# NTSB SEA82DA148: Piper PA-22-135, N3762A, Weiser, ID, August 23, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: August 23, 1982, 12:20 local (18:20 UTC)
- Place: Weiser, ID
- Coordinates: 44.469955, -116.910232 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.4700&lon=-116.9102&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 23, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72986
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA82DA148
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72986/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA148

## Analysis

DURING A SIMULATED FORCED LANDING, THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AT THE GO-AROUND POINT. HE FOLLOWED THE NORMAL PROCEDURE FOR THE GO-AROUND (FULL POWER) CARB HEAT, ETC), EXCEPT THAT HE CONTINUED THE LOW APPROACH TO PROVIDE THE STUDENT WITH A CLOSE LOOK AT POTENTIAL HAZARDS IN PICKING A FIELD. SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE GO-AROUND, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR STRUCK AN IRRIGATION SPRINKLER WHEEL AND SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT. THE SPRINKLER WAS LOCATED ON ROLLING HILLS. THE PLANE CONTINUED TO FLY, BUT IT RECEIVED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE DURING A SUBSEQUENT EMERGENCY LANDING.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, go-around (vfr)
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly (contributing factor)
  - object (contributing factor)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
  - landing gear,main gear - overload
  - landing gear,main gear - separation
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3762A](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3762A-2001-05-03), registration cancelled 2001-05-03, S/N 22-2004 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-22-135
- Registry model: [Piper PA-22-135](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-135) (registry code 7102206) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 22-2004
- Airframe hours: 2375
- Engines: LYCOMING O-290-D2 135 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Melvin L. Tucker
- Registered owner: Melvin L. Tucker
- Departed: S87, WEISER, ID
- Destination: ONO, ONTARIO, OR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 44; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 1,683 total, 182 in this make and model, 1,543 as pilot in command, 19 in the last 90 days, 9 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Temperature: 187 °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 19820823040689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820823040689A), Aug 23, 1982: Piper PA22135, Ontario, OR, Substantial damage. Aircraft wheel struck irrigation sprinkler during simulated emergency landing. Additional damage during landing.

## Other investigations on N3762A (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 SEA01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA021), Nov 17, 2000: Piper PA-22-135 (N3762A), Ontario, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Overstress loading to the left wing lift strut resulting in the left wing folding upward during the initial climb.

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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