Grumman G-164B accident near Lissie, Texas, June 1, 1989
On June 1, 1989 at about 8:45 pm local time, a Grumman G-164B, registered N6822Q, was substantially damaged in an accident near Lissie, Texas. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under agricultural flying rules (Part 137). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
A BIRD STRIKE WHICH RESULTED IN FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR. A BERM AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 1, 1989 · about 8:45 pm local time
- Place
- Lissie, Texas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Grumman G-164B · all G-164Bs on the register
- Registration
- N6822Q · registry record · serial 324B
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · agricultural flying rules (Part 137)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE ACFT WAS ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT WHEN A BIRD STRIKE OCCURRED AT THE AIR INTAKE AREA. IMPACT RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR SECTION & THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING INTO A PLANTED FIELD. DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT HIT A SMALL LEVEE AND FLIPPED OVER. NO SUITABLE LANDING AREA WAS AVAILABLE.
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: multi-engine land; single-engine land
- Flight time: 8,600 hours in all; 3,000 in this make and model; 220 in the last 90 days; 70 in the last 30 days; 8,400 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: ctr
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, March 17, 1989; 12 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 5,200 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Garrett TPE-331-43A (turboprop); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: NONE Lissie TX at 7:45 pm
- Destination: NONE
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 240° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 91°F (33°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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