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Aircraft Overturns After Forced Landing in Plowed Field Following Engine Power Loss (N8366)

Tulare, CA, US

On April 29, 1987, a Grumman G-164A (registration N8366) was involved in an aviation accident near Tulare, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

While performing a climbing 180-degree left turn, the aircraft's engine lost power. The pilot attempted to land in a recently plowed field but touched down at a 20-degree angle to the rows. The main gear caught the ground, causing the plane to flip onto its back. The cause of the engine failure was not determined.

Accident Sequence

The engine lost power during the performance of a climbing 180-degree turn to the left. In response, the pilot selected a nearby field for landing. The field had just been plowed, leaving furrows and rows.

Landing

Upon attempting to land, the pilot found insufficient altitude to execute a turn that would align the aircraft with the rows of the plowed field. Consequently, the aircraft touched down at a 20-degree angle relative to the rows. The main landing gear contacted the ground and became embedded, causing the aircraft to flip over onto its back.

Investigation

Following the occurrence, an investigation was conducted. The specific source or cause of the engine power loss could not be identified.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Apr 1987 Grumman G-164A accident near Tulare, CA?

While performing a climbing 180-degree left turn, the aircraft's engine lost power. The pilot attempted to land in a recently plowed field but touched down at a 20-degree angle to the rows. The main gear caught the ground, causing the plane to flip onto its back. The cause of the engine failure was not determined.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Apr 1987 involved a Grumman G-164A, registration N8366, at Tulare, CA.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X30698. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.