NTSB investigations: Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B
42 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3952802')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3952802')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 LAX06LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Tracy, CAloss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW06CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Texarkana, ARThe loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB CHI05LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Buxton, NDA loss of engine power on takeoff due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the ditch that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fenton, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blockage of the firewall fuel filter with an unknown contaminant. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · York, NEA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at the time of power loss and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing.NTSB LAX04LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Tracy, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight.NTSB CHI03LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllied Ag Cat Productions G-164B · Dyess, ARThe loose fittings on the bleed air system which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the watery and the muddy conditions and the inadequate fastening of the bleed…NTSB CHI02LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hordville, NEA loss of engine power due to a fractured rocker arm shaf. Contributing to the accident was the soft, furrowed field.NTSB CHI01LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Atlantic, IAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the takeoff and initial climb, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the corn crop and the low altitude.NTSB FTW01LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Bunkie, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA01LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Edison, GAPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff resulting in the airplane descending, colliding with the ground, and nosing over.NTSB FTW00LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Erick, OKthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX00LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · King City, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL99LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Enterprise, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the in-flight collision with a tree during the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Franklinton, LALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA99LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fort Gains, GAa power loss due to internal damage to the second- and third- stage turbine rotor blades, due to thermal heat, rendering the engine incapable of producing full power, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB FTW98LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Lewisville, ARThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA98LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Stanwood, WAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Factors included carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain in the forced landing area.NTSB CHI97LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Donnelly, MNundetermined event resulting in the broken connecting rod and cylinder.NTSB SEA95LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Helena, MTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Stayton, ORA power loss for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI94DCA02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Harviell, MOthe separation of the oil supply line to the propeller governor, which resulted in the propeller inadvertently going into feather. Factors were the pilots intentional ground loop of the airplane to avoid impacting obstructions at the end of the runway.NTSB FTW94LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Carlisle, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor ws the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal for the forced landing.NTSB ATL94LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Ozark, ALA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB FTW93LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Arnaudville, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrainNTSB FTW92LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Mamou, LAThe engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which the ensuing forced landing could be executed.NTSB MIA91LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Clewiston, FLDisintegration of the impeller for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power necessitating the forced landing.NTSB ATL90DLT01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Tiptonville, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB FTW90DPA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Bonham, TXA power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX89DVA05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Westley, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the proximity of obstructions.NTSB FTW88DRD19Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Catahoula, LAThe ag airplane was being utilized to scare birds away from the rice fields. It was 15 feet AGL when the engine backfired and quit. The airplane collided with the terrain and burned. The engine and engine accessories were so destroyed by fire that nothing…NTSB MIA87LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Bristol, FLThe eng began losing power as the plt was en route to spray a field. He was unable to maintain altitude, dumped the load of chemicals & prepared for an emerg landing. While he was attempting to reach an open field, the acft collided with 100 foot trees, then…NTSB FTW87DRD14Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Oak Grove, LAAfter completing the last pass of an agricultural operation the pilot pulled up and started a turn. At this time the engine started shaking and losing power. The pilot attempted a forced landing in a soft field. The wheels bogged four or five inches into the…NTSB LAX85LA360Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Tolleson, AZAccording to the pilot,the engine lost partial power while in cruise flt. He selected a cotton field in which to make a precautionary lng. The aircraft over shot the intended landing area and impacted a utility pole. The collision ruptured the fuel system and…NTSB ATL85LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Leesburg, GAThe aircraft suffered a loss of power due to water in fuel and made an emergency landing in a field. During landing roll the aircraft collided with trees at the end of the field.NTSB SEA85LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164B · Twin Falls, IDA partial loss of power occurred during aerial application due to a crack around one of the cylinders. While the plt was attempting to dump chemicals, the acft settled onto the ground tearing off the rt main gear. The plt then flew on to Twin Falls to land.…NTSB SEA84LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B-450 · Pullman, WAAfter making a swath run, the acft entered a steep turn with an airspeed of about 75 mph. According to two witnesses, the eng lost power & then the acft crashed. The plt was unable to remember what had happened from the time he entered the turn until he…NTSB ATL83LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Rowland, NCThe aircraft was being ferried to a nearby airport for winter storage. Immediately after takeoff, the engine began running rough and RPM was lost. The pilot turned and landed in a plowed field where the aircraft nosed over during the landing roll. The pilot…NTSB ATL82DA276Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Society Hill, ALAircraft lost power during takeoff and nosed over during emergency landing in a cotton field. Takeoff weight was over certificated gross limit.NTSB ATL82DA254Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G164B · Sampson, ALThe aircraft lost power during a swath run, the pilot attempted to lighten the load but the aircraft collided with a tree. When interviewed the pilot stated that the aircraft was sold for salvage. No examination of the engine was possible but he indicated…NTSB FTW82DA279Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Beedeville, ARThe pilot proceeded to the job site with a load of urea. He circled for about 15 minutes waiting for the flagmen to arrive, then elected to return to the airport. As he leveled the plane, he experienced a gradual loss of power and was unable to maintain…NTSB LAX82DVA12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Valley Home, CAThe pilot reported that during takeoff, there was a partial loss of engine power and the aircraft settled back to the ground. The aircraft touched down on soft terrain about 1/4 mile from the runway and flipped over. The aircraft caught on fire and burned…