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N6596K
1978 GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164C
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
JONES AVIATION INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
BIGGS, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 2, 2013
Airworthiness Date
Feb 16, 1978
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
Model
G-164C
Year
1978
Serial Number
6C
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
80 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R1340 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
600 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A8B15D
Mode S Code (Octal)
52130535

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

RegistrantLocationCancelled
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NTSB Accident & Incident Record

May 12, 2021 Accident Substantial Glenn, CA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport hard landing.

NTSB WPR21LA200
Nov 25, 1998 Accident Substantial OROVILLE, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to attempt readjustment of the rudder pedal in-flight.

NTSB LAX99LA040
May 26, 1992 Accident Substantial BUTTE CITY, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW NORMAL PROCEDURES BY SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFT OFF AND THE EXISTING TAILWIND.

NTSB LAX92LA219