# NTSB SEA88LA100: Piper PA-25-260, N4842Y, Clementsville, ID, May 20, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 20, 1988, 17:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Clementsville, ID
- Coordinates: 43.85947, -111.420036 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.8595&lon=-111.4200&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 7, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40822
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA88LA100
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40822/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA100

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - object - vehicle
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - poor, pilot in command (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT WAS USING A ROAD AS HIS BASE OF OPERATIONS FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATIONS OPERATION. DURING TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFTS' WINGTIP STRUCK A MOVING AUTOMOBILE'S WINDSHIELD. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACCIDENT REPORT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N4842Y (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-25-260
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 25-4640
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-B2B5 260 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Owen J. Neeley
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Departed: NEWDALE, ID

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 47; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 3,500 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °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 19880520044879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880520044879A), May 20, 1988: Piper PA25260, Clementsville, ID, Substantial damage. Struck a moving vehicle during takeoff on a road. Ag plane had been using road for loading. Aircraft out of annual.

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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