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November 16, 1982 · Piper PA-28-180 · N2581R
Bethel, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Bethel, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N2581R
Operator
James V Roy
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83FHA01
WITNESSES STATED THE AIRCRAFT MADE SEVERAL LOW LEVEL PASSES OVER A FARM HOUSE INCLUDING FLYING UNDER POWERLINES BEFORE COLLIDING WITH A TREE. THE PILOT, WHO WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED COULD NOT REMEMBER THE CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO THE ACCIDENT. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL DESCREPANCIES AND INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE APPEARED CAPABLE OF OPERATING NORMALLY.
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WITNESSES STATED THE AIRCRAFT MADE SEVERAL LOW LEVEL PASSES OVER A FARM HOUSE INCLUDING FLYING UNDER POWERLINES BEFORE COLLIDING WITH A TREE. THE PILOT, WHO WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED COULD NOT REMEMBER THE CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO THE ACCIDENT. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL DESCREPANCIES AND INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE APPEARED CAPABLE OF OPERATING NORMALLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN2581R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames V Roy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0