# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series, 1982 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 ANC83LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA024.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Near Port Alswo, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N94DC · Substantial damage > While landing on the 3,500 ft level of tuxedni glacier the acft skis sank in deep soft snow & the acft flipped over. - [NTSB ATL83IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA034.md): Beech G18S · Huntsville, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N5BA · Minor damage > The left cargo door separated from the acft. The door was a hamilton cargo door installed under an STC which required 3 hinges on top & 3 pins on bottom with an overcenter locking mechanism on the handle for the pins. This door had 2 hinges installed. Only 2… - [NTSB LAX83LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA009.md): Grumman G-164B · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1982 · N6628Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he flew into a dust devil while in a downwind, procedure turn and the aircraft stalled. Reportedly, he dumped his load and applied full power, but he was able to recover before the plane hit the ground, left wing first. The pilot… - [NTSB LAX83FUG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG02.md): Waco SRE · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 12, 1982 · N1252W · Substantial damage > During landing into a sun low on the horizon the acft drifted left & touched down slightly off the rwy. The left gear caught a construction hole & sheared off. The acft went out of control & struck a rock pile shearing the right gear off. The rwy recently had… - [NTSB LAX83LVD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVD01.md): Boeing A75 · Ft. Bragg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N56772 · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he was long and fast on his landing approach, so he decided to go around. Due to a noise sensitivity problem in the area, he elected not to use full throttle. Subsequently, the aircraft hit the tops of trees at the end of the runway.… - [NTSB FTW83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA002.md): Waco UPF-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N30136 · Substantial damage > Upon completion of an airshow the plt returned to coronado arpt. Upon touchdown the acft tried to nose over & a go-around was made. After two touch & go's the plt isolated the problem to a locked right brake so he attempted to remedy the problem by cutting… - [NTSB ANC82DA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA100.md): Beech C45H · Near Deering, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N3120G > The aircraft slid wheels up into a lake during a one-engine forced landing. The aircraft sank and was not recovered but all the occupants were able to reach shore uninjured. The pilot said the left engine lost power during cruise and he elected to shut it… - [NTSB ATL82DA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA276.md): Grumman G-164B · Society Hill, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 16, 1982 · N48636 · Substantial damage > Aircraft lost power during takeoff and nosed over during emergency landing in a cotton field. Takeoff weight was over certificated gross limit. - [NTSB MIA82DA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA176.md): Boeing A75N1 · Madison, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1982 · N59998 · Substantial damage > While returning to the airport, the engine lost power. The pilot landed long in a pasture to avoid cows, and then was unable to stop before hitting a fence. The pilot reported that the mixture linkage became disconnected. After the accident, the linkage was… - [NTSB FTW82DA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA334.md): Grumman G164A · Marianna, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1982 · N5364 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that shortly after lift off the engine backfired and lost power. He reported that the engine did not completely quit and there was no visible smoke, flame or oil coming from the engine. Due to his low altitude and heavy load the pilot elected… - [NTSB DEN82DA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA157.md): Cessna 172 · Grafton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1982 · N8909V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that when he began to taxi he noticed a Cessna 172 with its engine running in front of a hangar, about 500 feet ahead and to his left. Continuing his taxi, the pilot's attention was diverted by an aircraft on the right. When he looked forward… - [NTSB ATL82DA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA230.md): Grumman G164B · Opp, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1982 · N6637Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while he was spraying, vibrations occurred in the left flying wires. He had experienced the vibrations before, but this time, they seemed worse, he elected to land in a nearby pasture to examine the aircraft. During the landing… - [NTSB ATL82DA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA221.md): Grumman G-164 · Donalsonville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N10286 · Substantial damage > While en route back to the airport, the engine lost power and the pilot landed in a rain soaked, soybean field. During the landing roll, the wheels bogged down in soft earth and the plane nosed over. According to the pilot, there was 10 to 12 gallons of fuel… - [NTSB DEN82DA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA142.md): Beechcraft C-45H · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N444Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he was unable to extend the landing gear by using either the normal or emergency systems. After repeated attempts to extend the gear, he elected to land with it configured in a free-fall position. He shut down and feathered both… - [NTSB SEA82DA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA116.md): Beech C45G · Sheridan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N4758N · Destroyed > The aircraft was on a functional check flight. According to the pilot and a witness (employed by the pilot), the left brake was locked during touchdown. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over and a ground fire erupted which destroyed the plane. The pilot… - [NTSB LAX82DA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA265.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · San Joaquin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N4326S · Substantial damage > The aircraft engine started running rough on a ferry flight and the pilot decided to make a precautionary landing in a cotton field. During the landing the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB FTW82DA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA277.md): Champion 7AC · Justin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1982 · N2434E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The aerial application aircraft was returning to land when it collided with another aircraft that was on a straight-in final approach. The pilot of the other aircraft stated that he was below and ahead at about 150 feet AGL when the collision occurred. Both… - [NTSB LAX82DVA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVA15.md): Boeing N2S-1-A-75A · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N6201 · Substantial damage > The pilot was on a flight to practice aerial application maneuvers. He reported that while landing, he applied excessive brake pressure and the plane nosed over on its back. - [NTSB MKC82DA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA116.md): Grumman G164A · Ericson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N48534 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was flown from the loading area to the field intended for treatment. Upon arrival, the pilot reduced power and entered an observation fly-by. When the aircraft started to settle the pilot's application of power failed to arrest the descent. The… - [NTSB FTW82DA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA257.md): Grumman G-164A · Epps, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N6562 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while he was spraying crops, he looked into the cockpit during a turn to check the amount of solution that was remaining. He stated that when he looked up, he was too low to complete the turn and miss the trees. He went to full power and… - [NTSB FTW82DA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA250.md): Beech D18S · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N3962 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during flight, the left engine began leaking oil and the cockpit filled with smoke. He shut down the left engine, but stated that the propeller would not completely feather due to the loss of oil. While approaching to land at a nearby… - [NTSB LAX82FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA224.md): Beech H-18 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N74JT · Destroyed > Just after lift-off from rwy 29R, the acft began to pitch up. As the pitch-up progressed, the plt applied right aileron & full right rudder. The acft responded by rolling to the right with the nose falling thru. Subsequently, the plt was able to pull out… - [NTSB MKC82DA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA098.md): Weatherly 201A · Bronson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N2934W · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he was spraying over rolling terrain that was covered with trees. While on his last pass, he struck the top of a tree with his left wing. The aircraft became difficult to control, and the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing.… - [NTSB ATL82IA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA154.md): Beech 18 · Macon, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N171DC · Minor damage > According to the pilot, the flight was being conducted under ferry flight provisions. The flight was issued a takeoff clearance for runway 05,with reported surface winds of 320 degrees at 10 knots. The copilot started the takeoff roll and was unable to… - [NTSB FTW82DA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA211.md): Beech D18S · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1982 · N7510 · Substantial damage > The pilot and three passengers departed on a pleasure flight. The pilot stated that after climbing several hundred feet and while at 110 mph, the right propeller went into high pitch following a propeller governor failure. This resulted in a loss of engine… - [NTSB MKC82DA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA093.md): Grumman G-164A · Red Cloud, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N5253 · Destroyed > The aircraft struck the top wire of an electrical transmission line and crashed. The pilot reported that he misjudged the "wire distance" as he let down over a pond to begin a swath run. The pond was at the edge of the field that he was seeding. The pilot… - [NTSB DEN82DTK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTK05.md): Grumman G-164 · Murdo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N10247 · Substantial damage > During a spraying operation the landing gear collided with a dirt bank. The pilot returned to the airport and during landing the right wing contacted the runway because of a missing right landing gear. The aircraft ground looped and nosed over. - [NTSB MKC82DA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA085.md): Grumman G-164A · Tekamah, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N7689 · Substantial damage > On the third spray run the pilot stated that the aircraft engine had a loss of power. He attempted to fly back to the airport but was forced to make an emergency landing in an open field. During the landing roll the aircraft nosed over in the soft mud. Engine… - [NTSB FTW82DA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA185.md): Boeing A75N1 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N55971 · Substantial damage > Following a left turn on landing roll the pilot applied the brakes to correct for right drift. The braking action resulted in the aircraft nose over. Investigation revealed no mechanical malfunction or failure. - [NTSB LAX82DVG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVG24.md): Boeing