# NTSB investigations: In flight collision with terrain/water 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 64 of 70 · 3,485 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX83FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA188.md): Cessna 182RII · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1983 · N5541N · Destroyed > The acft collided with a lone mountain while in straight & level flight. - [NTSB LAX83LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA189.md): Rockwell A-9B · Marana, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1983 · N7909V · Destroyed > The plt was on a flt from quanah, TX to chandler, AZ to deliver the acft for a sale. He had been on the ferry flt for 6 hrs when he landed at Marana, AZ. After refueling, raising the eng cowl, inspecting the eng & wiping off an accumulation of oil, he took… - [NTSB FTW83LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA181.md): Cessna 320D · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1983 · N888Q · Substantial damage > A private pilot was receiving multi-engine training from a CFI when the accident occurred. The CFI pulled the right throttle back for engine out training and the acft proceeded around the traffic pattern. The pilot thinks he moved the gear selector from up to… - [NTSB NYC83FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA091.md): Cessna 172H · Liberty Corner, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1983 · N2574L · Destroyed > Investigation revealed that the plt and passenger arrived at the airport at approximately 1820 EST, requested a special VFR clearance and when that clearance could not be approved requested an IFR flight plan. Attempts to activate the IFR flight plan were… - [NTSB LAX83FJA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FJA06.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Waimanalo, Oahu, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 3, 1983 · N28808 · Substantial damage > The acft was observed maneuvering over the water at low altitude prior to impact with the water. A surviving pax stated that he & the plt had a big party the day before the flt & they both had hangovers the following morning. He further stated that they had a… - [NTSB DEN83FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA090.md): Cessna 150M · Kanab, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1983 · N714ML · Destroyed > The acft departed page at about 1150. At about 1238 the acft struck the south slope of a 6,280-FT canyon wall at about 6,000 ft MSL. The canyon is one of a series of about five 'finger' canyons forming the vermilion cliffs group. Sigment lima 15 in effect… - [NTSB MIA83FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA106.md): Bell 47G2 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1983 · N47WJ · Substantial damage > According to the pilot he made a normal crosswind approach for landing, nearing ground at about 4 or 5 feet AGL. In extremely gusty weather, the aircraft struck the ground first, went vertical about 10 or 15 feet then lost lift and dropped to ground hard,… - [NTSB MIA83LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA105.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1983 · N123WK · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the terrain while on a localizer 36 approach at Ocala, FL the weather was IMC and the flight was on an IFR clearance. The acft was damaged but the occupants were not injured. The pilot stated that while on the final segment of the… - [NTSB SEA83LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA086.md): Eagle DW-1 · Waverly, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1983 · N8809A · Substantial damage > The pilot was on an aerial application mission spraying dry fertilizer on an upslope when he encountered a downdraft. Heturned downslope as the acft settled but was unable to prevent ground contact. The acft contacted the soft terrain and nosed over to an… - [NTSB DCA83AA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA021.md): Boeing 737-2H4 · Casper, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1983 · N7381F · Minor damage > Acft touched down with all landing gear retracted. The gear handle was found in the neutral position. The first officer was distracted by an inop aps and both the captain and the first officer were distracted by a GPWS aural warning on final apch. - [NTSB ATL83FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA140.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Crossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1983 · N9600W · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed into hinch mt at the 2700 foot level during cruise flt in IMC weather. The pilot was informed during the initial and subsequent briefings that VFR flt was not recommended for his route. The first leg of the flight from new orleans to… - [NTSB LAX83FA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA396.md): Cessna 182 · Littlefield, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1983 · N2646G · Destroyed > The passenger stated the flt was behind schedule, and an airport thought to be tuweep was spotted. They descended to 150-200 ft to read a sign and when the plt tried to climb in a left turn he collided with rising terrain. The accident location is about 8… - [NTSB MIA83LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA087.md): Hughes 269A · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1983 · N9020M · Substantial damage > The helicopter contacted the ground with a skid during a hover and ended up in a dynamic roll over. This was a dual instructional flt and the student was at the controls in a hover at the runways end awaiting twr instructions when the right skid became stuck… - [NTSB MIA83LKA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LKA02.md): Cessna T210 · Lajas, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 17, 1983 · N345AN · Destroyed > The acft crashed on landing on an off-airport field. 700 lbs of marijuana were found on board. - [NTSB CHI83FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA139.md): Beech 58 · Miwaulkee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1983 · N6838S · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he noted a fairly loud sound as the landing gear locked in the up position. Later, he was unable to extend the gear with either the normal or emergency systems. The circuit breaker would pop each time he tried the normal system. The… - [NTSB CHI83FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA138.md): Piper PA-601P · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1983 · N60801 · Substantial damage > After making an ILS approach to rwy 16, the plt was cleared to circle and land on rwy 34. As he turned final, he was to the west side of the runway and was too high to land, so he made a left turn-around back to rwy 34. Tower personnel turned the rwy lights… - [NTSB ATL83FKJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKJ03.md): Eaa Biplane P-2 · Southside, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 13, 1983 · N20KJ · Destroyed > The pilot was performing aerobatics over the airport at 400-500 feet AGL. On the last pass, he had completed one roll and was inverted in what appeared to be a second roll when the aircraft dove at the ground in a near vertical position. The aircraft engine… - [NTSB LAX83LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA136.md): Cessna 150L · Daggett, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1983 · N19095 · Destroyed > The plt & her copilot/navigator were participating in a x-country air derby. After making a required fly-by at the barstow-dagget arpt, they turned southeast to continue on course. A short time later, about 6 mi southeast of the arpt, the plt determined that… - [NTSB LAX83FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA141.md): Ryan Navion A · Fiddletown, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1983 · N444N · Destroyed > The acft crashed into hilly terrain while descending to enter the traffic pattern at the rancho murieta airport. The pilot had called sacramento fss to get assistance in locating this arpt which is about 11 NM from sacramento VOR on a bearing of about 65… - [NTSB LAX83FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA144.md): Cessna U2061 · Pt Reyes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1983 · N1456M · Destroyed > The Cessna U2061, purchased that day by the occupants, collided with trees on a hillside 10 miles from pt. Reyes, CA. An eyewitness observed the aircraft flying into worsening weather at 500 AGL or lower under a thin cloud layer in the olema valley. During… - [NTSB FTW83LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA140.md): Cessna 172N · Canton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1983 · N5536E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during arrival, he started to land with a right crosswind at 15 gusting 22 KTS. He stated that the acft was very low over the runway when a gust of wind blew it over a plowed area adjacent to the runway. He applied full power, raised the… - [NTSB ATL83FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA127.md): Douglas B-26C · Hubbards Fork, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1983 · N4060A · Destroyed > The plt & acft had been fighting forest fires earlier in the day. A late developing fire necessitated another dispatch. The acft arrived on scene & checked in with the lead acft circling overhead coordinating the fire fighting efforts. The tanker made 2 runs… - [NTSB SEA83LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA059.md): Hiller UH-12D · Near Oakridge, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1983 · N62398 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, a 250 lb load on a 30 ft external line had been set down at a site at an elevation of about 3500 ft MSL. After the load was released, the pilot attempted to transition from a hover to a climb, but the helicopter began to settle.… - [NTSB LAX83FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA350.md): Beech N35 · Mount Shasta, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1983 · N9350Y · Destroyed > The acft flew into mt reddy at about 9000 ft level. The clouds were as low as 5000 and the mountain tops were obscured. The plts in flt wx briefing contained the advice that VFR flt along his route was not recommended because the mt tops were obscured in… - [NTSB NYC83LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1983 · N25565 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he initiated his takeoff from the 1300 ft/blacktop portion of a 2500 ft runway. The remainder of the runway was sod. He stated that he rotated for takeoff about 50 ft from the end of the blacktop portion at 56 to 58 KTS. Also, he… - [NTSB NYC83LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA064.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1983 · N2115E · Substantial damage > There were 2-3 ft snowbanks on the sides of the rwy. At the end of the landing roll the left wheel caught the edge of a snowbank causing the acft to swing into the snowbank & tip over. - [NTSB FTW83LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA123.md): Cessna 180H · Chandeleur Isl., LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1983 · N9080M · Destroyed > The plt elected to takeoff on a sandy beach aprx 1800 to 2000 ft long. There was a gradual curve in the beach for most of the takeoff distance. The plt reported that there was debris on the beach that was too heavy to move, which he had to dodge with less… - [NTSB DEN83LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA065.md): Swearingen SA-26T · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1983 · N737EF · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a snowbank 10 feet beyond the threshold during landing. After the accident the pilot reportedthat during the final approach to a landing on runway 32, the left main landing gear contacted a 2 foot high snowbank just beyond the… - [NTSB ANC83IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83IA045.md): Cessna 177RG · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1983 · N34938 · Minor damage > The acft was intentionally landed gear up due to a failure of the main landing gear actuator bearing. The bearing failed due to fatigue. - [NTSB DEN83FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA062.md): Piper PA-23F-250 · Moab, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1983 · N63808 · Destroyed > The acft crashed into the top of a mesa at the 5500 ft level (MSL). The acft then cartwheeled about 300 ft on a heading of 360 degrees. Sheriffs deputies discovered at the accident site that the acft was loaded with marijuana weighing ABOUT798 lbs. An… - [NTSB DEN83LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA061.md): Cessna 172K · Dove Creek, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N84631 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a low pass over the snow covered runway. The pilot stated that he made two low passes over the rwy during the 2nd pass 'the acft was in ground, effect with mild up and down drafts using minimal power setting.' The left wing was down… - [NTSB CHI83LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA109.md): Cessna 150 · Calumetville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N11454 · Substantial damage > Tais Cessna 150 collided with snow covered terrain while practicing the results of 'ground effect'. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot was not injured in the accident. The flight originated at fond du lac WI at 1200 CST on feb. 12,… - [NTSB CHI83LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA107.md): Cessna 150 · Mauston, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1983 · N6126T · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a frozen lake during a low pass while sight seeing. The pilot stated that he dropped down to 250 feet AGL to see if anyone was fishing and hit a downdraft. The acft descended and made contact with the snow and ice covered lake. The… - [NTSB LAX83LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA097.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1983 · N83223 · Substantial damage > While practicing a simulated single eng condition, the student turned toward the arpt. The instructor (CFI) stated that the student treated the simulated emergency like he would for loss of power in a single eng acft; I.e., he turned to the nearest rwy which… - [NTSB DCA83IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83IA016.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Greer, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1983 · N421EA · Minor damage > Acft drifted to the right before a missed apch was initiated during which it made an inadvertent touchdown & struck a rwy light. The plt erroneously used RVR as his landing minimum. Actual RVR was below the published minimum. The sequenceflasher lights were… - [NTSB ANC83FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA042.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Melozi Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1983 · N8639V · Destroyed > Acft deptd a private airstrip with no flt plan and was later reported overdue. Acft wreckage was found on sept. 27, 1984. Debris was scattered near the bottom of a 1000 ft box canyon cliff. The main fuselage was found in a lake at the bottom of the canyon.… - [NTSB ATL83LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA092.md): Beech 65-80 · Brodnax, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1983 · N2711J · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a landing in a field at night near the intersection of route 623 & route 53 north. After the accident, 2 individuals were observed leaving the acft & running into the woods with duffel bags. The acft contained aprx 1000 lbs of… - [NTSB LAX83LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA079.md): Cessna 140 · Mt. Baldy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1983 · N2180N · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while he was flying toward the crest of mt Baldy, he was blinded by the sun reflecting off of the freshly covered snow peak. As he reached for his sun glasses, the aircraft struck the mountain about 10 ft below the crest. - [NTSB SEA83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA044.md): Cessna P210N · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1983 · N5162W · Destroyed > The plt was on a bank-check courier flt from troutdale to portland, with en route stops at Burns & redmond, OR. Routinely, the acft would depart troutdale between 0900 & 0930 & arrive at Burns at 1130 to 1200 local time. After a ground time of aprx 8 hrs, it… - [NTSB FTW83LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA093.md): Douglas DC-3 · Bay City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1983 · TGSAB · Substantial damage > The guatemalan registered acft collided with the ground while airdropping bales of marijuana on a beach. According to a witness, while the acft was making low passes over the beach the propeller struck the beach tearing it off the acft. The acft then… - [NTSB ANC83IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83IA034.md): Cessna 185 · Near Cordova, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1983 · N2660S · Minor damage > The acft encountered deteriorating wx conditions and received minor damage during a precautionary landing in whiteout conditions. A SIGMET was in effect. - [NTSB SEA83FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA037.md): Cessna T210N · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N5370Y · Destroyed > The acft collided with the side of a hill during a descent. The pilot had canceled his IFR clearance and radar services were terminated and a frequency change was approved. Shortly thereafter the acft was observed flying beneath the clouds toward the hill… - [NTSB DEN83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA045.md): Bell 206B III · Sula, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1983 · N55LW · Substantial damage > The helicopter crashed tail low and rolled over in an open field during marginal weather. The pilot was flying on an expired student certificate and expired medical. According to a pilot who had worked with him the pilot had no helicopter rating. Witnesses… - [NTSB DEN83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA047.md): Beech A36 · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1983 · N6732B · Substantial damage > The aircraft made an emergency off-airport wheels-up landing shortly after takeoff. The pilot said all of the pre-flight, before takeoff and takeoff checks were normal. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft started to lose airspeed. All controls were checked as… - [NTSB CHI83LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA074.md): Cessna 140 · Springbrook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1983 · N89399 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a four ft snowbank at the rwy threshold during landing. This was a dual instructional flt with the student in the right seat. The CFI had made no landings in this make and model of acft in the previous 90 days. The pilot stated that due… - [NTSB MIA83FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA055.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N8412F · Destroyed > Approach control advised the flt at the time of the initiation of the approach that weather for the general area was 300 ft overcast, 2 mi in fog. The flt was cleared for the VOR rwy 13 approach. The acft struck trees about 65 ft AGL in an area about 4 mi nw… - [NTSB MIA83FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA054.md): Cessna 310R · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1982 · N4055C · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed while the pilot was apparently attempting to return to land after takeoff. No radio calls were made, but landing gear had been lowered. High speed and excessive rate of descent are not consistant with a normal or even emergency attempt to… - [NTSB DEN83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA041.md): Cessna T210M · Robertson, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1982 · N6252B · Destroyed > The acft collided with gently rolling snow covered terrain. A small empty plastic medicine bottle labeled nadalol was found at the wreckage. Nadalol is used to control dizziness, fatigue & mental depression, & is basically a beta blocker. According to the… - [NTSB MKC83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA045.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1982 · N4091U · Destroyed > At 2015 the flt contacted ARTCC & requested Dubuque wx. They were advised that Dubuque was 500 ft indefinite ceiling, sky obscured, visibility 1/2 mi fog & they would be vectored for a back course rwy 13 apch. The flt then requested the front course apch to… - [NTSB ATL83FLG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FLG03.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cleveland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 24, 1982 · N9327N · Destroyed > The plt stated he was VFR on top of a broken cloud layer & decided to descend through an opening. After descending clear of the clouds he was in a pass with hills on each side & not enough room to turn around. He continued north along the highway hoping the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=230&page=65 ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=230&page=64 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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