# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DEN83FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA062.md): Piper PA-23F-250 · Moab, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1983 · N63808 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into the top of a mesa at the 5500 ft level (MSL). The acft then cartwheeled about 300 ft on a heading of 360 degrees. Sheriffs deputies discovered at the accident site that the acft was loaded with marijuana weighing ABOUT798 lbs. An…
- [NTSB FTW83FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA117.md): Cessna 310K · Andrews, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N6916L · Destroyed
  > The plt had received a wx briefing for a flt to miland, TX. A witness reported that after taking off, he made 2 or 3 touch-and-go landings. During takeoff from the last touch-and-go, witnesses observed the acft pull up abruptly, enter a steep right bank, then…
- [NTSB DEN83FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA059.md): Cessna 340A · Aspen, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N33340 · Destroyed
  > Prior to departure the flt was given an IFR clearance which began at herls intersection (16 mi nne) & to cross herls at or above 16,000 ft MSL. Departure arpt field elev is 7,793 ft. flts are required to proceed VFR to the initial fix of the IFR clearance.…
- [NTSB MIA83FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA074.md): Rockwell 690A · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1983 · N81416 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into a ditch off the departure end of the rwy and burst into flames during takeoff. Witnesses said the acft did not sound like it was developing normal RPM for takeoff. One mechanic said the engines sounded like they were still in ground idle…
- [NTSB MIA83FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA073.md): Aeronca 7EC · Astatula, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N4320C · Destroyed
  > The acft made a low pass over witnesses & pulled up steeply. The acft stalled & slid backwards before it became inverted and spun to the ground. There were about 2 rotations in the spin before impact. The plt who is listed as PIC for this flt was employed as…
- [NTSB DEN83FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA058.md): North American T-28A · N. Winter Park, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N28TW · Destroyed
  > According to the surviving passenger (the plt's 15 yr old son), they saw some skiers after crossing over a mountain pass. He stated that as they turned, his father said, 'let's buzz them.' He reported that they turned sharply, 'sort of dove down to buzz…
- [NTSB CHI83FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA108.md): Champion 7KCAB · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N5277X · Destroyed
  > The acft impacted a quonset-type bldg while apparently on an unusual type approach for landing. One witness observed theacft make a low south to north pass over the rwy & then pull up into a loop that culminated in the quonset impact. Another witness observed…
- [NTSB MIA83FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA072.md): Piper PA-23-250 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1983 · N5627Y · Destroyed
  > Shortly after takeoff the plt requested clearance to return to the arpt & land. According to witnesses the acft was having difficulty maintaining altitude & was flying with the nose 'up and down.' The tower controller stated that the acft didn't seem to get…
- [NTSB FTW83FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA108.md): Beech A36TC · Addison, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1983 · N37365 · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated, student plt used another person's name while filing an instrument flt plan. When he contacted ground control for departure, he was advised that the arpt had just become IFR. After some confusion concerning canceling & filing flt…
- [NTSB MKC83FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA065.md): Cessna TR182 · Garwin, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1983 · N6144T · Destroyed
  > During a briefing for a flt to western Oklahoma, the plt was advised that IMC wx was forcasted along the route. He changed his destination to waterloo, IA & was advised of IMC in that area also. While en route, the acft crashed in a field covered with snow.…
- [NTSB LAX83FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA095.md): Cessna T210N · Gorman, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1983 · N1244U · Destroyed
  > The plt received a wx briefing before takeoff, but did not file a flt plan. Aprx 35 min later, the acft was observed flying low over interstate highway 5 near the Gorman VOR & tejon pass. A patrolman that saw the acft estimated that it crossed aprx 25 ft over…
- [NTSB DEN83FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA056.md): Navion G · Leadville, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1983 · N91774 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into a mountain at the 12000 ft level in bad weather during a cross-country flt. Before takeoff the pilot had been advised of adverse weather enroute with VFR flt not recommended. He said he would fly out to check the weather and return if it…
