Grumman G-164A

Aircraft Manufacturer: Grumman

Model: G-164A

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Grumman
Manufacturer Serial Number 3952704
Model G-164A
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Cruise Speed 98 MPH / 85 knots
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 1 seat
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


40 exact, 21 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
61
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


4 fatal accidents.

6.6% of recorded accidents were fatal.

213
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


6,735 (± 534)

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
1.6%
Exposure
0.8%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

Investigations take 12–36 months to finalise, so the trailing years come in incomplete. Recent years are adjusted upward for that lag. Observed counts show as solid bars, the lag-adjusted estimate shows hatched.

2008 – 2025 Total 61
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 61 observed): 2008 7, 2009 4, 2010 1, 2011 9, 2012 6, 2013 3, 2014 2, 2015 8, 2016 4, 2017 3, 2018 2, 2019 1, 2020 2, 2023 2, 2024 6, 2025 1. 3 6 9 12 0 7 '08 4 '09 1 '10 9 '11 6 '12 3 '13 2 '14 8 '15 4 '16 3 '17 2 '18 1 '19 2 '20 2 '23 7 '24 1 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

6 categories Total 61
Maneuvering 29
Takeoff 10
Landing 10
Initial climb 6
Enroute 5
Emergency descent 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 136
Aircraft 62
Personnel issues 32
Environmental issues 29
Not determined 13
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 61
None 44
Minor 11
Fatal 4
Serious 2

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 137 (54)· 091 (7)

Recorded Accidents

All 62 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Bakersfield, CA N8372 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Maxwell, CA N8875H Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Maysville, OK N7951 Substantial Minor Enroute Not determined
New Roads, LA N9755 Substantial Minor Maneuvering Aircraft
Alfalfa, OR N4863 Substantial None Emergency descent Not determined
Fairview, KS N6743Q Substantial None Enroute Not determined, Aircraft
Caruthers, CA N72ES Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Environmental issues
Atlantic, IA N7843 Destroyed Minor Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Monte Vista, CO N5324 Substantial None Enroute Aircraft
Elmira, MI N8719H Substantial Serious Maneuvering Personnel issues
La Salle, CO N9822 Substantial Minor Prior to flight Aircraft
Fergus Falls, MN N4638 Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
Darksville, MO N6846Q Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Egeland, ND N6583 Substantial None Maneuvering Not determined
Riverton, WY N5291 Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Wilton, CA N8380 Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft
Monette, AR N48378 Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft
El Campo, TX N6567 Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Mansfield, SD N127FC Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft
North English, IA N5439 Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Buttonwillow, CA N5286 Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Hazelton, ID N9724 Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
Bono, AR N8930H Substantial None Takeoff Not determined, Aircraft
Albion, NY N896X Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Environmental issues
Belhaven, NC N8896H Substantial Minor Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues

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