# 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 364 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL83AA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA031.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Spencer, VA · Accident · 8 fatal · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N3538R · Destroyed > The pilot filed an IFR clearance and took off on runway 30 after dark. At that time, the airport manager was in his living quarters, getting ready to eat his evening meal. He reported that from his position, the takeoff height looked normal. As the aircraft… - [NTSB SEA83FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA018.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lynnwood, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N6943M · Destroyed > The eng failed approaching the arpt at low altitude. The acft struck trees during a descending turn toward a power company right-of-way. Investigation revealed that the impulse drive springs on both magnetos had failed in fatigue. The springs are not assigned… - [NTSB LAX83FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA034.md): Cessna 340A · Orinda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N29HT · Destroyed > After departing san jose, CA, the plt climbed to an alt of 4600 ft MSL & proceeded toward novato, CA. From 1528 to 1533 PST, radar data showed that the acft was level at 4600 ft on a heading of 330 deg at 180 fts ground speed. Radar info showed that the acft… - [NTSB DEN83AA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83AA019.md): Piper 601P · Fountain, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N3641T · Destroyed > After taking off at aprx 2250, the acft was identified on radar & observed to climb on course to an alt of 10,700 ft. the acft then descended thru 10,500 ft & the crew reported they would maintain that alt. At about 2301 the acft was about 5 mi se of Colorado… - [NTSB FTW83FPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPG02.md): Cessna R172K · Near Paris, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 12, 1982 · N736QD · Destroyed > The plt & pax were on a flt from amarillo, TX to little rock, AR. An enroute stop was made at haskell, ok at appr 1900 to refuel. The owner of the afpt at haskell stated that the plane arrived in a fairly heavy rainstorm. At that time, a winter type cold… - [NTSB ATL83AA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA029.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Brevard, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 12, 1982 · N59771 · Destroyed > After a missed approach at asheville the flt was cleared to the greenville-spartanburg arpt at greer,SC. Enroute to greer radar contact was lost. In response to a query from atlanta ARTCC the plt verified his position as being on the 235 deg radial of… - [NTSB MIA83FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA027.md): Boeing 707-300 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N707GB · No damage > During climbout from Miami, a cabin pressurization problem was encountered. All crew members donned their oxygen masks & the cabin altitude stabilized at 20,000 ft as the acft was leveled at 33,000 ft. about 40 minutes from destination the flight engineer… - [NTSB FTW83FPM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPM04.md): Piper PA23-250 · 8 Miles Se Bris, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N6145Y · Destroyed > The acft departed at 2220 with a planned enroute stop at holdenville, OK. 55 minutes later the acft crashed approximately 8.5 miles from its original departure point. Witnesses describe the wx as very bad due to heavy rain & fog. - [NTSB LAX83FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA030.md): Cessna T337D · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N86041 · Destroyed > Four minutes after takeoff the plt radioed that his eng had failed & he was going down. The acft crashed into a residential area, striking power lines, a fence & two houses. The acft had been flown during the day with no refueling the right aux tank contained… - [NTSB MKC83FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA017.md): Grumman American GA-7 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1982 · N715GA · Destroyed > The aircraft collided with trees and crashed in an open meadow during an instrument approach at night. The pilot said the landing lights reflected in his eyes during approach so he turned them off. The pilot failed to obtain the latest weather before his… - [NTSB SEA83FAD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FAD01.md): Aerospatiale S350D · Starfish, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N3597Q · Substantial damage > When the flt arrived at anita bay there were areas of ground fog moving in & out over the logging camp landing sight. The helicopter was observed to fly over the camp & back out across the bay. Shortly after the helicopter was out of sight a noise sounding… - [NTSB DEN83FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA133.md): Cessna 182A · Orderville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N5149D · Destroyed > The acft crashed in mountainous terrain on a x-country in bad weather. The plt had received a weather briefing which hadincluded the caution that VFR flt was not recommended. Also the acft had no radio so the plt told the briefer to assume him off at 1330… - [NTSB ATL83FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG01.md): Beech A23 · Junnel Hill, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N3513R · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 700 ft AGL. A forced landing was made in a pasture that was hilly with a gully running through it. During the landing, the aircraft first contacted the top of a small Hill in the pasture, then became airborne a… - [NTSB SEA83FYA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FYA01.md): Cessna 180B · Near Irwin, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N5271E · Destroyed > The pilot and two passengers were on a local flight to spot moose. While flying low with the flaps extended, the aircraft collided with trees on rising terrain, then impacted on the ground and burned. Initial impact occurred with a 75 ft tall tree, about 60… - [NTSB DEN83FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA012.md): Cessna 310H · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N1008Q · Substantial damage > The acft was unairworthy due to low compression on two cylinders on the left eng. A ferry permit was obtained which stipulates that the acft be airworthy for the proposed flt. According to the left eng logbook, the low compression problem was not corrected… - [NTSB DEN83FTM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTM02.md): Piper J3C-65 · Near Holden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N67084 · Substantial damage > The student pilot and his wife had flown from salt lake city to Holden, UT. According to his father, the plane crashed in an open field while the pilot was flying low and looking for a place to land. The plane crashed in an open grain field in about a 15 deg… - [NTSB MIA83LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA025.md): Beech 65-B80 · Missing Acft, Bahamas · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1982 · N1HQ · Destroyed > The flt departed ft. lauderdale at 1626, & at 1654 in the vicinity of bimini was advised to contact nassau radio. The flt failed to contact nassau & there were no further communications with the flt. Search efforts produced negative results. IMC prevailed on… - [NTSB MIA83FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA022.md): Cessna 172P · Near Myakka Cit, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1982 · N63836 · Destroyed > The plt was wx briefed four times prior to departure & again one minute after takeoff at 1821 when he activated his flt plan. He was advised that a cold front was moving se along st. petersburg & tampa, & the area was IMC at the time. At 1916 the plt called… - [NTSB FTW83FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA298.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Canjilon, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1982 · N8096D · Destroyed > Prior to departing helena, mt at 1209, the plt received a wx briefing from the great falls fss. The dfw 021240Z area forecast, valid until 0700Z on 11/3/82, was not available. The fss briefer made this deficiency known to the plt & recommended that he receive… - [NTSB FTW83FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FAMS1.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Durango, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 2, 1982 · N80960 · Destroyed > The aircraft originally departed helena, mt on a flight believed to be to taos, NM. A landing was made at ogden, ut where the plane was serviced with 47.5 gal of fuel. The last radio communication was at 1735 MST 11/2/82. At that time, the aircraft was… - [NTSB FTW83FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA031.md): Cessna P210N · Normangee, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1982 · N612J · Destroyed > A company plt received two wx briefings from the san antonio fss, one was at about 1700 the day before the accident & the other on 11/2. After each wx briefing the company plt briefed the plt of the accident acft. The acft departed at about 0835. At 0953 the… - [NTSB FTW83FRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRA02.md): Johnson, Douglas L. Jayhawk · 3 North Brooksh, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N28352 · Destroyed > The previous owner had just sold the aircraft and had moved it on a trailer, with the wings removed, to the new owner. After the wings were re-installed, the previous owner flew the aircraft to demonstrate the handling characteristics. The next flight was… - [NTSB FTW83FRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRA01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Woodville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N3858K · Substantial damage > At about 2310 CDT, the owner/pilot and two other persons took off from the tyler county airport at Woodville, TX. About 15 minutes later, the plane crashed at the intersection of the runway (16/34) and a perpendicular taxiway. Impact and propeller strike… - [NTSB FTW83FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA027.