N7905GRUMMAN G-164A 1990-09-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 811

Summary

On September 14, 1990, a Grumman G-164A (N7905) was involved in an incident near Americus, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7905.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 14, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA171
Location
AMERICUS, GA
Event ID
20001212X24184
Coordinates
32.069293, -84.219314
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
811
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
P O DRAWER 6727
Status
Deregistered
City
DOTHAN
State / Zip Code
AL 36302
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# ATL90LA171