N48426GRUMMAN G-164A 1989-07-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 1635

Summary

On July 25, 1989, a Grumman G-164A (N48426) was involved in an accident near Harviell, MO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO AVOID UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING THE LANDING ROLL AFTER A FORCED LANDING. THE FORCED LANDING WAS MADE NECESSARY BY A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER CAUSED BY A FOREIGN OBJECT RESTRICTING THE FUEL SYSTEM.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA169. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48426.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 25, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA169
Location
HARVIELL, MO
Event ID
20001213X28940
Coordinates
36.630741, -90.540306
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO AVOID UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING THE LANDING ROLL AFTER A FORCED LANDING. THE FORCED LANDING WAS MADE NECESSARY BY A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER CAUSED BY A FOREIGN OBJECT RESTRICTING THE FUEL SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1635
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
G-164A G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOPWOOD REGGIE S
Address
PO BOX 99
Status
Deregistered
City
CAPE GIRARDEAU
State / Zip Code
MO 63701
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# MKC89LA169