# NTSB ATL82DA062: Piper PA-25-235, N4732Y, Griffin, GA, March 1, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: March 1, 1982, 15:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Griffin, GA
- Coordinates: 33.290298, -84.280036 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.2903&lon=-84.2800&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 minor, 1 uninjured; on the ground: 1 fatal, 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report March 1, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69189
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82DA062
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69189/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA062

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - other person (contributing factor)
  - low pass - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
  - maneuver - not corrected, pilot in command (cause)
  - instructions,written/verbal - not used, other person (cause)

## Analysis

THE PILOT WAS HIRED TO PERFORM FOR THE FILMING OF AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING OPERATION. DURING ONE OF THE LOW PASSES THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TWO OF THE GROUND CREW. THE CAMERAMAN RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES. PIECES OF THE WOODEN PROPELLER, USED TO DRIVE THE SPRAY PUMP, WERE FOUND IN THE VICINITY OF THE GROUND PARTY'S LOCATION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4732Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4732Y), registered now, S/N 25-4480 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-25-235
- Registry model: [Piper PA-25-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235) (registry code 7102504) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 25-4480
- Airframe hours: 1282
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-B2B5 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Minor damage
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Gene Scott
- Registered owner: West Bolivar Flying Service
- Departed: 6A2, GRIFFIN, GA
- Destination: 6A2, GRIFFIN, GA
- Airport: 6A2, Griffin Spalding, runway 24, 2,300 × 300 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 7,400 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 40° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 0 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 0 ft unknown

## 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 19820301001429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820301001429A), Mar 1, 1982: Piper PA25235, Griffin, GA, Minor damage, 1 fatal. Airplane struck cameraman during filming of simulated ag operation. Camera crew was in center of spray run.

## Other investigations on N4732Y (1)

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.

- [NTSB FTW69F0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0045), Jul 9, 1968: Piper PA-25 (N4732Y), Newellton, LA, substantial damage

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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