# NTSB NYC82FGT13: Cessna 182, N9227X, Catawissa, PA, April 11, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: April 11, 1982, 14:15 local (19:15 UTC)
- Place: Catawissa, PA
- Coordinates: 40.950813, -76.460395 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.9508&lon=-76.4604&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report April 11, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70163
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC82FGT13
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70163/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT13

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - buzzing - performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

REPORTEDLY, THE PILOT DEPARTED THE AIRPORT TO ACCUMULATE TIME ON A OVERHAULED ENGINE. THE AIRPORT MANAGER STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT CALLED ON THE UNICOM FREQUENCY THAT THE ENGINE AND AIRCRAFT WORKED LIKE NEW AND HE WAS COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH EVERYTHING. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REPORTED BY WITNESSES TO HAVE CIRCLED THE AREA OF THE ACCIDENT SITE AT AN EXTREMELY LOW ALTITUDE, JUST PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWERLINE. ABOUT 5 FT OF THE WING SEPARATED AND THE PLANE IMPACTED IN A FARM FIELD ON ROLLING TERRAIN. THE WIRE STRIKE OCCURRED NEAR THE THE HOME OF A FRIEND OF THE PILOT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9227X](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9227X-1984-03-14), registration cancelled 1984-03-14, S/N 18253627 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182
- Registry model: [Cessna 182E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182e) (registry code 2072712) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18253627
- Airframe hours: 2841
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: K. Frederick Fries
- Registered owner: K. Frederick Fries
- Departed: BLOOMBURG, PA
- Destination: BLOOMBURG, PA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 870 total, 270 in this make and model, 830 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 5,500 ft broken
- Temperature: 117 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19820411008659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820411008659A), Apr 11, 1982: Cessna 182E, Catawissa, PA, Destroyed. Struck powerline while buzzing girlfriend's house. Burned on ground impact.

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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