Casualties unknown

1982-08-02: Piper PA-25 (N8921L) — E.m. Odum — Jay, FL

Jay, FL, US

On August 2, 1982, a Piper PA-25 (registration N8921L) operated by E.m. Odum was involved in an aviation accident near Jay, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft stalled while performing a crop spraying operation. The pilot, who held a private pilot certificate for four months, had no logged time in the PA-25 and no agricultural flight instruction. The aircraft was borrowed from a Part 137 operator.

Accident Overview

An aircraft stalled during a spraying operation. The airplane was borrowed by the pilot from a Part 137 operator to spray his own crops. The pilot did not hold a Part 137 certificate.

Pilot Information

The pilot had received his private pilot's certificate approximately four months prior to the accident. He had no flight time logged in a PA-25 aircraft. No information could be found to indicate that the pilot had received any instruction, either ground or flight, in agricultural operations.

Aircraft Details

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, or engine count. The aircraft was operated under the authority of a Part 137 certificate holder, but the pilot himself did not hold such a certificate. The purpose of the flight was to spray the pilot's own crops.

Operational Context

The accident occurred during a spraying operation. No details about the time of day, weather conditions, or location are provided in the source. ATC involvement is not mentioned.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03786. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.