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NTSB investigations: Grumman G-164A, TX

53 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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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" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN25LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Louise, TXThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 18, 2025 · N5416 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G 164A · Garwood, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Apr 27, 2018 · N6637 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11LA556Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · El Campo, TXSeparation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Aug 18, 2011 · N6567 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bovina, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 18, 2008 · N7832 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Garwood, TXThe separation of the right main landing gear wheel and axle during take-off. Contributing factors were the fatigue of the bolts on the right main landing gear and the rough and uneven terrain.Jun 17, 2004 · N6567 · Substantial damage 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.Sep 19, 2001 · N73PB · Destroyed NTSB FTW00LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Garwood, TXThe failure of the left magneto, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power during takeoff.Mar 13, 2000 · N6637 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Monaville, TXThe pilot's failure to touch down on the dry area of the landing strip. A factor was the soft terrain condition on the sides of the grass strip.Jun 2, 1999 · N73PB · Substantial damage 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.Sep 25, 1998 · N983X · Substantial damage NTSB DEN91LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Smyer, TXDirectional control not maintained. Factors were: crosswind, soft ground, and high vegetation.Aug 28, 1991 · N928X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90DRA09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Altair, TXThe pilot's use of improper terrain for takeoff.Sep 14, 1990 · N6566 · Destroyed NTSB FTW90DRA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman 164A · Garwood, TXFailure of the number 8 cylinder.Apr 20, 1990 · N5295 · Substantial damage 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.Aug 11, 1989 · N7903 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Progreso, TXShortly after takeoff, plt heard explosive report from engine and experienced partial pwr loss. Plt attempted to return for landing but could not maintain sufficient altitude. Load not jettisoned. During forced landing roll out in cane field acft nosed over.…Oct 1, 1984 · N5255 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Heidenheimer, TXThe plt landed in the field he was spraying to tell the flagman he was quitting for the day. During landing roll the right main gear dug into the soft dirt and the acft nosed over.Feb 10, 1984 · N5407 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164A-450 · Clyde, TXThe acft collided with a powerline and crashed during a forced landing after a engine failure. The pilot reported that he was pulling out from a swath run when the engine cut out,backfired and started running again. The pilot decided to return to elmdale, on…Jan 8, 1983 · N7843 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FRG53Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Mercedes, TXJul 8, 1981 · N6655 · Destroyed NTSB FTW81DRA27Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Garwood, TXMay 1, 1981 · N974X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPD17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Granbury, TXApr 1, 1981 · N6604 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80FRG55Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Weslaco, TXJul 6, 1980 · N7494 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DRA19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Nome, TXFeb 22, 1980 · N4326 · Destroyed NTSB FTW79DRA23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Danbury, TXMay 19, 1979 · N5328 · Destroyed NTSB FTW76DQG92Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Silverton, TXAug 4, 1976 · N986X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DRG68Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Bishop, TXJun 25, 1976 · N7846 · Destroyed NTSB FTW76FRA11Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Bay City, TXAug 19, 1975 · N991X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FPD03Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Deleon, TXJul 24, 1975 · N6573 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DRA03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Devers, TXJul 11, 1975 · N6628 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DRA31Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Garwood, TXJun 5, 1975 · N5278 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DRA21Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Buckeye, TXMar 15, 1975 · N934X · Destroyed NTSB FTW74DQG31Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Waka, TXNov 15, 1973 · N6592 · Destroyed NTSB FTW73DRG92Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Monte Alto, TXJun 26, 1973 · N929X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DRA28Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Winnie, TXMay 3, 1973 · N7844 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA65Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · El Campo, TXJun 21, 1972 · N5356 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA63Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Stowell, TXJun 17, 1972 · N6628 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA59Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G164A · Louise, TXMay 18, 1972 · N986X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DRA55Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Louise, TXMay 4, 1972 · N6540 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA52Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Garwood, TXApr 23, 1972 · N6545 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA09Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Navasota, TXSep 3, 1971 · N5332 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA01Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Hamshire, TXJul 18, 1971 · N7950 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRH24Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Floresville, TXMay 10, 1971 · N6575 · Destroyed NTSB FTW71FRA47Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Katy, TXApr 27, 1971 · N6573 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRA43Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Bay City, TXMar 31, 1971 · N6572 · Destroyed NTSB FTW71FRA15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Columbus, TXAug 22, 1970 · N6552 · Destroyed NTSB FTW71DRG07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Edcouch, TXJul 19, 1970 · N993X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70FRA36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Rosharon, TXJun 26, 1970 · N5324 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70DRG51Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Edcouch, TXJun 14, 1970 · N963X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70DRA38Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · El Campo, TXJun 8, 1970 · N5356 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70DRA14Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Victoria, TXMay 4, 1970 · N11AA · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0193Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Garwood, TXAug 18, 1969 · N5295 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0039Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Danbury, TXJun 27, 1969 · N668U · Substantial damage