# 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 365 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN83FTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTM01.md): Bowers Flybaby 1A · Ephriam, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 16, 1982 · N63498 · Destroyed > Approximately 4 ft of the inboard section of the left wing separated in flight during an aerobatic maneuver. Witnesses stated that the acft had been performing little loops & then it went straight up & rolled off to the left upside down. It then spiralled… - [NTSB ATL83FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA012.md): Cessna 182P · Conyers, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1982 · N52333 · Destroyed > Aircraft was observed making low passes. During on of these low passes aircraft collided with wires, trees and a tennis court. Pilots blood ethanol level was 214 mg percent. The pilot had not been given permission by the owner to fly the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI83FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA016.md): Luscombe 8A · Delavan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1982 · N1094K · Destroyed > The airport manager stated that the aircraft had been flying for about 45 min when it returned to the airport. He reported that the pilot made a low pass over the runway, as if he was checking the wind for landing. He saw the pilot start to climb and enter a… - [NTSB SEA83FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA009.md): Boeing Vertol 107 · Cascade, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1982 · N6676D · Destroyed > During a log slinging operation a loud bang was heard & the acft was observed to rapidly descend vertically to the ground with numerous small fragments falling in the same vicinity. The #5 synchronization shaft was found to be fractured at the forward end… - [NTSB DEN83FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA008.md): Luscombe T-8F · Choteau, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1982 · N2231B · Substantial damage > The PIC was a designated pilot examiner. The purpose of the flt was to give the PIC opportunity to fly the acft from the rear seat as he was planning to give flt instruction in the acft in the near future. As FAR as could be determined, the PIC had never… - [NTSB MIA83LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA012.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Near St. Croix · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1982 · N77QT · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot departed st Croix, VI at about 2000 local time on a VFR flight to san juan, PR. The weather was VFR, but it was a dark night. The aircraft failed to arrive at its destination and a search was initiated. About 10 miles northwest… - [NTSB CHI83FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA014.md): Beech A24R · Lansing, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1982 · N24639 · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft flying in an easterly direction, level but in a slightly descending flight path. No smoke, flame or parts falling from the acft were observed. The eng sound was steady & loud. The descent continued at a shallow angle until impact.… - [NTSB ANC83LAA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LAA02.md): Cessna 150 · Nulato, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 11, 1982 · N714SQ · Destroyed > The acft struck trees 600 ft from the departure end of the rwy at a high rate of speed after taking off from the unlighted rwy at night. The plt's blood alcohol level was 31 mg% & the urine alcohol level 90 mg%. - [NTSB SEA83FYM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FYM01.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · 1/4nm S. Of Peo, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N57457 · Substantial damage > The pilot and passenger were on a pleasure flight over the willamette river. The passenger stated that after following the river the aircraft began to climb and turn east. There was a sudden jolt and the plane began to spin and impacted the water. - [NTSB LAX83FUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUM01.md): Beech A35 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N696B · Substantial damage > During arrival, the aircraft entered downwind for a right traffic pattern to runay 24. At that time, a witness (a well qualified pilot) noted that the wind was from the northeast at about 8 KTS. Another pilot-witness stated that the wind was from the… - [NTSB NYC83FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA005.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sanbornton, NH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1982 · N9535C · Destroyed > The plt was advised during his wx briefing that VFR flt was not recommended for his proposed route of flt and destination. The plt, whose business concern was in the glens falls area, commuted almost daily to his home in gilford, NH. The wreckage was located… - [NTSB ATL83FKW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKW01.md): Cessna 172P · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 9, 1982 · N5313K · Destroyed > Cessna 172P, N5313K crashed into a densely wooded area during the initial portion of cross-country flight. The pilot and his wife were killed but an infant son survived. Weather was not a factor. - [NTSB DEN83FTC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTC01.