N10212GRUMMAN G-164 1993-02-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN G-164 S/N: 12

Summary

On February 12, 1993, a Grumman G-164 (N10212) was involved in an incident near Chowchilla, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE THE TAILWHEEL LOCK AND THE SOFT AND WET TERRAIN WERE FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA115. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N10212.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 12, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA115
Location
CHOWCHILLA, CA
Event ID
20001211X11840
Coordinates
37.070075, -120.269157
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE THE TAILWHEEL LOCK AND THE SOFT AND WET TERRAIN WERE FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
12
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
G-164 G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHUCK JONES FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 236
Status
Deregistered
City
GRIDLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 95948
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX93LA115