Has N520Y been in an accident?

Yes. N520Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N520Y?

N520Y is a 1962 Grumman G-164 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 157.

N520Y — 1962 Grumman G-164

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N520Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 157
Manufacturer: Grumman
Model: G-164
Year: 1962
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: P&w R1340 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DFW08LA178Jul 3, 2008Stotesbury, MONo injuries
Fracture of the engine's number eight cylinder barrel resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1962 Grumman G-164).

Aug 15, 2013deregistered — Heiman Steve S

Frequently asked

Has N520Y been in an accident?: Yes. N520Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N520Y?: N520Y is a 1962 Grumman G-164 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 157.

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