Pilot Debrief

GRUMMAN G164 near Louise, TX — 2025-04-18

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Date
2025-04-18
Location
Louise, TX, USA
Aircraft
GRUMMAN G164
Registration
N5416
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

About 20 minutes after departing on a local flight, the pilot reported that the engine completely stopped producing power, and he performed a forced landing to corn field. During the forced landing, substantial damage was sustained to the airplane’s wing. After the accident, the airplane was recovered to the pilot’s property, and a mechanic performed a limited examination. He was able to rotate the propeller within a limited range and confirmed that the engine was not seized. In addition, there were no cracked or obvious failures with the engine case and components. Fuel was being supplied to the carburetor, and the magnetos appeared to operate. Several attempts to perform a comprehensive engine examination were not successful.

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