On October 9, 1982, a Piper PA-23-250 (registration N6843A) operated by Jerome P. Bushnell was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After departure, a flight received radar vectors near a VFR reporting point. Traffic advisories indicated two Boeing 747s. The check pilot loosened his seatbelt to locate one, then a severe jolt threw him against the ceiling, injuring his neck.
Incident Overview
Shortly after departure, the flight received radar vectors that placed it near a VFR reporting point. That point was located 4 miles past the departure end of runway 32 and 2 miles east of the runway centerline.
Sequence of Events
Approach control issued traffic advisories indicating two Boeing 747 aircraft: one climbing northbound and another on departure from runway 32. The check pilot reported seeing the Boeing 747 climbing northbound, which passed in front of his aircraft and at a lower altitude. He then loosened his seatbelt to look for the other Boeing 747. Moments later, the aircraft sustained a severe jolt. The force of the jolt threw the check pilot against the ceiling of the aircraft, injuring his neck.
Injuries
The check pilot sustained a neck injury as a result of being thrown against the ceiling during the event.
What happened in the 9 Oct 1982 Piper PA-23-250 accident near Anchorage, AK?
After departure, a flight received radar vectors near a VFR reporting point. Traffic advisories indicated two Boeing 747s. The check pilot loosened his seatbelt to locate one, then a severe jolt threw him against the ceiling, injuring his neck.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Oct 1982 involved a Piper PA-23-250, registration N6843A, operated by Jerome P. Bushnell, at Anchorage, AK.
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