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Albin, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 8, 1982 · N81262 · Destroyed > The pilot was on personal cross-country. There was no record of a pre-flight or in-flight weather briefing. The weather at the accident site was near blizzard condition. The aircraft was heard circling, but it was not seen due to snow. The winds approached 50… - [NTSB ATL83FID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FID01.md): Cessna 172G · Boones Mill, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 8, 1982 · N3957L · Substantial damage > The pilot was trying to approach roanoke in weather that obscured the mountain tops. He crashed into a mountain slope at the 2900 foot level. He had contacted roanoke radio but radar contact had not been established. During his weather briefing VFR flight had… - [NTSB MIA83FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA006.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1982 · N13785 · Substantial damage > Aircraft was transporting marijuana and during an attempted road landing at Lake Placid collided with wires which damagethe landing assembly. Aircraft continued on to north about 4 miles and ditched in a lake. The aircraft sank with both occupants and cargo. - [NTSB LAX83FUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUA01.md): Robinson R22 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 6, 1982 · N8358B · Destroyed > The commercial plt was rated in fixed wing acft, but in the helicopter, had student privileges only. He had obtained aprx 37 hrs of dual instruction & 3 hrs of solo time in the Robinson R22 helicopter; however, 1.3 hrs of his solo time was limited to hover… - [NTSB FTW83FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA009.md): Cessna 210L · Hebbronville, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1982 · N732KH · Destroyed > The crew were advised that the acft's vacuum pump system was inoperative due to a sheared pump driveshaft. The copilot had stated that fss had forecast 25,000 ft broken & he did not feel he would need the pump. At 1735 the plt contacted center & requested… - [NTSB LAX83FJA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FJA01.md): Beech C-45G · Waimanalo, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Oct 4, 1982 · N215H · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was to be a reindoctrination/training flt for the second-in-command. Witnesses observed the acft off shore flying parallel to the cliffs approximately 500 ft over the water. The acft banked left then right to a 90 deg right wing low… - [NTSB LAX83FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA003.md): Beech 95-55 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N72RT · Destroyed > Two witnesses reported that between 0130 & 0200 they observed an acft performing dives, loops, inverted flight & buzzinga lake. They stopped their vehicle & continued to observe the acft. The acft then departed but returned shortly thereafter. The lake is… - [NTSB FTW83FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA001.md): Thunder Balloons AX9-140 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N9606A · Substantial damage > After what was described as a normal landing liquid propane began escaping. The propane vaporized & was ignited engulfing the gondola in flames. Four pax exited the gondola while it was still on the ground & the last survivor exitedat about 25 ft as the… - [NTSB ATL83FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA001.md): Eagle C-7 · Piedmont, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N70014 · Destroyed > Balloon was inflated with difficulty because of gusty winds. Balloon did not have a skirt. During the flight which ended in the accident the balloon seemed to have trouble and during the final moments it was in a descent which ended with the envelope as a… - [NTSB DEN83FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA001.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wolsey, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1982 · N6553C · Destroyed > The pilot had been issued an instrument rating on 8/6/82 and had logged 5.6 hrs since that time. The pilot's instructor believed this would have been his first low approach in actual instrument conditions since he completed his check flight. A witness stated… - [NTSB FTW82FQA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA27.md): Cessna 177B · Guadalupita, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1982 · N1477C · Destroyed > Pilot on cross-country impacted the side of a 11,055 foot mountain at the 10,800 foot level. The mountains were obscured at the time. - [NTSB FTW82FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA402.md): Robinson R-22 · Paige, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1982 · N9063Z · Destroyed > Following completion of the helicopter's annual inspection, the aircraft mechanic/pilot departed clover field in houston for the R22'S home base in austin, TX. One witness observed the helicopter in cruise flight, then saw a large piece separate from the… - [NTSB MIA83LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA009.md): Beech H35 · Missing Acft (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1982 · N5999 · Substantial damage > Aircraft Missing on a flight from marsh harbour Bahamas to ft. pierce FL. Thunderstorms were along the proposed route. Last recorded position on radar data log was at 27-06-13 north and 79-27-58 west. No radio communications