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N41045 · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed and burned shortly after taking off in darkness on an IFR flight plan. The weather was reported as indefinite ceiling, zero obscuration, visibility 1/4 mi with fog, wind 120 deg at 5 KTS. A number of witnesses heard the aircraft, both… - [NTSB ATL83FLA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FLA01.md): Cessna 172M · 9nm Nw Quitman, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N8977V · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft a little above the tree tops prior to colliding with a high voltage tension wire. The two passengers (ages 10 & 11) were seated in the right front seat, both using the same seat belt. The surviving passenger stated they had… - [NTSB LAX83FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA024.md): Cessna 172N · Panoche, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1982 · N5223J · Destroyed > At 1615 on 10/29 the plt obtained a fss wx briefing & filed a VFR flt plan to taft. The plt was advised his trip would be in VFR conditions to taft, but the wx would deteriorate tnto thunderstorms along his route as the evening progressed. The acft arrived in… - [NTSB NYC83FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA004.md): Ted Smith 601P · Augusta, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1982 · N90439 · Destroyed > Pilot lost control of his aircraft during low altitude maneuvers to align the aircraft for landing. The low ceiling and rising terrain around the airport influenced the pilots decisions to make tight turns at low altitude. The aircraft was stalled and rolled… - [NTSB FTW83AA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83AA024.md): Piper PA-31P · Carrollton, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N100FD · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > A PA-31, N100FD, was being vectored by dfw approach control (apch ctl) for a landing on rwy 13L at dallas-love fld. The plt's last received & acknowledged instructions were to descend & maintain 2000' & turn left to 190 deg. Simultaneously,a Cessna 337,… - [NTSB DEN83FTE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE02.md): Cessna 172G · Mack, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N5803R · Destroyed > While on a flt from evanston, WY to glenwood, CO, the plt encountered "cloud to ground" conditins & diverted toward grand junction, CO. He stated that due to a nav problem, he radioed grand junction tower to verify his position. Grand junction had no radar &… - [NTSB MKC83FCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FCA01.md): Piper PA-28-161 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Oct 25, 1982 · N8184Y · Substantial damage > The acft crashed on the north boundary of the arpt within minutes after having been seen departing rwy 27. Dense ground fog prevailed at the crash site. Approximately 1-1/2 hours after the accident examination disclosd very heavy frost on all acft parked… - [NTSB LAX83FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Vallejo, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1982 · N4583F · Destroyed > At 1830, the plt received a wx briefing for a flt from fair oaks to san jose, CA with a passenger pickup stop at sacramento, CA. During the briefing, he was told that he ought to be able to make it if he traveled below 4000 ft MSL & left within the next hr.… - [NTSB FTW83FQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FQA01.md): Cassutt 111M · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 25, 1982 · N19L · Substantial damage > The pilot tookoff to deleiver the aircraft to a new owner. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft turned as if to return to the airport and suddenly nosed down and dove at a 30 to 45 degree angle. Before leveling off, it mushed into the ground hard enough to… - [NTSB FTW83FPM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPM02.md): American AA-5B · 3 1/2 Nm Ene Di, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 24, 1982 · N4555J · Substantial damage > Witnesses stated that the aircraft bounced at touchdown, a go-around was attempted and the aircraft struck a powerline at the end of the runway. The aircraft impacted the ground approximately 1/4 mile southeast of the runway. The accident occurred at dusk. - [NTSB DEN83FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA010.md): Cessna 320E · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1982 · N3460Q · Destroyed > The flt departed big piney at approximately 2200 & was observed to climb straight out from rwy 31 to an estimated 7,800 ft MSL. The acft then turned to a southwesterly heading toward Kemmerer. Shortly thereafter a witness at big pineyheard the plt attempt to… - [NTSB ATL83FKQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKQ01.md): Cessna 150F · Sidon, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 24, 1982 · N3066X · Destroyed > The student pilot and passenger departed jackson on a flight to madison, MS. The highway patrol received a report of a low flying aircraft and a loud noise in the vicinity of Sidon, MS, the aircraft wreckage was found the next morning in a soy bean field. The… - [NTSB LAX83FUJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ02.md): Hobbs B8M · Eloy, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1982 · N1335G · Substantial damage > The gyrocopter crashed approximately 125 ft short of & 30-45 ft to the right of the rwy threshold during proficiency flying. - [NTSB DEN83FTI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTI02.md): Cessna 172P · Dillon, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1982 · N4AM · Destroyed > The pilot and three passengers departed Dillon, mt at about 0740 MDT to scout for elk in preparation for hunting the next day. According to a passenger, they flew directly to a mountain area about 30 miles away where they spotted some elk. He said that while… - [NTSB CHI83FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA024.md): C. EFF VARI-EZE · Seymour, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1982 · N122EF · Destroyed > Aircraft was being taxi tested when it became airborne and flew a fast, low tentative pattern. Turning final the turn was very steep and aircraft descended to ground impacting a tree prior to ground impact. The pilot had no recorded flight time in this… - [NTSB ATL83FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA014.