# 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 369 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX82AA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82AA235.md): Cessna 320B · San Jose, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N510BC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The C-172M had departed reid-hillview arpt (6 mi east) & improperly entered a right downwind for rwy 30R at San Jose. The C-320B had executed a go-around from rwy 30R due to other traffic & was in a climbing turn also entering downwind for rwy 30R. The C-320B… - [NTSB FTW82FRD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRD16.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Belle Chasse, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N3446W · Substantial damage > The acft departed southern seaplane's land rwy 20 & climbed to approximately 200-300 ft where it was observed trailing white smoke. It travelled approximately 1.6 mi from its departure point & struck a tree on the bank of the algiers outfall canal. Eng tear… - [NTSB DEN82AA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82AA115.md): Beech V35B · Near Ringling, MT · Accident · 6 fatal · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N4538S · Destroyed > Although IMC existed over mountainous areas, the plt attempted a visual flt direct to salt lake city. The probable flt path of the acft was one which is usually flown by plts on VFR flts. The course taken by plts desiring to cross over themountain ridges west… - [NTSB ANC82DAG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG33.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N5173H · Destroyed > The pilot step taxied the float plane to the north end of neil lake in preparation for a south takeoff. Approaching the north shore, a left step turn was initiated to postion the aircraft to the south for a takeoff. During the turn, while still on a northerly… - [NTSB LAX82FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA232.md): Aerospatiale SA-316B · Dardanelle, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N6456 · Destroyed > The pilot took off from modesto, CA on a medivac flight to pick up a victim that was injured in an automobile accident. A nurse and a medical technician were on board. Spotlights on vehicles were used to illuminate the landing area as well as high surrounding… - [NTSB NYC82FNA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNA16.md): Davis DA-2A · Lincoln, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 22, 1982 · N2281Z · Destroyed > The pilot was on a local pleasure flight to see that the aircraft was functioning properly after a routine inspection. Just prior to the accident, witnesses heard the engine sputter, then become quiet. The plane was observed to continue straight ahead for… - [NTSB MIA82FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA136.md): Aero Commander S2R · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1982 · YV419 · Destroyed > The pilot had planned to fly the foreign registered aircraft to miami, FL to visit the venezuelan consulate's office before continuing on to venezuela. The aircraft was modified with an auxiliary fuel tank in the hopper. Also, authorization was obtained to… - [NTSB LAX82FVG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG27.md): Ryan PT-22 · Orland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 21, 1982 · N49086 · Destroyed > At about 50 ft in the air the acft turned left & straight down. - [NTSB LAX82FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA230.md): Cessna P210N · Jamul, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1982 · N6690P · Destroyed > The plt was being vectored for another approach after executing a missed approach. At 1642 the plt was cleared for 5,000 ft. at 1643 the plt was given a heading of 090, vector for the final approach course. At 1647 the plt was given a heading of 340. The… - [NTSB FTW82FRJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRJ12.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Wildsville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 21, 1982 · N90297 · Destroyed > The pilot took off on a local flight to spray a bean field. About 1000 ft from the end of the field was a 300 ft radio tower. The aircraft was observed to circle the bean field and circle the radio tower twice. During a procedure turn, the aircraft struck the… - [NTSB LAX82FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA225.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Westley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N2661Z · Destroyed > The plt made a low pass over a ranch house traveling from nw to se. He then made a second low pass over the swimming pool area traveling in a NE direction, & waved to those standing by the pool. The acft began a 180 reversal turn, entered a steep nose down… - [NTSB FTW82FPD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPD13.md): Varieze · Roanoke, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N111CH · Destroyed > About 5 min after takeoff, the pilot initiated a high speed low pass over the airport. When the aircraft was about 1000 ft from the airport at about 100 ft AGL, the right winglet separated. A witness estimated that the aircraft's speed was about 200 mph.… - [NTSB ATL82FKQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKQ15.md): Cessna R182 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N757FB · Destroyed > A pilot-rated witness observed the entire flight and accident. He stated that after takeoff and gear retraction, the aircraft was held at a very low altitude, which he thought was to gain airspeed. The aircraft reached the end of the runway and went into a… - [NTSB ANC82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA050.md): Cessna 185F · Near Chinitna B, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N4212Q · Destroyed > The aircraft was chartered to salvage gear from a burned hovercraft that was beached about one mile south of Chinitna bay. The pilot reported that the two passengers got the gear ready to load while he held the plane off the beach by hand, trying to keep the… - [NTSB ATL82FIG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIG09.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Woodbine, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 18, 1982 · N5153X · Destroyed > After taking off from runway 21, the pilot made a left turn-out then reentered a downwind for runway 03. At about the same time, a Cessna 150 was departing from runway 21 and a glider entered the pattern to land on runway 03. Two witnesses observed the… - [NTSB NYC82AA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82AA125.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N8192A · Destroyed > The flt was cleared for a VOR rwy 24 apch. At 2226 the plt reported the arpt in sight. At 2228 the acft crashed 4,000 ftsouth of the departure end of rwy 24 on a heading of 115 deg. The jamestown,NY 2250 wx observation was partial obscuration, estimated 200… - [NTSB CHI82FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA214.md): Piper PA-32 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N30575 · Destroyed > The acft departed the Charlevoix arpt & crashed 1 mile south of the arpt. Two persons tried to discourage the plt from leaving because of the poor weather. Witnesses described the weather as raining hard & visibility poor with an estimated visibility at 200… - [NTSB CHI82FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA213.md): Cessna 152 · Danville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N5330M · Destroyed > The pilot made a low, slow pass over a camp so a passenger could drop a package. After the package was dropped, the aircraft entered a left turn, then stalled and spun to the ground. - [NTSB NYC82FGM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM11.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Kittanning, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 15, 1982 · N9276Z · Destroyed > The helicopter was on a powerline patrol flight with three occupants on board. While proceeding along the powerline with a tailwind, the pilot started to climb over a hill. He stated to the passengers that he was unable to out climb the hill, then circled to… - [NTSB FTW82FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA223.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Hartshorne, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1982 · N8442T · Destroyed > While on a cross-country flight, the pilot was advised by radio of a severe thunderstorm and tornado watch along his route. At 1613 CDT, he was advised of a line of radar returns about 10 miles ahead. He replied that it "looks like a soft spot through there,… - [NTSB SEA83FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA196.md): Mooney M-20 · Sandy, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1982 · N231AW · Destroyed > The acft crashed into rising terrain in marginal weather conditions. No flt plan had been filed. The acft crashed 25 miles from the takeoff point on 6/12/82 and was missing until 9/9/83. The pilot had received a weather briefing from portland fss indicating… - [NTSB LAX82FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA231.md): Cessna 182 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1982 · N42488 · Destroyed > At aprx 2015 PDT on 6/13/82, the acft departed petaluma, CA on a ngt, VFR, x-country flt to riverton, WY. An en route stop was planned for elco, NV. No records were fnd of a wx briefing or flt plan. The acft was declared overdue on 6/16/82 & the wreckage was… - [NTSB LAX82FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA219.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yorba Linda, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N8311Z · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft flying low over the riverside freeway with a high RPM eng sound & in a right turn. The acft continued to roll & turn to the right & crashed. - [NTSB CHI82FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA206.md): Mcclary Mong Sport · Cedar, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N5099 · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft enter a steep nose down attitude & slow spiral from which the acft did not recover. - [NTSB ATL82FLQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLQ06.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mayfield, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N50352 · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed while the pilot was performing an aerobatic routine at an airshow. After about 7 minutes in an 8 minute act, the pilot performed an 8-point roll at about 200 ft AGL, then pulled up into a hammerhead stall. After a hammerhead turn to the… - [NTSB ANC82FAG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAG32.