N48370GRUMMAN G-164B 1991-06-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

GRUMMAN G-164B S/N: 8B

Summary

On June 19, 1991, a Grumman G-164B (N48370) was involved in an accident near Brighton, AR. 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: (1) THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE WIRES AND (2) THE WIRE'S SUBSEQUENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA103. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48370.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 19, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA103
Location
BRIGHTON, AR
Event ID
20001212X17273
Coordinates
36.049007, -90.510482
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

(1) THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE WIRES AND (2) THE WIRE'S SUBSEQUENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
8B
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
G-164B G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WRIGHT STANLEY J
Address
R R 2
Status
Deregistered
City
MARMADUKE
State / Zip Code
AR 72443
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# FTW91LA103