Piper PA-25-235 accident near Lamar, MO
On May 5, 2013, a Piper PA-25-235 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Lamar, MO. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- May 5, 2013
- Place
- Lamar, MO
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-25-235 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 37.497°N, 94.312°W
- NTSB ID
- 20130507X44607
Official records · CEN13FA259
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn May 5, 2013, about 0900 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N82509, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with terrain near Lamar, Missouri. The pilot initially survived the accident, but subsequently died at a local hospital. The airplane was registered to and operated by Kevin Kingsley LLC under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The flight originated from the Lamar Municipal Airport (LLU), Lamar, Missouri, about 0855. The operator reported that the pilot was demonstrating proficiency in the airplane and in aerial application operations at the time of the accident. The pilot completed about seven takeoffs and landings without any apparent difficulty before the accident. The airplane was then loaded with approximately 90 gallons of water for practice aerial application passes to a wheat field adjacent to the airport. The pilot reportedly departed and completed one pass from south to north. After completion of the application pass, the airplane pitched up and rolled into a bank before it descended and impacted the ground. A second witness observed the accident pilot perform several takeoffs and landings and noted that they went "fairly well." During the subsequent aerial application demonstration, the pilot made one pass toward the north. As the airplane exited the field, the sound of the engine increased as if the pilot had increased engine power. The airplane turned
Probable cause
The pilot's in-flight loss of control, which was likely due to a sudden cardiac event.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
