Grumman-Schweizer G-164A N8598H

Summary

On 8 August 1996 at about 14:50 local time, a Grumman-Schweizer G-164A registered N8598H was involved in an accident near Caruthers, California, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

8 August 1996 at 14:50

Classification

Accident

Location

Caruthers, California, United States

Coordinates

36.5208, -119.8694

Aircraft

Grumman-Schweizer G-164A

Registration

N8598H

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Positioning

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX96LA299

1 person had minor injuries.

the loss of engine power due to the failure of a cylinder. The road's soft surface was a factor.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he took off and flew for about 1/8 mile. During the flight the engine became very rough, he was unable to maintain altitude, and he made a forced landing on a dirt road. The road had a soft surface, and during rollout the airplane nosed over. The operator reported that the airplane's total time was 9,749 hours, and it was used in agricultural work. The engine had been operated for 750 hours since last being overhauled. The No. 3 cylinder head had failed upon separating from the barrel.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.