# NTSB investigations, 1982: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction 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 1 of 4 · 177 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW83LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA074.md): Cessna 210N · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N6610Y · Substantial damage > Enroute in IMC the acft had a complete electrical failure. The plt descended to VFR conditions & elected to land at weiser arpt. The plt lowered the gear electrically but did not receive a green down & locked indication. He then pumped the emergency extension… - [NTSB ATL83LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA077.md): Beech 58P · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1982 · N2038P · Substantial damage > About 40 mi from destination in heavy rain, both alternators failed. Electrical load was reduced & a radar monitored ILS apch was made. After descent through the clouds into VMC an attempt was made to lower the landing gear electrically. At that time all… - [NTSB LAX83LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA046.md): Beech G35 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N218B · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 50 ft AGL after the pilot had raised the gear. Reportedly, there was insufficient time to extend the gear, so a wheels-up landing was made on the remaining portion of the runway. An investigation revealed that a… - [NTSB MKC83FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA038.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Dewitt, NE · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1982 · N6855F · Substantial damage > As the flt approached destination the alternator began to malfunction. Plt continued to destination which was IMC, and as the gear was lowered during an instrument approach the nose gear indicated unsafe. The approach was discontinued and the plt climbed back… - [NTSB DEN83LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA035.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1982 · CGKBJ · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced a total electrical failure while enroute. On arrival, the pilot selected gear down, however it would not lower. He misidentified the operation of the emergency gear down switch and pushed it up instead of down. The pilot stated that… - [NTSB FTW83FRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRA03.md): S.N.I.A.S. AS350D · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 16, 1982 · N801DB · Destroyed > The pilot stated that as he came to a hover to land, an engine surge occurred which sent the helicopter back into the air. Reportedly, the engine continued to surge off and on, and as helicopter came down, it would impact the ground and bounce back in the… - [NTSB MKC83IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83IA036.md): Beech B200 · Chesterfield, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1982 · N6338T · Minor damage > Upon arrival over chicago, IL, the crew discovered that the landing gear would not extend. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to lower the gear, the crew elected to return to their home base airport and make a gear up landing. The landing was successful and… - [NTSB MKC83IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83IA035.md): Beech 100 · Wichita, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1982 · N85BH · Minor damage > Pilot reported that while cruising at 18000 feet, the pressurized portion of the second window blew out. The inside window remained intact and the cabin slowly depressurized. The pilot made an uneventful landing. The window was replaced by a later production… - [NTSB ATL83LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA058.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Heflin, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1982 · N22199 · Substantial damage > While on a pleasure flight the pilot experienced a fluctuation in his alternator indicator. Soon afterwards the alternator panel warning light came on. The pilot assumed his battery had gone dead after his radio lights also ceased to operate. At that point… - [NTSB FTW83IA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83IA053.md): Bell 412 · Intercoastal Ci, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1982 · N2258F · No damage > While in cruise flight, the pilots heard a loud pop and felt a severe cyclic control vibration. An immediate precautionary landing was made. An examination revealed that there was a fatigue crack in the trailing edge of the blue, main rotor yoke flexure, pn… - [NTSB ATL83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA044.md): Robinson R-22 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N90218 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, he noticed the rpm's began falling. He stated that he increased the throttle and lowered the collective, but the rpm's continued to decrease until the low RPM warning horn came on. An autorotative landing was… - [NTSB LAX83IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83IA036.md): Cessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N6428V · No damage > While cruising at 6500 MSL during a night cross country, the cabin filled with smoke. The pilot declared an emergency and landed after securing all of the electrical equipment. The pilot required hospitalization due to smoke inhalation and an irregular… - [NTSB ATL83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA041.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N555CE · Destroyed > About 16 min after takeoff the plt reported to ARTCC that he had lost the artificial horizon, gyro & vacuum pump. Radio & radar contact was lost shortly thereafter. Examination of the vacuum pump failed to reveal a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The acft… - [NTSB ATL83IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA034.md): Beech G18S · Huntsville, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N5BA · Minor damage > The left cargo door separated from the acft. The door was a hamilton cargo door installed under an STC which required 3 hinges on top & 3 pins on bottom with an overcenter locking mechanism on the handle for the pins. This door had 2 hinges installed. Only 2… - [NTSB NYC83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA028.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N72590 · Substantial damage > Pilot turned aircraft into the wind to perform power check. Approximately 3-5 ft above the ground the pilot reportedly began receiving feedback through the cyclic. Moderate then severe vibration of the airframe was reported. Aircraft yawed 90 degrees left and… - [NTSB LAX83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA026.