N178LB — 1977 Grumman American Avn. Corp G-164B
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N178LB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 178B
- Manufacturer
- Grumman American Avn. Corp
- Model
- G-164B
- Year
- 1977
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Garrett Tpe331-6
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot misjudged the approach during the emergency landing, likely due to the full chemical load, and impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage and postimpact fire. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was the lack of a crash-resistant fuel system in the airplane.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Grumman American Avn. Corp G-164B).
- Jul 2, 2024deregistered — Hackberry Flying Service Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N178LB been in an accident?
- Yes. N178LB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N178LB?
- N178LB is a 1977 Grumman American Avn. Corp G-164B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 178B.
- Has N178LB been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N178LB (CEN22FA215) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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