# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 1983 NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW84LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA101.md): Aeronca 7DC · Bellville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1983 · N82243 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he landed 'a little long & a little fast.' The acft then drifted off the paved rwy into grass & soft terrain. The right wheel dug into the ground & the acft nosed over onto its back at the line of rwy lights. - [NTSB CHI84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA043.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Gatzke, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1983 · N95180 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground when the pilot attempted a low level turn. - [NTSB DEN84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA018.md): Piper J3C-65 · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1983 · N29037 · Substantial damage > During the takeoff portion of a touch & go, the eng went to idle 15 ft AGL. The plt made a left turn & landed in a fieldcollapsing the landing gear. Investigation of the wreckage revealed that the carburetor was hanging in place by the throttle & mixture… - [NTSB CHI84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA033.md): Aeronca 7AC · Burnips, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1983 · N2172E · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the plt had consumed 4 beers after 2200 EDT, while at the bostwick lake inn, then consumed another beer after he left the inn. At aprx 0330 EDT, he & a passenger took off from an unlit arpt. The plt stated that shortly after takeoff, he became… - [NTSB LAX84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA018.md): Luscombe 8A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1983 · N2041B · Substantial damage > The aircraft was equipped with brakes only on the left side. During a dual instructional flt, the student was landing the acft from the left seat. On the 4th landing, the acft encountered a reported right quartering gust of wind from the rear. The acft veered… - [NTSB FTW84LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA006.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rayne, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1983 · N82147 · Substantial damage > The acft stalled during final approach and landed hard on the dirt airstrip. The CFI said he yelled 'add power' when he felt the acft buffet. The student plt reacted by pulling off the power and the acrt stalled to ground contact. - [NTSB MKC83LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA212.md): West-Heckman BABY-ACE · Easton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N2308S · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he took off from tarkio, MO on a return flt to plattsburg, MO with 1/2 to 3/4 of a tank of auto fuel. He encountered strong head winds, and subsequently, noticed that the fuel gage was registering empty. At about that time, the eng lost… - [NTSB ANC83LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA164.md): Piper J-3 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1983 · N98172 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, during takeoff the right wing struck some tall brush. The pilot held no certificates or ratings but said he had about 50 or 60 hours of flight time. - [NTSB FTW83LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA392.md): Aeronca O-58B · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1983 · N57714 · Destroyed > Both occupants were confederate air force personnel. The plt-in-command (PIC) reminded the other occupant of wires in the area where the were flying on base leg. The other occupant replied, 'yes, I see them & think we will be above them.' He then replied,… - [NTSB ATL83LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA318.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kenton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1983 · N1094E · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while flying low and slow to observe crops, the aircraft stalled during a turn. The nose was lowered which placed the acft on a heading for a large oak tree. A turn was attempted to avoid the tree; the acft stalled again, struck tree… - [NTSB CHI83FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA346.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lily Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N27020 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that a neighbor had flown the acft earlier in the day & had problems adjusting the elevator trim when airborne. The plt stated that before takeoff, he checked the trim, but it worked normally, so he set it for cruise & made a normal takeoff.… - [NTSB NYC83LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA195.md): Luscombe 8A · Hunter, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N1289B · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the landing roll, the acft swerved to the left when he applied brakes. Subsequently, the acft went onto downward sloping terrain & the left main gear failed. An exam of the braking sys revealed that the right brake cable had… - [NTSB ANC83FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA127.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1983 · N95261 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he took off to the southeast into a wind of 10 gusting 15 KTS. After lift-off, he turned to avoid houses on the southeastern shoreline. After he was in a left climbing turn, the acft began descending toward the lake. To avoid stalling,… - [NTSB ATL83FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA271.md): Piper J3C-65 · Remington, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1983 · N27111 · Destroyed > About 15 min after takeoff, the eng lost power while the acft was on the downwind leg for a landing on a private strip. Subsequently, the acft hit the tops of two trees, crashed & came to rest aprx 100 yards south of the rwy. An exam of the wreckage did not… - [NTSB ATL83FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA272.md): Piper J3C-65 · Ellenwood, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1983 · N92367 · Substantial damage > During the flt, the acft collided with 2 utility transmission lines, then crashed to the ground. According to witnesses, the accident occurred after the acft had circled the passenger's home & the plt had started a turn. An exam of the wreckage revealed no… - [NTSB CHI83LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA298.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · St. George, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1983 · N23632 · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land on an uncultivated farm field that had been exposed to heavy rains 2 days previously. During the landing roll-out, the acft encounter soft terrain & nosed over. - [NTSB LAX83LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA281.