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Grumman G164 B accident at Scottsbluff, NE, 18 Aug 2020

Scottsbluff, NE, United States

On August 18, 2020, a Grumman G164 B was involved in an aviation accident near Scottsbluff, NE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of visual reference during agricultural low-level flight, resulting in collision with power lines. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of visual reference during agricultural low-level flight, resulting in collision with power lines.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAwareness of condition

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Aug 2020 Grumman G164 B accident near Scottsbluff, NE?

The pilot’s loss of visual reference during agricultural low-level flight, resulting in collision with power lines.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Aug 2020 Grumman G164 B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Aug 2020 involved a Grumman G164 B, at Scottsbluff, NE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s loss of visual reference during agricultural low-level flight, resulting in collision with power lines.

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