# NTSB ANC82FA037: Maule M-4-220C, N40343, Homer, AK, April 16, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: April 16, 1982, 15:02 local (19:02 UTC)
- Place: Homer, AK
- Coordinates: 59.399967, -151.320709 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=59.4000&lon=-151.3207&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report April 16, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71063
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC82FA037
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71063/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FA037

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight encounter with weather, takeoff
  - weather condition - low ceiling (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - fog (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - snow (contributing factor)
  - flight into known adverse weather - intentional, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total instrument time, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - overconfidence in personal ability, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - self-induced pressure, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - in flight, unknown
  - aircraft handling - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - spatial disorientation, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering

## Analysis

THE PILOT DEPARTED HOMER AIRPORT ON A SPECIAL VFR CLEARANCE AFTER BEING ADVISED NUMEROUS TIMES THAT VFR FLIGHT WAS NOT RECOMMENDED. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF (8 MINUTES) THE AIRCRAFT DOVE OUT OF THE CLOUDS AND CRASHED NEAR THE AIRPORT. THE PILOT WAS NOT INSTRUMENT RATED. PRIOR TO TAKING OFF, THE PILOT HAD INDICATED THAT HE WAS IN A HURRY TO GET TO ANCHORAGE TO PARTICIPATE IN A GUN SHOW.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N40343](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N40343-2015-05-06), registration cancelled 2015-05-06, S/N 2119C, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MAULE M-4-220C
- Registry model: [Maule M-4-220C](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-4-220c) (registry code 5460114) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 6V 350 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6v-350-series) (registry code 27043, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 2119C
- Airframe hours: 823
- Engines: FRANKLIN 6A-350-C1 220 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Warren L. Presley
- Registered owner: Warren L. Presley
- Departed: HOM, HOMER, AK
- Destination: ANCHORAGE, AK
- Airport: HOM, Homer, runway 21, 7,400 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 41; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 67 total, 31 in this make and model, 26 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day
- Wind: 220° at 13 knots
- Visibility: 1 statute miles
- Temperature: 90 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: HOM

## 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 19820416009869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820416009869A), Apr 16, 1982: Maule M4220C, Homer, AK, Destroyed. VFR pilot departed on a special VFR in deteriorating weather. Lost control trying to return. Was advised not to go.

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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