Has N4638 been in an accident?

Yes. N4638 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N4638?

N4638 is a 1973 Grumman G-164A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1071.

N4638 — 1973 Grumman G-164A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N4638 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1071
Manufacturer: Grumman
Model: G-164A
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: P&w R1340 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12LA491Jul 20, 2012Fergus Falls, MNNo injuries
A total loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 2 cylinder head.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Grumman G-164A).

May 13, 2015deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N4638 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1973 Grumman G-164A above.

until Mar 8, 1929Eaglerock LONG WING EAGLEROCK (s/n 437)

Frequently asked

Has N4638 been in an accident?: Yes. N4638 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N4638?: N4638 is a 1973 Grumman G-164A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1071.

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