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N2340S · Substantial damage > The student plt contacted his flight instructor by phone on the day of the accident & informed him that he was going to use his own acft for a fishing trip. He also stated that a commercially rated plt would be going along & would be flyingthe acft. The… - [NTSB LAX82FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA218.md): Cessna 150L · Corona, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1982 · N18007 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Both aircraft (a Cessna 150L, N18007 and a Cessna 140, N90006) had taken off from the Corona municipal airport, sometime around noon on 6/12/82. The Cessna 150 pilot and passenger were on a flight to porterville, CA, while the Cessna 140 pilot and passenger… - [NTSB LAX82DAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DAMS1.md): Wing D-1 · Catalina Island, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 11, 1982 · N8601M · Destroyed > The flt departed torrance at 1259 PDT & VFR conditions existed at the time. When the flt did not return a search was initiated. The search was terminated after 4 days. Friends & relatives speculated this may have been a dual instruction flt in preparation for… - [NTSB SEA82FYA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYA08.md): Cessna T210M · Shoshone, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1982 · N761CP · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed in a near level attitude and at a high rate of speed. Neither the seat belt nor shoulder harness was fastened. The pilot's blood alcohol level was 236 mg%. - [NTSB CHI82FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA203.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Centerpoint, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1982 · N7543F · Destroyed > The non-rated owner/pilot crashed after taking off from a private sod strip. The impact point was about 400 ft from the departure end of the runway and 200 ft left of the centerline. According to a witness, the takeoff roll was started from a crown on the… - [NTSB FTW82FPD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPD12.md): Cessna 150 · Graham, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N6742G · Destroyed > The aircraft was being used on a pipeline patrol mission. The pilot informed the pipeline ground crew of a pipeline leak and circled the area. The aircraft was observed by the ground crew to making a wide circle at about 100 ft AGL when it abruptly went into… - [NTSB ANC82FAG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAG30.md): Piper PA-18 · Near Dillingham, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N278T · Destroyed > The acft impacted a side of a mountain Near horseshoe pass at an elevation of 250 ft above sea level. The accident occurred during the hours of daylight with VMC prevailing. - [NTSB FTW82FPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG14.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lehi, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N83654 · Substantial damage > The acft was believed to have departed the west memphis arpt at approximately 1900. The acft was found at approximately 2000 in an open field 2 mi sw of the arpt. The acft had collided with the ground very hard in a nose down condition. Neither occupant… - [NTSB ATL82FLA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLA03.md): Cessna 172M · Thomasville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N13687 · Destroyed > The aircraft was being operated on a business flight for the purpose of surveying farm crops in the area. At about 1700 EDT, it crashed into a 20 acre farm lake while on a westerly heading. The weather was reported as clear, visibility 6 to 7 miles with haze,… - [NTSB SEA82FYM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM18.md): Mccall KR-2 · Union, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N54622 · Destroyed > Reportedly, the aircraft departed la grande, OR with 12 gallons of fuel on board and was flown to baker, OR. Later, the pilot departed baker on a return flight to la grande without refueling. Subsequently, the plane was reported as missing. The next day it… - [NTSB MKC82FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA096.md): Cessna 170B · Tama, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N8187A · Destroyed > The purpose of the flight was to take a family friend on a night airplane ride to see the lights of a neighboring city. The takeoff was made from a soft wet grass runway with an aircraft exceeding the maximum allowable gross weight and the center of gravity… - [NTSB FTW82FRD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRD13.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N83006 · Destroyed > The plt told the surviving pax he was going to make a short fld takeoff with full (40 deg) flaps. The pax, who is also a plt, disagreed with the plt. The plt said it would be okay & proceeded to take off. During the takeoff roll the pax suggested he change… - [NTSB CHI82FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA200.md): Piper PA-38 · Niles, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N2588K · Destroyed > At about 1300 EDT, the aircraft took off on a local training flight with a student and a certified flight instructor on board. Later at about 1325, the plane crashed in a wooded area about 1 mi northeast of the approach end of runway 21. One witness reported… - [NTSB LAX82FVD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVD17.md): Savage Skybolt · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N1914S · Destroyed > After the eng quit witnesses observed the acft nose over to about a 30-45 deg nose down attitude. No usable fuel was found in the acft. The acft has a section of clear plastic tubing on the outside of the fuel tank that is used as the fuel gauge. It would be… - [NTSB LAX82FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA213.md): Cessna 172L · Meiners Oaks, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N19659 · Destroyed > Witnesses in a remote canyon reported an aircraft making low passes in that area. They last saw the plane going up the canyon. Later, the aircraft was located on a wall of the same canyon. Tests of the pilot's blood showed an alcohol level of.279 percent.… - [NTSB FTW82FRA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRA21.md): Piper PA-32 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N36497 · Substantial damage > The acft was found in a rice field on 6/5/82. Narcotics were found in the acft along with a large quantity of money on the pilot's body. The acft had N38312 painted on the side. The acft was stolen in atlanta, ga in October of 1981. - [NTSB ATL82FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA155.md): Piper PA-30 · Snow Hill, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N8193Y · Destroyed > The pilot/owner and another occupant with a commercial certificate and an instrument rating took off on a IFR flight plan. The weather at the departure point and destination was characterized by low ceilings and reduced visibilities in fog and rain.… - [NTSB NYC82FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA116.md): Cessna 152 · Elma, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1982 · N757GY · Destroyed > The pilot was performing a flight exam for a private pilot certificate. An approach was made to a field bordered by high tension lines. During the approach the aircraft collided with wires and descended nose first to the ground. - [NTSB LAX82FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA208.md): Cessna T210N · Humphreys Peak, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1982 · N4777Y · Destroyed > Te acft impacted Humphreys Peak at 10,200 ft MSL. The last wx observation at grand canyon was at 1745. The reported wwx was a clear sky & 50 mi visibility. - [NTSB ATL82FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA153.md): Cessna 172M · Alabaster, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1982 · N5443H · Destroyed > At 0755, the plt contacted birmingham approach control & reported 35 mi south at 2,000 ft. he was advised of the bhm wx & that it was IFR at the arpt. The pilot stated he would like to land at another arpt & was given his approximate position to three arpts.… - [NTSB NYC82FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA115.md): Beechcraft B-55 · Ithaca, NY · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1982 · N677F · Destroyed > The takeoff was observed to appear normal for 2500 ft. at about 150 ft in the air the acft rolled sharply left. The roll continued to an inverted position, after which the acft descended in a near vertical attitude. The aileron- elevator control locking pin… - [NTSB ATL82FKG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKG15.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cedartown, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 2, 1982 · N2475E · Destroyed > The acft stalled & crashed into trees from an altitude of approximately 60 feet AGL. The elevator trim tab control was found in the full nose up position. - [NTSB SEA82FYM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM17.md): Piper PA-18 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N7525K · Destroyed > During takeoff the aircraft veered off the right side of runway 8 and collided with a split rail fence. The aircraft then crossed a gravel road and struck a wire cattle fence catching on fire within seconds after coming to a stop. The winds were out of the… - [NTSB SEA82DYE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYE07.md): Starduster TOO SA300 · Sequim Bay, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N15DK · Destroyed > While flying over a lake at low altitude, the left wing of the aircraft struck wires on a moored sailboat about 50 ft above the water level. Three witnesses report that just prior to the collision, the pilot dipped or wagged his wings and waved at them. After… - [NTSB LAX82FXQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FXQ09.md): Cessna 182 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N5056D · Destroyed > The pilot had returned to the airport after a glider towing operation of about 10 minutes. Runway 19 was in use. Reportedly, the terrain to the north of runway 19 was about 100 ft lower than the airport elevation. A witness reported that he heard the sound of… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=370 ## 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=369 --- 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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