N8916HGRUMMAN G-164 1992-08-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN G-164 S/N: 1613

Summary

On August 17, 1992, a Grumman G-164 (N8916H) was involved in an accident near Thibodaux, LA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE WIRES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92DRD05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8916H.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 17, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92DRD05
Location
THIBODAUX, LA
Event ID
20001211X15399
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE WIRES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1613
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
G-164 G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EAGLE VISTAS LLC
Address
1902 SW 20TH TER
City
WILLISTON
State / Zip Code
FL 32696-8011
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# FTW92DRD05