- [NTSB LAX83FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA092.md): Cessna 182P · Wenden, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1983 · N5943J · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into a hillsideduring a low altitude turn while surveying sheet. The plt in the right front seat who was flying the acft made a steep right turn to follow a herd of big horn sheep and the acft settled into the rising terrain. No evidence of…
- [NTSB LAX83FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA091.md): Cessna 177RG · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1983 · N1547H · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with a mountain during a night cross-country. The weather was VMC at takeoff but became IMC later nearthe mountains. A VFR flight plan was filed but never opened. The pilot continued flight into an area of known IMC conditions. He had…
- [NTSB ATL83FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA099.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lascassas, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1983 · N8366W · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in a field about 8 miles after a night takeoff in IMC weather. No flt plan was filed. The pilot had received several briefings. During his final briefing the possibility of icing was discussed. The takeoff time was ABOUT2030 hrs. The…
- [NTSB LAX83FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA090.md): Beech 58 · Indio, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1983 · N1586W · Destroyed
  > The plt & passenger had flown from bermuda dunes to yucca valley, CA on a business flt. Reportedly, they terminated their business early because wx was building over the mountains between yucca valley & bermuda dunes. While on the return trip, the plt…
- [NTSB NYC83FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA060.md): Aero Commander 680FL P · Sunbury, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1983 · N12LF · Destroyed
  > At aprx 0928 EST, the plt obtained a fss wx briefing by telephone. He was briefed on conditions of low ceilings, fog, light rain, drizzle, snow & blowing snow along his route. However, he did not ask about icing conditions & the briefing did not include a flt…
- [NTSB MIA83FKA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FKA01.md): Bensen B8M · Patillas, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 3, 1983 · N1080L · Destroyed
  > The gyrocopter crashed during takeoff after climbing to about 50 ft. AGL. This was the seventh takeoff of the day for this flt. The pilot lost control of the acft and it dove vertically to the ground. Investigation of the wreckage revealed that the cyclic…
- [NTSB ATL83FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA095.md): Cessna 182L · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1983 · N3440R · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed after takeoff when the engine lost power. The acft had not been flown for several months. An instructorwas invited on the extended cross-country to help the pilot who also had not flown for some time. During the pre-flight a considerable…
- [NTSB ANC83FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA042.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Melozi Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1983 · N8639V · Destroyed
  > Acft deptd a private airstrip with no flt plan and was later reported overdue. Acft wreckage was found on sept. 27, 1984. Debris was scattered near the bottom of a 1000 ft box canyon cliff. The main fuselage was found in a lake at the bottom of the canyon.…
- [NTSB MKC83FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA060.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Salem, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1983 · N99SJ · Destroyed
  > During the 0910 telephone wx briefing by the st. louis fss, the plt mentioned that there was ground fog in the Salem area. At about 1010 the plt departed from rwy 16, made a left turn & crossed the arpt heading north. A witness who drovethe plt to the arpt…
- [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…
- [NTSB NYC83FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA054.md): Cessna 310R · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N310TA · Destroyed
  > The flt proceeded routinely from chicago to Atlantic City. Communications and procedures all seemed routine and normal and at 1901 local control at Atlantic City informed the pilot that he was one mile out and should be picking up the 'rabbit' momentarily. At…
- [NTSB MIA83FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA065.md): MBB Scorpion TOO · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N5459G · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter collided with trees while on a local personal flight. According to witnesses the acft was flying low overthe trees. Several loud backfires were heard and the helicopter crashed in a wooded area. The acft descended almost vertically with the…
- [NTSB FTW83FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA102.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Hempstead, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N2465W · Destroyed
  > The glider was observed to stall/spin during turn from base to final. The plt was endorsed for solo in the heavier blanik L-13 & Schweizer 2-33, but not in the 1-26B. His logbook revealed four instructor entries concerning airspeed control. The acft was being…
- [NTSB ATL83FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA091.md): Mooney M-20A · Prattville, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N8146E · Destroyed