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · San Francisco, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N65SA · Substantial damage > Flight 238, was cleared for takeoff from runway 28L at San Francisco intl airport. While accelerating through V2 with the gear in upward transit at approximately 50 feet AGL, the red left engine fire warning light illuminated. The flight crew elected to abort… - [NTSB FTW83LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA030.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Andrews, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N7521Z · Substantial damage > While on an aerial application flight the pilot landed on a gravel road. When the aircraft speed was reduced to about 25 mph the left wheel broke and the aircraft nosed over. Inspection of the aircraft revealed that the left main landing gear wheel bolts… - [NTSB ATL83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA023.md): Stinson 108-3 · Exmore, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N981C · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot noticed a decrease in oil pressure and elected to land at an alternate airport. While en route, a complete loss of oil pressure occurred and the pilot executed an emergency landing in an open field. While on the landing roll, the… - [NTSB ATL83LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA022.md): Beech B90 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N711GD · Substantial damage > The pilot was on a flight to deliver the aircraft for routine maintenance. He stated that he lost right braking action as he was approaching the maintenance hanger. He attempted to maintain directional control with propeller reversing, but the left wing hit… - [NTSB ATL83LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA019.md): Grumman G-164 · Adel, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N7231 · Destroyed > Following maintenance performed on the aircraft the pilot conducted a check flight. After takeoff the pilot discovered fuel splashing on the windshield and proceeded to abort the takeoff. Upon landing the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft… - [NTSB CHI83LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA025.md): Cessna 172 · Lansing, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1982 · N23388 · Substantial damage > The acft had a complete electrical failure & the plt made an emergency landing at Lansing. The plt was unable to lower the flap, & after encountering ground fog landed long, bounced, & ground looped to avoid running off the end of the rwy. Invest of the elect… - [NTSB FTW83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA021.md): Cessna 310C · Bastrop, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1982 · N1739H · Destroyed > The pilot was preparing for an enroute landing when he got an unsafe gear light. While trouble-shooting, the left engine stopped. He feathered the left engine and almost immediately the right engine quit. The pilot failed to reach therunway during the power… - [NTSB CHI83FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA023.md): Robinson R-22 · Indian Hill, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1982 · N9015R · Destroyed > The helicopter was observed circling an athletic field. During the third pass over the field it was observed to come to a near hover immediately followed by a tailrotor separation. The manufacturer issued a safety notice 12/4/81 & again on 10/4/82 stressing… - [NTSB DCA83IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83IA002.md): Douglas DC-9-30 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1982 · N536TX · Minor damage > The aircraft's right nose landing gear tire tread separated during the takeoff roll. The tread separation resulted in damage to the ground shift mechanism, nose gear door, taxi light and the ee compartment door. The flight returned to the departure airport.… - [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 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 LAX83FVA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVA01.md): Eagle DW-1 · Near Bakersfiel, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 14, 1982 · N88126 · Destroyed > During a turn-around while spraying a cotton field, the aircraft started rolling to the left and the pilot could not stop it. He stated the left spoiler remained deployed and would not close. He fought the roll until it impacted with the ground. The left… - [NTSB MKC83LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA007.md): Smith Miniplane Mini · Lexington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1982 · N28M · Destroyed > During taxi for takeoff the pilot smelled fuel fumes in the cockpit and noticed fuel leakage under the fuel tank, located above the pilots leg. The pilot then parked the aircraft and shutdown the engine. A fire started after he deplaned and consumed the… - [NTSB ATL83FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA008.md): Cessna 177RG · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1982 · N45696 · Substantial damage > After advancing the throttle about 1/2 of its travel to commence the takeoff roll, the plt heard a loud explosion & felt a violent shaking of the acft. The eng quit & the acft swerved to the right side of the rwy. Post crash examinationrevealed that one… - [NTSB ATL83FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA009.md): Beech 58 · Allendale, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1982 · N958MC · Substantial damage > About 30 min after departure, electrical equipment began to fail. The plt turned off the alternator & reset with no change. He then switched to the #1 regulator which did not correct the problem. While turning on downwind the gear handle was placed down & all… - [NTSB ATL83FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA003.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1982 · N1ET · Substantial damage > At 30 mi north of the destination, the inboard side of the right eng cowl popped loose & began vibrating severely, the plt was concerned that the cowling would break loose & strike the vert of horiz stabilizer so he feathered the r eng. Atthis point, the arpt… - [NTSB FTW83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA002.md): Waco UPF-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N30136 · Substantial damage > Upon completion of an airshow the plt returned to coronado arpt. Upon touchdown the acft tried to nose over & a go-around was made. After two touch & go's the plt isolated the problem to a locked right brake so he attempted to remedy the problem by cutting… - [NTSB CHI83LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA004.md): Cessna 182 · Shenandoah, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N5445B · Substantial damage > Jumper's parachute open prematurely pulling jumper into tail section bending horizontal stabilizer which in turn jammed the rudder. Plt could not flare acft during subsequent landing collapsing the main gear. - [NTSB ATL83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA002.md): Grumman AA-5B · Denver, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N28820 · Substantial damage > While cruising at 3500 ft MSL, the pilot heard a loud noise (like an explosion) and saw the engine cowling come open. Simultaneously, the engine lost power and would not respond to throttle movement. During a forced landing in a pasture, the aircraft collided… - [NTSB FTW82IA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82IA401.md): Bell 214ST · Intracoastal Ci, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1982 · N2091E · Minor damage > During cruise flight, the crew heard a loud "bang" and felt a vibration in the aircraft. The flight was continued to its destination which was about 20 miles away and terminated without further incident. Investigation revealed that the left upper longeron… - [NTSB ANC82IA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82IA103.md): Piper PA31-350 · Kenai, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1982 · N61366 · Minor damage > The commuter flight departed Kenai, destined for anchorage AK. The pilot stated that while on approach he could not obtain a positive gear down and locked indication on the nose gear. The pilot elected to return to Kenai airport due to weather at anchorage.… - [NTSB ANC82DA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA096.md): Cessna U206 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1982 · N3974G · Substantial damage > During touchdown the nose wheel steering collar (Cessna p/n 1243811-6) failed & the acft swerved left turning over onto the nose & right wing. - [NTSB SEA82IA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82IA170.md): Cessna 177RG · Cashmere, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1982 · N52716 · No damage > While descending through 7500 ft the pilot observed smoke entering the cockpit from the instrument panel area. An attempt was made to isolate the source by shutting off various electrical components. The smoke continued to appear intermittently before the… - [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 CHI82DA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA355.md): Beech G18S · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N730M · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft veered to the left just after rotation. He pushed the propeller, power and mixture controls forward. The left wing and left main gear struck the ground. The aircraft then began to spin while in ground contact. The left… - [NTSB MIA82DA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA184.md): Cessna 182 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1982 · N759UV · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he made a normal landing, but when he applied the brakes, they were ok for about 5 seconds, then they completely failed. The aircraft continued rolling until it hit a stump and some bushes at the end of the runway. The operator reported… - [NTSB ATL82IA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA281.md): Piper PA-34-22OT · Montgomery, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1982 · N220HB · Minor damage > The pilot stated that a normal runup was completed before takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft accele- rated through 75 knots when a loud bang was heard from the left side. The takeoff was aborted and a rollout accomplished. Examination of the left… - [NTSB ATL82FLT06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLT06.md): Benson B8M · Walls, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1982 · N2311E · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that after he took off and climbed to about 100 ft AGL, he tried to turn, but found he had no control of the aircraft. He then reduced the power and crash landed into a soybean field. An examination of the wreckage revealed that the lower… - [NTSB ATL82DA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA273.md): Piper PA-25 · Red Level, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1982 · N9728P · Substantial damage > While returning to the airport after spraying crops, the pilot noted a change in the engine sound and noticed a loss of oil pressure. Anticipating an imminent engine failure, the pilot landed on a portion of an old highway that was clear of motor vehicles.… - [NTSB ATL82DA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA272.md): Cessna 172RG · Prospect, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1982 · N5115U · Substantial damage > The plt was returning to his departure point due to encountering rough wx. While descending to 4,000 ft for an ILS approach the plt experienced a total electrical failure. The plt elected to descend to VFR conditions & broke out about 100 ft AGL. The plt… - [NTSB LAX82FA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA341.md): Bell 47G-2 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N4242A · Destroyed > The plt was in the local pattern practicing maneuvers. After completing a quick stop maneuver & hovering, another takeoff was initiated. The plt stated that it seemed to take an unusual amount of forward cyclic to initiate forward flt. During the final… - [NTSB CHI82DA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA341.md): Aero Commander 681 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1982 · N10TN · Substantial damage > During cruise flight the pilot observed the hydraulic system pressure fluctuating. The pilot immediately went into a hold pattern and attempted to ascertain the problem. After repeated attempts the pilot was able to lower the nose gear and the right main… - [NTSB CHI82DA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA336.md): Bell 47G-5A · Waconia, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 1982 · N58077 · Destroyed > Just prior to the flight, the helicopter had been released by the maintenance section after troubleshooting a squawk concerning a "binding collective." The student and instructor (CFI) departed on a local flight and flew about an hour practicing precision… - [NTSB MKC82FCG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCG20.md): Villine'S Breezy RLV-1 · Independence, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N21CV · Substantial damage > Pilot made a precautionary landing when aircraft developed a vibration. What pilot thought was a bean field was 5 feet high milo, and aircraft flipped inverted. Vibration was caused by piece of separated exhaust system hitting and breaking off part of the… - [NTSB LAX83FVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVM03.md): Falkenthal Varieze · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N78EV · Substantial damage > During final approach the acft suddenly pitched down about 45 deg & crashed into a duck pond containing approximately 4-5 ft of water. During examination of the wreckage it was noted a bolt was missing that secures the elevator control stick, at the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&occurrence=130&page=2 ## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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