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N42762 · Substantial damage > The pilot had landed in a river bed due to an encounter with and downdrafts while flying in canyons. Then a storm and flash flood threatened so he decided to takeoff. During takeoff roll a wing struck river rocks. - [NTSB ATL83LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA217.md): Aeronca 7AC · Shinnston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1983 · N3511E · Substantial damage > The instructor (CFI) was providing takeoff & landing instructions to his son, a student plt. After making a takeoff & landing, they took off again on rwy 22. At lift-off, the CFI noticed a Cessna 180 being taxied for takeoff. At aprx 300 ft AGL, they made a… - [NTSB MKC83LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA120.md): Aeronca 65CA · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1983 · N36600 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during his 4th full stop landing the acft veered left off the rwy into a flooded area & nosed over. - [NTSB SEA83LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA106.md): Luscombe 8A · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1983 · N71836 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a power line while flying low over a river. Reportedly the student pilot was buzzing some rafterson the yakima river when the acft collided with a power line about 25 feet AGL. The powerline was downed by the impact and the acft right… - [NTSB MKC83LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA096.md): Piper J3C-65 · Minatare, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1983 · N23472 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was making a low pass to look over a possible landing area, when he allowed the acft to inadvertently touch down on soft soil beside the strip. The acft bounced, then landed hard and the main gear collapsed. - [NTSB DEN83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA101.md): Piper J3C65 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1983 · N88075 · Substantial damage > While making an approach to a field on a ranch, the acft hit a power line on short final and crashed upright in the field. The pilot said he did not see the wire across the north approach to the field. - [NTSB NYC83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA101.md): Aeronca 7AC · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N719 · Destroyed > The pilot was using runway 17 for takeoff when he lost directional control. The acft went off the left side of the runway and over an embankment. - [NTSB CHI83LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA185.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N82897 · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing touch & go landings on his 1st solo flt. He had performed one touch & go and was on the 2nd landing when the acft bounced. He applied power & the acft veered off the right side of rwy 08. The acft became airborne, crossed a… - [NTSB SEA83LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA078.md): Aeronca 7AC · Near Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1983 · N83096 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he began climbing after making a pass over a frozen lake & Near a youth camp. He reported that the acft entered a stall, then began to spin to the right at aprx 1000 ft AGL. He initiated corrective action, but the main gear hit the lake… - [NTSB SEA83LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA071.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1983 · N44025 · Substantial damage > The pilot collided with a parked aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. The weather was VMC and the taxiways were clear. The pilot said the right wing of his aircraft struck the left wing of the parked aircraft and the moving aircraft swung around into the other… - [NTSB ATL83LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA146.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Mountain City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1983 · N29611 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence during landing after groundlooping. The pilot stated that during roll-out he experienced a gust of wind on the acft right side. An effort was made by the pilot to control the acft but it left the runway in spite of his efforts… - [NTSB CHI83LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA133.md): Aeronca 7AC · Garden City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1983 · N1907E · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to land to the west on a blacktop road. After touchdown, he initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the aircraft collided with the top wire of a power line on the right side of the road and crashed. The pilot estimated that the wind was… - [NTSB ANC83FAG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FAG07.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1983 · N43606 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was ground looped to prevent an overrun and collided with a snow berm during landing. The pilot stated thathe floated half way down the runway prior to touchdown. When he tried to turn, the acft weathervaned into the wind and steered him to the… - [NTSB CHI83LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA127.md): Aeronca Champion 7AC · Newberry, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1983 · N84583 · Destroyed > The aircraft collided with a telephone pole while attempting a takeoff on skis. The snow was wet, sparse and sticky and the takeoff was being performed on a taxiway because it had more snow. This was a dual instructional flight with the student at the… - [NTSB NYC83LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA064.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1983 · N2115E · Substantial damage > There were 2-3 ft snowbanks on the sides of the rwy. At the end of the landing roll the left wheel caught the edge of a snowbank causing the acft to swing into the snowbank & tip over. - [NTSB CHI83LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA099.md): Piper J-4 · Chesterville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1983 · N27894 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power. The pilot tried to turn back and land on the departure airstrip, but did not have enough altitude. While trying to land, he pulled the plane up to cross over transmission lines. However, the plane collided with… - [NTSB ANC83LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA040.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · White Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1983 · N39196 · Substantial damage > The plt was demonstrating ski landings on river ice. The OAT was at least minus 20 deg f. after a prolonged power-off descent he recognized a need for additional power but the eng would not respond. The plt attempted to stretch his glide but the acft stalled… - [NTSB NYC83FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA061.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Alton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1983 · N95176 · Destroyed > The pax stated that the fuselage & right wing tanks contained automotive fuel. The eng was warmed up an estimated 30 minprior to takeoff. The acft was observed to lift off about 1/2 way down the 1600 ft strip. At about 30-40 ft the acft began a right banking… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 1983 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17003')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17003&year=1983 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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