# NTSB CHI83LA342: Piper PA-25-235, N4332Y, Camp Point, IL, July 31, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 31, 1983, 08:50 local (13:50 UTC)
- Place: Camp Point, IL
- Coordinates: 40.029758, -91.059974 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.0298&lon=-91.0600&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 12285
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI83LA342
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/12285/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA342

## 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
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PLT HAD JUST COMPLETED A SWATH RUN. AS HE APPROACHED A ROAD HE PULLED UP TO AVOID A CAR, THEN ATTEMPTED TO DESCEND BELOW POWER LINES & IN SO DOING COLLIDED WITH A STOP SIGN. THE ACFT CARTWHEELED & LANDED INVERTED IN A BEAN FIELD.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4332Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4332Y-2012-11-26), registration cancelled 2012-11-26, S/N 25-4822, built 1968 (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: 25-4822
- Airframe hours: 4725
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-B2C5 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Gary D. Robbins
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, July 4, 1983, 40 hours before
- Departed: LA PRAIRIE, IL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 36; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, expired; seat: center; flight hours: 1,200 total, 1,000 in this make and model, 1,095 as pilot in command, 100 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 73 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19830731036579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830731036579A), Jul 31, 1983: Piper PA25235, Camp Point, IL, Substantial damage. Pilot pulled up to avoid car and then descended to avoid powerlines. Crashed into road sign.

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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