N8172KSchweizer G-164B 1989-07-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Schweizer G-164B S/N: 600B

Summary

On July 29, 1989, a Schweizer G-164B (N8172K) was involved in an incident near Donaldsonville, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW89DRD12. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8172K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 29, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89DRD12
Location
DONALDSONVILLE, LA
Event ID
20001213X28824
Coordinates
30.089685, -90.989463
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
600B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
G-164B G164
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
GULFSTREAM AM G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUNTINGS DUSTING INC
Address
PO BOX 247
City
BERLIN
State / Zip Code
MD 21811-0247
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# FTW89DRD12