were reported with flight after… - [NTSB SEA82FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA175.md): Cessna 305A · Belden, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N5196G · Destroyed > During a search mission, the subject aircraft was seen to turn, then apparently slow or pause and then disappear inverted into high trees at the 4600 foot level. Parts of the aircraft being searched for were only 300 feet from the crash of the subject… - [NTSB LAX82FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA364.md): Mooney M-20K · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N4024H · Destroyed > The plt called Mammoth UNICOM & advised he was 10 mi out for landing. He was advised that he should use rwy 27. The acftcrashed into a lake about 6 mi east of the arpt. Toxicological tests revealed a cocaine level of 40.0 mcg/ml in the plt's urine. - [NTSB LAX82DA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA359.md): Piper PA-18 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N1851A · Destroyed > Student pilot with no night flying experience flew into wires at night on a personal flight with a passenger. VFR conditions existed and no flight plan was filed. - [NTSB NYC82FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA237.md): Piper PA-32-R-300 · Berkeley Spring, WV · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N8690E · Destroyed > While en route, the aircraft collided with the side of a mountain during level flight at about 2000 ft MSL. The impact occurred where the terrain sloped upward at about a 45 deg angle. Prior to takeoff, the pilot was advised of marginal VFR conditions and… - [NTSB NYC82FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA236.md): Cessna 172H · Normalville, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N8285L · Destroyed > During the wx briefing the plt was advised of marginal VMC with high overcasts but reduced visibilities in light rain & fog, with radar depiciting an area of showers moving into the pittsburg area from the carolinas. Witnesses near the crash site stated the… - [NTSB LAX82FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA361.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Arcata, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N353GL · Destroyed > The plt & pax were on a cross-country from somewhere in the klamath, CA area to hayward, CA. Witnesses observed it flying southbound at 50 to 100 ft over the ocean's shore line. Reportedly, the acft made a sharp left turn toward land, then crashed on a… - [NTSB LAX82FA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA357.md): Aero Commander 520 · Agoura, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N2622B · Destroyed > During departure, the pilot climbed in IFR conditions to 600O ft. after leveling, a frequency change was made and he was cleared to 8000 ft, which he acknowledged. About 2 min later, the controller radioed to the pilot that he was about 4 mi north of the… - [NTSB FTW82FRJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRJ18.md): Ken Brock KB-2 · Coushatta, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N3153G · Substantial damage > The pilot was approaching for a landing in his home built gyrocopter at about 100 ft AGL when it suddenly nosed down and crashed in about a 60 deg descent. A witness stated that it impacted on its side, slightly inverted. No preimpact malfunctions were noted.… - [NTSB CHI82FA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA366.md): Cessna 340A · Sugargrove, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N2676A · Destroyed > Aircraft collided with terrain after a missed approach in a descending turn left wing hit the ground first. Aircraft broke up and caught fire. No malfunctions found. - [NTSB LAX82FJA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FJA07.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Makawao, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1982 · N8656V · Destroyed > For insurance purposes, the owner needed about 15 more hours in the tailwheel aircraft before he could fly solo without an instructor. On 9/24 and 9/25, the owner and instructor planned to fly the needed time. Maui tower controllers reported the plane… - [NTSB FTW82FPM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPM17.md): Cessna 421B · Afton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1982 · N8019Q · Destroyed > At about 1930 CDT, the aircraft departed yukon, OK on a direct flight to alton, IL. It landed at alton at about 2200 CDT, and about 10 minutes later, it departed on a return flight to yukon. Before departing alton, the pilot stated that he would refuel at… - [NTSB FTW82FPM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPM16.md): Mustang II · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1982 · N48342 · Destroyed > The amateur built Mustang ii crashed while attempting a roll during the annual tulsa fly-in at Tahlequah airport. The acft was observed making a hi-speed fly-by over runway 35 at approximately 50 ft AGL, and start a gradual climb & roll to the right to… - [NTSB CHI82FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA365.