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N6674K
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
RICHTER AVIATION INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
MAXWELL, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 14, 2006
Airworthiness Date
May 2, 1978
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
Model
G-164C
Year
1978
Serial Number
16C
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)
A8D128
Mode S Code (Octal)
52150450

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

Apr 29, 2018 Accident Substantial Maxwell, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power due to an uncommanded closing of the fuel shutoff valve, which terminated fuel to the engine. The reason for the fuel shutoff valve’s closure could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB WPR18LA128
May 26, 2017 Accident Substantial Maxwell, CA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to visually check the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection and ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB GAA17CA305
Jul 1, 1985 Accident Substantial PLATTE, SD
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
NTSB DEN85LA177