  > The left wing separated as the plt began a pull-up after a low pass. The separation point was in the wing root where themain spar had been secured to the fuselage with a metal bracket. A butt splice had been made to the bottom of the wing spar. The fracture…
- [NTSB LAX83FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA083.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1983 · N440MA · Destroyed
  > The acft diverted from Scottsdale AZ to a flt course to sedona because of thunderstorms & high winds at Scottsdale, but after a radio conversation with Scottsdale twr, the plt decided to reroute to land at Scottsdale. The plt did not read back the weather…
- [NTSB DEN83FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA053.md): Cessna T210N · Minersville, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1983 · CGRFV · Destroyed
  > The acft impacted in a near vertical attitude near the top of a mountain & adjacent to a highway where witnesses had observed the acft flying at very low altitues under a low ceiling. There was no record of a preflight wx briefing or inflight advisories. No…
- [NTSB LAX83FA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA438.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1983 · N8139D · Destroyed
  > At 0638 PST, the plt received a wx briefing on a flt to sacramento, CA, and was advised that VFR was not recommended. At 0800, he received another briefing & filed a VFR flt plan to palm springs, CA. During flt, he advised palm springs tower that if he could…
- [NTSB SEA83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA045.md): Cromwell/Pitts S-1S · Athol, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1983 · N56T · Destroyed
  > The plt tookoff with an estimated 7 gal of fuel on board. While performing aerobatic maneuver, he entered a vertical, climbing, power-on maneuver. Witnesses reported that the acft climbed to zero airspeed at about 2500 ft AGL. Reportedly, the acft then slid…
- [NTSB LAX83LUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUQ01.md): Cessna 152 · Castaic, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 23, 1983 · N25061 · Destroyed
  > About 3 hrs after he took off, the plt called burbank tower & advised he was lost & was at 4000 ft, heading southbound. Tower personnel advised him to contact burbank apch control on 121.5, but received no acknowledgement. A few minutes later, a helicopter…
- [NTSB CHI83FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA090.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Siren, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1983 · N3925P · Destroyed
  > Witnesses heard a sound of an acft eng, but because of low clouds & fog they could not see the acft. They heard the sound of the eng, a loud roar, the breaking of trees, & thena 'bang.' They then found the acft which had penetrated a wooded area at a 70 deg…
- [NTSB SEA83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA044.md): Cessna P210N · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1983 · N5162W · Destroyed
  > The plt was on a bank-check courier flt from troutdale to portland, with en route stops at Burns & redmond, OR. Routinely, the acft would depart troutdale between 0900 & 0930 & arrive at Burns at 1130 to 1200 local time. After a ground time of aprx 8 hrs, it…
- [NTSB FTW83FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA097.md): Bell 206L-3 · Goliad, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1983 · N3899U · Destroyed
  > The helicopter collided with trees and the ground in an attempt to reverse directions at low alt & at night after encountering weather. The plt had received a weather briefing and knew the weather was bad with low ceilings and fog. Heradioed he could make it…
- [NTSB ANC83FAG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FAG03.md): Cessna A185F · Nyac, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jan 21, 1983 · N61764 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed after colliding with a tree near the destination airport at Nyac, AK. The pilot had tried this flight from aniak to Nyac the day before and had returned to aniak because of weather. The weather at the time of the accident was snowing and…
- [NTSB LAX83FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA076.md): Beech C-99 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1983 · N64002 · Minor damage
  > The acft propeller struck a station agent who was assisting in the parking of the acft. After signaling the acft to stopthe agent placed her lighted wanes on the ramp and moved toward the stationary acft to get the wheel chocks. As she approached the chocks…
- [NTSB ATL83FLJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FLJ01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Robersonville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jan 20, 1983 · N98302 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees during an attempted emergency landing. The acft was 5 miles form an airport. The pilot had called on UNICOM and said he was lost and had partial power loss. He asked if anyone could hear him and he didnot believe he could make the…
- [NTSB LAX83FUG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG13.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jan 18, 1983 · N5208S · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed during takeoff at the end of the runway after the engine lost power. After he was cleared for takeoff the pilot started down the runway. At the runways end according to a surviving passenger the pilot said we are in trouble. He called the…
