# NTSB investigations, 1982: On ground/water encounter 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 1 of 2 · 68 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC83LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA038.md): Piper PA-32 · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N4246T · Substantial damage > The aircraft was taking off from a frozen seaplane landing area when it struck several snow banks and crashed. The pilot stated that he had selected an area of ice, about 1100 ft long, and began taking off in an 8 kt crosswind with 6 passengers on board.… - [NTSB ANC83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA028.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Drift River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1982 · N44219 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while he was landing on crusty snow, the left ski broke through the crust and hit a log that was buried beneath the snow. Subsequently, the left gear failed and the plane nosed over. - [NTSB FTW83LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA058.md): Cessna 172 · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1982 · N54667 · Substantial damage > During landing the nose wheel contacted a 12 inch rice field type mud dam & the acft flipped over. - [NTSB MKC83LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA037.md): Cessna 195B · Lewellen, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1982 · N3091B · Substantial damage > Pilot collided with a dirt mound during takeoff from a field and groundlooped the aircraft. Landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB ATL83LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA051.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Atkinson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1982 · N57423 · Substantial damage > The pilot decided to land on a private strip due to strong gusty winds and thunderstorms. The pilot landed without incident and began to back taxi on the runway when the left main landing gear went into a mud hole off the side of the runway. The aircraft… - [NTSB ANC83LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA016.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N2974C · Substantial damage > During a power-on taxi turn the pilot reported he was about to strike a 6-FT embankment. The pilot added full power and flaps and the aircraft left the water, flew over an embankment, but the skis caught bushes on top of the bank. The landing gear was… - [NTSB ANC83LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA018.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Near Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N4082W · Substantial damage > While attempting a landing on a beach Near Seward, Alaska, the aircraft's right main and nose landing gear were sheared off after the plane contacted rocks in the sand. - [NTSB LAX83LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA027.md): Cessna 172 · Antioch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N54983 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he came in high and fast, with only 20 degrees of flaps on his second landing attempt. Because of hilly terrain, the pilot elected to land long rather than execute a go-around. The aircraft overran the runway, rolled into a ditch and… - [NTSB CHI83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA028.md): Piper PA-30 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1982 · N7850Y · Substantial damage > The pilot taxiied onto 8 foot culvert after landing. Pilot complained of taxiway markings and lighting. He also said he never saw the culvert. - [NTSB CHI83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA002.md): Piper PA-22 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1982 · N4434A · Substantial damage > The pilot flew over the airport at night, saw the runway lights and entered the traffic pattern for landing. On final approach, he saw a rotating beacon and thought an aircraft was holding short of the runway. As he continued on final, he saw that the beacon… - [NTSB FTW82DA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA398.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kansas, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 28, 1982 · N1755J · Substantial damage > Aircraft collided with a hole in a pasture after a precautionary landing due to low fuel state brought on by head winds. - [NTSB ANC82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA097.md): Cessna 185 · Near Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1982 · N21753 · Substantial damage > The pilot flew to a fishing camp Near Barrow, AK. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a wet snow drift (about 2FT. Deep) and flipped over. - [NTSB SEA82DA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA160.md): Cessna 152 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N67323 · Substantial damage > After refueling, the pilot attempted to takeoff from a field. The first takeoff attempt was aborted. During the second takeoff roll the aircraft nose gear struck a ditch, causing the aircraft to nose over. - [NTSB DEN82DA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA188.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1982 · N7291P · Substantial damage > The aircraft landed at rueblo, CO for fuel on a return flight to Texas. After landing, the pilot asked a female attendant if there were any liquor stores open. The pilot returned to the airport about 1/2 hour later and observed the pilot carrying a brown… - [NTSB ANC82FAA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAA14.md): Cessna 402 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N3299Q · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during taxi there was a light trace of dew on the windshield. The passenger stated that during the initial application of takeoff power the windshield became fogged & completely obscured forward visibility. The plt's attention was also… - [NTSB ANC82DAA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAA17.md): Piper PA-18 · 20 Ese North Po, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N83593 · Substantial damage > After previously landing at an off-airport hunting site, the plt & pax started cutting the brush to clear a suitable area for takeoff. Due to the approaching night, the plt considered the area to be suitable. Drg takeoff the left wingtip struck some brush. - [NTSB MKC82DA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA156.md): Skybolt · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1982 · N5464E · Substantial damage > While en route, the pilot used his 1981 issue of the aopa airport directory to select a runway for landing at Sidney, NE. The directory showed that there was a 3800 ft sod runway (08/26) and a 6600 ft concrete runway (12/30). The pilot elected to land on the… - [NTSB FTW82DA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA354.md): Grumman G-164A · Columbia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1982 · N8390 · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the left wing of the aircraft contacted the cotton that was growing on the left side of the runway. The pilot reported that he could not lift the wing out of the cotton. When he reduced the power, the aircraft turned left and slid sideways.… - [NTSB ANC82DAA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAA11.md): Cessna 180 · Caribou Strip, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N9376C · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he landed in calm wind conditions on a gravel runway that was 1800 ft long. He stated that the landing strip curved to the left, and after touchdown, he was unable to follow the strip to the left. The aircraft went off the right side… - [NTSB MKC82DA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA154.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fisk, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1982 · N8787L · Destroyed > The pilot was taking off from a small ag strip when his left wing went into milo growing beside the strip. Subsequently, the aircraft spun around and flipped over. This was the pilot's tenth takeoff on that day. He reported that the wind was from the… - [NTSB CHI82DA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA307.