Grumman G164 accident near Volgodonsk, Ru, April 20, 2011
On April 20, 2011 at about 10:10 am local time, a Grumman G164, registered RA1398G, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Volgodonsk. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 20, 2011 · about 10:10 am local time
- Place
- Volgodonsk, Russia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Grumman G164 A · all G164s on the register
- Registration
- RA1398G · no longer on the register · serial 834
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 20, 2011, about 1010 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Grumman G-164A Agcat, Russian registration RA-1398G, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Volgodonsk, Rostov region, Russia. The local flight originated in Volgodonsk. The pilot had minor injuries. This accident is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) of Russia. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: The Interstate Aviation Committee IIC – Mr. Valentin Sinitsin 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow 119017, Russia c/o Mrs. Valentina Malysheva Ph: +7(495)953-96-59 (Russian and English) velentina@mak.ru This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Russia.
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
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during emergency descent
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during emergency descent
Crew member
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Volgodonsk
- Destination: Volgodonsk
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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