# NTSB MKC79DCD27: GR Lakes 2T-1A2, N3812F, Algona, IA, July 1, 1979

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: July 1, 1979
- Place: Algona, IA · ALGONA, IA
- Location: 43.0763° N, 94.2321° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Algona, IA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.0763&lon=-94.2321&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 21, 1979
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 135081
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC79DCD27
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCD27

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-1554   79/7/1    ALGONA,IA           GR LAKES 2T-1A2     CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, AGE 48, 1180
        TIME - 1120                    N3812F              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - ALGONA MUNI
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          ALGONA,IA                   LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: PARKED AIRCRAFT                           STATIC: STARTING ENGINE(S)
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS
           PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
        REMARKS- N2393L AND N35088 SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED,N7592U MINOR DAMAGE.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3812F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3812F), registered now, S/N 0780, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GR LAKES 2T-1A2
- Registry model: [Great Lakes 2T-1A-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/great-lakes-2t-1a-2) (registry code 3910101) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming AEIO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-360-series) (registry code 41522, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Algona Muni

## 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 19790701013729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790701013729A), Jul 1, 1979: Grtlks 2T1A2, Algona, IA, Substantial damage. Pilot started engine with throttle full open,released brakes to prevent acft nosing over on prop,hit parked acft.

## Other investigations on N3812F (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 CEN09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA349), Jun 7, 2009: Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 (N3812F), Hamilton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on short final.

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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