N48492

Substantial
Serious

GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164BS/N: 47B

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 3, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA120
Location
Vernalis, CA
Event ID
20230307106836
Coordinates
37.631180, -121.234770
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level aerial application flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
47B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
G-164BG64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
D C APPLICATOR
Address
PO BOX 748
City
BRENTWOOD
State / Zip Code
CA 94513-0748
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# WPR23LA120