N6736KGRUMMAN/SCHWEIZER G-164D2024-06-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN/SCHWEIZER G-164DS/N: 31C

Summary

On June 08, 2024, a Grumman/schweizer G-164D (N6736K) was involved in an incident near Richvale, CA. 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 pilot’s decision to take off with a tailwind and their failure to maintain clearance from terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA186. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6736K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 8, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA186
Location
Richvale, CA
Event ID
20240610194431
Coordinates
39.501886, -121.771140
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to take off with a tailwind and their failure to maintain clearance from terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN/SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
31C
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
G-164DG64T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
725 SW HIGGINS AVE STE C
Status
Deregistered
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
MT 59803-1420
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# WPR24LA186