# NTSB NYC82DA168: Piper PA-18S, N64BC, Moultonboro, NH, July 25, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: July 25, 1982, 16:45 local (20:45 UTC)
- Place: Moultonboro, NH
- Location: 43.7548° N, 71.3967° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Moultonborough, NH, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.7548&lon=-71.3967&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 25, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71780
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC82DA168
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71780/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA168

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - lift-off - premature, pilot in command (cause)
  - climb - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
  - terrain condition - high obstruction(s) (cause)

## Analysis

ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE TAXIED TO A TAKEOFF POINT FARTHER OUT THAN NORMAL AND IT TOOK LONGER TO GET THE PLANE "ON THE STEP" DUE TO VERY HEAVY AIR. WHEN THE PILOT REACHED THE ABORT POINT HE USED CONTROL BACK PRESSURE TO "POP OFF" THE WATER. HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR THE TREES DURING THE CLIMB-OUT. THE TEMPERATURE WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 78 DEGREES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N64BC](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N64BC-2018-01-25), registration cancelled 2018-01-25, S/N 18-882, built 1956 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18S
- 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: 18-882
- Airframe hours: 1530
- Engines: LYCOMING O-290D 125 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Robert M. Carson
- Registered owner: Robert M. Carson
- Departed: MOULTONBORO, NH
- Destination: FORGE VILLAGE, MA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 63; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 2,825 total, 150 in this make and model, 1,188 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Temperature: 172 °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 19820725031939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820725031939A), Jul 25, 1982: Piper PA18S, Moultonboro, NH, Substantial damage. Longer than normal takeoff run. Hit boat wake, became airborne , was unable to climb, struck trees on shore.

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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