# 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 68 of 70 · 3,485 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX82DA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA223.md): Robinson R22 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1982 · N90165 · Substantial damage > During a landing, the pilot reported that he came to a 3 ft hover then initiated a descent by lowering the collective. He stated that when the helicopter was about 6 inches above the ground, he lowered the collective to complete the landing, and at that… - [NTSB CHI82DA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA208.md): Cessna A188B · Greenbush, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1982 · N4870R · Substantial damage > The aircraft crashed during takeoff from a grass runway that had not been mowed for several weeks. The field elevation was 1070 ft, the wind was calm, and the temperature and dew point were 62 and 50 degrees. A full flap (20 degree) configuration was used for… - [NTSB MKC82FCQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCQ10.md): Beech A35 · Bird City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N5200A · Substantial damage > The pilot entered traffic to land on runway 26 at a private airport with no UNICOM and no usable windsock. He stated that on final approach, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind and rolled to the right. He was unable to recover. The right wing hit the… - [NTSB CHI82FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA206.md): Mcclary Mong Sport · Cedar, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N5099 · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft enter a steep nose down attitude & slow spiral from which the acft did not recover. - [NTSB CHI82DA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA207.md): Cessna 182RG · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N5207S · Substantial damage > While taxiing to the wash rack, the pilot decided to make a takeoff and landing. After takeoff, he entered the downwind and observed two other aircraft entering behind him. While maintaining separation from the other aircraft and looking for a flock of birds… - [NTSB ATL82FLQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLQ06.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mayfield, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N50352 · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed while the pilot was performing an aerobatic routine at an airshow. After about 7 minutes in an 8 minute act, the pilot performed an 8-point roll at about 200 ft AGL, then pulled up into a hammerhead stall. After a hammerhead turn to the… - [NTSB LAX82DA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA216.md): North American 0-47B · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1982 · N4725V · Destroyed > During arrival for landing, the pilot was leading a flight of five dissimilar aircraft. After pitching out in a 360 degree, overhead approach, the pilot flew a fairly tight pattern. On base, when he would normally have felt the gear lock in place, his… - [NTSB SEA82DA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA084.md): Beech B19 · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1982 · N2048A · Substantial damage > During a simulated forced landing, the student pilot initially turned the wrong direction, then turned correctly toward the runway. He was lower then normal at his initial and downwind points but after being prompted by the instructor (ip), the student angled… - [NTSB MIA82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA133.md): Bell 47G-4 · N. Greenville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1982 · N1151W · Substantial damage > The pilot took off at about 1922 to dispense a non-toxic liquid chemical and fertilizer on a nearby melon field. After one normal swath run on a northerly heading, he pulled up and began a procedure turn to the left (west). He stated the afternoon sun… - [NTSB SEA82FYA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYA08.md): Cessna T210M · Shoshone, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1982 · N761CP · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed in a near level attitude and at a high rate of speed. Neither the seat belt nor shoulder harness was fastened. The pilot's blood alcohol level was 236 mg%. - [NTSB LAX82DA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA215.md): Aerospatiale 341G · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 1982 · N341BB · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he lifted off to a 5 ft hover with 4 passengers and 70 gallons of fuel on board. He reported that during the hover check, all instruments were in the green with the turbine outlet temperature at 550 degrees. The pilot stated that he… - [NTSB SEA82DA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA083.md): Grumman G-164A · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 9, 1982 · N7365 · Destroyed > The pilot had just returned to the area after picking up a load of di-syston. Another ag aircraft had been spraying in an adjacent field. The pilot circled and looked for the other aircraft, but did not see it. He stated that he checked the smoke to determine… - [NTSB DEN82DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTG05.md): Cessna 188 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N2087J · Substantial damage > The pilot started a swath run at dusk by crossing under a set of wires. As he crossed under the wires, one of his main gear struck the top of a rock pile. The pilot thought that both of the main gear had failed, and he elected to make a belly landing in a… - [NTSB ANC82FAG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAG30.md): Piper PA-18 · Near Dillingham, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N278T · Destroyed > The acft impacted a side of a mountain Near horseshoe pass at an elevation of 250 ft above sea level. The accident occurred during the hours of daylight with VMC prevailing. - [NTSB FTW82FPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG14.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lehi, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N83654 · Substantial damage > The acft was believed to have departed the west memphis arpt at approximately 1900. The acft was found at approximately 2000 in an open field 2 mi sw of the arpt. The acft had collided with the ground very hard in a nose down condition. Neither occupant… - [NTSB ATL82FLA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLA03.md): Cessna 172M · Thomasville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N13687 · Destroyed > The aircraft was being operated on a business flight for the purpose of surveying farm crops in the area. At about 1700 EDT, it crashed into a 20 acre farm lake while on a westerly heading. The weather was reported as clear, visibility 6 to 7 miles with haze,… - [NTSB LAX82DA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA209.md): Beech M35 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N9824R · Substantial damage > As the pilot was arriving to an uncontrolled airport, he could see a group of planes on the runup pad at the approach end of the runway. As he continued with his arrival and approach, he radioed his intentions, but heard no transmissions from the departing… - [NTSB LAX82FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA213.md): Cessna 172L · Meiners Oaks, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N19659 · Destroyed > Witnesses in a remote canyon reported an aircraft making low passes in that area. They last saw the plane going up the canyon. Later, the aircraft was located on a wall of the same canyon. Tests of the pilot's blood showed an alcohol level of.279 percent.