# NTSB ANC82DAG26: Piper 18, N74979, Ramsey Bay, AK, May 13, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: May 12, 1982, 17:30 local (May 13, 1982, 01:30 UTC)
- Place: Ramsey Bay, AK
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report May 12, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72343
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC82DAG26
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72343/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG26

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering - turn to reverse direction
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly (contributing factor)
  - stall/spin - inadvertent, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - throttle/power control - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering - turn to reverse direction

## Analysis

THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE ON A HUNTING TRIP AND FLEW OUT OF THE CAMP TO SPOT FELLOW HUNTERS CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN. AFTER LOCATING THEM THE PILOT TRIED TO TURN IN THE CANYON AT LOW ALTITUDE AND LOW AIRSPEED. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, SPUN AND CRASHED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N74979](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74979), registered now, S/N 18-7509109, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER 18
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-150) (registry code 7101828) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18-750-9109
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Terry Carr
- Registered owner: Terry Carr
- Departed: RAMSEY BAY, AK
- Destination: RAMSEY BAY, AK

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 33; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine sea, single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 1,000 total, 30 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 70 statute miles
- Temperature: 122 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820512017059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820512017059A), May 12, 1982: Piper PA18, Sand Point, AK, Destroyed. Aircraft was flying low over persons on ground and made turn towards mountain which resulted in spin and crash.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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