# NTSB NYC84FFA04: Piper PA-25-150, N6349Z, Lennox, NY, August 1, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Final report
- Date: August 1, 1984, 17:56 local (21:56 UTC)
- Place: Lennox, NY
- Coordinates: 43.079856, -75.749458 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.0799&lon=-75.7495&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 35376
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC84FFA04
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/35376/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FFA04

## 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 - tree(s)
  - visual lookout - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering - aerial application
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - ground
- Fire, other

## Analysis

DURING THE PULLUP AFTER A SWATH RUN THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE CAUSING IT TO CRASH OUT OF CONTROL INTO THE GROUND. THE WRECKAGE WAS BURNED IN A POST CRASH FIRE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6349Z](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6349Z-2013-04-29), registration cancelled 2013-04-29, S/N 25-461, built 1961 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-25-150
- Registry model: [Piper PA-25](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25) (registry code 7102502) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: PA-25-150
- Airframe hours: 4622
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-B2B 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Jomic Aviation Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, November 18, 1983, 152 hours before
- Departed: NK03, DURHAMVILLE, NY
- Destination: LENNNOX, NY

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 33; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 3,725 total, 250 in this make and model, 3,275 as pilot in command, 140 in the last 90 days, 34 in the last 30 days, 6 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 64 °F
- Observed at: UCA

## 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 19840801040619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840801040619A), Aug 1, 1984: Piper PA25150, Lennox, NY, Destroyed. Pilot claims cockpit burst into flames during spraying operation. Investigation suggests aircraft hit tree, burned.

## Other investigations on N6349Z (1)

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.

- [NTSB DEN79DTE56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTE56), Jul 7, 1979: Piper PA-25 (N6349Z), Genoa, CO, substantial damage

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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