# NTSB MIA82FA037: Douglas DC-3, N211TA, 15nm W. Opa Loc, FL, January 21, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: January 21, 1982, 01:54 local (06:54 UTC)
- Place: 15nm W. Opa Loc, FL
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report January 21, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69626
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA82FA037
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69626/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA037

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, takeoff - roll/run
  - throttle/power control - improper use of, dual student (cause)
- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, dual student
  - directional control - not maintained, dual student (cause)
  - relinquishing of control - not performed, dual student (cause)
  - supervision - inadequate, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

DURING A TOUCH & GO THE DUAL STUDENT ADDED POWER RAPIDLY & THE LEFT ENG SPUTTERED CAUSING THE ACFT TO SWERVE LEFT. THE INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL BUT FELT RESISTANCE ON THE CONTROLS FROM THE STUDENT. HE THEN REDUCED POWER ON BOTH ENGS & THEN REAPPLIED POWER AT WHICH TIME HE FELT BOTH ENGS COME UP TO POWER. AT THIS POINT THE LEFT WING CAUGHT SCRUB TREES 90 FT TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N211TA](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N211TA-2012-08-09), registration cancelled 2012-08-09, S/N 6342, built 1942 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: DOUGLAS DC-3
- Registry model: [Douglas DC3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3a) (registry code 3021433) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Wright C9GC&D series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-c9gc-d-series) (registry code 67027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 6342
- Airframe hours: 37721
- Engines: CURTISWRIGHT R-1820-202A 1200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Tursair, Inc.
- Registered owner: Tursair, Inc.
- Departed: OPA LOCKA, FL
- Destination: OPA LOCKA, FL
- Airport: X64, Opa Locka West, runway 18, 3,000 × 60 ft, macadam

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 56; flight instructor, commercial, airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 10,856 total, 5,900 in this make and model, 10,686 as pilot in command, 106 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 174 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 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 19820121000549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820121000549A), Jan 21, 1982: Doug DC3A, Opa Locka, FL, Destroyed. Student pilot lost control on power application. Instructor was unable to correct. Struck trees off runway edge.

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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