Grumman-Schweizer G-164A N8792H
25 March 1989 · Rosalia, Washington, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 25 March 1989 at about 17:15 local time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164A registered N8792H, operated by David D. Burnham, was involved in an accident near Rosalia, Washington, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 17:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Rosalia, Washington, United States
- Coordinates
- 47.2498, -117.3793
- Aircraft
- Grumman-Schweizer G-164A
- Registration
- N8792H
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- David D. Burnham
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA89LA059
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A SUPERCHARGER FAILURE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN ON WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS MADE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PLT EXPERIENCED A PWR LOSS ON TAKEOFF AND JETTISONED THE LOAD. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A PLOWED FIELD DURING WHICH THE ACFT NOSED OVER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE PWR LOSS WAS DUE TO A SUPERCHARGER FAILURE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman-Schweizer G-164A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 1989 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Morse, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 Jun 1989 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Battle Mountain, Nevada, United States | Gaudry AG Services, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jun 1989 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Colfax, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jun 1989 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Waldenburg, Arkansas, United States | Sky Hawk Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 17 Aug 1988 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Plover, Wisconsin, United States | Jeffery R. Reabe | No injuries | - |
| 1 Apr 1987 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Dodge City, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 1989 | Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp ) 415D | Vancouver, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Nov 1989 | Cessna 140 | Amboy, Washington, United States | Larry Cahoon | No injuries | - |
| 21 Nov 1989 | Cessna 172 | Bremerton, Washington, United States | Flight Tech, Inc | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Nov 1989 | Cessna A-185-F | Seattle, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Nov 1989 | Hiller UH-12E | Raymond, Washington, United States | Glacier Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 11 Dec 1989 | Aero Commander 600 S-2D | Walla Walla, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |