# NTSB FTW82DPG16: Callair A-9, N7296V, Hollygrove, AR, June 23, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: June 23, 1982, 18:30 local (23:30 UTC)
- Place: Hollygrove, AR
- Location: 34.6015° N, 91.2003° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Holly Grove, AR, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.6015&lon=-91.2003&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 23, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71059
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82DPG16
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71059/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DPG16

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - aircraft performance,climb capability - exceeded (cause)
  - stall/mush - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT DEPARTED THE HOLLYGROVE FLYING SERVICE AIRPORT, MADE AN IMMEDIATE LEFT TURN, AND SANK INTO THE TREES EAST OF THE AIRPORT. HE MANAGED TO DUMP THE FULL LOAD OF CHEMICALS BEFORE IMPACT WITH THE TREES. THE AIRCRAFT GAVE NO INDICATIONOF ANY MECHANICAL ABNORMALTIES. TEMPERATURE REPORTED AS 85 DEGREES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7296V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7296V-2013-02-20), registration cancelled 2013-02-20, S/N 1302, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CALLAIR A-9
- Registry model: [Intermountain CALLAIR A-9](https://openairdocs.org/model/intermountain-callair-a-9) (registry code 4570620) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1302
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540 250 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 137
- Operator: Randy Everett
- Registered owner: Randy Everett
- Departed: HOLLYGROVE, AR
- Destination: HOLLYGROVE, AR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 26; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 358 total, 77 in this make and model, 304 as pilot in command, 145 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Temperature: 185 °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 19820623027099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820623027099A), Jun 23, 1982: Airpts A9, Holly Grove, AR, Destroyed. Ag plane began to settle on steeply banked climbout. Dumped load but settled into trees. Possible downdraft.

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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