# 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 372 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX82FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA130.md): Cessna 177 · Torrance, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1982 · N30162 · Destroyed > Before departing on the initial flight from los angeles, CA, the pilot drained a large amount of water from the fuel tanks. After making a battery start, the pilot and two passengers departed on a flight to the santa catalina airport where they had lunch.… - [NTSB DEN82FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA056.md): Cessna 320F · Missoula, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1982 · N999LS · Destroyed > During arrival for an ILS-2 approach to runway 11, the pilot was advised to hold at the kona NDB while snowplows finished clearing the runway. At that time, the Missoula weather was 1200 ft obscured, 2 mi visibility with light snow and fog, temperature and… - [NTSB NYC82FGM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM10.md): Beech E55 · Scandia, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 6, 1982 · N4375A · Destroyed > At 0834 EST, the pilot departed bradford airport on an IFR flight to alton, IL. About 4 minutes later, he advised that he was having difficulty with his flight instruments while in IFR conditions. He attempted to return to the departure airport by using d.f.… - [NTSB DEN82FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA057.md): Mooney M20B · Near Salida, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1982 · N74734 · Destroyed > After departing Salida at approximately 0820 the plt radioed over UNICOM that the clouds in the local area had bases of 12,500 ft MSL & tops at 16,500 ft MSL. About 15 min later the acft impacted a mountain at the 13,500 ft level. There were flt precautions… - [NTSB ATL82FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA093.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bostic, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1982 · N9610J · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed in a steep nose down attitude about 5 mi east of the destination airport. When the airport operator went home at about 1830 EST, he noted that a 350 ft mountain peak near his home was obscured by clouds. At about that same time, he… - [NTSB ATL82FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA089.md): Beech B35 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1982 · N8854A · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed on approach during an attempted emergency landing. The aircraft had just departed and was returningbecause of smoke in the cockpit. The smoke was caused by an electrical short and arcing of wiring in the system. The loose wiring and worn… - [NTSB ATL82FKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKG10.md): Beech A36 · Darien, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 3, 1982 · N4382W · Destroyed > The pilot filed a VFR flight plan, but did not activate it after takeoff. While en route, he encountered deteriorating weather and obtained an IFR clearance. As he continued, he entered an area of thunderstorms, turbulence, and heavy rain. As the pilot was… - [NTSB NYC82FNC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC06.md): Cessna 172 · Hampstead, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 2, 1982 · N21869 · Destroyed > Several witnesses observed the plane circling at low altitude before it crashed. A friend of the pilot reported that thepilot waved, gunned his engine a couple of times and waggled his tail. Witnesses stated that after making several circles at an altitude of… - [NTSB FTW82FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA110.md): Mbb-Bolkow BO-105CBS · Mckinney, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1982 · N112CF · Destroyed > The acft accelerated over the runway after a 10 sec hover. After acceleration, the acft went into a nose high, steep, right climbing turn. The angle of bank was described as 45 to 90 deg. The pitch varied from 15 deg up to 30 deg down just prior to impact.… - [NTSB DEN82FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA054.md): Beech M35 · Lamar, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1982 · N9733R · Destroyed > During the wx briefing the plt was advised that the wx along his proposed route of flt would be generally good VFR with the exception of possible turbulence & that blowing dust would be the big problem. There were pireps of 65K winds at 3,000 ft over Oklahoma… - [NTSB FTW82FRD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRD09.md): Cessna A185E · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 1, 1982 · N100TK · Destroyed > The pilot of the amphibious aircraft initiated a takeoff on runway 10. Witnesses stated that the engine began losing power. After taking off, the aircraft was observed to make a sharp left turn back toward the airport while still at a low altitude. Some… - [NTSB FTW82FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA109.md): Beech B35 · Dulce, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1982 · N5237C · Destroyed > Approximately 30 min after departure the acft returned to the arpt trailing smoke & occassional flame from an area near the cowl flaps & nose gear doors. The plt did not make a straight in approach but appeared to be in a normal traffic pattern. The acft… - [NTSB MIA82FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA088.md): Mooney M2OJ · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1982 · N1118R · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot had filed for an IFR climb to vfr-on-top. He took off after receiving a clearance to the bulli intersection with instructions to maintain 9000 ft, if not vfr-on-top by that altitude. At 1720 EST, the pilot transmitted that he… - [NTSB FTW82FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA108.md): Gulfstream American 690C · Hughes, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1982 · N5957K · Destroyed > The acft had been on sales demonstration flts and was on a delivery flt from memphis, TN to dallas, TX. The plane was observed departing at 1550 CDT in a max performance climb. Radar info from mode c of the transponder returns indicated that the acft climbed… - [NTSB ATL82FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA087.