Premium research interface

The modern interface for aviation safety intelligence.

Search investigations, review source evidence, monitor watched reports, and trace long-term patterns from one calm, data-first workspace.

63k+
Reports indexed
1940-2026
Coverage
Recent
Last data refresh
Featured Report

Loading…

Loading featured report…

Loading…
Open Report

Safety trends by operating rule

Track fatal and non-fatal accident patterns across Part 91, Part 135, and Part 121 operations.

Loading trend charts…

Browse the aviation graph

Move quickly by aircraft, airport, operator, and time with indexes built for research, not wandering.

Last Data Update

By Decade

By Month

Aircraft Manufacturer

More manufacturers

Airports

More airports

Operators

More operators

About

Aviation safety reports, made easier to study

NTSB Reports is an independent research and search tool for public aviation accident and incident records. It brings NTSB aviation reports, structured fields, docket files, extracted figures, photos, videos, and update history into one searchable interface.

The goal is practical safety education: make it faster to find relevant investigations, compare similar events, review factual records, and understand the evidence behind probable-cause and preliminary reports.

The investigative work and source records belong to the National Transportation Safety Board and the published investigation record. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NTSB.

FAQs

NTSB Report

July 23, 1993 · Grumman G-164A · N4824

Atmore, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Atmore, AL
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N4824
Operator
Wallace Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL93LA132

THE AG PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER ABOUT 1 MILE PAST THE DEPARTURE AIRSTRIP. THE AIRCRAFT CLEARED SOME TREES AND POWER LINES, AND WAS FORCE LANDED IN A CORN FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON THE ROUGH TERRAIN. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE SUPERCHARGER ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE SUPERCHARGER, WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE STOPPAGE. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN AT THE FORCED LANDING SITE.

Full Narrative

On July 23, 1993, at about 1000 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N4824, nosed over during landing following a reported engine power loss near Atmore, Alabama. The commercial pilot was not injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The aircraft was operated under 14 CFR Part 137 by Wallace Flying Service, Inc., of Atmore. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for the local, aerial application flight. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot reported the following: He took off on runway 27 and turned toward the west-southwest. At about one mile from the airstrip, and over a wooded area, the engine lost power. He force landed the airplane in a corn field after clearing power lines. After touchdown, the aircraft nosed over on the rough terrain. The aircraft was recovered to the operator's facility following the accident. A partial disassembly of the engine revealed that the supercharger assembly had failed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN4824
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWallace Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data