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Grumman G-164

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on January 15, 1932.

Register facts: FAA Aircraft Registry (Releasable Aircraft Database) (open data).

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

  • May 22, 1987Accident

    THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS SPRAYING A RICE FIELD IN FORMATION WITH ANOTHER AIRPLANE WHEN HIS AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN INFLIGHT UPSET DUE TO THE PROPWASH, OR WAKE TURBULENCE, GENERATED BY THE OTHER AIRCRAFT. THE LANDING GEAR STRUCK A RICE LEVEE AND WAS SHEARED OFF. THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED FROM THE LEVEE AND NOSED OVER UPON IMPACT.

    Grumman G-164

  • June 25, 1973Accident

    Powerplant Failure For Undetermined Reasons

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  • April 25, 1967Accident

    Failed To Obtain/Maintain Flying Speed. Factors: Unfavorable Wind Conditions

    Grumman G-164