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April 18, 2025 · Grumman G164 A · N5416
Louise, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Louise, TX
Aircraft
Grumman G164 A (1973)
Tail Number
N5416
Operator
Nelson Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA160
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.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (reciprocating)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined
Full 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G164 A
Tail NumberN5416
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNelson Flyers
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R985 AN-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 20 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time10:55
Weather SourceWFAC