Single-engine turboprop

N996QC

Grumman G164C

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
19C
Class
Single-engine turboprop
Engines
Pratt & Whitney PT6A series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Hds Inc (Corporation)
Based
Beech Grove, AR
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Registration record

N996QC on the FAA register

Type
Grumman G164C
Serial
19C
Engines
Pratt & Whitney PT6A series
Registered owner
Hds Inc
Beech Grove, AR
Certificate issued
2025-08-19
Airworthiness date
1998-01-29
Registration expires
2032-08-31
Airworthiness class
Restricted
Mode S (hex)
ADEA4E
Mode S (octal)
53365116
Seats (type)
1
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
172 nm
Cruise (type)
113 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2032-08-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2025-08-19
    Certificate of registration issued as N996QC.
  • 2012-05-23
    Accident at Sedgwick, AR; damage: substantial.
  • 2008-07-21
    Accident at Esmond, ND; damage: substantial.
  • 1998-01-29
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (restricted category).
Overview

About N996QC

N996QC is a Grumman G164C, serial number 19C. The FAA register lists Hds Inc as the registrant in Beech Grove, Arkansas. The current certificate of registration was issued on August 19, 2025 and expires on August 31, 2032.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine turboprop, one Pratt & Whitney PT6A series engine and 1 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 113 knots and a range of about 172 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is restricted category, dated January 29, 1998.

N996QC has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
113 kt
Range
172 nm
Fuel burn
11 gph

Published figures for the Grumman G164C type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2012-05-23 Accident · Sedgwick, AR Damage: Substantial Fatal injury NTSB · CEN12FA312B
Reported aircraft: Grumman G-164C
Probable cause: The inability of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the Air Tractor pilot by a cellular telephone conversation during the flight.
2008-07-21 Accident · Esmond, ND Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · CHI08CA201
Reported aircraft: Grumman G-164D
Probable cause: The pilot's delay in advancing the throttle during the takeoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the leaking hopper, the pilot continuing to operate the airplane with the known deficiency, and the pilot's delay in dumping the chemical load.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.