# NTSB LAX82DA185: Rockwell 112TC, N4567W, Fort Apache, AZ, May 20, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: May 20, 1982, 06:00 local (13:00 UTC)
- Place: Fort Apache, AZ
- Coordinates: 33.770103, -109.980018 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.7701&lon=-109.9800&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/800) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed, report May 20, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70703
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX82DA185
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70703/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA185

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, other
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - physical impairment(visual deficiency), pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - buzzing - performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO FLY BETWEEN TWO PARKED CAMPERS IN A LEFT WING LOW ATTITUDE BEFORE HITTING A PINE TREE. THE AIRCRAFT THEN WENT INTO AN INVERTED POSITION BEFORE CONTACTING THE GROUND ABOUT 300 YARDS FROM THE CAMPERS. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT HAD VISITED A DOCTOR ON THE DAY PREVIOUS TO THE ACCIDENT AND WAS ADVISED TO WEAR AN EYE PATCH AND CONSULT AN EYE DOCTOR.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4567W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4567W-2014-10-09), registration cancelled 2014-10-09, S/N 13057, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: ROCKWELL 112TC
- Registry model: [Rockwell International 112TC](https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-112tc) (registry code 7630306) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 13057
- Airframe hours: 1425
- Engines: LYCOMING TO-360-C1A6D 210 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Michael Storms
- Registered owner: Michael Storms
- Departed: 40E, LA CHOLLA, AZ
- Destination: FORT APACHE, AZ
- Airport: E24, Whiteriver

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 800 total, 40 in this make and model, 700 as pilot in command, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Temperature: 129 °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 19820520017399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820520017399A), May 20, 1982: Rkwell 112TC, Ft Apache, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot buzzing construction camp to wake up employees hit tree and crashed.

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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