# NTSB investigations, 1982: Loss of control - on ground/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 1 of 8 · 372 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MKC83LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA049.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N2973T · Substantial damage > During landing the aircraft hit a patch of ice, swerved to the left, hit a runway light and slid off the runway. - [NTSB MKC83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA047.md): Cessna 172 · Kearney, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N6532F · Substantial damage > Pilot landed on icy runway and started to swerve. Go-around was initiated. Before aircraft could takeoff it collided with a snow bank. - [NTSB LAX83LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA065.md): Aeronca 7AC · Calistoga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N85400 · Substantial damage > Initial information indicated that the acft landed with a quartering tailwind, ground looped & collided with a parked glider. A pilot/operator accident report was not received. - [NTSB LAX83FVG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVG07.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clearlake, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N67145 · Destroyed > The acft was observed to touch down 1/2 to 2/3 down the rwy at a high rate of speed. The acft then veered right off the rwy into some brush & then came back onto the rwy. Power was applied & the acft became airborne in a stall attitude, turned left & went… - [NTSB ANC83LAG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LAG01.md): Cessna 152 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N68291 · Substantial damage > The student pilot reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings on a runway with patches of ice. He stated that on his second touch-and-go, he touched down to the right of the centerline. Reportedly, he retracted the flaps, added full power, and… - [NTSB ATL83LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA074.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nelly'S Ford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1982 · N32804 · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll the aircraft swerved to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder but was not able to straighten the aircraft. The pilot reduced the power and applied brakes. The aircraft collided with a fence at the end of the runway. Fifteen knot… - [NTSB SEA83IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83IA034.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · Klamath Falls, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1982 · N5475M · Minor damage > During takeoff on runway 14 with the winds from 310 deg at 17 knots, satisfactory acceleration occurred through 70 knots followed by a slowing rate of acceleration at 80 knots. The captain then reduced power and shortly thereafter felt the left main tires… - [NTSB ATL83LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Ft. Benning, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1982 · N129SC · Substantial damage > Student was doing a touch and go landing. While changing flap, carb heat and applying full throttle aircraft veered left. Recovery was attempted throttle off but aircraft left runway and collapsed nose gear, before flipping over. - [NTSB ATL83FKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG06.md): Quickie 2 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 22, 1982 · N14QP · Substantial damage > Reportedly, when the aircraft was landed, it touched down long and with excessive airspeed. The aircraft veered off the right side of the runway, when brakes were applied, and overturned. The wind was report as light and variable. - [NTSB NYC83LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA046.md): Beech 56TC · Gasport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1982 · N12WB · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll from a snow covered runway the aircraft slid to the left of the runway and into a snow bank. The left main and nose gear collapsed. - [NTSB DEN83LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA036.md): Swearingen SA-227AC · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1982 · N2671V · Substantial damage > Directional control was lost in the early stage of the takeoff roll. The acft departed the rwy 400 ft down the rwy & travelled 85 ft off the side of the rwy. One rwy light was destroyed. The acft had come from the factory equipped with an anti-skid brake… - [NTSB MIA83LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA052.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N88214 · Substantial damage > According to the instructor (CFI), the tail wheel equipped aircraft veered left and headed toward trees after the tail rose, but while the main wheels were still on the ground. He attempted to recover with right rudder and brakes. Fearing a ground loop, the… - [NTSB LAX83LUG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUG09.md): Cessna 170B · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 14, 1982 · N2962D · Substantial damage > The accident occured after touchdown when the pilot temporarily lost control and the aircraft veered off the runway. The wing and propeller collided with a frozen snow bank. - [NTSB NYC83LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA042.md): Cessna T303 · Newburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1982 · N9742T · Substantial damage > Simulated engine-out emergencies were being practiced. During takeoff the CFI failed the right eng. The student hesitated & the acft swerved to the right. The CFI was unsuccessful in gaining directional control & the acft ran off the rwy into a ditch. - [NTSB LAX83LVM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVM05.md): Pitts S1C · 6 N.W. Half Moo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 9, 1982 · N2363 · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed and a gust of wind turned the aircraft. Aircraft continued off right side of runway and nosed over in soft ground. - [NTSB CHI83LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA053.md): Cessna T210 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1982 · N6195Y · Substantial damage > After touchdown the right wing of the aircraft suddenly lifted, directional control was lost and the aircraft struck a row of trees. - [NTSB ATL83LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA055.md): Pitts Special 51C · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1982 · N2148 · Substantial damage > The aircraft ground looped during landing. Investigation revealed there was slight crosswind and the tail wheel steering spring failed. - [NTSB NYC83IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83IA040.md): Aeronca 