# NTSB SEA82DA150: Piper PA-28-161, N8316A, Auburn, WA, August 28, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: August 27, 1982, 19:27 local (Aug 28, 1982, 02:27 UTC)
- Place: Auburn, WA
- Coordinates: 47.309906, -122.219413 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.3099&lon=-122.2194&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 27, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69841
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA82DA150
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69841/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA150

## Analysis (aircraft 2)

N1338J EXPERIENCED A BRAKE LINE FAILURE AND TAXIED INTO PIPER PA-28, N8316A, THAT WAS PARKED IN THE WARM-UP AREA. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

## Analysis (aircraft 1)

N8316A A PIPER PA-28 WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA WHEN THE BRAKE LINE ON N1338J A ROCKWELL 112A FAILED. N1338J TAXIED INTO N8316A, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE EMPENNAGE OF N8316A.

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, standing - engine(s) operating
  - object - aircraft moving on ground (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, taxi
  - object - aircraft parked/standing (cause)
  - landing gear,normal brake system - failure,total (cause)

## Aircraft 1

- Registration: [N8316A](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8316A-2018-01-09), registration cancelled 2018-01-09, S/N 28-8116114, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (registry code 7102803) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-8116114
- Airframe hours: 1106
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-D3G 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Auburn Flight Service
- Registered owner: Werner R. Wulff
- Departed: S50, AUBURN, WA
- Destination: S50, AUBURN, WA
- Airport: S50, Auburn Municipal, runway 34, 2,900 × 0 ft, asphalt

## Aircraft 2

- Registration: [N1338J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1338J), registered now, S/N 338, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: ROCKWELL 112A
- Registry model: [Rockwell International 112A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-112a) (registry code 7630302) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 338
- Airframe hours: 1604
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-C1D6 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Minor damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Bud D. Nelson
- Registered owner: Bud D. Nelson
- Departed: S50, AUBURN, WA
- Destination: S50, AUBURN, WA
- Airport: S50, Auburn Municipal, runway 34, 2,900 × 0 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot, aircraft N8316A; age 19; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 381 total, 51 in this make and model, 269 as pilot in command, 79 in the last 90 days, 65 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours
- Pilot, aircraft N1338J; age 53; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 780 total, 600 in this make and model, 650 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Temperature: 158 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (2)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820827044471A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820827044471A), Aug 27, 1982: Piper PA28161, Auburn, WA, Substantial damage. Aircraft was holding short of runway for takeoff when N1338J, unable to stop, collided into rear.
- [Accident 19820827044472A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820827044472A), Aug 27, 1982: Gulstm 112A, Auburn, WA, Minor damage. Brake failed during run up for takeoff and aircraft collided with N8316A, which was awaiting takeoff.

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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