# 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 FTW82FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA204.md): Bell 206B · Fairfield, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N1482W · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the helicopter flying northbound while traveling parallel and just east of a north-south highway. Reportedly, it enter an autorotative landing approach, crossed over the highway and impacted in an open field on a westerly heading after…
- [NTSB DEN82FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA099.md): Cessna 172N · Orem, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N5380D · Substantial damage
  > Prior to the accident, the student pilot was observed performing power-on stalls at low altitude with passengers on board. The stalls were being made toward rapidly rising terrain in a mountainous area. After the last recovery, the aircraft was observed…
- [NTSB NYC82FNA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNA14.md): Thurston Teal TSC-1A · Methuen, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N2002T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on a river in an amphibian aircraft. After a landing, the pilot commenceda high speed taxi takeoff. When violent shaking started the pilot reduced power, pulled back the stick, and landed. The aircraft nosed…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG28.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N9089D · Destroyed
  > Pilot was giving passengers rides along bishop creek. He was reported as flying low and erratic. On the last flight with two passengers, the wing dipped & caught the water. The acft then cartwheeled. The plt's blood alcohol level was 196 mg%.
- [NTSB FTW82FRG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG33.md): Cessna R182 · Bergheim, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · May 29, 1982 · N737RK · Destroyed
  > At 0010 the plt contacted san antonio tower approximately 10 mi north of san antonio intl arpt. He stated he was at 3100 ft in the clouds. The controller instructed the plt to turn left heading 030, maintain 3,000, & asked the plt if hewanted an IFR…
- [NTSB DCA82AA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA82AA023.md): Beech D95A · Columbia, MD · Accident · 5 fatal · Final report · May 28, 1982 · N187Q · Destroyed
  > The acft was vectored to intercept the localizer course for an ILS approach to rwy 10 at balt-wash-intl arpt. It was then observed to fly through & to the north of the localizer course. The acft was then directed to turn left to a heading of 360 for…
- [NTSB LAX82FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA196.md): Cessna 320D · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N4167T · Destroyed
  > Shortly after the aircraft took off from stellar airpark, several witnesses saw it flying northbound with smoke trailing from the left engine. One witness, a student pilot, stated that the gear was down and the plane was lower than normal, about 500 ft AGL.…
- [NTSB DEN82FTC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC04.md): Cessna 172P · Osage, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N64093 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft departed gillette, Wyoming on a pipeline patrol mission. This was the pilot's first pipeline patrol over the line that he was patrolling. During the flight, the aircraft struck three powerlines and crashed. The passenger stated that he saw the…
- [NTSB CHI82FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA186.md): Cessna 172N · Milford, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N4967G · Destroyed
  > Earlier in the evening during a return flt from london, ontario to pontiac, MI the plt became disoriented & was radar vectored to detroit city arpt, the only arpt reporting VMC. The plt landed at about 2208. After landing the plt received two wx briefings at…
- [NTSB ATL82FIG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIG07.md): Grumman G-164A · Frederick, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N6620Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that 1 to 2 ounces of water was drained from the low point fuel sump, but no water was detected from the other sumps. He stated that he drained the sump until no water was detected. During the flight, the engine surged twice, then lost…
- [NTSB ATL82FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA144.md): Bell 206B · Oakwood, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N9986K · Destroyed
  > The plt was flying railroad officials to inspect rail lines that had been covered by mud slides caused by recent heavy rains. A witness heard the helicopter coming up the valley & then heard two popping sounds. He saw the helicopter falling to the ground near…
- [NTSB FTW82FPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG13.md): Luscombe 8A · Parkin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 24, 1982 · N71153 · Destroyed
  > The pilot departed presidents isle, TN with about 1/4 tank of fuel (3.5 gal) and proceeded en route with a planned stop at wynne, AR for fuel. Prior to reaching wynne, heavy rain was encountered and a landing was made at a private airport near Parkin, AR. The…
- [NTSB FTW82FPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG12.md): Grumman G-164 · Ethel, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 24, 1982 · N5376 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with power lines during the start of a swath run.
