N8636HGRUMMAN G-164A 1992-07-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 1440

Summary

On July 01, 1992, a Grumman G-164A (N8636H) was involved in an accident near Tulare, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA274. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8636H.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 1, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA274
Location
TULARE, CA
Event ID
20001211X15176
Coordinates
36.180980, -119.360671
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN 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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1440
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SAN JOAQUIN HELICOPTERS
Address
1407 S LEXINGTON ST
Status
Deregistered
City
DELANO
State / Zip Code
CA 93215
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# LAX92LA274