# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA84LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA029.md): Piper PA18-A · Rome, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1983 · N1829A · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over in the snow during an enroute landing while on a cross country. The plt had landed at this arpt a week before. In the meanwhile there had accumulated 14 inches of snow on the rwy. During the rollout in this snow the acft suddenly stopped…
- [NTSB MKC84LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA045.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1983 · N9565W · Substantial damage
  > The acft swerved and collided with a snowbank alongside the rwy during landing. The pilot stated that she hit some snow and ice on the rwy and when the acft started to slide she lost control. The acft turned left and when the left wing hit the snowbank the…
- [NTSB ATL84LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oak Mountain, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1983 · N56494 · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the plt arrived at a check point 18 min behind schedule. Aprx 25 min later, he tuned in an incorrect VOR frequency that he had written down on his flt plan. The station that he tuned in was east of the desired station & the geographic features…
- [NTSB MIA84FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA049.md): Piper PA-12 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1983 · N7510H · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed on the arpt in a steep nose down attitude after dropping a banner it was towing. The plt waved to the ground personnel and turned in a 60 degree bank nose high turn. After 180 degrees of turn the acft stalled, the nosefell through and the…
- [NTSB ANC84LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA025.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1983 · N2894Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during flt, he encountered freezing rain. Although he applied carburetor heat, the eng ceased operating. During a forced landing, the right main gear collapsed & the right outboard wing panel was damaged. The plt reported that freezing…
- [NTSB FTW84LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N3957P · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he was taking off from a dirt road when the eng lost power shortly after lift-off. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed during a hard/forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC84LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA050.md): Bellanca 7GCBC Citabria · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N5041N · Substantial damage
  > The acft experienced a power loss and crashed during a low pass to observe an object on the ground. The flt had departednantucket and flown over to tuckernuck isl where a descent was made to observe an unusual object on a shoal. Carburetor heat was applied…
- [NTSB CHI84LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA057.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N7234D · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed shortly after takeoff from owasso airport. The plt stated that he noticed the takeoff roll was longer than normal but everything seemed alright until approximately 100 ft AGL when the acft would no longer climb. The acft impacted about 1/2…
- [NTSB LAX84FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA096.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Danville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1983 · N2862C · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with rising terrain at the 1600 ft level on a dark night. The plt was on a night cross-country and hadmade a radio call saying he was unsure of his position. He then reported his alt as 2000 ft. the buchanan tower gave him a heading to fly…
- [NTSB ATL84LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA062.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N7412D · Substantial damage
  > During a wx briefing, before takeoff, the plt was advised that the winds at Charlotte, NC were forcast to be from 230 at 13 gusting to 24 KTS. He was also advised to expect moderate to severe turbulence as well as high en route winds. While en route, he…
- [NTSB DEN84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA034.md): Cessna 172N · Helena, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1983 · N4818D · Minor damage
  > The acft propeller struck a passenger who was attemping to sweep snow off the acft. The plt's and passenger's version of mishap vary. The plt stated he instructed the passenger to stay away from the acft. The passenger stated the plt toldhim to sweep the snow…
- [NTSB DEN84LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA053.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Herreid, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N3401W · Substantial damage
  > The acft ran into a creek bed during an off arpt landing and the landing gear collapsed. The plt was conducting an aerial hunt of coyotes. After shooting one he sought a place to land to pick up the carcass and stated that although he inspected the area from…
- [NTSB ANC84LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N5087Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft was taking off from an unimproved area covered by 2 inches of snow. At about 80 ft into the takeoff roll the acft bounced left into muskeg, collapsing the landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA020.md): Piper PA-18 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N83278 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was approaching a lake for landing. He came over the lake & started what became a 270 deg turn toward the landing direction. At the end of the turn he tightened up the turn & the acft stalled.
- [NTSB MKC84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA066.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N7843D · Substantial damage
  > After landing, the plt taxied to the tie-down area. While turning into a tiedown postion, the right main gear hit a tire, surrounding a tie-down stake, & the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB LAX84LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA103.md): Cessna 172 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N426SK · Substantial damage
  > The plt was taxiing to park when the right wing tip of his acft contacted the left wing tip of a Cessna 172RG, N6221R, that was parked beside the taxiway. According to the plt, the wing tip of the parked acft extended aprx 5 ft over the taxiway.
