1978 · N665U · No damage NTSB FTW78DPG52Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Clarendon, ARJun 22, 1978 · N6644 · Destroyed NTSB FTW78DPG46Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Beedeville, ARJun 14, 1978 · N6609 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPG33Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · St.Charles, ARMay 23, 1978 · N5333 · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FPG76Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Tillar, ARAug 12, 1977 · N4665 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FPG68Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Keo, ARJul 21, 1977 · N4638 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DPG63Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Clarendon, ARJul 8, 1977 · N5361 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DPG48Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Arkadelphia, ARJun 23, 1977 · N991X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DPG36Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Keiser, ARMay 19, 1977 · N6560 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DPG33Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Hazen, ARMay 6, 1977 · N6564 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DPG89Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Gillett, ARJul 31, 1976 · N984X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DPG86Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Wheatley, ARJul 27, 1976 · N6531 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DPG76Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Brinkley, ARJul 9, 1976 · N678U · Destroyed NTSB FTW76FPG75Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Beedeville, ARJul 5, 1976 · N7930 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DPG59Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Holly Grove, ARMay 31, 1976 · N550Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DPG62Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Ulm, ARMay 29, 1976 · N5239 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DPG61Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Stuttgart, ARMay 29, 1976 · N5330 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FPG20Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · De Valls Bluff, ARSep 4, 1975 · N4294 · Destroyed NTSB FTW76DPG07Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Wynne, ARJul 25, 1975 · N7848 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DPG86Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Swifton, ARJun 12, 1975 · N7945 · Destroyed NTSB FTW75DPG71Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Goodwin, ARMay 24, 1975 · N6542 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FPG60Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Boydell, ARMay 14, 1975 · N967ZF · Substantial damage