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Irrigation Pivot Strike Leads to Wing Collapse and Ground Impact (N657Y)

Rexburg, ID, US

On June 1, 2004, a Grumman G-164 (registration N657Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Rexburg, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot misjudged the distance with the irrigation pivot. 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

An agricultural pilot struck an irrigation pivot with the left wing after looking back to check his field. The wing panels collapsed, and the aircraft impacted the ground, coming to rest upright. The pilot climbed out but recalled no further details.

Accident Overview

An agricultural pilot, after finishing a load and looking back to see where he had left off in the field, observed an irrigation pivot. The airplane subsequently impacted the irrigation pivot with its left wing.

Damage Sequence

Following the wing strike, both left wing panels collapsed. The aircraft then impacted the ground, coming to rest in an upright position.

Pilot Account

The pilot did not remember any further details of the accident beyond climbing out of the airplane. He stated that he simply made a mistake by misjudging the distance with the irrigation pivot.

Investigation Note

No further information regarding aircraft type, registration, operator, location, injuries, or weather was provided in the source material.

Probable cause

The pilot misjudged the distance with the irrigation pivot.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jun 2004 Grumman G-164 accident near Rexburg, ID?

An agricultural pilot struck an irrigation pivot with the left wing after looking back to check his field. The wing panels collapsed, and the aircraft impacted the ground, coming to rest upright. The pilot climbed out but recalled no further details.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jun 2004 Grumman G-164 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jun 2004 involved a Grumman G-164, registration N657Y, at Rexburg, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot misjudged the distance with the irrigation pivot.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040608X00747. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.