# NTSB NYC82FGT09: Piper PA-28-151, N6909J, Annville, PA, March 25, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Final report
- Date: March 25, 1982, 18:43 local (23:43 UTC)
- Place: Annville, PA
- Coordinates: 40.330894, -76.500251 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.3309&lon=-76.5003&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report March 25, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69787
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC82FGT09
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69787/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT09

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb
  - fuel system,vent - blocked(partial)
  - miscellaneous - undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - uncontrolled
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AT ABOUT 150 FT AGL. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE STARTED WHEN HE SWITCHED FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT FUEL TANK, BUT STOPPED AGAIN. HE ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, BUT WAS UNABLE. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING ON SOFT TERRAIN ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE AIRPORT. THE LEFT WING, FUEL TANK VENT WAS BLOCKED; HOWEVER, THE SAFETY HOLE ABOVE AND BEHIND THE VENT WAS OPEN. ALSO, BOTH FUEL TANK CAP VENTS WERE FUNCTIONAL. AN OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO PREIMPACT FAILURE, EXCEPT IT WAS NOTED THAT THE NO. 3 BOTTOM SPARK PLUG LEAD WAS SHORTED AT A CUT NEAR THE PLUG TERMINAL.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N6909J (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-151
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 287K615594
- Airframe hours: 405
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E3D 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Decarlos Rest.,Inc.
- Registered owner: Decarlos Rest.,Inc.
- Departed: N76, ANNVILLE, PA
- Destination: N76, ANNVILLE, PA
- Airport: N76, Millard

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 57; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 482 total, 482 in this make and model, 5 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Dusk
- Wind: 130° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 20,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 127 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: HAR

## 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 19820325006239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820325006239A), Mar 25, 1982: Piper PA28151, Annville, PA, Substantial damage. Engine malfunction caused pilot to attempt 180 degree turn at low altitude after takeoff. Aircraft stalled, crashed

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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