# NTSB ATL82DA118: Piper PA-18A, N3192Z, Timmonsville, SC, May 1, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: May 1, 1982, 18:30 local (22:30 UTC)
- Place: Timmonsville, SC
- Coordinates: 34.129741, -79.939086 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.1297&lon=-79.9391&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 1, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72819
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82DA118
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72819/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA118

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - ignition system,spark plug - other (cause)
  - powerplant controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE REDUCED POWER AT 1000 FT AND APPLIED CARBURETOR HEAT FOR AN EXTENDED GLIDE TO THE SOD STRIP. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH OVER A WHEAT FIELD, THE AIRSPEED BLED OFF AND HE MOVED THE THROTTLE TO ADD POWER. HOWEVER, HE REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE HAD LOADED UP AND COUGHED. BEFORE REACHING THE RUNWAY, THE LANDING GEAR CAUGHT THE WHEAT AND THE PLANE NOSED OVER. THE PILOT HAD NOT CLEARED THE ENGINE DURING THE GLIDE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N3192Z (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18A
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18-7185
- Airframe hours: 2652
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-82 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Woodrow Mckay
- Registered owner: Woodrow Mckay
- Departed: TIMMONSVILLE, SC
- Destination: TIMMONSVILLE, SC
- Airport: Lockhart

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 41; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 8,145 total, 600 in this make and model, 8 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 2 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles

## 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 19820501013539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820501013539A), May 1, 1982: Piper PA18A, Timmonsville, SC, Substantial damage. Failed to clear engine in glide. Engine loaded up. Failed to respond on final. Landed short of runway, nosed over.

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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