# NTSB FTW82FRA19: Boeing A75, N1774B, Chapell Hill, TX, April 27, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: April 27, 1982, 11:00 local (16:00 UTC)
- Place: Chapell Hill, TX
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report April 27, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70194
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82FRA19
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70194/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRA19

## 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 - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

DURING A PULL-UP FROM A SWATH RUN, THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE TOP OF A 45 FT PECAN TREE. THE LOWER RIGHT WING TIP SEPARATED, AND THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED INVERTED AND CRASHED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1774B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1774B), registered now, S/N 75-5630, built 1949 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BOEING A75
- Registry model: [Boeing A75](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-a75) (registry code 1380108) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 11742
- Engines: P&W R-985 450 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Don Rose
- Registered owner: Don Rose
- Departed: CHAPELL HILL, TX
- Destination: CHAPELL HILL, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 27; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 1,180 total, 60 in this make and model, 1,180 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 4,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 167 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 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 19820427011949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820427011949A), Apr 27, 1982: Boeing A75, Chappell Hill, TX, Destroyed. Aircraft hit trees during turn around after swath run.

## Other investigations on N1774B (1)

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.

- [NTSB FTW68F0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0006), May 31, 1967: Boeing E75N1 (N1774B), Bay City, TX, substantial damage

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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