N5390 - 1973 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

G164

1973

Aircraft Description

Model Year

1973

Manufacturer

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Model

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Type Aircraft

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ICAO Type Code

G164G-164A Super Ag-Cat

Airworthiness Date

Invalid Date

Classification

Restricted 1 Category

Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

BUZZ RUCHERT FLYING SERVICE

Address

PO BOX 640

City

POMEROY

State / Zip Code

Washington99347

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

None

Number of Engines

Mode S Code (Oct)

51552064

Mode S Code (Hex)

A6D434

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Jul 27, 1996	SEA96LA172	Substantial	None	failure of the pilot to remain clear of an irrigation spray device, which resulted in inadvertent water ingestion and flameout of the aircraft's turboprop engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the proximity of the irrigation spray device (close to the airstrip), insufficient time available to attempt an engine restart after the flameout, and high vegetation (wheat crop) in the forced landing area.

Jul 27, 1996SEA96LA172

Substantial

None

failure of the pilot to remain clear of an irrigation spray device, which resulted in inadvertent water ingestion and flameout of the aircraft's turboprop engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the proximity of the irrigation spray device (close to the airstrip), insufficient time available to attempt an engine restart after the flameout, and high vegetation (wheat crop) in the forced landing area.

Additional Details

Registration

N5390

Serial Number

1147

Number of Engines

Number of Seats

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Expiration Date

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Last Action Date

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Last Update Date

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Unique ID

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Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC