# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 series, 1984 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 NYC85LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA033.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N31699 · Substantial damage > Plt stated he allowed the acft to go low on final approach. Collision with terrain separated the landing gear but plt recovered control as acft rebounded and executed a successful go-around. Plt diverted with escort to nearby military arpt where CFR… - [NTSB MIA85LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA045.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N8248D · Substantial damage > Plt stated that after touchdown as braking was initiated the acft began to pull to the left. Right brake was applied with no correcting effect. The acft ran off the left side of the runway and the landing gear collapsed. Post crash exam of brakes revealed no… - [NTSB NYC85LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA021.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1984 · N38996 · Substantial damage > After entering the traffic pattern for the selected runway, plt was informed of surface wind conditions and elected to continue and execute a downwind landing. Upon touchdown, plt raised flaps to assist braking action. During roll-out the plt decided… - [NTSB LAX85LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA039.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Sanger, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1984 · N8152Z · Substantial damage > Upon touchdown, the left main landing gear contacted a pothole in the rwy aprx 175 ft from the threshold. Skid marks from the left main tire were seen on the rwy beginning at that point along with metal scrappings from the gear. Shortly thereafter, skid marks… - [NTSB ANC85LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA013.md): Maule M-6 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N5645D · Substantial damage > Shortly after touchdown the acft veered left. Right rudder was applied causing the acft to over correct back to the right. In an effort to regain directional control left rudder was applied. The acft ground looped to the right collapsing the left main landing… - [NTSB BFO85FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA002.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Salisbury, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1984 · N81752 · Destroyed > After contacting millville fss 4 times for wx info the acft departed lincoln park, NY, at 1858 EDT with destination listed on the IFR flt plan as easton, MD. En route the plt diverted to Salisbury, MD, due to wx. After being cleared forthe rwy 32 ILS the acft… - [NTSB FTW84LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA403.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1984 · N522MM · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that at the time of the accident the private plt, in preparation for his commercial certificate, was flying a power off 'spot landing' with a desired touchdown point at the second centerline stripe. In an effort to reach the landing point with… - [NTSB DEN84LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA296.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Carrington, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1984 · N8579P · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the landing gear were extended on base leg but he did not recall seeing the green light indicating a down and locked configuration. As the acft touched down some resistance was felt by the plt as all 3 gear collapsed and the acft settled… - [NTSB SEA84LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA229.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1984 · N1054Q · Destroyed > Climbing through 4,000 ft the engine failed. Emergency procedures resulted in a momentary restoration of power prior to the forced landing. During final approach the left wing struck a tree. The right main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll.… - [NTSB SEA84LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA226.md): Maule M6 · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1984 · N56526 · Substantial damage > After landing long and fast brakes were applied, directional control was lost and the acft ground looped off of the rwy. The acft collided with and came to rest in a ditch. - [NTSB ANC84LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA151.md): Maule M-6-235 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1984 · N5651D · Substantial damage > The acft collided with an overhanging tree branch during a river takeoff. The plt was trying to negotiate a bend in the river while on the 'step' for takeoff. The plt said he had very limited experience in the model acft and it got light on the floats and… - [NTSB FTW84LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA359.md): Maule M6-235 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N5648D · No damage > On a heading of 165 deg at 3,500 ft the plt saw another acft at the same altitude on a collision course. Evasive action was taken by pushing the nose over forcing both occupants into the cabin overhead. According to the plt, both seatbelts and shoulder… - [NTSB ATL84LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA240.md): Eagle DW-1 · Franklin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1984 · N8808B · Substantial damage > Flying cross-country on a special ferry permit (the aircraft's annual inspection had expired) the pilot reports a gradual decline in power occurred until altitude could no longer be maintained. A forced landing was accomplished on apublic road, but the pilot… - [NTSB SEA84LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA157.md): Eagle DW-1 · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N8804M · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing. The plt said vibration caused the parking brake to be set in the 'on' position priorto landing. At about 20 mph he used the brakes and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN84LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA215.md): Eagle DW-1 · Marion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1984 · N8802R · Substantial damage > In cruise flt, oil covered the windscreen and plt elected a precautionary landing on a dirt road. Acft collided with a mailbox on roll out and nosed over. Oil filler cap found loose. - [NTSB CHI84LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA254.md): Eagle DW-1 · Oklee, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1984 · N8810Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he had completed spraying 60 acres of land & was beginning a pass in another field. Half way through the spray pass the eng quit. He pulled up to clear a tree & the acft stalled into a field of sunflowers. No mechanical failure or… - [NTSB CHI84LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA231.md): Eagle DW-1 · Oklee, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1984 · N8801P · Substantial damage > The acft ran off a road into a ditch which destroyed the main landing gear during the forced landing. The plt said oil covered the windshield after takeoff and he could not see well enough to find the airstrip so he landed on the road while looking out the… - [NTSB SEA84LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA126.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1984 · N14NP · Substantial damage > The plt stated he lowered the gear before entering the traffic pattern & noted a down-&-locked indication. He reported that during the landing flare, the gear unsafe horn sounded & he applied power to go around. However, he felt the acft scrap the surface, so… - [NTSB ATL84FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA190.md): Maule M-6-235 · Marietta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1984 · N56520 · Substantial damage > The float equipped acft departed on a southwesterly heading from the lake. Surface winds were reported from the north at 8 KTS gusting to 15. With full flaps extended the acft got airborne and continued a downwind climb over a tree line to about 250 ft AGL.… - [NTSB ANC84FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA063.md): Maule M-6-235 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1984 · N235AK · Substantial damage > The acft bounced and the plt gave it full throttle to recover. The acft nose came up, the left wing dropped, and the acft veered off the rwy into two tied down acft. The acft had just had large tires put on to replace wheel skis. The plthad made only 4 wheel… - [NTSB SEA84LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA098.md): Eagle DW-1 · Spangle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1984 · N8813J · Substantial damage > According to FAA inspectors, the plt polished the lower leading edges of wings before departing, as they were covered with frost. The plt stated that during climb out the acft entered an inadvertent stall, followed by a three point landing onto soft field.… - [NTSB NYC84MA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84MA151.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Cockeysville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N6079R · Destroyed > On the day of departure the plt had received a 30 min familiarization flt upon completion of the superstar conversion. Emphasis was directed to eng gages, fuel flow & counter, & power settings. The flt was flown at 5,500 ft. the plt then obtained a wx… - [NTSB FTW84LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA200.md): Maule M-6-235 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1984 · N71MS · Substantial damage > Shortly after touchdown on a x-wind landing, the tailwheel equipped acft began to weathervaned to the left into the wind. The plt lost directional control & the acft ground looped to the left. The right gear collapsed & the right wing dragged on the ground.… - [NTSB CHI84FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA148.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1984 · N3645T · Substantial damage > During an ILS apch, the acft collided with treetops while it was slightly left of the apch course near the middle marker. The plt continued to fly the acft to the rwy & the plane touched down about 1000 ft beyond the threshold. At touchdown, the acft veered… - [NTSB CHI84LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA137.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 600 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1984 · N9823Q · Substantial damage > The taxiway collapsed under the acft as the plt prepared for takeoff. The asphalt surface gave way due to sub-surface erosion and a four ft hole resulted. The acfts left main gear was sheared off. - [NTSB ATL84LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA121.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1984 · N63857 · Substantial damage > The CFI shut down one engine during takeoff for a simulated emergency and the plt taking instruction applied the incorrect rudder action during the aborted takeoff and left full power on the operating right engine. The CFI was unableto correct the resulting… - [NTSB LAX84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA210.md): Maule M6235 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1984 · N56463 · Substantial damage > The acft dragged a wing and nosed down into the ground collapsing the landing gear and sliding to a stop on a taxi-way during an attempted go-around after an alignment with rwy problem. The CFI said that the student plt used excessive rudder and 'froze' on… - [NTSB NYC84LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA082.md): Piper PA-600 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1984 · N8073J · Substantial damage > The acft was on landing roll when it began to veer from the rwy. The plt attempted to maintain directional control but the acft left the rwy and collided with a taxiway marker sign causing substantial damage to the acft. Shortly thereafter, the right main… - [NTSB CHI84LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA102.md): Piper Aerostar 602P · Bellaire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1984 · N6895D · Substantial damage > During the flare round out, 100 ft from the rwy at 10 ft AGL the acft stalled at 100 KIAS. Aprx 1/8 inch of ice was present on the airfoils. Moderate rhime ice was reported in the clouds along the route of flight. The plt did not activate the de-ice boots… - [NTSB ATL84FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA083.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Attalla, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1984 · N31844 · Destroyed > During a VOR approach to land in IMC wx, the acft collided with a tree. The non-instrument rated plt had filed an IFR flt plan on this and other occasions even though he was not qualified. During this approach, the descent was continued past the mda of 960… ## 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") = 1984 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41530', '41585')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41530&year=1984 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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