… - [NTSB CHI82DA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA204.md): Mooney M20F · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N9577M · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that when he entered the traffic pattern, the radios did not work. He stated that he had his mind on this problem and did not put the gear down. Also, he reported that on downwind, the gear warning horn did not work, and subsequently, the… - [NTSB ATL82FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA155.md): Piper PA-30 · Snow Hill, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N8193Y · Destroyed > The pilot/owner and another occupant with a commercial certificate and an instrument rating took off on a IFR flight plan. The weather at the departure point and destination was characterized by low ceilings and reduced visibilities in fog and rain.… - [NTSB LAX82FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA208.md): Cessna T210N · Humphreys Peak, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1982 · N4777Y · Destroyed > Te acft impacted Humphreys Peak at 10,200 ft MSL. The last wx observation at grand canyon was at 1745. The reported wwx was a clear sky & 50 mi visibility. - [NTSB SEA82DA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA080.md): Eagle DW-1 · Sprague, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N88012 · Destroyed > The pilot had checked out in this make and model of aircraft on the preceeding day. On the day of the accident, he was spraying fertizer in a crosswind condition. He stated that he was on a downhill swath run in gusty conditions when he deployed the controls… - [NTSB FTW82DA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA205.md): Grumman G-164A · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N8974H · Destroyed > While concentrating on his flagger, the pilot misjudged his altitude and allowed the aircraft to collide with a levee. The pilot then dumped his load and made an emergency landing, during which time, the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN82FTA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTA10.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Glendive, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N4589Y · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he had just loaded the sprayer and had made one pass downhill. At the end of the field, he started a left turn to make an uphill pass. The pilot stated that he got into bad air or down slope air and started to dump the chemical but it… - [NTSB DEN82DTK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTK05.md): Grumman G-164 · Murdo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N10247 · Substantial damage > During a spraying operation the landing gear collided with a dirt bank. The pilot returned to the airport and during landing the right wing contacted the runway because of a missing right landing gear. The aircraft ground looped and nosed over. - [NTSB LAX82FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA203.md): Cessna T210N · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N6615Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that when he attempted to extend the gear with the normal system, it would not operate. He stated that he cycled the gear handle 4 or 5 times and checked the circuit breakers. Reportedly, he tried to extend the gear with the hand pump but it… - [NTSB FTW82DA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA203.md): Aero Commander S2R · Lake City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N5522X · Destroyed > The aircraft departed from a soft private ag strip with a heavy load and would not climb high enough to get above wheat in a field off the end of the runway. The aircraft collided with the wheat and was subsequently destroyed by ground fire. - [NTSB ANC82DAG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG28.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N9089D · Destroyed > Pilot was giving passengers rides along bishop creek. He was reported as flying low and erratic. On the last flight with two passengers, the wing dipped & caught the water. The acft then cartwheeled. The plt's blood alcohol level was 196 mg%. - [NTSB NYC82DA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA105.md): Beech B95 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1982 · N528R · Substantial damage > After being newly painted at prospectville, PA, the plane was being flown to Farmingdale, NY where the pilot received a special VFR clearance. According to the pilot, the gear was lowered on the downwind leg for runway 19, but an abnormal noise was heard and… - [NTSB NYC82DA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA107.md): Cessna T210F · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 25, 1982 · N6751R · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, while performing the landing checklist his attention was distracted and a gear check was not accomplished. The aircraft was landed with the gear up causing substantial damage to the skin of the aircraft and the propeller. - [NTSB FTW82DA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA198.md): Bell 47D1 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 25, 1982 · N6851 · Destroyed > After loading 40 gallons of herbicide on the aircraft the pilot attempted to lift off the back of the loading truck. The takeoff was normal; however, as the helicopter cleared the truck, it was not able to sustain a hover. The pilot then executed a running… - [NTSB CHI82DA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA182.md): Cessna 150G · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 24, 1982 · N2992J · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated he was too high on final approach so he attempted a go-around. As he applied power, the nose increased in pitch attitude and the empennage struck the runway. The aircraft started to turn to the left, the left wing struck the runway… - [NTSB LAX82DXQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DXQ10.md): Broyill-Cowan-Murray BG12B · Yerington, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N612BG · Destroyed > At about 1315 PDT, the pilot departed on a round robin cross-country flight from minden, Nevada to bridgeport California and return. He was participating in a region ii soaring championship (sport class). On the return leg of the trip, the pilot was oserved… - [NTSB DEN82DA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA093.md): Beech V35A · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N6242V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated, the