Grumman G-164B accident near York, Nebraska, July 16, 2004
On July 16, 2004 at about 1:35 pm local time, a Grumman G-164B, registered N48675, was destroyed in an accident near York, Nebraska. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under agricultural flying rules (Part 137). 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at the time of power loss and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 16, 2004 · about 1:35 pm local time
- Place
- York, Nebraska · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164B · all G-164Bs on the register
- Registration
- N48675 · registry record · serial 109B
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · agricultural flying rules (Part 137)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The agricultural application airplane was destroyed on impact with terrain and post crash fire during a forced landing. The pilot stated that the loss of engine power occurred while climbing through 500 feet above ground level and he landed along an interstate in an attempt to avoid automobile traffic. Examination of the engine noted damage to the engine and its accessories but impact and post crash fire damage precluded the identification of any mechanical anomalies that may have been present prior to the accident.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 7,400 hours in all; 1,100 in this make and model; 100 in the last 90 days; 35 in the last 30 days; 7,400 as pilot in command; 0 on instruments
- Last flight review: December 3, 2003
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: ctr
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 6,480 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, March 20, 2004; 80 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 4,500 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: 87NE York NE at 1:35 pm
- Destination: 87NE
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 010° at 12 knots, gusting 16
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 1,000 ft; clear
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 72°F (22°C)
- Altimeter: 29.98 inHg
- Observation at 2:45 pm from JYR, 6 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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