# 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 MIA83FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA057.md): Cessna 152 · La Belle, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N89225 · Destroyed
  > At about 1720 a commercial plt landed at La Belle arpt & reported that the ceiling was ragged in nature, some 200-300 ftoff the ground, with visibility 2 mi in drizzle. As he was leaving the arpt he noticed 2 men sitting in a blue & while C-152. After…
- [NTSB FTW83FRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRD02.md): Teal TSC-1A · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N2004T · Destroyed
  > The eng lost power during a pull-up from a low pass over the arpt. The plt made a forced landing in the icy Mississippi river with the gear down. The amphibian struck a submerged object in the river & flipped over. The plt & pax attempted to swim to shore but…
- [NTSB DEN83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA045.md): Bell 206B III · Sula, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N55LW · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter crashed tail low and rolled over in an open field during marginal weather. The pilot was flying on an expired student certificate and expired medical. According to a pilot who had worked with him the pilot had no helicopter rating. Witnesses…
- [NTSB DEN83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA044.md): Piper Aerostar 602P · Almy, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N6893L · Destroyed
  > Before departing, the plt obtained a wx briefing & was advised of a SIGMET which forecasted severe turbulence below 18,000 ft, strong up/downdrafts, strong surface winds & wind shear near mountains & in passes. He took off with full fuel tanks & aprx 400 lbs…
- [NTSB CHI83FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA076.md): Cessna 172M · Hanover Park, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1983 · N9621Q · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed in an open field about one and one half miles from the departure airport. The weather was IMC with low ceilings and visibilty in fog and snow. There was no record that the pilot received a weather briefing. Ground witnesses near the site…
- [NTSB CHI83FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA075.md): Mooney M-20D · Lindenwood, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1983 · N1968Y · Destroyed
  > At 0306 the plt contacted rockford fss requesting local wx. He then requested an ILS apch to rockford & stated he had noapproach plates. After being cleared for an ILS apch to rwy 36, the plt reported he was unable to pick up the ILS & was low on fuel. ARTCC…
- [NTSB SEA83FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA038.md): Cessna T303 · Willard, WA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1983 · N6087C · Destroyed
  > Before takeoff, the plt received a wx briefing & filed an IFR flt plan to Idaho falls, id at 1300 ft. he took off at 1804 PST. At 1814 PST, just prior to calling level at 13,000 ft, he reported he was encountering light turbulence & light rime ice. Aprx 4 min…
- [NTSB LAX83FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA067.md): Javelin Wichawk · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1983 · N6940 · Destroyed
  > The acft impacted the ground 15 degrees nose down 70 degree left bank while performing low level aerobatics. Witnesses had observed the acft performing low altitude aerobatic maneuvers in the area of the accident. The acft was last seen descending at a near…
- [NTSB LAX83FUA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUA02.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 3, 1983 · N2239M · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed during an attempted go-around at catalina island. The front seat occupants were fatally injured andthe two rear seat passengers received serious injuries. The pilot had not had the specified three takeoffs and landings within the…
- [NTSB DCA83AA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA010.md): Canadair CL-600-1A11 · Hailey, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 3, 1983 · N805C · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into the side of a mountain ridge during a VFR attempt to land at an arpt with no instrument approach. The mountain ridge was obscured by broken clounds. The plt had cancelled his IFR clearance, & during the descent to the arpt, he had…
- [NTSB CHI83FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA069.md): North American T-6G · Genoa City, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1983 · N3168G · Destroyed
  > Prior to the accident the acft flew over the arpt at tree-top level with the gear retracted. The acft then landed. After spending about 15 min on the ground the plts took off to the west. The gear was retracted immediately after takeoff & the acft remained…
- [NTSB ATL83FIG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIG03.md): Cessna 172F · Hancock, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 2, 1983 · N8515U · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with the top two wires of a powerline during a low altitude sight-seeing flight along the potomac river. The pilot stated he was maintaining visual contact with the ground should an emergency landing become necessary. He was staying high…
- [NTSB ATL83FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA081.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1983 · N8066P · Destroyed
  > While en route in IMC, the ATC controller noted that the acft began to reverse course & asked the plt if he was having a problem. The plt responded that the acft was in clouds, he was having problem with his artificial horizon & that he didn't realize he was…
