# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-161, 1982

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB MKC83LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA049.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N2973T · Substantial damage
  > During landing the aircraft hit a patch of ice, swerved to the left, hit a runway light and slid off the runway.
- [NTSB MKC83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA041.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bancroft, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1982 · N2838V · Destroyed
  > The acft impacted the ground in a near wings level, 20 deg nose down attitude at a high rate of speed. Witnesses statedthat the weather was clear & visibility good but it was a very dark night with only a very small portion of the moon showing. The only…
- [NTSB LAX83LVW02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVW02.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Beatty, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 19, 1982 · N8154X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed on a 1700 long strip at the elevation of about 3500 ft MSL. He elected to takeoff to the north in calm wind conditions and avoid sun glare off the cover of his engine and on the windshield. He stated that soft field procedures were used in…
- [NTSB LAX83FVG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVG03.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 27, 1982 · N1949H · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot took off at about 2003 PST. The weather at the marysville fss (20 NM north) was; thin obscured, 500 ft overcast, 2 miles visibility with fog. The plane crashed about 1800 ft northeast of runway 33.
- [NTSB ATL83FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIJ01.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Man, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N8249K · Substantial damage
  > A witness reported that the pilot landed about 2100 ft down the 2750 ft, turf runway, rolled several hundred feet, then attempted to go around. When the aircraft was about 4 or 5 ft in the air, it hit some trees while heading into a river basin near the end…
- [NTSB NYC83LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA029.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1982 · N2221N · Substantial damage
  > Enroute to destination through a mountain pass the pilot saw approaching snow & decided to return & land. While returning, a rapidly moving snow squall was approaching the arpt. At about 1/4 mi from the end of rwy 1 visibility dropped to about 1/8 mi in heavy…
- [NTSB FTW83LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA025.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Mcallen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1982 · N47916 · Substantial damage
  > While on approach the pilot encountered wind shear and downdrafts and subsequently struck the number 2 approach light stanchion. The gear assembly sheared off and the aircraft touched down on the runway and veered to the right.
- [NTSB MIA83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA021.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1982 · N330FT · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot, he lost directional control while taking off on runway 06R. The aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and collided with VASI lights. The wind was reported to be from 002 deg at 13 KTS.
- [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 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 MKC82DA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA176.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 29, 1982 · N2901H · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the UNICOM had recommended that runway 11 be used. However, the student pilot landed on runway 29 with a quartering tail wind. According to witnesses, the aircraft touched down about, 2800 ft beyond the approach end of the runway, then it slid…
- [NTSB CHI82DA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA351.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Angle Inlet, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 1982 · N8067V · Substantial damage
  > Just after takeoff, the aircraft lost altitude and crashed beyond the departure end of the runway. The pilot stated that just after takeoff, the stall warning was heard. Also, he reported that when the aircraft reached an altitude of about 60 ft AGL, there…
- [NTSB SEA82DA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA150.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N8316A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > N1338J experienced a brake line failure and taxied into Piper PA-28, N8316A, that was parked in the warm-up area. There were no injuries.
- [NTSB SEA82DA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA143.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1982 · N38918 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight from hillsboro, OR to yakima, WA, to Redmond, OR and then return to hillsboro. The pilot reported a number of altitude and course deviations during the first two legs of the cross-country to avoid clouds.…
- [NTSB NYC82DA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA196.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Wilkes Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N2962Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot stated that as he began to taxi, he proceeded about 35 ft and then the aircraft suddenly veered to the left as if the wheel had locked. He applied right rudder, then right brake. However, the aircraft struck a building and an automobile.
- [NTSB LAX82FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA294.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Corcoran, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N47489 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed approximately 25 minutes after takeoff. There were no witnesses to the accident. The crash site was a plowed & cultivated seed alfalfa farm land. Ground scars reveal that the acft struck the ground in a level flight attitude, all wheels…
- [NTSB CHI82DA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA300.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1982 · N43745 · Substantial damage
  > While on the landing roll, the engine quit operating and the pilot turned off onto a taxiway. He then attempted to restart the hot engine. During this time, smoke began coming from under the engine cowling. The pilot exited from the aircraft and noted a small…
- [NTSB NYC82FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA181.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Concord, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1982 · N81786 · Destroyed
  > The plt was advised during the 0028 & 0203 wx briefings that VFR flt was not recommended. At 0304 the plt called fss to activate his flt plan & was again advised VFR flt was not recommended. At 0403 the flt was given Concord wx & at 0406WAS cleared into the…
- [NTSB MKC82DA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA130.md): Piper PA-28 · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N9391C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was making his first solo landing, swerved off the runway, attempted a go-around and collided with a ditch.
- [NTSB SEA82FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA117.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N2146Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot, enrolled in a course for a commercial pilot certificate, was scheduled for a solo flight from seattle to bremerton, Washington and return. He departed at about 1300 PDT. At about 1635 PDT, residents near the crash site reported that they saw and…
- [NTSB CHI82DA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA230.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ladysmith, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N40037 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot collided with a fence and rough terrain during a forced landing on a cross-country flight. The student heard a loud knocking from the engine after about 35 minutes of flight. He reduced power which helped but the engine was still noisy. The…
- [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 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 MIA82DA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA089.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 19, 1982 · N8330B · Substantial damage
  > On liftoff the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot leveled the acft to build up airspeed and the engine backfired and lost rpm's. the aircraft started to sink and drift left. The pilot stated he applied all right rudder but the left gear hit the ground and…
- [NTSB LAX82DA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA112.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1982 · N2524U · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing for takeoff, the right wing of the aircraft collided with a sign that was located beside the taxiway.
- [NTSB MKC82DA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA039.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Perryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 1982 · N2240K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot landed on runway 19 at his home airport after returing from a solo cross-country flight. The wind was from 220 degrees at 12 knots. After touchdown, the aircraft drifted to the right and impacted a snowbank beside the runway.
- [NTSB CHI82DA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA053.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N8252V · Substantial damage
  > After landing the aircraft encountered ice on the runway. The pilot applied brakes, swerved left, and collided with a snowbank.
- [NTSB MIA82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA050.md): Piper PA-28 · 120 Nm Sse Of M, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 5, 1982 · N1306H · Destroyed
  > At about 1216 the pilot of a Cessna 402, N69400, heard N1306H announce on the radio that he was 100 miles south of bimini and had 15 minutes of fuel remaining. The captain of American airlines flight 603 heard the pilot state that he was going in and he…
- [NTSB MIA82DA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA039.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 31, 1982 · N21481 · Substantial damage
  > While practicing normal approaches and landings the student allowed the aircraft to get too low on final approach. The instructor took the controls but was unable to prevent a touchdown short of the runway threshold.
- [NTSB SEA82FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pleasant Hill, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1982 · N8265A · Destroyed
  > The plane tookoff at 1505 PST on a local VFR pleasure flight with 4 occupants and about 48 gallons of fuel on board. The plane was estimated to be about 140 lbs over the maximum gross weight limit. At about 1622 PST, it was observed to break up in flight.…
- [NTSB FTW82DA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA034.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 1, 1982 · N44832 · Substantial damage
  > On final approach to a gravel road the main landing gear collided with the upper strand of a powerline. The aircraft crashed in a pasture adjacent to the road. The student pilot was attempting to land at a family ranch.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102803', '7102834'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102803&year=1982

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