# NTSB NYC82DA124: Continental EL Tomcat MK5A, N9062T, Imlaystown, NJ, June 15, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: June 15, 1982, 11:45 local (15:45 UTC)
- Place: Imlaystown, NJ
- Location: 40.1676° N, 74.5152° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Imlaystown, NJ, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.1676&lon=-74.5152&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 15, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71141
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC82DA124
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71141/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA124

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - aerial application
  - object - bird(s) (cause)
- Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid, maneuvering - aerial application
  - remedial action - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering - turn to reverse direction
  - terrain condition - crop

## Analysis

DURING A SWATH RUN, A BIRD FLEW INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND THE PILOT ROLLED THE HELICOPTER TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID FURTHER BIRD STRIKES. THE RIGHT SPRAY BOOM CONTACTED THE CROPS AND PULLED THE AIRCRAFT INTO THE GROUND RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9062T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9062T), registered now, S/N CCI-75-4, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CONTINENTAL EL TOMCAT MK5A (EL TOMCAT)
- Registry model: [Continental Copters TOMCAT MK5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/continental-copters-tomcat-mk5a) (registry code 2390101) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming VO-435 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-vo-435-series) (registry code 41525, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Serial number: MK5A
- Airframe hours: 1282
- Engines: LYCOMING VO-435A1E 240 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Cordoba Helicopters, Inc.
- Registered owner: Cordoba Helicopters, Inc.
- Departed: IMLAYSTOWN, NJ
- Destination: IMLAYSTOWN, NJ

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 55; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 17,290 total, 600 in this make and model, 15,745 as pilot in command, 145 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 149 °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 19820615022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820615022609A), Jun 15, 1982: Bell OH13HMK5A, Imlaystown, NJ, Substantial damage. Rolled to the right to avoid a second bird strike. Spray boom contacted plants,pulled the helicopter to the ground.

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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