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mankato, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1982 · N82717 · Destroyed > At about 1530 CDT, the aircraft departed mattoon, IL on a flight to Mankato, MN. However, the pilot landed at albert lea, MN where he refueled and topped the tanks with 45.5 gal of fuel. The aircraft's usable supply was 48 gal. While refueling, he reportedly… - [NTSB ATL82FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA285.md): Robinson R-22 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1982 · N9072V · Destroyed > Witnesses reported that the helicopter was in cruise flight between 100 and 500 feet AGL at a high speed when slapping and cracking sounds were heard, followed by the in-flight breakup of the helicopter. The wreckage was scattered over 700 ft with the… - [NTSB FTW82AA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82AA391.md): Beech 58P · Midland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 24, 1982 · N2027C · Destroyed > An intersection tkof was started nr the middle of rwy 25 with 2096 ft remaining. The plt stated the tkof was normal until he started making an initial pwr reduction to 34 inches and 2400 RPM. At that time, the l eng reportedly continuedto lose pwr and… - [NTSB LAX82FUG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUG17.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · San Gorgonio, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 23, 1982 · N8214L · Destroyed > The acft crashed into the south face of mount San Gorgonio at approximately 8,300 ft MSL. It appeared the acft was in level flt & at a high speed at impact. Witnesses in the area reported the weather was VFR. - [NTSB NYC82FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA230.md): Bell 222 · New York, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1982 · N2772H · Minor damage > The helicopter (hel) was being loaded with the engines running. The flt crew were at the ctls when the acdnt occurred. Initially, 4 paxs were escorted to the hel by a customer svc agent. As the 4 boarded, the agent retrieved their carry on baggage. Aft they… - [NTSB ANC82DAA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAA20.md): Piper J3 · Near Nome, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 22, 1982 · N3257N · Destroyed > The pilot was flying home from a hunting trip. The weather was low ceiling and visibility was marginal in some of the valleys. The aircraft impacted at the 1300 foot level on a 30 degree incline of a rocky slope. The aircraft bounced backfour feet on impact… - [NTSB DEN82FTM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTM17.md): Cessna 182 · Salina, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 21, 1982 · N21322 · Destroyed > One of the survivors stated they were flying across the face of a mountain & started a left turn up the mountain. As they made the turn they realized they were too low. When they started their turn to fly over the hill they were expecting the terrain to be… - [NTSB ANC82FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FA094.md): Cessna U206 G · Near Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1982 · N5331X > Aircraft engine lost power over water of hotham inlet on an air taxi flight. Due to low altitude pilot had to ditch the aircraft. Aircraft sank almost immediately. Because of pilot's radio call two passengers were rescued. - [NTSB NYC82FGM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM16.md): Foster Airspeed · Butler, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 19, 1982 · N827Z · Destroyed > The owner intended to put his aircraft on static display at the airport fly-in which was on the same airport. A friend informed the owner that he would like to fly the plane and the owner disclosed that it did not have a current inspection. The plane was… - [NTSB LAX82FXQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FXQ14.md): Piper PA-38 · Imlay, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 19, 1982 · N24641 · Destroyed > The pilot flew up a canyon in weather that obscured the ridges in low visibility and rain. Clouds also covered the terrain. A witness saw the aircraft disappear behind a hill and a storm obscured her vision and hearing. The aircraft was located in a box… - [NTSB LAX82FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA346.md): Cessna 182P · Beldon, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N20726 · Destroyed > Portions of the acft's right wing were located north of highway 70 in remote rugged mountainous terrain near belden, CA.the remainder of the wreckage was located about 2 mi south of the highway on the east side of fern creek canyon at an elevation of about… - [NTSB CHI82FA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA357.md): Flitecraft Senior Aero · Footville, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N119P · Destroyed > The home built aircraft was on a familiarization flight for the pilot in the right seat. One witness stated he saw the aircraft (at about 2000 ft AGL) enter a nose high (straight up) attitude followed by a nose low (straight down) attitude. A spin then… - [NTSB LAX82FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA345.md): Beech 200 · Huntington Beac, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1982 · N9FQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > N9FQ, a Beech 200, had taken off from rwy 19R at john wayne arpt at santa ana, departed the traffic pattern on a right crosswind leg, & proceeded nw toward burbank. N732BP, a C-210L, was on a local training flt out of santa ana & had just completed practice… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=366 ## 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=365 --- 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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