A75 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N5050V · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll from a local farm strip, the aircraft veered to the right and went off the runway. The pilot reported that the plane went into a small ditch and flipped over. No mechanical failures were reported. - [NTSB FTW82DA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA161.md): Boeing E75 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 3, 1982 · N5374N · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was flying the aircraft from devine, TX to Montana for the owner. He received about a half-hour of dual instruction in the aircraft and then departed. Several en route stops were made. The pilot stated that he checked the fuel… - [NTSB ATL82DA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA123.md): Cessna 172E · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N3715S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Boeing A75N1 (stearman) pilot reported that a long final approach was flown to allow room for a twin engine aircraft to land in front of him. He continued landing, but did not see a beige colored Cessna 172 on the runway. He reported that the visibility… - [NTSB FTW82FRA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRA19.md): Boeing A75 · Chapell Hill, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 27, 1982 · N1774B · Destroyed > During a pull-up from a swath run, the right wing of the aircraft struck the top of a 45 ft pecan tree. The lower right wing tip separated, and the aircraft rolled inverted and crashed. - [NTSB SEA82FYM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM13.md): Weatherly 201B · Kent, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1982 · N1262W · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he was working off of a 1700 ft dirt strip with a rough surface and with a slight cross- wind. The elevation was about 2650 ft MSL and the temperature was approximately 70 degrees fahrenheit. The pilot initiated a takeoff with about… - [NTSB SEA82DA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA053.md): Weatherly 201C · Espanola, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 17, 1982 · N9231W · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during climb the engine power suddenly went to idle. A forced landing was made in a soft plowed field where the aircraft nosed over. No mechanical malfunctions were found during the engine examination however it was noted that conditions… - [NTSB FTW82DA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA117.md): Beech C-18S · Hereford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 9, 1982 · N64463 · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced total electrical failure during flight. Before landing he allowed the gear to free fall and attempted to crank it into the fully extended and locked position. When the crank would not turn he assumed the gear was in the locked down… - [NTSB LAX82DA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA116.md): Howard DGA-15P · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 22, 1982 · N5553N · Substantial damage > During landing roll the aircraft swerved to the right. The pilot countered with left aileron, rudder, and brake but the right wing came up, the turn tightened, and the left main gear collapsed. - [NTSB FTW82DA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA093.md): Beech C-45H · Mcallen, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 15, 1982 · N9846Z · Destroyed > About 18 minutes after takeoff, the pilot radioed that the no. 2 engine had lost power and that he was returning to land at Mcallen, TX. While approaching to land, the aircraft crashed in an open field about 400 yards short of the runway and 115 feet right of… - [NTSB FTW82FRG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG24.md): Beech E18S · Charlotte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1982 · N700W · Substantial damage > The aircraft crashed during takeoff from a clearing on a ranch and then was abandoned. The aircraft landing gear struck a concrete trough for watering cattle. Drugs were found on board the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX82DA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA096.md): Howard DGA-15P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 7, 1982 · N67771 · Substantial damage > While approaching the destination airport, the owner/pilot asked the instructor pilot to land the aircraft. The instructor reported that he maintained a slightly higher than normal airspeed on final approach to compensate for variable wind conditions. He… - [NTSB FTW82FPA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA11.md): Beech D18S · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 26, 1982 · N8517Z · Substantial damage > During a night, ILS approach, the plane struck a powerline about two miles short of the runway after the pilot was provided a low altitude alert. The left engine lost power and was feathered. The pilot feared possible gear damage and left it extended. Unable… - [NTSB ANC82DA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA020.md): Grumman G-21A · N Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 1982 · N2845D · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed merrill field at 1110 with 220 gallons of fuel. Two hours later both engines quit while flying at an altitude of 6500 feet approximately 10 miles offshore. The crew was unable to restart the engines and the aircraft was ditched into 12 to 15… - [NTSB SEA82DA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA028.md): Boeing A75N1 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 6, 1982 · N56270 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > After landing the pilot of Taylorcraft, N9507B, was cleared to proceed to his parking area. At 1054:50, ground control advised him of stearman, N56270, approaching from the opposite direction. The Taylorcraft pilot adjusted his taxi path to the right of the… ## 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") = 1982 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52008')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52008&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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