- [NTSB LAX83FVG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVG07.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clearlake, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N67145 · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed to touch down 1/2 to 2/3 down the rwy at a high rate of speed. The acft then veered right off the rwy into some brush & then came back onto the rwy. Power was applied & the acft became airborne in a stall attitude, turned left & went…
- [NTSB MIA83FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA054.md): Cessna 310R · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1982 · N4055C · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed while the pilot was apparently attempting to return to land after takeoff. No radio calls were made, but landing gear had been lowered. High speed and excessive rate of descent are not consistant with a normal or even emergency attempt to…
- [NTSB ATL83LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA078.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Daufuskie Islan, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1982 · N9305J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's wife stated her husband had departed tampa, FL and could not recall if he had indicated a destination. She further stated her husband had a "charter". Investigation by law enforcement and drug enforcement personnel located cocaine in the aircraft…
- [NTSB FTW83FQA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FQA03.md): Cessna T210M · Reserve, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 28, 1982 · N732SK · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in the early morning hours while it was still dark. A check at the airport revealed a plane was missing. A further check with the owner was made which revealed the aircraft had been stolen. The plane had been secured…
- [NTSB DEN83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA041.md): Cessna T210M · Robertson, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1982 · N6252B · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with gently rolling snow covered terrain. A small empty plastic medicine bottle labeled nadalol was found at the wreckage. Nadalol is used to control dizziness, fatigue & mental depression, & is basically a beta blocker. According to the…
- [NTSB MKC83FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA046.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Bates City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1982 · N2941Q · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed about 8 mi east of the departure airport after the non-instrument rated pilot took off on a dark night with fog and a low ceiling. The weather at the nearest reporting station was in part: 600 ft overcast, visibility 6 mi with fog.…
- [NTSB DEN83FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA040.md): Cessna 404 · Aspen, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1982 · N5301J · Destroyed
  > The right front seat pax, who is a private plt, stated that the plt did not use takeoff flaps. The acft lifted off at about 85K & immediately started buffeting. The acft then impacted a highway in a nose high, left wing low attitude & collided with a rock…
- [NTSB FTW83FRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRD01.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Henderson, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Dec 26, 1982 · N5369T · Destroyed
  > The pilot and two passengers were on a flight from beaumont, TX to covington, LA. The non-instrument rated pilot departed on a special VFR clearance. At that time, the weather at beaumont was 300 ft overcast, visibility 12 mi. When the aircraft was about 10…
- [NTSB FTW83FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Animas, NM · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1982 · XAHIJ · Destroyed
  > The acft departed ague prieta, sonora, Mexico with no flt plan on a flt to janos, chihuahua, Mexico. Drg departure, the plt's son observed a dark threatening cloud bank in the direction of flt near a mtn range. When the acft did not arrive at the destination,…
- [NTSB DEN83FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA039.md): Cessna 172A · Leadville, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1982 · N7611T · Substantial damage
  > When a witness arrived at the arpt, the acft was at the fuel pumps & the plt had the preheater attached. The witness rprtd there was frost on the acft & the plt brushed the loose frost off with his hands. The plt asked for a window scraper, which was…
- [NTSB MKC83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA045.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1982 · N4091U · Destroyed
  > At 2015 the flt contacted ARTCC & requested Dubuque wx. They were advised that Dubuque was 500 ft indefinite ceiling, sky obscured, visibility 1/2 mi fog & they would be vectored for a back course rwy 13 apch. The flt then requested the front course apch to…
- [NTSB LAX83FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA061.md): Piper PA-14 · Santa Ysabel, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1982 · N4230H · Destroyed
  > Narrative will follow.
- [NTSB ATL83FIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIG02.md): Grumman AA1B · Delmar, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 24, 1982 · N6207L · Destroyed
  > Pilot making steep turns near his home at low altitude stalled and crashed. No malfunctions found. Witnesses said engine sounded normal in flight.
- [NTSB MKC83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA044.md): Cessna R182 · 1 1/2 Mi.N. May, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1982 · N756DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot received wx briefings at 1114 & 1220. He was advised against VFR flt due to low ceilings & visibilities in western Missouri, eastern & northeastern Kansas. At 1300 the plt received a special VFR clearance to depart. At 1330 witnesses observed the…
- [NTSB FTW83FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA066.md): Bell 206B · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1982 · N206H · Destroyed
  > The acft departed brackettville at 0715 & at 0740 contacted uvalde UNICOM for their wx. When informed that uvalde was "zero-zero" the flt continued east. The acft was later observed & heard flying above the low indefinite ceiling shortly before impacting the…
- [NTSB ATL83FKJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKJ01.md): Cessna 172N · Clanton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 22, 1982 · N609CW · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed in a high speed glide to touch down briefly in a pasture at the top of a knoll. It then dropped below the rise & crashed in a wooded area adjacent to the pasture. Examination of the eng showed a crack extending from the top forward…
- [NTSB MKC83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA041.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bancroft, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1982 · N2838V · Destroyed
  > The acft impacted the ground in a near wings level, 20 deg nose down attitude at a high rate of speed. Witnesses statedthat the weather was clear & visibility good but it was a very dark night with only a very small portion of the moon showing. The only…
- [NTSB FTW83FRG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRG04.md): Cessna 182L · Near Mcallen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 20, 1982 · N42717 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft departed Mcallen, TX at 1903 CST to an unknown destination. During departure, it was observed heading northwest. About 1 1/2 hrs later, it was again observed in the vicinity, about 7 miles northwest of Mcallen, TX. Witnesses stated that the plane…
- [NTSB SEA83FYP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FYP01.md): Burke-Parker Quickie · Richland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N82PB · Destroyed
  > Witnesses first observed the acft proceeding southbound over the departure end of rwy 19 at an altitude of APPROXIMATELY50 ft. the acft then continued southbound at tree-top level for approximately 1 mile in level flt. It then turned eastbound & shortly after…
- [NTSB SEA83FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA033.md): Bell 214B · Near Randle, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N244PH · Destroyed
  > The acft departed a private heliport & impacted a mountain at the 3,400 ft level. The wreckage was located about one mile east from the heliport. The impact site was hidden behind a ridge & is not visible from the heliport or the access road to the heliport.…
- [NTSB NYC83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA045.md): Cessna 182N · Ringwood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N92612 · Substantial damage
  > The plt declared an emergency due to power loss & the acft crashed into a reservoir. Engine examination disclosed numerous pieces of the induction air filter throughout the engine. Filter paper was found lodged between the intake valve & valve seat of the #5…
- [NTSB LAX83FUJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ09.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Cornville, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N9692L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was on a flight from wickenburg to cottonwood, AZ to meet a friend and fly him to phoenix, AZ. During arrival, he made two passes over the top of some homes where his friend was staying, nearby at Cornville, AZ. On the second pass, he made a barrel…
- [NTSB CHI83LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA062.md): Scorpion Too · Sandwich, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N9354A · Destroyed
  > The rotorcraft impacted the runway very hard with no flare after the engine quit 100-200 feet AGL. The pilot had no training in this aircraft. No fuel was found in the fuel tank and no fuel odors were present. An examination of the fuelsystem, engine and…
- [NTSB SEA83FYM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FYM02.md): Enstrom 280C · North Plains, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 17, 1982 · N5686Z · Destroyed
  > At about 0530 PST, the pilot departed from his home at ridge field, WA on a flight to hillsboro, OR. According to the pilot's instructor, the normal route used for this trip would been to proceed on a southerly heading to cornelius pass, go through the pass,…
- [NTSB FTW83FRG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRG03.md): Cessna 340 · Benavides, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 17, 1982 · N5906M · Destroyed
  > A deer hunter saw the aircraft on a final approach to an open field at dusk, with the gear and flaps down. He stated that when it was at about 100 ft AGL, the nose pitched down and the plane struck the ground and burst into flames. The aircraft was loaded…
- [NTSB FTW83FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA060.md): Beech A36 · Carlsbad, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1982 · N6662Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot and passengers had departed the san angelo airport at about 1800 CST on the day of the accident. They stopped at midland, TX where they borrowed a courtesy car and drove to a restaurant. Later, the aircraft departed on a return flight. At about 2320…
- [NTSB CHI83FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA059.md): Cessna T210 · Defiance, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1982 · N297EB · Destroyed
  > Aircraft crashed during non-precision approach in weather that was below minimums for that type of approach.
