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NTSB investigations: Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C GULFSTREAM AM G-164B, AR

27 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C GULFSTREAM AM G-164B. 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" = '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 ('3979904')) 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 ('3979904'))
  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 ('3979904'))
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 CEN20LA327Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Alicia, ARInadequate maintenance of panel fasteners, which led to a side panel coming loose during takeoff and the pilot having to make a subsequent forced landing to a flooded rice field when the airplane became difficult to control.Aug 3, 2020 · N8105K · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164B · Delaplaine, ARThe pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed and angle-of attack during takeoff in elevated density altitude and light tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 3, 2015 · N8402K · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13LA504Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to properly set the engine power for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane subsequently settling into terrain.Aug 22, 2013 · N8402K · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a left quartering tailwind and wind gusts.May 10, 2011 · N8402K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA230Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a collision with terrain immediately after liftoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the levee.Jul 23, 2007 · N8402K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Alicia, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred and the flooded rice field in which the airplane was landed.Jul 11, 2007 · N8066K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, ARA non-mechanical loss of engine power during the takeoff roll due to fuel contamination. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor in the accident was the soft ground.May 14, 2007 · N8402K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Palestine, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire transmission line due to his diverted attention.Jul 21, 1997 · N8031K · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Pollard, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to perform a forced landing.Jul 25, 1994 · N8092K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream G-164B · Delaplaine, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the low altitude at which the power loss occurred.Apr 21, 1994 · N8402K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW92DPG16Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGulfstream G-164B · Holly Grove, ARLoss of engine power undetermined. Factor was unsuitable terrain.Sep 22, 1992 · N8075K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW91DPG13Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Mc Crory, ARLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 22, 1991 · N8089K · Destroyed NTSB FTW91DPG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Vanndale, ARThe pilot's failure to verify his weight and balance. A factor was the soft terrain.May 17, 1991 · N8106K · Destroyed NTSB FTW90DPG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Sherrill, ARPremature lift off and subsequent stall.Aug 3, 1990 · N8104K · Destroyed NTSB MKC90LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Des Arc, ARWater contamination of the fuel, due to improper ground servicing of the aircraft, and an improper preflight by the pilot.Apr 19, 1990 · N8139K · Substantial damage NTSB MKC90LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Conway, ARThe pilot failed to attain the proper touchdown point and the delayed initiation of the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the fence struck during the aborted landing.Jan 24, 1990 · N8298K · Substantial damage NTSB MKC89LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Wynne, ARUnsuitable terrain selected by the pilot. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven landing area.Jun 7, 1989 · N8063K · Substantial damage NTSB MKC85LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Earle, ARDuring takeoff from a farm strip, the eng lost power shortly after lift-off. The plt landed straight ahead; however, during the landing roll, the acft encountered a low, wet area & nosed over. An exam of the eng revealed about a cup of water in the carburetor…May 6, 1985 · N8138K · Substantial damage NTSB MKC85FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Garland, ARThe plt was beginning a spray run over a wheat field when the acft impacted the top 3 strands of a 4 strand, high voltage power line. The acft then descended uncontrolled until impact with the terrain.Apr 1, 1985 · N8418K · Destroyed NTSB MKC84LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164B · Mc Gehee, ARThe acft was engaged in an aerial application flt when the eng lost power. The plt made a forced landing in a bean field. During the landing roll, the acft struck a levee that was obscured by high vegetation & nosed over. A post-accident investigation…Jul 9, 1984 · N8222K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream G-164B · Pine Bluff, ARPilot just loaded seeds and tookoff when he noticed smoke and the engine lost power. During a forced landing the aircraft nosed over. Cause of power loss undetermined.Oct 30, 1982 · N8418K · Destroyed NTSB FTW82DA237Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G164B · Beedeville, ARThe agricultural aircraft lost power during takeoff. The pilot jettisoned the load and made a forced landing in a rice field. During the landing, the aircraft nosed over in soft muddy terrain.Jun 18, 1982 · N8187K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA217Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G164B · Bono, ARThe aircraft was loaded with 1700 pounds of fertilizer and 70 gallons of fuel. The aircraft would not climb out of ground effect. During the forced landing the aircraft nosed over. The aircraft burned after impact.Jun 8, 1982 · N8105K · Destroyed NTSB FTW82DA094Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGulfstream American G-164B · Holly Grove, ARThe agricultural pilot was aligning the aircraft to begin a swath run when the engine began to lose power. He noted a loss of manifold and oil pressure as well as black smoke from the exhaust. He turned away from the field and collided with trees rather than…Mar 15, 1982 · N8059K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPG55Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman G-164B · Bono, ARJul 21, 1981 · N8098K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPG22Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164B · Coy, ARApr 29, 1981 · N8148K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80FPG29Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-164B · Minturn, ARMay 21, 1980 · N8128K · Destroyed