N6725KGrumman-Schweizer G-164B 1990-06-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

Grumman-Schweizer G-164B S/N: 438B

Summary

On June 08, 1990, a Grumman-schweizer G-164B (N6725K) was involved in an accident near Buttonwillow, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE #7 CYLINDER DUE TO A PRE-EXISTING CRACK. THE TERRAIN CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVA04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6725K.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 8, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVA04
Location
BUTTONWILLOW, CA
Event ID
20001212X23435
Coordinates
35.429847, -119.490097
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE #7 CYLINDER DUE TO A PRE-EXISTING CRACK. THE TERRAIN CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN-SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
438B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
G-164B G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SLIKKER FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 597
City
BUTTONWILLOW
State / Zip Code
CA 93206-0597
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# LAX90DVA04