- [NTSB LAX83FUJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ07.md): Beech K35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 14, 1982 · N6085E · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into rising terrain left wing tip first. The pilot had made a radio call saying he was landing due to smoke in the cockpit at 1517 MST. At 1523 MST the acft crashed off arpt on an upslope with a 30 degree incline. Examination of the wreckage…
- [NTSB NYC83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA041.md): Cessna 177B · Starrucca, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1982 · N34595 · Destroyed
  > During a weather briefing before takeoff, the student pilot was advised of icing conditions, turbulence, snowshowers and snow squalls along ridges north of the wilkes-barre/scranton, PA area. The weather briefer indicated that VFR flight was not recommended.…
- [NTSB LAX83FUG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG08.md): Rand KR-2 · Norco, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 12, 1982 · N5RU · Destroyed
  > Experimental aircraft on demonstration flight spun to the ground from low altitude and was destroyed on impact. Witness saw and heard the aircraft maneuver and crash with the engine at high RPM. Weather was VMC.
- [NTSB FTW83LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA057.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Grandfield, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1982 · N9317J · No damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, a child, who had been allowed to occupy the baggage compartment during the takeoff, fell from the acft when the door opened in flight. The child's grandfather, who occupied the rear seat, allowed the youngster to climb into the baggage…
- [NTSB ATL83FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA060.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Summerville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1982 · N1621R · Substantial damage
  > On 12/10/82, the student plt departed on a supervised solo x-country from moundsville, WV to huntington, WV, white sulpher springs, WV and back to moundsville. Wx conds deteriorated drg the 1st 2 legs of the flt and the student's flt instructor (CFI) told him…
- [NTSB ATL83AA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA059.md): Cessna 421B · Savannah, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Dec 11, 1982 · N8001Q · Destroyed
  > Plt reported he was on a missed approach & was returning to charleston "heading 360 degrees..." The acft crashed about 1/4 mi south & 100 ft short of the departure end of rwy 27. The wreckage scatter pattern was oriented on a heading of 155 deg. Missed…
- [NTSB LAX83LXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LXQ01.md): Cessna T182RG · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 10, 1982 · N6166S · Destroyed
  > The acft hit a small pine tree located on the top of the ridge, then slid down a snow covered slope to the bottom of a ravine where it caught fire & burned. The pax was fatally burned & the plt received a severe head concussion. The prop was stopped at the…
- [NTSB SEA83AA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83AA028.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Near Klawock, AK · Accident · 8 fatal · Final report · Dec 9, 1982 · N68081 · Destroyed
  > At 1236 the flt departed ketchikan seaplane base with a special VFR clearance & at 1240 reported clear of the control zone. The next & last transmission by the plt was made to the company via fm radio at about 1340. This report was issuedin the vicinity of…
- [NTSB MIA83FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA046.md): Piper PA-601P · Valparaiso, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1982 · N90692 · Destroyed
  > Two minutes after takeoff the plt reported a loss of the left eng. He was immediately cleared for a landing at eglin afb. While maneuvering for a landing the left eng & wing separated from the acft. The eng was separated from the wing & showed evidence of in…
- [NTSB LAX83FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA055.md): Piper PA-31-350 · 500 Nm E, Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1982 · N74957 · Destroyed
  > The acft departed oakland, CA at 1733 PST on a night flight to honolulu, HI. The flt proceeded without incident until aprx 0050 PST when the plt advised that the left eng was slowly losing oil pressure. At that time, the acft was at an alt of 6000 ft. 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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