N10222GRUMMAN G-164 1990-04-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

GRUMMAN G-164 S/N: 22

Summary

On April 19, 1990, a Grumman G-164B (N6708K) was involved in an accident near Blythe, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOTS OF N6708K AND N10222 TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N6708K TO FOLLOW A PREARANGED PROCEDURE FOR REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DUG05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6708K.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 19, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DUG05
Location
BLYTHE, CA
Event ID
20001212X22933
Coordinates
33.749904, -114.510414
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOTS OF N6708K AND N10222 TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N6708K TO FOLLOW A PREARANGED PROCEDURE FOR REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
22
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
G-164 G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHUCK JONES FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 497
Status
Deregistered
City
BIGGS
State / Zip Code
CA 95917-0497
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# LAX90DUG05