N8405K

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164S/N: 688B

Summary

On May 31, 2023, a Grumman Acft Eng Cor-schweizer G-164 (N8405K) was involved in an incident near Saffell, AR. 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: The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a dust devil in the airplane’s flight path.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA228. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8405K.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA228
Location
Saffell, AR
Event ID
20230606192317
Coordinates
35.934087, -91.250400
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a dust devil in the airplane’s flight path.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
688B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
G-164G64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STORM FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
1461 31 RD
City
DAVID CITY
State / Zip Code
NE 68632-5036
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# CEN23LA228