Probable cause
The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN25LA160 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 18, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Louise, Texas
- Nearest airport
- (NA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Grumman G164
- N-number
- N5416
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1973
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 137 (agricultural)
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial application
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.