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N8792H – GRUMMAN G-164A – 1991-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 1530

Summary

On May 14, 1991, a Grumman G-164A (N8792H) was involved in an accident near Lapwai, ID. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN. FACTORS INCLUDE A DOWNDRAFT CONDITION AND SOFT TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA105. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8792H.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 14, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA105
Location
LAPWAI, ID
Event ID
20001212X17124
Coordinates
46.319725, -116.780128
Nearest Airport
Slickpoo MX Park Airport (US-5184)
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN. FACTORS INCLUDE A DOWNDRAFT CONDITION AND SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8792H
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1530
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRAMMER RANCHES INC
Address
RT 2 BOX 29
Status
Deregistered
City
LENORE
State / Zip Code
ID 83541
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# SEA91LA105

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