- [NTSB CHI82FER18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FER18.md): Aeronca 65-TF · Staples, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1982 · N31765 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was making low passes over a river in search of a drowned man. He made a steep right turn and the aircraft stalled, dove into trees and impacted the ground nose first. The pilot stated the aircraft's door had been removed and that the aircraft had…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG27.md): Cessna 180 · N. Cordova, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1982 · N9043M · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the pilot was landing diagonally to katalla beach into a strong headwind. Upon touchdown the left wing lifted up and the aircraft began a gentle turn to the right. Witnesses heard the engine power increase and observed the aircraft…
- [NTSB NYC82FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA103.md): Cessna 150F · Delano, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N8244S · Destroyed
  > The plt received wx briefings at 1111 & 1530 from the detroit, mi fss for a flt to new jersey. The plt was advised during the 1530 briefing that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt departed gross ile, mi at approximately 1700 & landedat williamsport, PA at…
- [NTSB LAX82FXQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FXQ08.md): Piper 18-150 · Tahoe City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N2881P · Destroyed
  > The float equipped aircraft departed on a local photography mission. The passenger wanted to take aerial photographs of the city area. After flying around the area for about 25 minutes, the aircraft crashed on a street. A witness observed the aircraft flying…
- [NTSB LAX82DXQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DXQ10.md): Broyill-Cowan-Murray BG12B · Yerington, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N612BG · Destroyed
  > At about 1315 PDT, the pilot departed on a round robin cross-country flight from minden, Nevada to bridgeport California and return. He was participating in a region ii soaring championship (sport class). On the return leg of the trip, the pilot was oserved…
- [NTSB FTW82FQG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQG18.md): Cessna T337B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N2349S · Destroyed
  > At apprx 2015 CDT, the plt called the San Angelo tower and expressed concern that his acft might be damaged by hail from the wx that was bldg in the area, tower psnl relayed available wx info & provided phone numbers for the wx bureau & a local fss. A tornado…
- [NTSB CHI82FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA181.md): Beech A23 · Northville, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N1405L · Destroyed
  > At 1701 EDT on 5/21/82, the non-instrument rated pilot called a flight service station and requested an IFR weather briefing. The briefing was for a flight from lapeer, Michigan to frankfort, Kentucky. The plane departed the next day at about 1200 EDT with no…
- [NTSB ATL82FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA140.md): Cessna T210M · Holly Springs, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1982 · N761UR · Destroyed
  > Prior to departing new bern at 1837 the plt called his office & stated he had received a wx report for scattered thunderstorms along his route of flt. At 2020 & 2052 he contacted atl flt watch for wx advisories. He was advised that the wx radar was out of…
- [NTSB LAX82DA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA185.md): Rockwell 112TC · Fort Apache, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N4567W · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was observed to fly between two parked campers in a left wing low attitude before hitting a pine tree. The aircraft then went into an inverted position before contacting the ground about 300 yards from the campers. Investigation revealed that the…
- [NTSB CHI82FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA174.md): Cessna A188 · Blue Earth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N9819V · Destroyed
  > The flagman stated that during the swath run the acft was following the contour of the field. The flagman thought the plt was getting close to the end of the field & was about to call him on the radio when the acft pulled up to about a 45 deg nose high…
- [NTSB MIA82FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA120.md): Piper P-60-601P · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1982 · N90702 · Destroyed
  > Shortly after takeoff witnesses observed the acft in a steep left bank descending until it crashed approximately 1200 ftnw of the departure end of the rwy. According to the pax the initial climb distracting the attention of the plt who lostcontrol of the acft…
- [NTSB LAX82FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA183.md): Beech A24R · Near Mt. Shasta, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N9715L · Destroyed
  > The flight originated at reno, NV, but the pilot landed at red bluff, CA after receiving an in-flight weather briefing. After landing, he obtained another weather briefing and was advised that VFR flight was not recommended. He then filed a VFR flight plan…
- [NTSB FTW82FRG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG29.md): Beech 95-C55 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N14RR · Destroyed
