# NTSB DEN87LA112: Piper PA-25-260, N9736P, Harvey, ND, April 27, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 27, 1987, 15:30 local (20:30 UTC)
- Place: Harvey, ND
- Coordinates: 47.769588, -99.929924 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.7696&lon=-99.9299&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report November 8, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 17213
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN87LA112
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/17213/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA112

## 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)
  - visual lookout - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering - aerial application
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

AN AG PLT WAS WORKING A FIELD ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLT. AT THE END OF A SPRAY PASS, THE ACFT STRUCK A SHELTERBELT AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE ACFT CLIMBED TO 300 FT AND ROLLED INVERTED. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A NOSE LOW, WING DOWN ATTITUDE. THE PLT IS UNABLE TO REMEMBER THE ACCIDENT CLEARLY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9736P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9736P), registered now, S/N 257556046 (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)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 25-7556046
- Airframe hours: 1851
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-G1A5 260 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Schroder Aviation, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, October 27, 1986
- Departed: ND17, HARVEY, ND

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 22; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 389 total, 8 in this make and model, 230 as pilot in command, 51 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 340° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °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 19870427011689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870427011689A), Apr 27, 1987: Piper PA25260, Harvey, ND, Substantial damage. The agricultural spray aircraft hit trees and rolled over. Inexperienced pilot does not recall incident.

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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