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N8377 – GRUMMAN G-164A – 1989-07-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN G-164A S/N: 869

Summary

On July 19, 1989, a Grumman G-164A (N8377) was involved in an accident near Albion, ID. 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 IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. THE FENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8377.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 19, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA135
Location
ALBION, ID
Event ID
20001213X28982
Coordinates
42.379531, -113.600204
Nearest Airport
Kenyon Airstrip (US-5712)
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 IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. THE FENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8377
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
869
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
BIG A AVIATION
Address
P O BOX 789
Status
Deregistered
City
BURLEY
State / Zip Code
ID 83318
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# SEA89LA135

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