N8942HGRUMMAN G-164A 1991-06-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 1578

Summary

On June 26, 1991, a Grumman G-164A (N8942H) was involved in an accident near Falcon, MS. 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: IN FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH WEATHER, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT WHICH WAS EXCEEDED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA170. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8942H.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 26, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA170
Location
FALCON, MS
Event ID
20001212X17346
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IN FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH WEATHER, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT WHICH WAS EXCEEDED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1578
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BLUFF AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 144
Status
Deregistered
City
SLEDGE
State / Zip Code
MS 38670
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# MIA91LA170