NTSB investigations: Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A, CA
63 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer 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 WPR23LA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Davis, CAAn inflight loss of control during a low altitude operation for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR20CA159Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGrumman G164 · Maxwell, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane was not attaining sufficient airspeed for takeoff and subsequently departed the end of the runway and collided with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight…NTSB WPR17LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Madera, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and separation of the right landing gear.NTSB WPR15LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Five Points, CAMaintenance personnel’s improper reassembly of the engine during overhaul, which led to the failure of the supercharger-blower due to a lack of lubrication and the subsequent total loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB GAA15CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR15LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Maxwell, CAThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR12LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Wilton, CAThe failure of the hopper gate mechanism and subsequent sulfur fire during a low-level maneuver.NTSB WPR10LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Madera, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC06CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dixon, CAThe pilot's failure to attain altitude/clearance during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and unfavorable winds.NTSB LAX99LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Maxwell, CAFailure of the pilot to attain and maintain the proper reference climb airspeed during the rotation and initial climb, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.NTSB LAX98LA255Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Nelson, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate ground clearance altitude while applying chemicals to a rice field.NTSB LAX98LA240Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tracy, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate clearance with the telephone wires.NTSB LAX96LA299Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Caruthers, CAthe loss of engine power due to the failure of a cylinder. The road's soft surface was a factor.NTSB LAX96LA204Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Colusa, CAfailure of the pilot to remain clear of the power lines. Factors relating to the accident were: Lack of visual cues at dawn, and the power lines.NTSB LAX95LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Colusa, CAthe pilot's misjudged flare height and timing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors in the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable forced landing area.NTSB LAX95LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Richvale, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain a glidepath adequate to avoid an obstacle, and his inadequate compensation for the wind.NTSB LAX95LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Robbins, CAA failure of the engine master rod. A factor in the accident was the soft, wet condition of the field available for the forced landing.NTSB LAX94LA247Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bakersfield, CAThe in-flight fire due to the spontaneous combustion of sulfur dust and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the high temperature.NTSB LAX94LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Davis, CAwas that the pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude during the swath run.NTSB LAX93LA200Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Biggs, CAFailure of the number 2 engine cylinder. A factor related to the accident was the lack of altitude for the pilot to make a successfull forced landing.NTSB LAX92LA274Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tulare, CAAn inflight hopper compartment fire due to the incompatibility of the chemical loads, and, the failure of the operator follow the cautionary directives of the chemical manufacturer.NTSB LAX92LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Vernalis, CAThe operator's failure to properly comply with an airworthiness directive affecting the second-stage turbine wheel assembly. Contributing to this accident was the uncontained failure of the second-stage turbine wheel and the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX92LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Greenfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during an intentionally performed low altitude flight in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors related to the pilot's visual perception of the canyon area because of changes in the ambient lighting…NTSB LAX89DVA06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Riverdale, CAInadequate visual lookout by the pilot, when he diverted his attention. The power line was a related factor.NTSB LAX88DVA15Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Laton, CANTSB LAX88DVG08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Gridley, CADuring the landing roll, the left wing caught on high weeds. The pilot lost control of the airplane, veered off the landing strip, and collided with a ditch paralleling the runway. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane…NTSB LAX87DVG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Lambertsville, CAThe pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the engine 'cut out' several times then quit completely. The pilot made an emergency landing on a plowed field and during the landing roll the aircraft nosed over. The accident was not reported for 4 days and during…NTSB LAX86DVA05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G164A · Snelling, CAThe plt stated he had just lifted off during takeoff when the eng quit. The acft then stalled, hitting a canal and shearing off the main landing gear. The plt stated that a broken fuel line is suspect due to the sudden stoppage and intense ground fire. The…NTSB LAX83LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Princeton, CAThe acft made a forced landing and was destroyed by fire after an engine failure during a spraying operation. The plt stated that his flagger saw black smoke during the pull-up. The smoke turned white and was observed coming from the stacks. Inspection of the…NTSB LAX83LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164A · Mendota, CAThe acft collided with wires and crashed during and aerial application flight. The acft stalled after hitting the wires with the left wing and was out of control when it hit the ground and nosed over. The pilot said he had 3 miles visibility. He was also…NTSB LAX82FUQ16Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Lancaster, CAPlt was spraying very low due to wind conditions. Acft struck a water sprinkler & immediately caught on fire.NTSB LAX82DA194Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Woodland, CAThe aircraft collided with wires and crashed during a crop dusting operation. The aircraft hit wires during a turn at the end of a swath run.NTSB LAX81FVA55Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Caruthers, CANTSB LAX81DVG47Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Colusa, CANTSB LAX82FVA47Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Pixley, CANTSB LAX81DVG26Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Liberty Island, CANTSB LAX81DVA08Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Bakersfield, CANTSB LAX80FVG34Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Palermo, CANTSB LAX80FVA28Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Pixley, CANTSB LAX80DVA10Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Fresno, CANTSB OAK79DVG62Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Yuba City, CANTSB OAK79DVG22Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Rumsey, CANTSB OAK79DVA05Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Fresno, CANTSB LAX78DUG55Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Blythe, CANTSB OAK78FVA72Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Selma, CANTSB OAK78DVG60Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Davis, CANTSB OAK78DVG36Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Arbuckle, CANTSB OAK78DVA30Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G164A · Ballico, CANTSB LAX78DUM01Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Holtville, CANTSB OAK77DVM19Accident · No injuriesClosedWeatherly 201B · Greenfield, CA