# NTSB FTW84LA280: Piper PA-18-150, N82213, Blue Ridge, TX, June 19, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 18, 1984, 19:00 local (Jun 19, 1984, 00:00 UTC)
- Place: Blue Ridge, TX
- Location: 33.2984° N, 96.3988° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Blue Ridge, TX, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.2984&lon=-96.3988&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21375
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW84LA280
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21375/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA280

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, maneuvering
  - carburetor heat - not used, pilot in command (cause)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - altitude - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven
  - brakes(normal) - excessive, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

PLT HAD POWER AT IDLE DURING DESCENT FROM 900 FT AGL TO 200 FT AGL. DURING A LOW PASS OVER A FIELD, PLT ADVANCED THROTTLE, ENGINE SPUTTERED AND DID NOT ACCELERATE. HEAVY BRAKING WAS USED DURING FORCED LANDING ROLL AND ACFT NOSED OVER. PLT DID NOT RECALL USING CARB HEAT DURING DESCENT AND LOW PASS AT IDLE PWR. ENGINE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RUN AT LOW AND HIGH PWR SETTINGS AFTER THE ACCIDENT. PLT MADE LOW PASS TO VIEW REAL ESTATE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N82213](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82213), registered now, S/N 18-8009031, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18-150
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-150) (registry code 7101828) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18-8009031
- Airframe hours: 343
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2B 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Fire: In-Flight
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Centerline Aviation
- Registered owner: Grant A. Dove
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, October 14, 1983, 79 hours before
- Departed: ADS, ADDISON, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 23; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 330 total, 12 in this make and model, 205 as pilot in command, 5 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 90 °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 19840618074769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840618074769A), Jun 18, 1984: Piper PA18150, Blue Ridge, TX, Substantial damage. Glided low over prospective landing area. Engine failed to respond. Nosed over braking to miss cattle on landing.

## Other investigations on N82213 (2)

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 WPR12CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA028), Oct 30, 2011: Piper PA-18-150 (N82213), Grangeville, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA049), Nov 1, 2009: Piper PA-18-150 (N82213), Lewiston, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around in gusting winds and with up-sloping terrain.

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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