- [NTSB FTW84LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA072.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N5764F · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that while he was taxiing, after landing, he was focusing his attention on the radio, on the right side of the instrument panel, when the acft rolled off the rwy & into a ditch. During the occurrence, the nosewheel collapsed & the right wing…
- [NTSB FTW84FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA074.md): Piper PA-23 · Comfort, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N215EC · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the acft barely cleared trees at the end of the arpt & that smoke was seen trailing from the righteng. The acft entered a right turn, stalled & impacted a ridge in a steep, near vertically banked dive. Teardowns of both engs & both props…
- [NTSB NYC84LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA036.md): Cessna 172 · Ft. Plain, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1983 · N734YA · Substantial damage
  > The flt departed bedford, ma at about 1300. Upon arriving in the area of the destination arpt, the plt had difficulty inlocating the arpt. After seeing what he thought was a wind sock, he landed in a farmer's field. He was told that this was the original…
- [NTSB NYC84LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA044.md): Cessna 177 · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N692MA · Substantial damage
  > The acft dragged a wing tip after encountered a gusty crosswind and aborted his takeoff. According to the plt, as the acft became airborne it seemed to be pushed down and he initiated a landing. The takeoff was aborted by reducing power and the acft touched…
- [NTSB FTW84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA066.md): Grumman AA-5A · Addison, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N26242 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during an ILS apch to land, the eng lost power when the acft was about 1/4 mi from the threshold. He stated that he 'confirmed mixture rich, carb heat on, fuel pump on, fuel fullest tank.' The plt was unable to restart the eng. During an…
- [NTSB DEN84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Yankton, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1983 · N52419 · No damage
  > The plt stated the eng wouldn't start & he suspected a dead spot on the starter. He then asked a mechanic to rotate the prop. All switches were off except the battery switch. When the mechanic moved the prop the eng started & the prop struck the mechanic.…
- [NTSB CHI84FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA042.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Easton Township, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N6903D · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed aprx 3 mi from the departure arpt. According to witnesses, it was flying at aprx 200 ft AGL when the right wing dipped & then the acft went nearly straight into the ground. An inspection of the airframe & flt control sys revealed no evidence…
- [NTSB NYC84LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1983 · N1323T · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with approach lights during a landing approach. The plt executed a go-around and landed without further incident. The acft was damaged in the collision. An accident report was not filed by the plt.
- [NTSB ATL84FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA045.md): Robinson R22 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · N8414H · Substantial damage
  > During his 2nd solo flt in the Robinson R22, the plt performed 2 low 'g' maneuvers. The 1st maneuver was essentially the same as when he practiced it during a check-out flt. However, the 2nd maneuver produced a rapid right roll to aprx 60 deg of bank. The plt…
- [NTSB MKC84LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA013.md): Cessna 172 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1983 · N55461 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that while he was making an instrument apch in heavy rain, there was a parial loss of eng power. He applied carburetor heat, but reported that the eng still did not provide full power. He continued the vor/dme apch. When he saw the rwy, he…
- [NTSB CHI84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA034.md): Cessna 172M · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1983 · N1453U · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that shortly after touchdown several deer came out of the nearby woods & stopped on the left side of the rwy. He attempted to slow the acft down while staying on the right side of the rwy but went off the rwy & collided with a raised concrete…
- [NTSB NYC84LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N13383 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during the flt, then he lost use of his radio & navigation equipment. Reportedly, he was forced to land about 1 mi from the Reading airport due to bad wx. The acft electrical system was checked, but no reason for the electrical failure…
- [NTSB FTW84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA043.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Capitan, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1983 · N9109L · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the acft bounced on landing, resulting in the collapse of the main gear & damage to the prop & left wing. An exam revealed that the u-bolt which attaches the left main gear strut to the fuselage had failed due to tensile overload.…
- [NTSB FTW84FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA023.md): Cessna 172M · Redfield, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N321HR · Destroyed
  > At aprx 1331 CDT, the plt entered the pine bluff fss station & requested a briefing for a VFR flt to springfield, MO. He was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt returned again between 1335 & 1350 & was seen examining the wx charts. At aprx 1420,…
- [NTSB SEA84LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA010.md): Cessna 172 · Mccall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N738RD · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the plt entered a drainage area in mountainous terrain with the intent of crossing a ridge at the lowest point. As he continued in a canyon, he had a 500 ft/min climb rate & he believed he could easily clear the ridge. However, as he…
- [NTSB NYC84LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA008.md): Cessna 172L · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N7759G · Substantial damage
  > During flt, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion & the plt tried to land on a highway. According to witnesses, when he tried to maneuver into the northbound land, while traveling south, the right main gear hit the side of a bank. The wing fuel tanks were…
- [NTSB FTW84LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA039.md): Cessna 172 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N75794 · Substantial damage
  > While the plt was taxiing towards the rwy at dusk to depart, the right wing tip of the acft hit the windshield of a parked fuel truck.