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Westminster, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1982 · N2490T · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed after takeoff from a 2930 ft runway with four occupants on board. The aircraft weight was not known, but was estimated to be 2334 lbs during takeoff. There was a light wind from the west and the temperature was 42 degrees fahrenheit.… - [NTSB LAX82FVM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVM13.md): Stinson 108-2 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Mar 27, 1982 · N9455K · Destroyed > The pilot was observed making repeated low passes in the vicinity of the crash site. This was also close to the home of one of the passengers. The final pass was made in a westerly direction over a dam at about 50 ft AGL. Just beyond the dam, the pilot made a… - [NTSB ATL82FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA086.md): Mooney M20F · Mchenry, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1982 · N6896V · Destroyed > At 0635 the plt received a wx briefing which included forecasted icing conditions along his route of flt. At 1215 received an updated briefing & was informed that IMC existed along his route of flt & VFR flt was not recommended. At 1536 he called & received… - [NTSB FTW82FRG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG27.md): Bell 206 · Austin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 26, 1982 · N5739Y · Destroyed > During a low pass over lake Austin the aircraft collided with power cables about 300 feet above the lake. Witnesses reported two loud cracking sounds and that the helicopter pitched up and gyrated wildly then continued in the original direction of flight and… - [NTSB FTW82FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA103.md): Beech 58 · Magdalena, NM · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1982 · N36969 · Destroyed > The plt was advised of the icing conditions to be expected three different times during his wx briefing. At 1524 while enroute at 14,000 ft, the plt was advised of a PIREP of light to moderate icing between 14,O00 & 22,000 ft. the plt replied that was about… - [NTSB MKC82FCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Davenport, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 25, 1982 · N32329 · Destroyed > At 1242 CST, the pilot received a weather briefing including a forecast of marginal VFR conditions at the destination. Between 1649 and 1848 CST, there were three weather reports from the destination of ceilings between 300 and 500 ft, visibilities between… - [NTSB LAX82FUQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUQ12.md): Cessna 150M · Oxnard, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 23, 1982 · N63331 · Destroyed > The student pilot departed hawthorne, CA at approximately 1000 PST on a solo cross-country flight to porterville, CA and return. During the flight the pilot became lost and landed at visalia, CA. While there he obtained fuel and directions to porterville and… - [NTSB NYC82FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA060.md): Cessna U206G · Stratford, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1982 · N734KJ · Destroyed > Before takeoff, the pilot received a partial weather briefing by telephone. He was advised of reported icing conditions and was told that snow and rain showers were moving through the area causing marginal VFR conditions. Before terminating the conversation,… - [NTSB NYC82FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA059.md): Cessna T210M · Williamsport, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1982 · N761MZ · Destroyed > The acft impacted a mountain about 5 mi sw of the arpt at an elevation of approximately 1,400 ft while executing a missed approach from an ILS approach to rwy 27. The published missed approach procedure requires a climbing right turn to 3,700 ft via a heading… - [NTSB MIA82FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA079.md): Benson B-8M · Minneola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N25PH · Destroyed > Witnesses heard an engine sputter and looked up to see the gyrocopter descending vertically into a nearby wooded area while the nose of the aircraft was pointed almost straight down. Investigation revealed that the pilot did not possess any aeronautical… - [NTSB ATL82FLT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLT03.md): Cessna 172N · Greenfield, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N737QS · Destroyed > Witnesses reported that the aircraft crashed after the pilot had been making low passes for about 15 to 30 minutes. In the vicinity of a 30 ft pole, the pilot made a right turn and the aircraft struck the top of a 45 ft tree. The aircraft continued over a… - [NTSB ATL82FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA080.md): Cessna 172N · Francisco, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N738QS · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot received a partial weather briefing by telephone, but hung up when he obtained the information that he requested. FBO personnel stated that he looked and acted tired before taking off at 0022 EST. Subsequently, the plane was… - [NTSB MIA82FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA078.md): Beech F35 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1982 · N567LT · Destroyed > The pilot, who was a rock group driver, took an aircraft from the hangar without permission to joy ride members of the group. During the 2nd flight, the aircraft wing hit the bus during one of several low passes over the area. The aircraft then hit a tree and… - [NTSB LAX82FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA111.md): Cessna 401 · Sunflower, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N499W · Destroyed > At 1027 the plt received a wx briefing for holbrook, AZ. The plt was told of forecasts for "at least moderate icing in clouds or in precipitation above the freezing level" & the briefer stated "I guarantee you moderate to severe turbulence..." For a route… - [NTSB LAX82FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA110.md): Mooney M20K · Alpine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N231AM · Destroyed > After being cleared from 8000 feet down to 6000 feet the air traffic controller realized that the aircraft was in trouble when the mode c altitude indicated 3600 feet. He received no understandable response from the pilot when asked about altitude or heading.… - [NTSB FTW82FRG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG26.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Kingsville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N8988P · Destroyed > On 3/17/82 a wx briefer advised the pilot all of Texas would be under instrument meteorological conditons on the morningof 3/18/82. There was no record of a flt plan filed by the pilot of N8988P and the departure time from Kingsville could not be determined.… - [NTSB CHI82FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA091.md): Cessna 421 · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N33KC · Destroyed > During a VOR approach to runway 05 when 3 miles away from the airport at minimums ground contact was not made. The pilot stated that she elected to perform a missed approach but before power was applied the copilot raised the flaps. She further stated that… - [NTSB ATL82FLJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLJ06.md): Bede BD-4 · Knightdale, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N223LW · Destroyed > Two witnesses observed the aircraft on a low final approach for runway 19. They reported that the aircraft then turned to an easterly heading. One witness reported that the left turn appeared to be coordinated. The other witness heard the pilot add power… - [NTSB LAX82FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA109.md): Cessna 340A · 12 N.E. Burbank, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1982 · N98546 · Destroyed > After takeoff, the pilot was cleared to proceed on an IFR flight plan. After being cleared to 15,000 ft MSL, he reported having trouble maintaining his airspeed and subsequently declared an emergency. Shortly after that, radar contact was lost. The aircraft… - [NTSB FTW82FQG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQG16.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Near Sterling C, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 17, 1982 · N82622 · Destroyed > The student pilot departed his ranch strip reportedly to check on cattle. The plane crashed on rolling terrain in a nose down, left bank attitude and burned. There was no indication that the aircraft moved after impact. Both propeller blades were twisted and… - [NTSB FTW82FPJ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPJ14.md): Cessna 172N · Hulen, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 17, 1982 · N5608J · Destroyed > The pilot departed lawton, Oklahoma at 0902 local time on a flight to inspect mineral property. At about 0931, the pilot contacted ft. sill approach control and requested vectors to lawton. He was instructed to fly a heading of 320 degrees. After flying that… - [NTSB ATL82FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA072.md): Cessna 150 · Tilghman Island, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1982 · N10914 · Destroyed > The student pilot/owner of the aircraft was endorsed to fly the plane and would fly it from his farm on Tilghman Island to easton, MD for dual instruction. Several days before the accident, he had asked his instructor (ip) to schedule some time for an early… - [NTSB MIA08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA076.md): Beech C24R · Mobile, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 1982 · N18878 · Substantial damage > Undetermined. - [NTSB LAX82FUJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUJ32.md): Beech 58 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 16, 1982 · N184VB · Destroyed > The plt departed phoenix at 0045 for the third leg of a six leg bank run between phoenix & Tucson intl arpt. He was in contact with the phoenix TRACON during departure & was released at the toltec intersection (V16) at 5,500 ft. there was no further radio… - [NTSB LAX82FXQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FXQ06.md): Cessna 182 · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 15, 1982 · N5298N · Destroyed > A pilot who landed prior to the departure of N5298N stated that his aircraft had accumulated 1/4 inch of airframe ice while over the lta VOR. An employee of Lake Tahoe aviation fueling service informed the pilot of N5298N of these weather conditions and ice… - [NTSB FTW82DA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA093.md): Beech C-45H · Mcallen, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 15, 1982 · N9846Z · Destroyed > About 18 minutes after takeoff, the pilot radioed that the no. 2 engine had lost power and that he was returning to land at Mcallen, TX. While approaching to land, the aircraft crashed in an open field about 400 yards short of the runway and 115 feet right of… - [NTSB ATL82FKQ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKQ11.md): Cessna T188C · Mahew, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 14, 1982 · N2965J · Destroyed > During return flight to airport the pilot flew into a previously treated field for a cleanup swath run. Approximately 1700 feet from the south end of the field the aircraft collided with a 3-strand steel twisted cable powerline running east-west across the… - [NTSB LAX82FUG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUG08.md): Cessna 210G · Etiwanda, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 13, 1982 · N5870F · Destroyed > The aircraft struck a ridge at an elevation of about 2000 ft MSL. At the impact point, the terrain sloped upward at an angle of about 35 degrees. The aircraft impacted in a near level flight attitude. The weather at the crash site was not determined. However,… - [NTSB LAX82AA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82AA106.md): Boeing KC-135A · Glendale, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Final report · Mar 13, 1982 · KC135 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The USAF KC-135 was on an IFR flt plan & executing a tacan 3L apch to luke afb. The AA-1 had departed sky harbour arpt &had been released by phoenix trsa. The AA-1 was heading westerly in airspace designated as a special traffic area & was required to have… - [NTSB NYC82FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA053.md): Robinson R22 · Spangler, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1982 · N9079M · Destroyed > The helicopter struck a set of north-south powerlines while the pilot was patrolling a set of east-west powerlines. The powerlines being patrolled passed under the lines that were struck. The accident occurred over hilly, wooded terrain. - [NTSB NYC82FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA050.md): Cessna T337C · Bloomfield, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1982 · N7721X · Destroyed > At 0630 & 0800 the plt received wx briefing for an IFR flt to bridgeport, CT & was advised of flt precautions for icing, low ceilings & visibilities. The flt departed at 0907. At 1118 the plt diverted to windsor locks for landing at bradley intl arpt because… - [NTSB FTW82FPM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPM11.md): Cessna 172 · Heavener, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 10, 1982 · N739MG · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed at night on rising terrain about 300 ft below the crest of a hill. The nearest weather reporting station was at mcalester, OK. The weather at mcalester was 1200 ft overcast, visibility 7 miles, ceiling ragged. The mcalester field… - [NTSB ATL82FKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKG09.md): Cessna 210D · Near Commerce, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 9, 1982 · N3909Y · Substantial damage > The owner had flown a PA-23 from charlotte to jackson county,FL with another plt following him in N3909Y. The owner stated the other plt was very meticulous & always drained fuel prior to flt. After the 1 hr flt to jackson county, they both looked over the… - [NTSB MKC82IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82IA042.md): Boeing 707-131B · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1982 · N6728 · No damage > This incident occurred when there was no intent to fly. On 3-8-82, a Boeing 707-131, owned and operated by twa, was receiving routine maintenance in Las Vegas, NV. During the check, the servicing valve on the forward water tank would not open. A twa mechanic… - [NTSB DEN82FTI11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTI11.md): Cessna TR182 · Livingstone, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 8, 1982 · N4681T · Destroyed > The plane crashed about six miles west of livingston, Montana. It was found to have struck about 50 ft below a 5300 ft ridge, while in a 20 degree climb attitude. The weather at livingston was: 900 ft broken, 2500 ft overcast, visibility 10 miles, wind… - [NTSB ATL82FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA065.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Taylorville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1982 · N9783J · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed akron, NY at 1154 EST on a flight to charlotte,NC. Toward late afternoon, as the sun began to set, one of the passengers (the pilot's daughter), informed the pilot that the aircraft was getting low on fuel. He diverted toward an airport,… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=373 ## 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=372 --- 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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