# NTSB MKC85FA017: Piper PA18-150, N284JD, Omaha, AR, November 6, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: November 6, 1984, 09:30 local (15:30 UTC)
- Place: Omaha, AR
- Coordinates: 36.460601, -93.19094 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.4606&lon=-93.1909&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33808
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC85FA017
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33808/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA017

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - low pass - intentional, pilot in command (cause)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - wire,transmission(marked) (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - water,glassy

## Analysis

WITNESSES STATED THAT THE ACFT WAS OVERFLYING A PORTION OF TABLEROCK LAKE NEAR THE MARINA THAT THE PLT HAD INTENTIONS OF PURCHASING. THE ACFT STRUCK AN UNMARKED POWER LINE THAT WAS STRUNG APRX 85 FT ABOVE THE LAKE. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE WATER AND SANK. THE AUTOPSY DETERMINED THE MANNER OF DEATH WAS DUE TO DROWNING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N284JD (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA18-150
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18-7409047
- Airframe hours: 4364
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2B 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: John S. Hoynacki
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 27, 1984, 19 hours before
- Departed: BRANSON, MO

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 51; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; toxicology performed; flight hours: 2,155 total, 78 in this make and model, 2,037 as pilot in command, 93 in the last 90 days, 34 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 5 knots
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 61 °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 19841106060479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841106060479A), Nov 6, 1984: Piper PA18150, Omaha, AR, Destroyed. Aircraft flying low over lake. Hit powerlines and sank.

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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