N8011KGRUMMAN G-164B 1990-04-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

GRUMMAN G-164B S/N: 538 B

Summary

On April 04, 1990, a Grumman G-164B (N8011K) was involved in an accident near Esparto, CA. 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: THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE AIRPLANE'S CLEARANCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION WIRES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVG04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8011K.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 4, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVG04
Location
ESPARTO, CA
Event ID
20001212X22934
Coordinates
38.729377, -122.030746
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE AIRPLANE'S CLEARANCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION WIRES.

Aircraft Information

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

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STADEL AIRCRAFT INC
Address
87 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
YUBA CITY
State / Zip Code
CA 95991
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# LAX90DVG04