N6572GRUMMAN G-164A 1990-06-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 712

Summary

On June 10, 1990, a Grumman G-164A (N6572) was involved in an accident near Bastrop, LA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER ENGINE PROCEDURES DURING GROUND OPERATIONS AND PRIOR TO TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN FOULED SPARK PLUGS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90DRD12. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6572.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 10, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90DRD12
Location
BASTROP, LA
Event ID
20001212X23415
Coordinates
32.770637, -91.899429
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER ENGINE PROCEDURES DURING GROUND OPERATIONS AND PRIOR TO TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN FOULED SPARK PLUGS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
712
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROBINSON LEROY
Address
RR 3 BOX 95
Status
Deregistered
City
BASTROP
State / Zip Code
LA 71220
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# FTW90DRD12