- [NTSB ATL84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA020.md): Cessna 172 · Cullman, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N5082G · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on his 1st solo flt. During a touch-and-go pattern, he started to takeoff, after landing, with the elevator trim in a nearly full nose-up position. He stated that after he added power to takeoff, he had to hold the nose down by applying…
- [NTSB MKC84LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA007.md): Cessna 172M · Blairstown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1983 · N755RB · Destroyed
  > The plt reported that after he started to takeoff, the acft had rolled aprx 1500 ft when he felt the airspeed was not sufficient, so he aborted. He was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. Before stopping, the acft went thru a shallow ravine. Subsequently,…
- [NTSB NYC84LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA005.md): Cessna 172M · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1983 · N4333R · Substantial damage
  > The plt had difficulty in starting the eng & got a mechanic to be at the controls while he hand propped the acft. He had tried several times to start the eng, then tried with the throttle open. On that attempt, the eng started and the acft began to move…
- [NTSB ANC84LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA006.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1983 · N2797P · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the wind was gusting to 30 KTS or more and changing directions on the lake very rapidly. He further stated that 'you could see swirls of water on the lake's surface.' He departed the lake towards the east and when about 350 AGL…
- [NTSB MKC84LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA003.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N6951D · Substantial damage
  > The plt was pacticing landings & stopped after each touchdown. After aprx the 5th landing, the brakes failed to operate & the acft continued off the end of the rwy. Before stopping, the nose gear went in a ditch & collapsed, and the acft nosed over. The plt…
- [NTSB CHI84LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA008.md): Cessna 172P · Lancaster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1983 · N63425 · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed in a plowed field during an off arpt forced landing after power loss in the traffic pattern for landing. The arpt manager reported that when he reached the acft the carburetor heat was off. The pilot said she thought she usedit but was not…
- [NTSB LAX83LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA463.md): Cessna 172N · Tulelake, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N6089F · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he made a low pass over the medicine lake area, then after circling for a few minutes, he climbed back to 7500 ft, established 2000 RPM & 70 KTS, & continued the flt. Appx 5 min later, he noticed that the trees appeared to be getting…
- [NTSB ATL83LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA384.md): Cessna 172K · Brundidge, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N79025 · Destroyed
  > While cruising at 2,000 ft the plt smelled fuel fumes & elected to make a precautionary landing. When within gliding distance of the arpt, he secured the eng with the mixture control & made an uneventful deadstick landing. After exiting the acft he noticed…
- [NTSB CHI83LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA443.md): Beech A23-19 · Eaton Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N5671S · Substantial damage
  > The acft nose gear collapsed during a hard landing. The landing was on a 2600 ft turf strip. The pilot stated that afterthe acft bounced several times during landing the nose gear collapsed. The acft then slid into a post near the edge of the rwy.
- [NTSB LAX83LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA457.md): Cessna 172P · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N55264 · Substantial damage
  > Reportedly, the plt landed long. He then applied braking action & 1 wheel locked. At that point, the acft was still going too fast to stop on the remaining rwy & there was insufficient rwy to go around. The plt steered the acft off the end of the rwy & it…
- [NTSB ATL83LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA380.md): Cessna 172 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N737DR · Substantial damage
  > The acft overran the rwy during a no-flap landing roll-out. The plt reported that he had electrical failure after takeoff and returned to land but he was unable to extend the flaps. The approach was high and fast but the plt continued and touched down long.…
- [NTSB ANC83LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA184.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1983 · N3873Z · Substantial damage
  > Reportedly, the plt was looking at an area in mountainous terrain near an off arpt landing area when he encountered windshear & a downdraft while turning. He stated that the alft dropped 400 ft & he applied full power; however, the left wing struck the ground…
- [NTSB LAX83FA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA455.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Lake Genevieve, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1983 · N4297T · Destroyed
  > During cruise flight the acft encountered a downdraft while flying in mountainous terrain. The pilot lost control of the acft & it crashed. The pilot was student pilot rated only & had not been endorsed for this flight. He also was carrying a passenger who…
- [NTSB NYC83LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA250.md): Cessna C172M · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1983 · N64006 · Substantial damage
  > The acft ran off the end of the rwy, groundlooped, and collided with a tree during an effort to avoid a blast fence. The landing, made at night with touchdown occurring too FAR down the rwy. An approach had already been abandoned due to excessive airspeed,…
- [NTSB ANC83FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA178.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N68564 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a sand bar and nosed over while step taxiing on a river during a training flt. The CFI said he could not see clearly from the rear seat and was not aware of the sand bar until it was struck. He did not file an accident report. The…
- [NTSB LAX83FA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA442.md): Cessna 150H · Venice, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1983 · N22697 · Substantial damage
  > The acft ditched in the ocean after losing power while towing a banner. The pilot stated that the eng quit while the acft was over land. He turned toward the ocean and managed to start the engine 2 times for a brief period while descending. The propeller…
- [NTSB CHI83LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA432.md): Cessna 172 · Carthage, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1983 · N1443E · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a ditch during landing. The acft bounced and floated during landing. The pilot said he thought hewas too FAR down the rwy for a go-around so he applied the brakes. The acft skidded off the rwy end into a ditch. The pilot thought a gust…

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## 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 ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=1983

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