- [NTSB DEN83FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA049.md): Robinson R22 · Sisseton, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1983 · N9079B · Destroyed
  > The helicopter crashed in an open field shortly after takeoff in adverse weather. The pilot was not instrument rated andhad received weather briefings by telephone from a flight service station. The forecast was not favorable, but the pilotstated 'well I…
- [NTSB SEA83FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA042.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Sunriver, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1983 · N29757 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft departed the runway, entered a steep climb and reversed course back over the runway in the opposite direction. At about 200 feet AGL, the aircraft rolled to the left and nosed down into the ground. The pilot had called on UNICOM and said he was…
- [NTSB ANC83FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA032.md): Bell 206B · Cordova, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1983 · N74PR · Destroyed
  > The helicopter was on a rescue/recovery flt for the Alaska state troopers with the plt & a state trooper on board. They departed in variable wx conditions to rescue the plt of another acft. Reportedly, snow was falling in the search area & the winds were…
- [NTSB DCA83AA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA014.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-54F · Detroit, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jan 11, 1983 · N8053U · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the takeoff roll was normal, & the acft rotated to a takeoff attitude about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way down the rwy. After lift-off, the acft's pitch attitude steepened & the plane climbed to about 1000 ft AGL. The acft then rolled to the…
- [NTSB DCA83AA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA013.md): Convair 580-11-A · Brainerd, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 10, 1983 · N8444H · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the acft was landed about 1725 ft beyond the rwy threshold. The touchdown was made with the right wing down & the right main gear about 37 ft from the right edge of the rwy. After touchdown, the acft continued to the right & the right…
- [NTSB FTW83FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA079.md): Mooney M20E · Cushing, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1983 · N7778M · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with a powerline during a low flt down a river. The acft impacted 3 high tension cables spanning the river. Witnesses said the acft was flying low and fast. The collision produced a sound 'like a gunshot' and the acft fell to the ground and…
- [NTSB ATL83MA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83MA084.md): Beech D55 · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 9, 1983 · N7142N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The two acft collided at about 9,500 ft MSL 30 mi south of Cherry Point. After departing nassau, the plt of the BE-D55 never activated his flt plan. An adiz penetration time was therefore never established. When the unidentified acft entered warning area…
- [NTSB SEA83LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA209.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1983 · N8807R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions and clearance from trees not maintained. Factors contributing to the accident included the clouds, low ceilings, and turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA83FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA058.md): Cessna 150 · Green Cove Spgs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1983 · N6503G · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in a spin after the engine quit during takeoff. This was one of a series of touch and go landings. The acft reached an alt of about 150 ft when the engine sputtered and quit. The acft then started a 180 degree turn which steepened into a spin…
- [NTSB FTW83FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA078.md): Cessna 150K · Romayor, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1983 · N6049G · Destroyed
  > The acft spun into the ground from a relatively low alt. The student pilot was giving rides to relatives and had successfully completed one flt during which the acft was stalled followed by a wing over and a dive. These maneuvers were repeated. Estimates of…
- [NTSB SEA83FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA037.md): Cessna T210N · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N5370Y · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the side of a hill during a descent. The pilot had canceled his IFR clearance and radar services were terminated and a frequency change was approved. Shortly thereafter the acft was observed flying beneath the clouds toward the hill…
- [NTSB NYC83FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA049.md): Piper PA-30 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N7619Y · Destroyed
  > The plt had landed at Atlantic City, NJ at aprx 1545 while en route to oxford, CT. Before taking off, he contacted two fss's and both advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The non-instrument rated plt took off at aprx 1920 local time with no flt plan. At…

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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 c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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