Casualties unknown

Aircraft Collides with Trees Near Concord Airport Following VFR Flight Advisories (N81786)

Concord, NH, US

On August 4, 1982, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N81786) operated by Coastal Air Services, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Concord, NH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot, qualified only for VFR air taxi, was repeatedly advised that VFR flight was not recommended before being cleared for special VFR. The aircraft subsequently collided with trees about 4.5 miles northwest of Concord Airport.

Flight Planning and Weather Briefings

The pilot received weather briefings at 0028 and 0203, during which VFR flight was not recommended. At 0304, the pilot contacted Flight Service Station (FSS) to activate the flight plan and was again advised that VFR flight was not recommended. Later, at 0403, the flight was given the Concord weather, and at 0406, the pilot was cleared into the Concord control zone to maintain special VFR at or below 3,000 feet.

Accident Sequence

At approximately 0410, the aircraft collided with trees about 4.5 miles northwest of the airport. The pilot was qualified to fly only VFR air taxi operations.

Pilot and Aircraft Information

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, number of engines, or any details about occupants, injuries, or damage. The pilot's qualifications were limited to VFR air taxi.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Aug 1982 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Concord, NH?

A pilot, qualified only for VFR air taxi, was repeatedly advised that VFR flight was not recommended before being cleared for special VFR. The aircraft subsequently collided with trees about 4.5 miles northwest of Concord Airport.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Aug 1982 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N81786, operated by Coastal Air Services, Inc., at Concord, NH.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X04026. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.