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Athens, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1982 · N21678 · Substantial damage > The plt had not flown for a couple of years. On 10/15/82 he received dual instruction in a C-172 & on the day of the accident was checked out in the PA-28. His certificate was not valid for night flight. At 1716 the plt activated a VFR flt plan. At… - [NTSB CHI83FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA023.md): Robinson R-22 · Indian Hill, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1982 · N9015R · Destroyed > The helicopter was observed circling an athletic field. During the third pass over the field it was observed to come to a near hover immediately followed by a tailrotor separation. The manufacturer issued a safety notice 12/4/81 & again on 10/4/82 stressing… - [NTSB MIA83FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA017.md): Piper PA-31 · Missing Acft (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1982 · N777AA · Destroyed > The flt departed anguilla at 0803 ast. At 0805 the plt radioed st. maarten & filed a VFR flt plan to st. thomas. The flt plan showed a direct route of flt at 4,500 ft MSL with a time enroute of 45 min. The flt failed to arrive at the destination. Search… - [NTSB CHI83FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA022.md): Cessna R182 · Lemont, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1982 · N736NA · Destroyed > The pilot took off at 0642 CDT, and at 0645, he reported level at 4000 ft MSL. At 0659:08, he preported that he was encountering icing conditions and requested a climb to 6000 ft. at 0700:16, after changing from TRACON to center frequency, he was cleared as… - [NTSB ATL83FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA013.md): Beech B-23 · Lexington, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1982 · N9143T · Substantial damage > The aircraft crashed in a corn field shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was owned by the pilot who was fatally injured in the accident. The weather was VMC and no system malfunction could be found. The aircraft was seen flying at low altitude prior to the… - [NTSB LAX83FUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ01.md): Grumman American AA-1B · New River, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 19, 1982 · N9897L · Substantial damage > After entering the traffic pattern, the aircraft was observed in a steep descending turn from downwind to final approach. A witness reported that the pilot kept increasing the bank, while turning to final, as if to keep from overshooting the final approach… - [NTSB FTW83FRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRG01.md): Beech 58 · Round Rock, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 19, 1982 · N1820N · Destroyed > Bfr tkof, the plt obtained a wx briefing & filed an IFR flt plan. He tkof at aprx 0816 CDT. At aprx 0820, the acft was radar identified about 1 mi south of Round Rock, TX, heading eastbound. The plt was issued an IFR clnc, as filed, & was clrd to climb from… - [NTSB MIA83FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA014.md): Cessna 172M · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1982 · N64419 · Destroyed > Enroute the plt attempted unsuccessfully to circumnavigate the IFR wx that existed along his intended route & then decided to return to ft. Lauderdale. As the acft descended over the rwy threshold, it was observed to rock its wings several times as if the plt… - [NTSB FTW83FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA017.md): Bell 206B · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1982 · N55AL · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > N55AL had departed vermillion block 84 at about 0956 enroute to vermillion block 39 with an ETA of 1010. The plt called at about 1011 stating he would be landing in about 1 minute. N9914K had departed vermillion block 64 at about 1010 enroute to vermillion… - [NTSB ATL83FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA021.md): Lockheed 18 · Kosciusko, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1982 · N1040G · Destroyed > The acft was observed without lights making repeated low altitude passes over a pipeline right-of-way at night. The acftwas equipped with an internal aux fuel tank, non-standard internal plumbing, a large lever-operated petroleum products pump, an inflatable… - [NTSB LAX83FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA012.md): Beech C-45H · Taft, CA · Accident · 14 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1982 · N403SE · Destroyed > The aircraft was on a local flight involving a parachute jumping activity. In addition to the pilot, there were 12 parachutists and an observer on board. The pilot initiated his takeoff on runway 18. A witness stated that shortly after takeoff, the engine… - [NTSB CHI83LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA018.md): Mooney M20E · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1982 · N9192V · Destroyed > The pilot was on a VMC flight plainwell, MI. To Sault st Marie, MI. Prior to and during the flight the pilot obtained weather briefings on conditions relative to his intended route of flight. A witness near the crash site stated the aircraft passed over her… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=365 ## 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=364 --- 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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