11AC · Monticello, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1982 · N3809E · Minor damage > As the flight made a three point landing in strong, gusting, left crosswinds, a gust of wind lifted the aircraft's left wing. Directional control was lost and the aircraft departed the right side of the runway. It came to rest at the bottom of a grassy slope… - [NTSB LAX83FVM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVM04.md): Swearingen SA226-T · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 1982 · N4273X · Substantial damage > During arrival, the winds were reported from 350 to 360 deg at 20 gusting 25 KTS, and while landing, they were from 360 deg at 21 KTS. The acft's max demo x-wind capability was 22 KTS. The plt reported that during the landing, the power levers were retarded… - [NTSB DEN83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA028.md): Cessna T188C · Santa Rita, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1982 · N2066J · Substantial damage > Aircraft nosed over during landing. Aircraft was swerving left after brake application. More braking was used and aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB LAX83LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA043.md): Continental 305 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1982 · N5251G · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he attempted 2 times to land on runway 17 on the third landing attempt the pilot lost control and collided with a fence. The winds were from 080 degrees at 15 knots. - [NTSB SEA83LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA025.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1982 · N6104J · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that slush accumulation on the runway prevented the aircraft from reaching takeoff speed. He aborted the takeoff and with braking action "nil" slid off the end of the runway. Gustavus airport is owned and operated by the state of Alaska and… - [NTSB DEN83LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA025.md): Cessna 152 · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1982 · N24378 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he touched down on the snow covered runway and the brakes were frozen. The aircraft hit bare pavement and veered to the left. Wheel dropped off edge of runway into a snow bank. The aircraft nosed over. An interview with the pilot… - [NTSB ANC83LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA019.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N4226H · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during an earlier takeoff from a frozen lake that he struck an unknown object imbedded in deep snow. He noticed that his right gear & ski were damaged, & continued his flight to Anchorage. Approaching Anchorage he was advised by lake hood… - [NTSB DEN83LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA024.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N9611S · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he made a wheel landing on runway 33 with the wind variable from 360 deg at 15 gusting 25 knots. As the tailwheel was lowered, the aircraft veered to the right. He corrected back to the left and initiated a go-around, but the aircraft… - [NTSB CHI83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA047.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Batesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N4503R · Substantial damage > After completing an NDB approach to the airport, runway 18, the aircraft touched down past the midpoint of the runway. The pilot stated that during his initial attempt to brake the aircraft, before retracting flaps, the aircraft ballooned and departed the… - [NTSB CHI83LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA041.md): Cessna 150 · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1982 · N714PW · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on her second solo flight. As she applied power to takeoff (after landing), the aircraft veered to the left. It continued into a muddy/sodded area, struck a shallow ditch and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI83LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA038.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1982 · N8259M · Substantial damage > During arrival, the pilot landed on runway 24 with a left quartering, gusty head wind at 8 to 10 KTS. The pilot reported that during the landing, the aircraft suddenly veered left and went off the runway. After departing the runway, the aircraft hit a… - [NTSB FTW83LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA037.md): Beech 60 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N2677L · Substantial damage > During the landing roll the pilot experienced a malfunction when he applied his brakes. When applied, the right brake worked but the left brake did not. The pilot repeatedly pumped the brakes, nevertheless the aircraft ran off the right side of the runway and… - [NTSB FTW83LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA036.md): Champion 7FC · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N7682E · Substantial damage > During landing, the aircraft touched down with a right quartering tailwind. The pilot stated that after making a normal approach and landing, he overcontrolled the rudder. The aircraft veer off the runway and collided with a ditch before reaching the taxiway.… - [NTSB ATL83FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA033.md): Cessna 411A · Plymouth, NC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N4411W · Destroyed > The pilot attempted a takeoff on a wet turf runway and lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft left the runway and collided with trees. Sometime later the aircraft caught fire. The pilot did not cut the switches off. The origin or destination of the flight… - [NTSB DEN83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA023.md): Cessna 170A · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N9164A · Substantial damage > The pilot landed at a private airstrip and lost control of aircraft in a crosswind. The aircraft departed the runway and collided with a ditch. The pilot believed he lost control of his aircraft because of the wet runway and strong crosswind. - [NTSB NYC83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA026.md): Cessna C152 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N24293 · Substantial damage > During landing, the aircraft hit hard on all three landing gear and bounced about 3 or 4 feet, landing on the nose gear. The left wing, prop, nose gear and cowling were damaged. - [NTSB CHI83LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA035.md): Cessna 172 · Port Hope, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N5301D · Substantial damage > The pilot estimated that the wind was from 210 to 220 deg at 15 KTS. He reported that the grass runway was soft and wet. For takeoff on runway 18, he used 10 deg of flaps and about 1/2 of the available aileron while using a soft field takeoff procedure. The… - [NTSB DEN83LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA013.md): Beech G35 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N4253D · Substantial damage > The pilot started to takeoff on runway 31 with a wind from 270 deg at 20 KTS. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft veered and went off the left side of the runway. The pilot stated that after about 400 to 500 ft in the takeoff roll, the "plane veered right… - [NTSB SEA83LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA016.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Ritzville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N1571R · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during a landing, the aircraft bounced twice and went off the left side of the runway. Reportedly, he initiated a go-around, but the plane struck a fence and crashed. - [NTSB MIA83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA021.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1982 · N330FT · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, he lost directional control while taking off on runway 06R. The aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and collided with VASI lights. The wind was reported to be from 002 deg at 13 KTS. - [NTSB FTW83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA023.md): Quickie TWO · Grants, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1982 · N24WD · Substantial damage > The pilot had purchased the aircraft and was planning to ferry it to richmond, VA. After taking off on a local flight, he elected to land on runway 13 with winds variable from 190 to 270 deg at 10 gusting 22 KTS. During the landing, the aircraft ran off the… - [NTSB DEN83LTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LTK01.md): Eipper-Formance MX-II · Watertown, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 22, 1982 · N3133L · Substantial damage > While on rollout a gust of wind caught the aircraft's right wing and caused the aircraft to swerve to the left. The pilot attempted to compensate by applying full power but the aircraft traveled left, out of control and collided with a row of "t" hangars. - [NTSB LAX83FUG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG05.md): E.L. Craig Craigcraft · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1982 · N1320 · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the left side of the rwy & collided with a camera tripod. - [NTSB MIA83LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA015.md): Cessna 182 · N. Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1982 · N8240M · Substantial damage > The site chosen for landing was an old road with high weeds which the pilot had used the week before. The left wing caught in the weeds during landing. The pilot stated that the right rudder was used to straighten the aircraft's course, however, the aircraft… - [NTSB LAX83LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA015.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1982 · N29719 · Substantial damage > The pilot began taking off in calm wind conditions. He reported that when he almost reached the airspeed for takeoff, the aircraft veered to the right. Subsequently, the aircraft hit a brush pile and a fence and was damaged. - [NTSB NYC83LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA010.md): Piper PA-30 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1982 · N7518Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while practicing touch-and-go landings he encountered turbulence during a touchdown. When he aborted the takeoff segment the aircraft departed the runway and the landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB MKC83LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA010.md): Beech E17L · Mcconnell Afb, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1982 · N15846 · Substantial damage > As the aircraft accelerated through 40 mph during the takeoff roll, a passenger advised the pilot that the cabin door was unlocked. The pilot reduced the engine power to idle, reached back and closed the door. While latching the door, the aircraft swerved to… - [NTSB LAX83LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1982 · N7873D · Destroyed > While attempting a touch and go from a wheel landing the pilot lost directional control and collided with a parked aircraft and a chain fence, finally nosing over. The pilot said he did not use enough right rudder during the roll. The parked aircraft, N5515B,… - [NTSB LAX83LUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUG03.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 1982 · N8256H · Substantial damage > The student pilot reported that he landed in a crosswind with gust up to 15 KTS and overcorrected for a swerve. The aircraft swerved off the runway and was damaged when it encountered mounds of dirt and rocks where construction was underway on the airfield. - [NTSB FTW83LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1982 · N89023 · Destroyed > While practicing touch & go landings the student plt lost directional control, ran off the side of the rwy into a ditch collapsing the nose gear & turning over. - [NTSB CHI83LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA013.md): Cessna 172 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1982 · N3700R · Substantial damage > On touchdown a gust of wind hit the aircraft, the pilot lost directional control, swerved to the right and nosed over. The pilot reported wind gusts to 30 KTS. - [NTSB SEA83LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA012.md): Cessna 206 · 40 Nm Wnw Salmo, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1982 · N5183U · Substantial damage > The pilot began a takeoff from a runway covered with about six inches of wet snow and slush in calm wind conditions. He reported that during the takeoff, the right main wheel settled back to the runway and encountered an area of soft snow and slush. The… - [NTSB DEN83LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA005.md): Helio H-395 · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1982 · N3129R · Substantial damage > During a landing roll-out on runway 15, the aircraft ground looped to the right and the left gear failed. The pilot said he was following a twin Cessna that was about 1/4 mile ahead, and when he raised the flaps from full down to 3/4 down, the plane suddenly… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&occurrence=260&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" = 260) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=260&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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