# NTSB ATL82FLJ08: Piper PA-25-260, N9780P, Scotland Neck, NC, August 17, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Final report
- Date: August 17, 1982, 17:15 local (21:15 UTC)
- Place: Scotland Neck, NC
- Coordinates: 36.129081, -77.420455 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.1291&lon=-77.4205&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report August 17, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72576
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82FLJ08
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72576/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLJ08

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - aerial application
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - clearance - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

DURING THE FOURTH SWATH RUN THE ACFT STRUCK A 60-FOOT TREE APPROXIMATELY 5 FT FROM THE TOP.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9780P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9780P), registered now, S/N 25-7556068, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-25-260
- Registry model: [Piper PA-25-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-260) (registry code 7102508) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 25-7556068
- Airframe hours: 1210
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540 250 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Robt. Bell
- Registered owner: Robt. Bell
- Departed: SCOTLAND NECK, NC
- Destination: SCOTLAND NECK, NC

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 23; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 270 total, 150 in this make and model, 78 as pilot in command, 192 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 190° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Temperature: 176 °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 19820817039399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820817039399A), Aug 17, 1982: Piper PA25260, Scotland Neck, NC, Substantial damage. Ag aircraft crashed into tree during spraying operation.

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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