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May 10, 1982 · Piper PA-12 · N7583H
Dunbar, WV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Dunbar, WV
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N7583H
Operator
B F Mallory
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82FIJ02
THE PILOT TOOK OFF EASTBOUND TOWARD MULTIPLE POWER LINES THAT CROSSED THE RIVER. THE AIRCRAFT CLIMBED TO ABOUT 100 FEET AND WAS TURNING LEFT AWAY FROM THE WIRES WHEN IT NOSED OVER AND CRASHED INTO THE RIVER. THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE A SEAPLANE RATING BUT HAD RECENTLY BEEN RECOMMENDED TO TAKE THE SEAPLANE TEST.
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THE PILOT TOOK OFF EASTBOUND TOWARD MULTIPLE POWER LINES THAT CROSSED THE RIVER. THE AIRCRAFT CLIMBED TO ABOUT 100 FEET AND WAS TURNING LEFT AWAY FROM THE WIRES WHEN IT NOSED OVER AND CRASHED INTO THE RIVER. THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE A SEAPLANE RATING BUT HAD RECENTLY BEEN RECOMMENDED TO TAKE THE SEAPLANE TEST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN7583H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorB F Mallory
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter0