# NTSB MIA82DA153: Piper PA-18, N225NY, Kenneth City, FL, July 13, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: July 13, 1982, 10:30 local (14:30 UTC)
- Place: Kenneth City, FL
- Location: 27.8161° N, 82.7146° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Kenneth City, FL, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=27.8161&lon=-82.7146&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 13, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71251
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA82DA153
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71251/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA153

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, cruise - normal
  - lubricating system,oil line - failure,total (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - open field (contributing factor)
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

WHILE CRUISING THE AIRCRAFT OIL PRESSURE DROPPED AND SMOKE ENTERED THE COCKPIT, SO MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A SMALL FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT HIT A STUMP AND NOSED OVER. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED A BROKEN OIL LINE TO A PRESSURE GAUGE AND OIL LEAKED ON A HOT EXHAUST PIPE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N225NY](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N225NY-2009-04-22), registration cancelled 2009-04-22, S/N 18-2266, built 1953 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18) (registry code 7101802) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18-2266
- Airframe hours: 2612
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Thomas Merrifield
- Registered owner: Thomas Merrifield
- Departed: PIE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL
- Destination: PIE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 1,943 total, 490 in this make and model, 1,873 as pilot in command, 191 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 60° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 198 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: PIE

## 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 19820713028679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820713028679A), Jul 13, 1982: Piper PA18, St Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing after oil leak on engine exhaust system.

## Other investigations on N225NY (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 MIA98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA144), Apr 26, 1998: Piper PA-18 (N225NY), St. Petersburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot and the company/operator with the known deficiencies in equipment (worn carburetor). Also, the poor preflight planning by the pilot for his…

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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