N6809KGRUMMAN G-164B 1992-08-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN G-164B S/N: 494B

Summary

On August 09, 1992, a Grumman G-164B (N6809K) was involved in an incident near Tolleson, AZ. 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: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE RAVINE THAT CROSSED THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA340. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6809K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 9, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA340
Location
TOLLESON, AZ
Event ID
20001211X15440
Coordinates
33.419960, -112.269783
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE RAVINE THAT CROSSED THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
494B
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
G-164B G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RUCHARD BUZZ D
Address
PO BOX 640
Status
Deregistered
City
POMEROY
State / Zip Code
WA 99347-0640
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# LAX92LA340