# NTSB investigations, 1982: Nose over 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 2 · 62 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX83LUG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUG12.md): Piper J-3 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N26170 · Substantial damage > Pilot taxiing to ramp when gust of wind blew aircraft over. Wind was variable, gusting 25 k. - [NTSB ANC83LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA024.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Near Port Alswo, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N94DC · Substantial damage > While landing on the 3,500 ft level of tuxedni glacier the acft skis sank in deep soft snow & the acft flipped over. - [NTSB FTW83LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA056.md): Luscombe 8A · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1982 · N1026K · Substantial damage > Pilot used brakes to attempt to straighten aircraft veering in crosswind and aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB ANC83LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA009.md): Cessna 185 · Stony River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1982 · N9982X · Substantial damage > According to the plt it snowed heavily the prior day & people on the ground used their snowmobiles to pack down a landing area. Upon landing the acft rolled 400-500 ft & struck a 6-inch snow hump turning the acft over. - [NTSB ATL83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA017.md): Cessna 170A · Youngsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N11576 · Substantial damage > While landing, the pilot touched down fast after crossing over power lines near approach end of the runway. He used the brakes to slow down, but was unaware that the wheels were skidding on the grass until the plane came to a bare patch of ground. According… - [NTSB SEA83LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA013.md): Maule M-5-210C · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1982 · N312X · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he made an off-airport landing in a grass field that was soft and wet. The field was square shaped and measured about 1500 ft on each side. While landing toward the west, he saw the end of the field approaching and applied heavy… - [NTSB MKC83LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA011.md): Cessna 172PII · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1982 · N63648 · Substantial damage > Pilot made three go-arounds because of gusty winds. While taxiing to tiedown downwind the wind blew the aircraft over. Winds gusting to 25 KTS. - [NTSB ANC82DA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA098.md): Piper PA-18 · Near Port Alswo, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1982 · N5907Y · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, he was landing on the tundra as he had done before. After rolling about 3/4 of the way down the strip, the main wheels hit a dip and the plane nosed over. - [NTSB ANC82DA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA092.md): Piper PA-18 · Near Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1982 · N3771P · Substantial damage > The aircraft was flipped over by gusty tailwind after the pilot landed downwind. No logical reason offered for downwind landing. - [NTSB ATL82DA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA277.md): Cessna 120 · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 16, 1982 · N2103V · Substantial damage > The aircraft nosed over while landing in a peanut field. The pilot reported that the terrain was softer than he realized, and when he applied brake pressure, the plane nosed over. He believed the accident would not have occurred it brakes had not been applied. - [NTSB ANC82DAA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAA12.md): Citabria 8GCBC · Minchumina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N88264 · Substantial damage > The plt selected a proposed landing site adjacent to a lake, & after 4 or 5 low passes decided to "drag" the site by rolling the main gear on the ground to determine its suitability for a landing. The plt intended to mark the ground withthe acft tires & then… - [NTSB NYC82DA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA202.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1982 · N3732Z · Substantial damage > During a landing in calm wind conditions, the aircraft was high on final approach, so the pilot added flaps and slipped the plane to lose altitude. He touched down about 1000 ft down the 2000 ft runway. He reported that after landing, he applied the brakes,… - [NTSB FTW82DA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA328.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Devalls Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1982 · N2601S · Substantial damage > The pilot was flying over his farm and decided to land in a freshly plowed field. During the rollout, the main gear settled in the loose dirt and the plane nosed over. - [NTSB ATL82DA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA230.md): Grumman G164B · Opp, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1982 · N6637Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while he was spraying, vibrations occurred in the left flying wires. He had experienced the vibrations before, but this time, they seemed worse, he elected to land in a nearby pasture to examine the aircraft. During the landing… - [NTSB SEA82DA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA116.md): Beech C45G · Sheridan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N4758N · Destroyed > The aircraft was on a functional check flight. According to the pilot and a witness (employed by the pilot), the left brake was locked during touchdown. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over and a ground fire erupted which destroyed the plane. The pilot… - [NTSB NYC82FGM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM13.md): Cessna 150D · Patton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N5945T · Substantial damage > The student pilot departed johnston, PA at about 2000 EDT on a return flight to ebensburg, PA. He saw the destination airport at about 2015 EDT and elected to fly locally and practice maneuvers. At about 2045 EDT, he became lost and flew a large rectangular… - [NTSB LAX82DVA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVA15.md): Boeing N2S-1-A-75A · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N6201 · Substantial damage > The pilot was on a flight to practice aerial application maneuvers. He reported that while landing, he applied excessive brake pressure and the plane nosed over on its back. - [NTSB DEN82DA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA126.md): Aerospatiale SA 315B · Big Piney, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N49532 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he felt a shudder while he was taking off with a long line attached. He began a descent, and when the helicopter was about 5 ft above the ground, the long line caught a tree. Subsequently, the helicopter pitched nose down and the rotor… - [NTSB ANC82DA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA053.md): Cessna 170B · Near Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N3483D · Substantial damage > While on a fishing trip, the pilot landed on an abandoned oil exploration roadway. The pilot reported that he did not realize how narrow the roadway was until after he had landed and slowed the aircraft. He reported that he was not aware that the edges of the… - [NTSB FTW82DA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA242.md): Rockwell International S2R · Hart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N4188X · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that immediately on landing, the right wheel skidded about 50 ft, then the aircraft went over on its back. He stated that the drive key of the goodyear brake assembly was the cause of the locked brake. - [NTSB DEN82DA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA123.md): Luscombe 8A · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N45564 · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, the pilot applied heavy braking and the aircraft nosed over, this occurred after he had landed longer than normal and was slowing to gain access to a taxiway. The temperature was 85 degrees fahrenheit and the asphalt runway was hot,… - [NTSB DEN82DA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA105.md): Piper PA-20 · Near Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N3411A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had landed on a blacktop road, but opted to takeoff on a gravel road because of the proximity of reflector posts to the wings. He stepped off the road and estimated that he had about 800 ft for takeoff. The density altitude was about… - [NTSB ANC82DAG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG37.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Near Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1982 · N7781D · Substantial damage > Pilot landed on a glacier and nosed over. Aircraft occupants were rescued after being sighted by a commercial carrier. - [NTSB MKC82DA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA101.md): Cessna 150 · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N704MC · Substantial damage > During a local flight to practice touch and go landings, the aircrew elected to proceed to the creve coeur airport, where there was less traffic. The instructor pilot had recently moved to the St Louis area. Neither he nor his student had landed at the creve… - [NTSB NYC82FNA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNA14.md): Thurston Teal TSC-1A · Methuen, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N2002T · Substantial damage > The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on a river in an amphibian aircraft. After a landing, the pilot commenceda high speed taxi takeoff. When violent shaking started the pilot reduced power, pulled back the stick, and landed. The aircraft nosed… - [NTSB ATL82DA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA141.md): Cessna 170A · Pettibois Islan, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 23, 1982 · N9196A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he landed safely on an island after noticing that the engine cowling started to work loose. He successfully repaired the problem but nosed over on the sandy surface during takeoff. - [NTSB DEN82DA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA094.md): Cessna T210L · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 18, 1982 · N30796 · Substantial damage > One of the runways at the destination airport was out of service. After landing, the pilot was instructed to hold for air carrier aircraft. After about a five minute delay, he was cleared to the general aviation parking area. In the meantime, there was a… - [NTSB ATL82DA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA158.md): Boeing E75N1 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N631E · Substantial damage > During landing, the aircraft made initial contact about 400 ft down a 1200 ft landing strip in a calm wind condition. The aircraft nosed over while the pilot was braking heavily to avoid a collision with the boundary fence. - [NTSB NYC82DA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA094.md): Cessna 150H · Weedsport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N6642S · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to contact the Weedsport airport on UNICOM; however, the radio had been shut down when the airport closed. Without the runway lights available the pilot elected to land on runway 28. The aircraft touched down in a plowed field… - [NTSB FTW82DA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA176.md): Cessna A185F · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N71DS · Substantial damage > The pilot was distracted during his approach for landing and did not utilize the checklist. He landed wheels down in water and the aircraft nosed down. - [NTSB CHI82DA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA163.md): Volmer Amphibian · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N47111 · Substantial damage > The pilot returned to land on a lake after making touch and go landings at an airport. He stated that he made a water landing with the gear extended. During touchdown, the amphibious aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB FTW82DA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA233.md): Cessna 172P · Chandeleur Isla, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1982 · N52049 · Substantial damage > While on a local photo and sight-seeing flight, the pilot elected to land on Chandeleur island. After landing, he prepared to depart, using the recommended soft field technique. During the takeoff, there was a strong crosswind which caused the aircraft to… - [NTSB DEN82DA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA083.md): Cessna 172 · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N5266J · Substantial damage > The pilot landed in an open field to go to an auction. When he taxied back downwind to start his takeoff, the wind was gusting to 28 knots. The pilot estimated that he was moving about 15 mph as he turned to head back into the wind. As he started a right… - [NTSB SEA82DA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA067.md): Cessna A185F · N.W. Of Copalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N5045R · Substantial damage > During the landing roll the