N16SSGRUMMAN G164A-450 1991-09-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN G164A-450 S/N: 1309

Summary

On September 29, 1991, a Grumman G164A-450 (N16SS) was involved in an accident near Queen Creek, AZ. 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: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER, PRODUCING A LOSS OF POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOCATION OF AN IRRIGATION DITCH NEXT TO THE LANDING AREA AND A DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA413. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N16SS.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 29, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA413
Location
QUEEN CREEK, AZ
Event ID
20001212X18139
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER, PRODUCING A LOSS OF POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOCATION OF AN IRRIGATION DITCH NEXT TO THE LANDING AREA AND A DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1309
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
G164A-450 G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
711 CROSIER AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9736
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# LAX91LA413