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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-12 · Dunbar, WV · May 10, 1982

Date: May 10, 1982 · 17:40 local
Place: Dunbar, WV
Phase of flight: To Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N7583H
NTSB investigation: NTSBATL82FIJ02
Reported as: Piper PA12
Reported engine: Lycoming O235C1
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s flight hours: 1,624 total6 in this make and model9 in the last 90 days

N7583HRegistration cancelled Nov 5, 1982 · Piper PA-12S/N 12-456 Airframe modelPiper PA-12

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Aircraft stalled and crashed into river during first turn out after takeoff.

As the FAA filed it

AIRCRAFT STALLED AND CRASHED INTO RIVER DURING FIRST TURN OUT AFTER TAKEOFF.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ATL82FIJ02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportDunbar, WVThe pilot took off eastbound toward multiple power lines that crossed the river. The aircraft climbed to about 100 feet and was turning left away from the wires when it nosed over and crashed into the river. The pilot did not have a seaplane rating but had…May 10, 1982 · Substantial damage