# NTSB investigations, 1983: In flight collision with object 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 6 · 260 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW84LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA106.md): Cessna 182 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1983 · N46N · Destroyed > The acft collided with wires shortly after takeoff as the plt maneuvered at low altitude. After the collision the acft flew for about 1/4 mile and crashed in an unimproved field on a farm. There was no passenger seat in the acft and the passenger was… - [NTSB LAX84LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA123.md): Cessna 180K · Melville Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1983 · N2991K · Substantial damage > The acft landed hard during an aborted takeoff from a dry lake bed after the landing gear had snagged a tent. In preparing to leave the plt noticed a small tent on the lake bed. He believed he could overfly it on takeoff but the landing gear did not clear the… - [NTSB LAX84FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA113.md): Piper PA 24-260 · Fontana, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1983 · N8761P · Destroyed > The acft collided with a electrical power line tower at night during IMC weather. The tower was struck at 40 ft AGL. Theplt received a weather briefing for this flt and VFR flt was not recommended. No flt plan was filed. Witesses heard the acft fly over at an… - [NTSB NYC84FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA059.md): Beech A36 · Montoursville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1983 · N66846 · Destroyed > During takeoff roll the overhead courtsey light flickered. As the acft lifted off the right front cabin door opened & the light remained on. The plt advised the tower he would be returning to land & entered a right downwind leg for rwy 27AT 500 ft AGL. The… - [NTSB ATL84LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA071.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1983 · N5685V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that shortly after departing dca, he encountered a small amount of rain that froze on the aircraft's windshield. He continued on to his destination and again encounter freezing rain when turning from base to final. He elected to make a… - [NTSB ANC84FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA026.md): Boeing 747-200F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1983 · J8151 · Substantial damage > At 2359 the local controller cleared the flt to land on rwy 6R. At 0001 the ground controller cleared a state-operated pick-up truck onto rwy 6R for a tapley run. The ground controller stated that he requested clearance from the local controller to allow the… - [NTSB NYC84FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA058.md): Beech T-34A · Stockton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N12EG · Destroyed > Prior to the accident, the acft was observed in aerobatic type maneuvers. According to one witness, he saw the acft enter a descent after it had completed a roll maneuver. It was still in a steep descent when he lost sight of the acft due to trees. The acft… - [NTSB LAX84LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA098.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N4513K · Destroyed > During arrival in IFR conditions, the plt was vectored for an ILS rwy 25 apch. At about 0909 PST, he was cleared for the apch & instructed to maintain 3000 ft until intercepting the localizer. A short time later, the controller instructed the plt to contact… - [NTSB FTW84LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA090.md): Bell 222U · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N3177G · Substantial damage > The helicopter was parked on the ramp, facing east. When the plt called the tower for clearance, he requested a west departure. The plt received a clearance & was advised of traffic on the west ramp (behind the helicopter) & was instructed not to overfly the… - [NTSB LAX84FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA097.md): Bell 206B III · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1983 · N113ML · Destroyed > The helicopter struck a cable while flying about 25 ft AGL in the Grand Canyon. The acft was on an aerial observation to survey and acquaint a passenger with the Arizona strip wilderness district. Phoenix fss highly recommends that plts not fly down into the… - [NTSB LAX84LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA091.md): Let L-13 · Jacumba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N711KR · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a bush and groundlooped short of the rwy. The wind was unusually strong and the glider plt stated he misjudged its effect and should have flown the base leg closer. The acft landed short of the rwy and ground looped. - [NTSB ATL84FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA059.md): Beech A36 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N36MP · Destroyed > Prior to the approach the plt was advised that the wx was sky obscured & visibility 1/4 mi in fog. The plt acknowledged 'roger we'll come on in and give it a shot.' The acft collided with trees about 500 ft short of the middle marker. It was reported that the… - [NTSB LAX84LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA088.md): Cessna 172N · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N6134E · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and the terrain while trying to fly through donner pass on a solo x-country. There was an overcast sky and the mountains were 8300 to 9100 ft high. The plt was quoted as stating that the acft did not climb as well as he… - [NTSB ATL84LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA048.md): Piper PA-24 · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1983 · N7221P · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to lower the landing gear stating that he was distracted by an acft on the ground & diverted his attention from the landing checklist. - [NTSB DEN84LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA029.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N3594P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Piper PA-18, N3594P, was being used to tow a burkhart grob flugzeugbau G103 twin astir, N4246L. At 0950 MST, the wind was reported from 310 deg at 9 KTS. Since the terrain sloped downhill to the south, rwy 17R (covered with hard packed snow) was being… - [NTSB CHI84LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA045.md): Mooney M-20K · Buffalo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N9644B · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during an approach on a dark night. The weather was VMC and the plt canceled his IFR flt plan 15 miles east of the arpt. The plt approached the arpt in a normal VFR pattern but on final approach he got an illusion from the lights… - [NTSB FTW84FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA050.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Devers, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N8092Z · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees while maneuvering at a very low altitude after dark in a popular deer hunting area. The acft was observed rolling into steep bank with the eng 'revved up' then suddenly yawed toward the ground. The acft lights were on. - [NTSB MKC84LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA025.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N9117Y · Substantial damage > After taking off & climbing to 2000 ft, the plt heard a 'thud.' He reduced power & detected no mechanical or control problem & continued to kirkville, MO. After landing, damage & evidence of a bird strike were found on the leading edge of the right wing. - [NTSB LAX84FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA058.md): Beech 56TC · San Diego, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N911SC · Destroyed > During arrival, the plt was cleared for an ILS apch to rwy 28R. About 3 min later, he commenced a missed apch & requested another ILS to rwy 28. At that time, the ATC controller advised the plt that the 5 preceding acft had made ILS apchs & all had executed… - [NTSB MKC84FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA019.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Albion, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N2220Y · Destroyed > The acft collided with a tv transmitter tower guy wire. Witnesses stated that clouds were obscuring the top of the 1,134 ft tall tower. The acft was about 750 ft AGL when the collision occurred. The tower was not equipped with high intensity obstruction… - [NTSB SEA84FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA017.md): Cessna A185F · 4nm W Of Boring, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1983 · N53079 · Destroyed > The acft collided with 3 major objects, a tree, a house and a motor home during an attempted go-around. The pilot had attempted a landing on a soft short dirt road near his home. The length of the road was 462 ft. he landed 74 ft short ofmarkers at the… - [NTSB DEN84FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA021.md): Convair 580 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1983 · N7517U · Minor damage > The acft collided with a bird during the landing approach at night. The captain who was flying the acft was struck in the face by the bird and flying glass. The co-plt completed the landing due to incapacitation of the capt. investigationrevealed the… - [NTSB DEN84LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA022.md): Beech V35B · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · N6TH · Substantial damage > The plt reported that immediately prior to rotation speed he saw a deer running towards the acft at a 90 deg collision angle. He 'hauled back' on the control wheel & the acft 'mushed off the ground.' The deer impacted the bottom of the fuselage & the wing… - [NTSB DEN84FU001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FU001.md): Eipper Quicksilver E · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > The non-rated plt had taken ground & dual flt instruction in ultralight flying & had soloed earlier that day. He then took off & flew east, away from the designated ultralight training area. Just prior to the accident, witnesses driving east on an interstate… - [NTSB ATL84LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA040.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · N3055V · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flt was to take pictures over lake murray. The plt stated that after taking off, he proceeded over the lake, then descended & varied his altitude between 400 & 800 ft MSL, so the passenger could take pictures. Shortly after rounding a bend… - [NTSB ANC84LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA012.md): Bell 206-B · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1983 · N90188 · Destroyed > While inspecting a transmission wire tower, the left skid became entangled with the power line guide. This pulled the helicopter out of CG. While the plt was trying to correct the problem, the m/r blade contacted the tower & struck the tail boom separating… - [NTSB FTW84LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA029.md): Mooney M20D · Ama, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N6611U · Destroyed > After takeoff the plt made two low passes over the rwy, & was turning to make a third when the acft struck trees. - [NTSB FTW84FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA028.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B · Patterson, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1983 · N444PA · Destroyed > While descending into the Patterson area on an IFR flt plan, the plt was cleared to hold & was advised that he would be the #2 acft for an approach to the Patterson arpt. A few winutes later the plt asked how long the delay would be. He subsequently stated he… - [NTSB NYC84FFJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FFJ02.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N82526 · Substantial damage > The right wing of N82526 struck a telephone pole guy wire while involved with applying agricultural chemicals. - [NTSB CHI84LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA023.md): Beech B35 · Northfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N8719A · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the acft collided with trees. According to the arpt manager, the acft was rotated prematurely during the takeoff & the plt flew the acft on the back side of the power curve until tree impact. Reportedly, there was no preimpact part failure or… - [NTSB SEA84LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA010.md): Cessna 172 · Mccall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N738RD · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt entered a drainage area in mountainous terrain with the intent of crossing a ridge at the lowest point. As he continued in a canyon, he had a 500 ft/min climb rate & he believed he could easily clear the ridge. However, as he… - [NTSB LAX84IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84IA014.md): Cessna 152II · Woodland, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N68604 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The Cessna 152 was performing a touch and go landng and had just taken off when the Boeing stearman landed on the left wing and propeller of the Cessna 152. Both acft landed sucessfully and taxied clear of the runway. Both acft were broadcasting their… - [NTSB FTW84FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA021.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Aubrey, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N8161S · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was to give a bfr to the private rated plt who had not flown for about 1 year. There were no witnesses to the accident. The plt stated that he could recall doing basic airwork during the flt, but could not recall any details of the flt… - [NTSB ATL84FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKG01.md): Beech 65-A80 · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 1983 · N62TG · Substantial damage > At aprx 2130 EDT, the acft collided with a tree while the plt was making a low pass over a wooded area. After hitting the tree, the plane crashed into a pond. Reportedly, the acft had returned from columbia (south america) & the aircrew were preparing to drop… - [NTSB FTW84LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA013.md): Cessna 152 · Copeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1983 · N48774 · Substantial damage > The plt had landed in a pasture area that was about 1500 ft long. While on the ground, a wx front began moving in & the plt elected to takeoff to move the acft to a safer location. He initated his takeoff to the south; however, the ground was soft due to… - [NTSB DEN84LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA006.md): Artic S-1A Cadet · Fullerton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1983 · N37286 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during a takeoff from an open OAT field. - [NTSB ANC84LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA003.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N4702B · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a row of small trees during the approach to a private airstrip 26 miles south of Anchorage, AK. The pilot stated he should have made a much higher approach to the airstrip. - [NTSB CHI84LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA013.md): American AA-1A · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1983 · N9237L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The plt of American AA-1A, N9237L, departed the traffic pattern, while turning base, because of traffic taxing on the rwy. He re-enter the pattern on downwind & continued, but did not see a Piper PA-38, N2333B, that entered the pattern. The PA-38 pilot also… - [NTSB ATL84LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA010.md): Cessna C-150 · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1983 · N63666 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a deer during climbout on a night training mission. The weather was VMC but the night was dark. The CFI said they were doing touch and go landings. After completing a landing and during climbout the acft struck a deer. The acft was… - [NTSB NYC83FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA260.md): Cessna 170B · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N2429D · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during a go-around at night in a ground fog. The plt had called his wife and discussed the weather. He decided on an alternate arpt if the weather created problems. He had flown into bowman field many times at night and knew the… - [NTSB MIA84LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA001.md): de Havilland DHC2 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N31339 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a truck while taking off but managed to stay airborne, fly a mission and return to a normal landing. The private plt was reportedly carrying 8 passengers for a parachute drop. He would not admit he was carrying passengers and none of… - [NTSB ATL83LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA383.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Apison, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N25814 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees and crashed during takeoff from a short grass strip in a downwind direction. The wind velocity was 9 KTS. The strip was 2300 ft long with 75 ft trees at the end. Under the existing conditions the takeoff could not be accomplished… - [NTSB FTW84LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA445.md): Bell 47G4A · Catarina, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1983 · N79195 · Destroyed > The helicopter collided with the platform on a trailer during a practice landing. The plt was not satisfied with the acft position on the platform and in attempting to re-position the helicopter rocked and hit the tail rotor against the trailer. Lost of… - [NTSB ATL83FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA378.md): Cessna 172 · Benson, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N8360B · Destroyed > Aprx 3 mi south of the crash site, a witness saw the acft flying northbound along a railroad track. He reported that the acft was flying below tree top level & the eng was running smoothly. A short time later, another witness aprx 1 1/2 mi further north, also… - [NTSB SEA83LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA203.md): Cessna 172 · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1983 · N737YD · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he arrived at an unlighted arpt on a dark night. After making 2 passes over the arpt to identify the rwy & landmarks, he made an apch to land. The acft touched down with aprx 1/3 of the 3000 ft rwy remaining. The plt initiated a missed… - [NTSB LAX83LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA447.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Fremont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N57835 · Substantial damage > According to the student plt, he had found an area of lift after releasing from the tow plane & had soared to 2100 ft. however, while he was returning to the arpt, he realized that he would be too low to reach the rwy. He attempted to land on a highway, but… - [NTSB CHI83FA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA410.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Forestville, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N15651 · Destroyed > The acft was observed making low passes, 150-200 ft AGL, over a wooded area & then strike a radio antenna at the 207-FT level. The acft rolled inverted & impacted the ground. Members of the plt's aero club stated that the plt & pax were probably spotting for… - [NTSB LAX83LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA441.md): Cessna 188 · Winkelman, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1983 · N21613 · Destroyed > The right wing collided with wires at the end of a swath run and the acft was pulled to the ground about 300 ft from the wires. - [NTSB MKC83FU007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FU007.md): Airmass Sunburst · Goddard, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The plt landed in a vacant field, aprx 1500 ft long, surrounded by a row of trees. Before initiating a takeoff, he made a ground reconnaissance of the area. The field was covered with grass aprx 6 to 9 inches tall & was oriented on a north-south direction.… - [NTSB FTW83LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA440.md): Raven S-55A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1983 · N2732R · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land the balloon between 2 power lines. During the landing, the balloon impacted another power line that was installed across the main lines. Electrical arcing occurring occurred. The balloon attachment cables, skirt & gondola were scorched… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&occurrence=220&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") = 1983 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" = 220) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=220&year=1983 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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