  > The wreckage was located approximately 16 mi se of Eagle Pass & with the exception of the elevators, all major components of the acft were identified at the scene. The outboard half of the r elevator was found 2 mi nw & the counterweight on the elev tip was…
- [NTSB ATL82FKJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKJ12.md): Piper J3C-65 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N42799 · Destroyed
  > During an air show, the aircraft was observed flying slowly over the runway on a southerly heading at about 200 to 250 ft AGL. Full left rudder was applied along with full up elevator and the plane entered a spin. After one turn, full opposite rudder was…
- [NTSB SEA82FYM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM15.md): Beechcraft S35 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N175Q · Destroyed
  > While en route on a dark night, the aircraft collided with mountainous terrain in a heavily wooded, snow covered area. An investigation revealed that the plane crashed while in or near level flight at an altitude of about 4500 ft MSL. The top of the mountain…
- [NTSB FTW82FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA173.md): Gulfstream American 980(695) · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N9789S · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed about 1/2 mi sw of the departure end of rwy 32L. The rwy had been illuminated at the time of takeoff with the acft making a left turn into an area that was not illuminated toward the mountains. It was a very dark night with an…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG26.md): Piper 18 · Ramsey Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N74979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and passenger were on a hunting trip and flew out of the camp to spot fellow hunters climbing a mountain. After locating them the pilot tried to turn in the canyon at low altitude and low airspeed. The aircraft stalled, spun and crashed.
- [NTSB FTW82FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA171.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lorenzo, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1982 · N9697C · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed while the pilot was trying to return to the departure airport after a night takeoff. Marginal VFR conditions were forecast with thunderstorms predicted. The aircraft accident occurred in area where a thunderstorm was in progress. His…
- [NTSB CHI82FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA160.md): Cessna 172C · Sunburg, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1982 · N8432X · Destroyed
  > The pilot received several weather briefings and was advised of a severe cold front and thunderstorms in an area on his route. Prior to takeoff, he was advised that VFR flight was not recommended. While en route, the pilot reported that he was "totally…
- [NTSB ATL82FLT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLT04.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Iuka, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · May 11, 1982 · N444ME · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed during a pass across the airport. A witness was parked, facing east, in the runup area for runway 18. According to him, the the aircraft took off about 6 minutes earlier, made a traffic pattern, and crashed behind and to his right. The…
- [NTSB LAX82FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA167.md): Cessna 172 · Morman Lake, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N78810 · Destroyed
  > The acft departed winslow, AZ on a flt to long beach, CA with an en route stop scheduled for prescot, AZ. Before departing winslow, the plt was warned by another plt that he had encountered extreme turbulence in the vicinity of mormon mtn. The plt and pax's…
- [NTSB FTW82FRG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG30.md): Cessna 182E · Armstrong, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N9330X · Destroyed
  > Before taking off, the pilot reviewed the weather in person at the college station fss, but declined an official weather briefing. He departed in good VFR conditions and flew into an area of known and forcasted low ceilings. While en route, his flight path…
- [NTSB ATL82FIJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIJ02.md): Piper PA-12 · Dunbar, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N7583H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off eastbound toward multiple power lines that crossed the river. The aircraft climbed to about 100 feet and was turning left away from the wires when it nosed over and crashed into the river. The pilot did not have a seaplane rating but had…
- [NTSB MKC82FCQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCQ09.md): Luscombe 8A · Fredonia, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N2248K · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed after taking off on a test flight. A witness reported that the aircraft was in a steep angle of climb, and the nose pitched down as the pilot was making a left turn. The witness reported that the pilot had been adjusting the magnetos…
- [NTSB LAX82FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA171.md): Cessna 172N · El Portal, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N2996E · Destroyed
  > The wreckage was located at 4,750 ft MSL on the east side of a north/south oriented ridge. The acft had traveled uphill approximately 110 ft on a 45 deg slope on a heading of 236 deg, coming to rest about 50 ft below the top of the ridge.
- [NTSB LAX82FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA168.md): Cessna T210M · Mt. Wilson, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N6812B · Destroyed
  > At the fss the plt requested the current & forecast salt lake city wx. The wx was furnished & the specialist advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt did not wish a full briefing & was heard to say to his passenger "let's go check it out." The acft…
- [NTSB ATL82FLQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLQ05.md): Beech J35 · Magan, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N8376D · Destroyed
  > At about 2017 EDT, approach control cleared the pilot to descend from 7000 ft to 2500 ft and began providing vectors for an ILS approach. About 9 minutes later, approach control advised that radar contact was lost, but no reply was received. At about 2042,…
- [NTSB ATL82FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIJ01.md): Brantley B-2B · Athens, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N2255U · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter crashed in a wooded, rocky area while the pilot was en route from the welch hospital to his residence in Athens, WV. An investigation revealed that the fuel tank bladder had ruptured, but no odor of fuel was noted. Later, the engine was…
- [NTSB LAX82FVG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG23.md): Boeing A75N1 · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N68820 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he landed toward the north with the wind from the northeast at 8 to 10 knots. When the tailwheel touched down, the aircraft veered right. The pilot reported that he could not stop the turn. He opened the throttle while attempting to…
- [NTSB LAX82FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA164.md): Cessna 172 · Upper Lake, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N8313E · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the acft rolling right & left during the final approach. The acft drifted to the right & power was applied prior to the collision with the trees. Nw winds in excess of 25K prevailed. A CFI witness stated that it appeared the plt was not…
- [NTSB LAX82FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA162.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N4907V · Destroyed
  > The pilot visited fresno fss for a weather briefing on route to Santa Barbara. He was advised of weather and told VFR flight was not recommended. The pilot then said he would go VFR and make an instrument approach at Santa Barbara if weather was as bad as…
- [NTSB LAX82FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA161.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · Burbank, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N8007J · Destroyed
  > The aircraft departed into IFR conditions with a non-instrument rated pilot in the left front seat and his wife, an instrument rated pilot, in the right front seat. After the pilot reported climbing through 2800 ft MSL, the radar controller observed that the…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA18.md): Blanik L-13 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N48032 · Substantial damage
  > During landing the left wing struck a bystander who wandered onto the edge of the asphalt overrun taking photographs of the landing. There is a caution sign posted on the north access road of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW82FPG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG11.md): Moore Bell 47D1 · Amagon, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N45867 · Destroyed
  > The purpose of the flight was to test the aerial spray equipment. After starting and warming the engine, the pilot took off, flew about 1/4 mi south, then flew north. A motorist stated that he saw black smoke coming from the helicopter. Two teen-agers heard…
- [NTSB DCA82AA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA82AA020.md): Gates Learjet 23 · Near Savannah, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · May 6, 1982 · N100TA · Destroyed
  > The flt was cleared to descend from FL410 to FL390. The flightcrew acknowledged the clearance & ATC observed the radar target descend. The acft suddenly pitched up when within 600 ft of FL390 & climbed. The pitchup was followed by two pitch oscillations which…
- [NTSB FTW82FRJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRJ10.md): Continental Tomcat MK6C · Cottonport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 5, 1982 · N9098T · Destroyed
  > The plt was familiarizing himself with the acft & the local area. The plt's log book showed only one hour of flt time logged between 9/23/81 & the date of the accident. Witnesses observed the acft flying for some time over the city at 300-400 ft AGL making…
- [NTSB FTW82FRD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRD10.md): Cessna 207 · Franklinton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 5, 1982 · N73013 · Substantial damage
  > The passenger stated that after sharp turns at low altitude over a farm house they did a roll & were too low to recover prior to striking trees. The acft came to rest inverted in a 4-5 ft deep farm pond. The autopsy report shows the plt's death by asphyxia…

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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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