Grumman G-164 N634U
24 July 1991 · Goodwin, Arkansas, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 24 July 1991 at about 21:00 local time, a Grumman G-164 registered N634U, operated by Gary J. Michaelis, was involved in an accident near Goodwin, Arkansas, 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 21:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Goodwin, Arkansas, United States
- Nearest airport
- Private (NONE)
- Coordinates
- 34.9404, -91.0299
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164
- Registration
- N634U
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Gary J. Michaelis
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW91DPG17
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING FAILED AT THE FUSELAGE ATTACHING POINT DURING A LANDING TO A GRASS STRIP. FOLLOWING THE GEAR FAILURE, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman G-164 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 1991 | Grumman G-164-A | Edgar, Nebraska, United States | James W. Wehrman | No injuries | - |
| 12 Aug 1991 | Grumman G-164 | Wasco, California, United States | Jack R. James | No injuries | - |
| 18 Jul 1991 | Grumman G-164-B | Pullman, Washington, United States | Dennis Flying Service Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 28 Oct 1991 | Grumman G-164 | Pauma, California, United States | Gene Ferguson | No injuries | - |
| 3 May 1991 | Grumman G-164 | Pioneer, Louisiana, United States | Faye Pillars | No injuries | - |
| 15 Jun 1992 | Grumman G-164-B | McDougal, Arkansas, United States | MTM Aircrft | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 1991 | Cessna 150 | Searcy, Arkansas, United States | Search Aviation, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 22 Oct 1991 | Piper PA-28 | Berryville, Arkansas, United States | Snider, Richard D. | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Aug 1991 | Hughes 269A-1 | No. Little Rock, Arkansas, United States | North Little Rock Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 23 Aug 1991 | Cessna 140 | Ward, Arkansas, United States | Martin D. Odum | Minor injuries | - |
| 26 Aug 1991 | Cessna 172K | Fisher, Arkansas, United States | Herbert D. Ziegenhorn | No injuries | - |
| 28 Aug 1991 | Cessna 150G | Benton, Arkansas, United States | John Wells | Serious injuries | - |