pilot applied brakes and the tailwheel equipped aircraft nosed over. The runway surface is characterized as hard/damp sand due to its proximity to the ocean and is periodically submerged during high tide conditions. - [NTSB ANC82DAG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG24.md): Helio H-395 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N4156D · Substantial damage > The pilot departed fairbanks, Alaska in his wheel equipped Helio H-395 and proceeded on a flight to Gulkana, Alaska. While en route, he elected to land on an island near the junction of the susitna and oshetina rivers. During the landing, the gear fell… - [NTSB FTW82DA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA166.md): Cessna 172N · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 4, 1982 · N73795 · Substantial damage > During taxi a strong gust of wind lifted the tail of the aircraft and flipped it on its back. Thunderstorms were in the area with peak gusts to 53 knots. - [NTSB DEN82DA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA078.md): Cessna 182M · Lovell, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 4, 1982 · N91682 · Substantial damage > After landing on a dirt road to talk to a sheep herder, the aircraft was taxied off the road. A gust of wind picked the tail of the aircraft up and turned the aircraft over. The pilot reported winds were from 135 degees at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots. - [NTSB NYC82DA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA086.md): Champion 7GCAA · New London, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N8309V · Substantial damage > After towing a glider, the pilot returned to an unimproved airstrip and landed. During the landing roll, the aircraft became mired in soft sand and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI82DA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA138.md): Cessna 152 · New London, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 28, 1982 · N68710 · Destroyed > The pilot elected to land on a private strip he was not familiar with. He was not aware of the 3-4 inches of standing water on the sod surface when he touched down. The aircraft nosed over during landing roll. - [NTSB CHI82DA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA134.md): Luscombe 8A · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N71834 · Substantial damage > On landing roll the aircraft was observed to nose over and invert. The pilot subsequently stated "I didn't land correctly." - [NTSB SEA82DA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA059.md): Weatherly 201A · Hartline, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N2933W · Substantial damage > While landing on a roadway, the right main landing gear encountered soft, loose dirt. The pilot applied left braking action to maintain directional control, and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB MKC82DA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA063.md): Cessna 150 · Potter, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N1556Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on his first flight to the "bar j lazy v" ranch. He saw a group of buildings which he believed to be on the ranch. Nearby was a field that appeared to have been bladed to remove grass clumps. He proceeded to make a full flap landing on… - [NTSB DEN82DA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1982 · N1759P · Substantial damage > The pilot and his copilot were on a flight to a private ranch strip. The pilot reported that his approach was normal, except it was hot and ground effect carried the plane a little too FAR. He stated that the field was soft, and when he applied brakes… - [NTSB CHI82DA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA118.md): Cessna 172 · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 12, 1982 · N4178L · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the wind was from 200 degrees at 22 gusting 30 knots. While taxiing eastbound from the runway, a gust of wind lifted the right wing and tail, and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN82DA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA071.md): Cessna 172 · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 4, 1982 · N1297U · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he was taxiing for takeoff when the wind lifted the tail of the aircraft and it nosed over. The wind was reported at 250 degrees, at 15 to 20 KTS. - [NTSB SEA82DYM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYM14.md): Cessna 182 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1982 · N2296G · Substantial damage > The pilot proceeded to the run-up area at the end of the runway. After making a run-up, he elected to taxi to refuel before taking off. He stated that he was making a turn when a gust of wind picked up his right wing. The aircraft then turned until it was in… - [NTSB MKC82DA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA053.md): Cessna 205 · Hebron, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1982 · N8216Z · Substantial damage > After landing on runway 30 the pilot stated that he initiated a turn to taxi to his parking space when a gust of wind lifted the tail of the aircraft into the air and it nosed over. Winds were gusting to 35 knots. - [NTSB MKC82DA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA051.md): Cessna 172L · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 1982 · N4325Q · Substantial damage > The pilot landed on runway 23 with the wind from 230 degrees at 34 gusting 40 knots. After turning off to the right side of the runway, a gust of wind tipped the aircraft, turned it further to the right, and then blew it over on its back. - [NTSB CHI82DA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA107.md): Cessna 172K · Fairmont, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 1982 · N84344 · Substantial damage > The pilot encountered adverse weather and elected to land at Fairmont,Minnesota. While taxiing after landing, the aircraft flipped over in strong wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC82DA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA025.md): Cessna 172M · Haverhill, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 21, 1982 · N3644T · Substantial damage > The pilot landed on a wet and muddy strip beside a hard topped runway. After traveling about 100 ft down the strip, the wheels began to sink. As the plane almost came toa stop, the nose wheel sank into the mud and the plane slowly nosed over. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&occurrence=300&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" = 300) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=300&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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