N8547HGRUMMAN G-164A 1989-03-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 1401

Summary

On March 01, 1989, a Grumman G-164A (N8547H) was involved in an accident near Riverdale, 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: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT, WHEN HE DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION. THE POWER LINE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89DVA06. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8547H.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 1, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89DVA06
Location
RIVERDALE, CA
Event ID
20001213X27906
Coordinates
36.479362, -119.940139
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT, WHEN HE DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION. THE POWER LINE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1401
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 383
Status
Deregistered
City
PONTOTOC
State / Zip Code
MS 38863
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# LAX89DVA06