N5368GRUMMAN G-164A 1990-05-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 648

Summary

On May 08, 1990, a Grumman G-164A (N5368) was involved in an accident near Gridley, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE NO.7 CYLINDER HEAD WHICH LED TO A FORCED LANDING AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT WHEN IT NOSED OVER AFTER COLLIDING WITH A DITCH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVG07. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5368.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 8, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVG07
Location
GRIDLEY, CA
Event ID
20001212X23157
Coordinates
39.419681, -121.669548
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE NO.7 CYLINDER HEAD WHICH LED TO A FORCED LANDING AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT WHEN IT NOSED OVER AFTER COLLIDING WITH A DITCH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
648
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CW EQUIPMENT RENTALS INC
Address
3184 HAWKINS LN
City
BIGGS
State / Zip Code
CA 95917-9752
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# LAX90DVG07