engine run-up was normal and the mixture was leaned at 1700 RPM to obtain initial EGT movement off the bottom of the guage. He reported taking off uphill on runway 03. He noted that the acceleration was slow, but attributed it to the… - [NTSB DEN82DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTG04.md): Boeing A75N1 · Northwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 1982 · N65501 · Substantial damage > The pilot was on a flight to practice aerial application. This was his first flight in this make and model of aircraft. While making a practice run over an open field with water in the chemical tanks, the left main gear contacted the ground damaging the… - [NTSB FTW82DA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA189.md): Bell 47D-1 · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N93067 · Substantial damage > During an agricultural spraying operation the pilot turned downwind and the tail rotor struck a rice dike. The pilot lost control and the aircraft landed hard. The main rotor severed the tail boom. Investigation revealed the aircraft had been loaded within… - [NTSB FTW82DA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA188.md): Cessna T188C · Knobel, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N4439J · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during his swath run the engine seemed to hesitate. While checking the engine the pilot collided with a levee and the landing gear separated from the aircraft. The pilot made a forced landing in an adjacent field. - [NTSB LAX82DA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA177.md): Swearingen SA26-T · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N711AH · Substantial damage > The aircraft was observed to make a gear up landing. Investigation revealed that the gear operated normally and that the gear lever was found in the down position. The circuit breaker was popped. - [NTSB NYC82FFA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FFA05.md): Navion A · Hancock, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N91662 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during takeoff, he climbed to about 20 to 30 ft and raised the gear. At about that time, the aircraft began to sink. He stated that he pulled the power off just before the aircraft hit the ground a few miles from the airport. An… - [NTSB LAX82DUJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DUJ39.md): Cessna 182Q · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N96732 · Destroyed > On final approach the pilot allowed the aircraft to descend into bushes at the end of the runway. The pilot landed hard, the nose wheel collapsed and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB ATL82FKJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKJ12.md): Piper J3C-65 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N42799 · Destroyed > During an air show, the aircraft was observed flying slowly over the runway on a southerly heading at about 200 to 250 ft AGL. Full left rudder was applied along with full up elevator and the plane entered a spin. After one turn, full opposite rudder was… - [NTSB SEA82FYM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM15.md): Beechcraft S35 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N175Q · Destroyed > While en route on a dark night, the aircraft collided with mountainous terrain in a heavily wooded, snow covered area. An investigation revealed that the plane crashed while in or near level flight at an altitude of about 4500 ft MSL. The top of the mountain… - [NTSB LAX82DA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA172.md): Beech A23-19 · Peach Springs V, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N5792V · Destroyed > During a cross country air race the aircraft failed to clear a ridgeline. The pilot stated that with full throttle and adequate rpm's the aircraft was unable to climb out of a downdraft after having flown into a box canyon. - [NTSB MKC82DA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA082.md): Bell 47G2 · Thornton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 14, 1982 · N8426E · Substantial damage > During the downwind turn for the fourth spraying pass the pilot encountered a gust of wind. The pilot stated he applied power, collective and cyclic to level off at spraying altitude but the wind was too strong to prevent the tailboom from striking the ground. - [NTSB FTW82FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA173.md): Gulfstream American 980(695) · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N9789S · Destroyed > The acft crashed about 1/2 mi sw of the departure end of rwy 32L. The rwy had been illuminated at the time of takeoff with the acft making a left turn into an area that was not illuminated toward the mountains. It was a very dark night with an… - [NTSB FTW82DA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA172.md): Grumman G164B · Marvell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 11, 1982 · N6625K · Destroyed > During an aerial application process the pilot allowed the aircraft to collide with a rice levy. The aircraft was destroyed and there were no injuries to the pilot. - [NTSB ATL82FLT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLT04.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Iuka, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · May 11, 1982 · N444ME · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed during a pass across the airport. A witness was parked, facing east, in the runup area for runway 18. According to him, the the aircraft took off about 6 minutes earlier, made a traffic pattern, and crashed behind and to his right. The… - [NTSB LAX82FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA171.md): Cessna 172N · El Portal, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N2996E · Destroyed > The wreckage was located at 4,750 ft MSL on the east side of a north/south oriented ridge. The acft had traveled uphill approximately 110 ft on a 45 deg slope on a heading of 236 deg, coming to rest about 50 ft below the top of the ridge. - [NTSB LAX82FVD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVD16.md): Scorpion 133 · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N19NS · Substantial damage > The student pilot, builder of the helicopter was on a dual instructional flight with an instructor pilot (ip). The student had about 71 hours in this make and model while the ip had 18 hours. After making two landings, a descending turn was made to a downwind… - [NTSB LAX82FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA162.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N4907V · Destroyed > The pilot visited fresno fss for a weather briefing on route to Santa Barbara. He was advised of weather and told VFR flight was not recommended. The pilot then said he would go VFR and make an instrument approach at Santa Barbara if weather was as bad as… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=230&page=69 ## 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=68 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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