The assembler’s improper fabrication of a fuel line (hose) and the subsequent failure to verify that it was not occluded, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff.
N3633C
SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G-164B
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
4 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.
Ownership History: 1 prior registration
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| STANTON DONALD J | SPOKANE, WA | Jun 16, 1970 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
May 13, 2014
Accident
Substantial Biggs, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
NTSB WPR14LA201
May 21, 2010
Accident
Substantial Robbins, CA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The failure of the wheel hub flange, which allowed the over size tire to expand and impinge on the brake disc and caliper, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing.
NTSB WPR10LA253
Feb 25, 1992
Accident
Substantial DIXON, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFT-OFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH AND THE SOFT DIRT AIRSTRIP.
NTSB LAX92LA126
Jul 30, 1988
Accident
Substantial ROBBINS, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
NTSB LAX88DVG09