N913XGRUMMAN G-164A 1990-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 433

Summary

On May 23, 1990, a Grumman G-164A (N913X) was involved in an accident near Hunlock Creek, PA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM OBTACLES, AND HIS FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90DHA01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N913X.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 23, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90DHA01
Location
HUNLOCK CREEK, PA
Event ID
20001212X23251
Coordinates
41.249958, -76.099563
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM OBTACLES, AND HIS FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
433
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DOWNSTOWN AIRPORT INC
Address
RD NO 1
Status
Deregistered
City
VINELAND
State / Zip Code
NJ 08360
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# NYC90DHA01