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NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164A, CA

46 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

19662026

NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164A, CA per year, 1966–2026: 46 cases
1966	1
1967	1
1968	1
1969	3
1970	1
1971	1
1974	4
1975	1
1976	2
1977	3
1978	3
1979	5
1981	1
1984	2
1985	1
1986	2
1987	2
1990	1
1991	3
1993	1
2000	2
2005	1
2006	1
2009	1
2011	1
2014	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" = '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 ('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\" = '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 ('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" = '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 ('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 WPR14LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 - A · Caruthers, CAAn undetected fatigue crack in the landing gear leg, which initiated at an electrical arc-induced damage site of undetermined origin and resulted in landing gear failure. Contributing to the severity of damage to the airplane was the close proximity of an…Feb 28, 2014 · N72ES · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Buttonwillow, CAThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing approach and subsequent long landing and overrun of the runway resulting in a collision with ground obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's likely fatigue and dehydration.Jun 14, 2011 · N5286 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA373Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Riverdale, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's supercharger-blower.Jul 28, 2009 · N8741H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Yuba City, CAthe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb.May 11, 2006 · N4892 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Yuba City, CAa partial loss of engine power due to multiple cracks in the number 7 cylinder. The reasons for the cracks were not determinedApr 30, 2005 · N5304 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Gridley, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of an exhaust valve during an aerial application flight.Jul 11, 2000 · N897X · Substantial damage 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.May 18, 2000 · N5335 · Substantial damage 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.Jan 22, 1993 · N6654 · Substantial damage 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.Aug 12, 1991 · N4663 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Madera, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from the guy wire.Apr 28, 1991 · N5250 · Destroyed NTSB LAX91LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Merced, CAA disoriented and intoxicated automobile driver entering the runway in front of the departing aircraft.Feb 3, 1991 · N969X · Substantial damage 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.May 8, 1990 · N5368 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88DVG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Williams, CAShortly after takeoff, the engine experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot made a forced landing and collided with a fence on hilly terrain during the landing roll. The engine was inspected with no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions. Wx…Dec 2, 1987 · N673U · Substantial damage 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…Apr 29, 1987 · N8366 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87DVA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Fresno, CAThe airplane collided with telephone lines while conducting an aerial application operation. The pilot reported that he was familiar with the area. He surveyed the field, in flight, before he commenced the spraying activities. The pilot did not report, nor…Nov 24, 1986 · N8741H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86FVA03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G164A · Wasco, CAThe acft went off the left side of rwy during a downwind landing. The ag plts made a practice of landing downwind to speed up turn-around time. They relied on their brakes to maintain control. The acc acfts brake pads were worn and the rt brake was fluid…Mar 7, 1986 · N946X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Durham, CADuring an ag flight in which a compound containing sulfur dust was being sprayed a fire began in the acft's spray apparatus. The cockpit filled with heavy smoke & the plt made a successful forced ldg in the underlying field. The fire spread & eventually…Jul 17, 1985 · N7853 · Destroyed NTSB LAX85LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Lamont, CAThe plt stated that he had flown earlier on the day of the accident for aprx 30 mins. He stated that he intended to refuel before his next flight, but because the fuel hose would not reach the aircraft, the acft was not refueled. Thepilot did not visually…Oct 7, 1984 · N6587 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Williams, CAShortly after departing the airfield, the eng lost power & the plt was unable to restart it. He landed in a soft, freshly plowed field. After rolling about 50 ft, the acft nosed over. An exam revealed that the shaft which holds the float assembly in the…May 23, 1984 · N5368 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DVG27Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G164 · Maxwell, CAApr 25, 1981 · N22RA · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVA07Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Lemoore, CADec 15, 1979 · N4728 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FVA02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Madera, CAOct 17, 1979 · N5250 · Destroyed NTSB LAX79DVG68Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Meridian, CAAug 1, 1979 · N6627 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79DVA34Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G164A · Los Banos, CAMay 25, 1979 · N927X · Destroyed NTSB OAK79DVG41Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Nchico, CAMay 21, 1979 · N5358 · Destroyed NTSB LAX78DA066Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Pixley, CAAug 10, 1978 · N5368 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DUM32Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Bard, CAJul 22, 1978 · N5312 · Destroyed NTSB OAK78DVA53Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Tulare, CAJul 8, 1978 · N6538 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVA58Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Woodlake, CASep 24, 1977 · N945X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77DUM31Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · El Centro, CAJul 22, 1977 · N5292 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVG23Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Dunnigan, CAApr 15, 1977 · N987X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVG73Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Marysville, CAMay 3, 1976 · N897X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FVA47Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-164A · Bakersfield, CAMar 18, 1976 · N7980 · Destroyed NTSB LAX75DUM18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Holtville, CAFeb 20, 1975 · N955X · Destroyed NTSB OAK75DVG32Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Knights Ldg, CAOct 30, 1974 · N982X · Destroyed NTSB LAX75DVA04Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Ducor, CAJul 15, 1974 · N6587 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74DVG42Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Williams, CAApr 17, 1974 · N8366 · Destroyed NTSB OAK74DVM18Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · San Lucas, CAMar 4, 1974 · N7853 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUG64Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Vidal, CAMar 30, 1971 · N5260 · Destroyed NTSB OAK71FVA24Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-164A · Kerman, CAAug 30, 1970 · N898X · Destroyed NTSB OAK70D0039Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Williams, CAJul 5, 1969 · N954X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69F0314Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Holtville, CAApr 4, 1969 · N955X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX69D0279Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Greenfield, CAFeb 15, 1969 · N931X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0329Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Grimes, CAMar 27, 1968 · N5254 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0095Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Woodlake, CAAug 20, 1967 · N667U · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67F0112Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · San Ysidro, CASep 9, 1966 · N457Y · Substantial damage