N5368

Substantial
Serious

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 648

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