# NTSB ATL86LA119: Piper PA-25-150, N6242Z, Braselton, GA, April 27, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 27, 1986, 14:00 local (18:00 UTC)
- Place: Braselton, GA
- Coordinates: 34.129009, -83.799789 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.1290&lon=-83.7998&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7094
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL86LA119
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7094/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA119

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, maneuvering
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (cause)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - high density altitude
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - object - utility pole(marked)

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE RPM DECREASED WHILE CONDUCTING A BANNER TOW FLIGHT AND THAT THE ENGINE SUBSEQUENTLY QUIT. THE AIRPLANE WAS LANDED IN A FIELD OF AN AUTO RACE TRACK WHERE A TELEPHONE POLE WAS STRUCK DURING THE LANDING ROLL. TEMPERATURE WAS 92 DEGREES F AND THE DENSITY WAS 3300 FEET. AUTOMOTIVE FUEL WAS BEING USED. TEMPERATURE ON PREVIOUS DAYS WAS MUCH COOLER. CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBUERTOR ICING. OPERATOR FAILED TO NOTIFY INVESTIGATOR WHEN AIRPLANE HAD BEEN RECOVERED SO ENGINE COULD BE EXAMINED FURTHER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6242Z](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6242Z-2013-04-29), registration cancelled 2013-04-29, S/N 25-297, built 1960 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-25-150
- Registry model: [Piper PA-25](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25) (registry code 7102502) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 25-297
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Other work use, Part 91
- Operator: Flight Banner'S, Inc.
- Departed: 00A, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 36; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: unknown, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 1,123 total, 137 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 91 °F, dew point 52 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: ATL, 43 nm away

## 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 19860427017699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860427017699A), Apr 27, 1986: Piper STCPA25, Braselton, GA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power during banner tow. Struck sign post landing in race track. Using auto fuel. Possible carb icing.

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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