# Fatal NTSB investigations 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. Page 352 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX84FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA012.md): Cessna 210-5 (205) · Schurz, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N8370Z · Destroyed > The acft was on a crosscountry flight in VFR conditions. The non-instrument rated pilot encountered instrument conditions at night and lost control of the acft in flight. The post crash investigation revealed evidence of an inflight structural failure due to… - [NTSB FTW84FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA021.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Aubrey, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N8161S · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was to give a bfr to the private rated plt who had not flown for about 1 year. There were no witnesses to the accident. The plt stated that he could recall doing basic airwork during the flt, but could not recall any details of the flt… - [NTSB FTW84FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA020.md): Grumman FM-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N12371 · Destroyed > The plt had purchased the wwii fighter about a week before the accident & it had been flown several hours during the last few days before the accident. The plt intended to shoot touch-&-go's on this flt. After takeoff the acft was observed to remain in the… - [NTSB DEN84FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA011.md): Cessna 182 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N3254Y · Destroyed > There were two pilots aboard this acft which impacted in a steep nose down attitude on a plateau at 5000 ft MSL. Flight control continuity was established. The pilot was recently certificated & his class iii medical had expired. The second pilot held a… - [NTSB ATL84FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA017.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N5547K · Substantial damage > Acft stalled during a steep climbing turn after takeoff. - [NTSB DCA84AA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA84AA002.md): Hawker Siddeley HS-748-2A · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · 10 fatal · Final report · Oct 12, 1983 · N748LL · Destroyed > About 1.5 min after departing springfield, IL, the fltcrew reported a slight electrical problem, but they continued on course. About 33 min later & a few min before the acft should have reached its destination, the acft crashed. Impact occurred while the acft… - [NTSB MIA84FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA006.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cornwell, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1983 · N6830Y · Destroyed > The acft was found with a large amount of burned marijuna onboard & the cargo door open. - [NTSB SEA84FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA007.md): Cessna 182Q · Near Challis, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N97845 · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees at an elevation of 8560 ft MSL. The crash site was on the east side of a ridge & aprx 30 to 40 ft below the ridgeline. The ridge ran northeast-southwest & formed the west side of dry canyon. The plt stated that the eng lost power… - [NTSB MKC84FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA005.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Sullivan, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N55008 · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during an attempted go-around from a precautionary/forced landing. There were no radio calls from the pilot but evidence discovered in the engine tear down revealed internal problems. The magneto had broken and the oil pan… - [NTSB FTW84LAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LAMS1.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N4437T · Destroyed > The acft disappeared on a flt over a part of the Gulf Of Mexico south of corpus christi in an area of thunderstorm activity. The storms were densely packed and it was considered unlikely that VFR flt could be conducted in the area. Theaccident acft was in… - [NTSB CHI84AA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84AA016.md): Kemmeyer Sonerai II · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N22SK · Destroyed > The plt flew the home built acft from Battle Creek to marshall, MI to talk to friends. After about 30 min, he took off without refueling. Shortly after the acft departed, a witness on a golf course heard the sound of the eng. He looked up & saw the acft in… - [NTSB ANC84FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA004.md): Cessna 206 · Egegik River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N8193G · Destroyed > The plt flew the acft with 4 passengers to a dirt/gravel strip near the Egegik River & becharof lake, aprx 45 mi south of king salmon, AK. The plt was aware that the operator (ft richardson flying club) prohibied the operation of its acft into unapproved… - [NTSB MIA84FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA005.md): Globe GC-1B · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N80682 · Destroyed > Immediately after takeoff the plt radioed on UNICOM that his cowling was coming open & that he was returning to the field. Other plts waiting for takeoff reported seeing that acft enter a left turn between 200-300 ft AGL & become very slow. One of the plts… - [NTSB LAX84LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA008.md): Johnson Varieze · Pacifica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N555EZ · Substantial damage > During flt, the eng lost power. Witnesses observed the plt make a forced landing on a shoreline. The acft touched down on beach sand, the main gear separated, then the fuselage skipped along the sand/surf for about 250 yds. Before stopping, it impacted a… - [NTSB FTW84FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA014.md): Cessna 195B · Alanreed, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N3048B · Destroyed > A recovered flt log indicated a route of flt via tulsa, OK; klahoma city,OK; sayre,OK; amarillo, TX; then tucumcari,NM. While taxiing for takeoff at the departure arpt, the plt received a wx briefing along the route to Oklahoma city. The accident site was 44… - [NTSB DEN84FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA019.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Kim, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N2174M · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground in a wing down nose low attitude. The plt had been advised that VFR flt was not recommended for his route of flt. The non-instrument rated plt went anyway and encountered weather. In maneuvering to get below or out of the… - [NTSB MKC84FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA002.md): Cessna 182R · Springfield, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N5191E · Destroyed > At 2346 CDT, Kansas city center provided the 2251 CDT Springfield wx & advsed the plt to expect vectors for an apch to rwy 1. Vectors were provided until 0006;50 CDT, when center advised that radar contact was lost, 3 mi south of the outer marker compass… - [NTSB LAX84FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA005.md): Cessna 175B · Burbank, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N8146T · Destroyed > Relatives expected the plt to return home on the evening of 10/4/83. When he did not return, relatives report the acft was overdue. The acft was found where it collided with a mountain at an elevation of about 3580 ft, 10 mi north of the destination arpt.… - [NTSB MIA84LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA007.md): Cessna T-210-J · FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1983 · N2284R · Destroyed > This acft is missing on a flt from andros town, Bahamas to ft. pierce, FL. After departure the acft contacted nassau to file a VFR clearance and called miami fss to report 60 DME east of ft. lauderdale in heavy rain. The plt requested information on how to… - [NTSB MIA84FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA003.md): Kimbal Dyke Delta JD2 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1983 · N55AK · Destroyed > The homebuilt acft was observed flying northeast ovr the east side of charlotte county arpt at abt 1000 ft. witnesses stated that the acft pitched downward and entered a spin into the ground. Wreckage examination revealed that the wing bonding material… - [NTSB CHI84FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA007.md): Cessna 320Q · Malinta, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1983 · N7529Q · Destroyed > The plt was on a night x-country flt to position the acft at defiance, OH. In the vicinity of Malinta, OH. Several witnesses heard and/or observed the acft circling for aprx 5 to 10 min. About 1/2 of those who heard the eng sounds saidthe engs were sputtering… - [NTSB LAX84FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA002.md): Cessna 182M · Snow Water Lake, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N92019 · Destroyed > The acft collided with the terrain in a high speed wings level descent at night after encountering weather and icing at flt level of 13000 ft. the plt was in contact with salt lake center until 5 minutes before radar contact was lost and gave no indication of… - [NTSB FTW84FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA001.md): Cessna 152 · La Porte, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N6281Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Cessna 152, N6281Q, & Piper PA-38, N9132A, were both on local, solo student flts. The plt of a 3rd acft, who was holding short for takeoff on rwy 12, observed the Cessna 152 & Piper PA-38 on final apch. Recognizing the potential for a mid-air collision, he… - [NTSB NYC83FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA260.md): Cessna 170B · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N2429D · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during a go-around at night in a ground fog. The plt had called his wife and discussed the weather. He decided on an alternate arpt if the weather created problems. He had flown into bowman field many times at night and knew the… - [NTSB ATL84FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA001.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Pliny, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N1334X · Destroyed > The helicopter was being used in the construction of elect transmission lines. A 150-FT longline cable had been utilizedon an earlier flight for lifting external loads. However, there was no reason for the longline to be attached on the accident flight as the… - [NTSB MIA83FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA242.md): Rockwell 560E · Matacumbe Key, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N70C · Destroyed > The acft crashed in the water in an isolated area of the Florida bay while in a near inverted, left wing low, nose down attitude & at a high rate of descent with slow forward speed. The landing gear were down & locked, & the flaps were extended about 10 degs.… - [NTSB ATL83FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA386.md): Cessna A150L · Ringgold, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N6063J · Substantial damage > The acft was observed buzzing a truck stop, partially owned by the plt, at low altitude. The acft then stalled & spun into the ground. Some of the witnesses observed the plt waving & one witness said it appeared that the plt was leaning out the window… - [NTSB FTW83FA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA441.md): Cessna 172E · Leesville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1983 · N3058U · Destroyed > Earlier in the day the four occupants of the acft had been reported to the sheriff's dept as being drunk at a lounge near zwolle,LA. After landing at the Leesville arpt the acft ran off the asphalt bending both ends of the prop blades. The occupants attempted… - [NTSB CHI83FA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA445.md): Cessna 182B · Constantine, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N2531G · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt was on a x-country flt on a dark night. During the flt, the acft crashed in a corn field. Just prior to the initial impact, there was aprx a 15 deg descending angle cut thru the corn in the direction of flt & a 30 deg angle cut to… - [NTSB CHI83FA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA441.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bethany, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N8236U · Destroyed > Prior to this flt, the plt had contacted a fss & inquired about the wx. He was advised that VFR flt to terre haute, IN, was not recommended. He took off at about 1830 CDT. The plt again contacted the fss & inquired about the wx at burlington, IA &… - [NTSB NYC83FU011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FU011.md): CGS Hawk · Huntington Mill, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the home built, ultralight vehicle as the plt was making a turn from downwind to final apch. They reported that the bank angle became steep as the plt was making a left turn. Subsequently, the vehicle entered a nose down attitude & crashed… - [NTSB CHI83FA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA440.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Raymond, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N3184 · Destroyed > During a wx briefing at 1433 CDT, the plt was advised to expect 500 ft ceilings, 2 mi visibilities, rain showers & thunderstorms. He then took off from bismark, MO with no flt plan. Reportedly, wx was encountered during the flt which deteriorated as he… - [NTSB ATL83FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA378.md): Cessna 172 · Benson, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N8360B · Destroyed > Aprx 3 mi south of the crash site, a witness saw the acft flying northbound along a railroad track. He reported that the acft was flying below tree top level & the eng was running smoothly. A short time later, another witness aprx 1 1/2 mi further north, also… - [NTSB NYC83FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA256.md): Mooney M20F · Burlington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · CGOEL · Destroyed > Acft had been parked on ramp at syracuse for aprx 5 days with partially full tanks & exposed to rainy wx. According to the plt, there was no evidence of water during preflight. Plt taxied to another area where 40 gals of fuel was added. Flt from syracuse to… - [NTSB LAX83FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA458.md): Cessna TU206-G · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N7353N · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees shortly after takeoff. The weather was marginal with 700 ft scattered, ceiling 3000 ft WITH8 miles visibility. The plt received two weather briefings about an hour apart while waiting for weather improvement. The briefer commented… - [NTSB DEN83LU005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LU005.md): Eipper Quicksiver E (Modified) · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > After takeoff, the plt of the weight-shift controlled, ultralight vehicle entered a steep climb, then began a series of maneuvers which included past vertical wingovers. Reportedly, on his last maneuver, he performed a whip stall. A ground witness stated that… - [NTSB DEN83FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA222.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Encampment, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N3770P · Destroyed > A low pass was made over a fishing pond so the front seat plt could wave at his father. According to the plt's father, the pass was below the level of the tree tops. In attempting to pull up sharply to avoid the trees, the acft was banked steeply and stalled.… - [NTSB DEN83FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA221.md): Mooney M20F · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N9464V · Destroyed > The acft crashed in an uncontrolled descent shortly after takeoff. A witness noticed the acft in a tail low attitude at low alt and slow airspeed. He said the plane looked like it was shifting from side to side. The left wing dipped. The acft rolled to the… - [NTSB ATL83FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA377.md): Schweizer SGS 1-23 · Battleboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N124M · Substantial damage > The acft spun into the ground short of the rwy on final approach. This glider was towed aloft and flew in the local area for over an hour prior to the accident. A witness observed the glider enter the traffic pattern, turn base and overshoot the turn to… - [NTSB SEA83FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA204.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1983 · N1251L · Destroyed > The acft collided with the glassy water during a low alt maneuver. The acft was observed by witnesses to descend from about 100 ft in a flat attitude,touch down,skim along the water then the nose pitched down and the acft nosed over. The occupants were… - [NTSB CHI83FA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA438.md): Bensen B8M · Paoli, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1983 · N6469 · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, the gyrocopter crashed on the west side of rwy 02/20. Witnesses observed the acft turn to the right after lift-off, then it disappeared behind trees. They reported hearing an unusual noise & stated that the eng stopped operating, then… - [NTSB LAX83FA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA456.md): Mooney M20K · Patterson, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1983 · N231GJ · Destroyed > During a x-country flt, the acft crashed into rising terrain in a semi-box canyon in the diablo range. The crash site was at an elevation of aprx 1200 ft MSL. The canyon tops ranged from 1500 to 1700 ft. according to a farmer residing 2 mi west of the… - [NTSB NYC83FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA253.md): Beech 58 · Arkville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1983 · N6657R · Destroyed > Prior to taking off, the plt advised company personnel that he planned to fly vfr-on-top at 8500 ft MSL. He planned to depart at 1400 EDT, but did not specify his route of flt. When the acft did not arrive, a search was initiated, it was found where it had… - [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 LAX83FA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA453.md): Kecskes DER Jager D-1X · Clearlake Oaks, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1983 · N3727 · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground while performing low alt aerobatics at a private ranch strip. This show had become a regular wed morning event to entertain guest. According to witnesses the acft had done rolls loops and pull-ups. After a low pass the acft… - [NTSB CHI83FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA437.md): Jilek-Smith Miniplane DSA-M3 · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1983 · N2441Q · Substantial damage > The plt was performing a high speed taxi test on rwy 33 when the acft became airborne. After lift-off, it climbed to an alt of aprx 50 ft & went into a left turn. It continued in a nose high attitude until it turned about 180 deg then crashed. One witness… - [NTSB ANC83FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA180.md): Cessna 185 · Valdez, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1983 · N4559F · Substantial damage > The plt had tried to fly to silver lake, earlier that morning, but had to abort the mission due to low ceiling & visibility. When he had returned at 1110 adt, the ceiling had improved, but there was still layers of stratus & fog below the main cloud base.… - [NTSB LAX83FA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA444.md): Cessna T210M · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N8052M · Minor damage > After landing at night, the plt taxied to a non-illuminated ramp area & stopped to deplane the passenger, who held a student plt certificate. The purpose of the passenger deplaning in that area was for her to obtain a vehicle & meet the plt at the acft's… - [NTSB FTW83FA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA431.md): Rockwell 690A · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N111QL · Destroyed > After transporting passengers from longview, TX to Oklahoma city, ok & return to longview, the acft was refueled for a flt back to Nacogdoches, TX, where the acft was based. About 12 min after takeoff, the plt was cleared for an NDB apch to Nacogdoches &… - [NTSB MIA83FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA233.md): Beech A36 · Dog Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1983 · N6024P · Destroyed > After the plt arrived at the arpt, a person (who later witnessed the accident) drove the plt down the strip to examine the rwy. The witness asked the plt not to take off because the strip was too wet. The plt, who was a surgeon, told the witness that he had 3… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=353 ## 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 c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=352 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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