MINR · Grumman G-164B · 2006-06-01 · Dighton, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN06CA081
Event ID
20060705X00861
Type
Accident
Date
2006-06-01
Location
Dighton, KS, USA
Coordinates
38.479297, -100.459259
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Grumman
Model
G-164B
Registration
N14RY
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The broken rocker arm boss causing the number 1 cylinder exhaust valve to stay closed and subsequently the engine failed. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft field the airplane set down in.