# NTSB ANC85LA115: Piper PA-18, N49512, Sandy Piont, AK, July 1, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 30, 1985, 17:55 local (Jul 1, 1985, 01:55 UTC)
- Place: Sandy Piont, AK
- Coordinates: 55.260723, -160.660598 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=55.2607&lon=-160.6606&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 4515
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC85LA115
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/4515/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA115

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
  - aerobatics - attempted, pilot in command (cause)
  - altitude - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - , pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering
  - aerobatics - improper, pilot in command

## Analysis

PILOT LOST CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEMONSTRATE AEROBATIC FLIGHT AT LOW ALTITUDE AND CRASHED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N49512](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N49512-2012-12-10), registration cancelled 2012-12-10, S/N 18-5451, built 1957 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-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: 18-5451
- Airframe hours: 2790
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Randy L. Bell
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 1, 1984
- Departed: SDP, SAND POINT, AK
- Airport: SDP, Sand Point

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 36; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 133 total, 33 in this make and model, 87 as pilot in command, 23 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 1,800 ft broken
- Temperature: 55 °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 19850630028599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850630028599A), Jun 30, 1985: Piper PA18, Sand Point, AK, Substantial damage. Practiced stalls too close to the ground. Impacted ground before full recovery. Reportedly been drinking alcohol.

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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