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N4543F · Substantial damage > Sometime after 2300 on August 14, 1982, the aircraft was taken without authorization from the greater Kankakee airport. The aircraft was discovered in a nearby field some 750 feet from the runway. Markings on runway 04 indicated that approximately 150 feet… - [NTSB FTW82DA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA321.md): Cessna 152 · Iredell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N6279M · Substantial damage > The student pilot originally took off at temple, TX and proceeded to mcgregor, TX to practice touch-and-go landings. After departing mcgregor to return to temple, he became lost. After about two hours, he landed in a pasture and received directions to temple.… - [NTSB CHI82DA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA297.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Standard Rock, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1982 · N6164V · Destroyed > After landing on a Lake to fish, the water got rough, so the pilot attempted a takeoff. During the takeoff run, the left float hit a wave and broke off. The takeoff was aborted without further damage. - [NTSB CHI82DA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA289.md): Cessna 150 · Caledonia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1982 · N19452 · Destroyed > The pilot stated that the wind was from about 135 deg at 10 KTS. He stated he made a mistake and landed on runway 31 instead of 13. Reportedly, his touchdown was too FAR down the runway for a safe landing. He initiated a go-around but the stall warning horn… - [NTSB MKC82DA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA134.md): Cessna R172K · Hansell, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N758AG · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, he was blinded by the sun and allowed the aircraft to drift into tall corn beside the runway. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB LAX82DA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA281.md): Beech 95-B55 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N455HC · Substantial damage > Pilot raised landing gear instead of flaps on a touch and go landing. Pilot owns a C-411 and a BE-B55. Switches are reversed on these aircraft. - [NTSB FTW82DA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA311.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N304CW · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he overflew the ranch strip and looked it over before landing. He stated that he touched down on the first 200 ft of the 2200 ft, asphalt runway, but each time the brakes were applied, the wheels would lock and skid due to loose gravel… - [NTSB LAX82DA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA278.md): Beech F35 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N4472D · Substantial damage > Pilot pulled up landing gear after landing instead of flaps. - [NTSB FTW82DA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA293.md): Cessna A188B · Texline, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1982 · N53309 · Substantial damage > The pilot started to takeoff with a 145 gal spray load. Reportedly, the main gear dug into the surface of a plowed field during the takeoff roll and collapsed. - [NTSB MKC82DA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N43957 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on his third solo cross country flight. A NOTAM was in effect showing part of runway 19 at Lawrence municipal was closed. The pilot said he saw the markings but was distracted by a crosswind. He landed on the closed portion of the runway… - [NTSB DEN82DA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA137.md): Piper PA-28R · Near Almosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N5114S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during flight, his oil temperature began to rise and he elected to land on an abandoned air strip. During the landing, the aircraft encountered rough, uneven terrain, and subsequently, the landing gear and right wing were damaged. An… - [NTSB CHI82DA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA248.md): Cessna 182C · Deer River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N9944T · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that when he was briefed by the flight service station, he was told the ceilings were low, but VFR conditions were expected by 1000 CDT. The pilot departed at 0850 CDT in weather conditions that he estimated to be 1000 ft overcast with 8 mi… - [NTSB ATL82DA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA200.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 1982 · N37109 · Substantial damage > Pilot hand propped aircraft which broke tail tie-down rope and taxiied unattended into a runway light and a ditch about 175 feet from starting point. - [NTSB LAX82FUM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUM07.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1982 · N9979P · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to maintain airspeed and altitude after taking off from a wet and muddy runway. He closed the throttle and landed in a cotton field, but was unable to stop the aircraft before hitting a ditch. Reportedly, the previous (first) takeoff… - [NTSB ANC82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA050.md): Cessna 185F · Near Chinitna B, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N4212Q · Destroyed > The aircraft was chartered to salvage gear from a burned hovercraft that was beached about one mile south of Chinitna bay. The pilot reported that the two passengers got the gear ready to load while he held the plane off the beach by hand, trying to keep the… - [NTSB FTW82FQA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA20.md): Cessna T210M · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N761YA · Destroyed > A person called abq fss at 2310Z on 6/7/82 & asked for a wx briefing in the area of deming/silver city, NM to abq. He said he was a pilot & the acft was N761YA. On 6/11/82, the burned out remains of the acft were found in open desert terrain. Tracks appearing… - [NTSB SEA82DA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA079.md): Cessna 177 · Waldport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N6777T · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to make a normal takeoff from a field of tall, wet grass. Acceleration was noted to be less than desired and the takeoff was aborted. The aircraft continued into a ditch in the overrun area. - [NTSB SEA82DA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA075.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 23, 1982 · CFQDQ · Substantial damage > The aircraft drifted off the runway during landing and collided with a ditch. The right main landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB FTW82DA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA187.md): Grumman G-164A · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N9825 · Substantial damage > During landing the right main landing gear dropped into a ditch alongside the runway and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB FTW82DA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA175.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N36546 · Substantial damage > During taxi to the runway for takeoff, the right main gear dropped into an unmarked hole on the right edge of the taxiway resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI82DA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA143.md): Benson BM8 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N91760 · Substantial damage > The pilot, on a local flight, was making an approach under visual meteorological conditions to runway 22. While on short final the pilot observed an aircraft taxi into takeoff position for runway 04. This is an uncontrolled airport. The pilot stated that as… - [NTSB CHI82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA133.md): Cessna 182 · Brazil, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N6308A · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to land on the grass adjacent to a paved runway. While on landing roll the landing gear contacted the edge of a paved taxiway that ran perpendicular to the runway. The aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted. - [NTSB ANC82DAG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG18.md): Cessna 170 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N170DM · Substantial damage > During a local flight, the pilot elected to land at the Big Lake airport. Before landing, he noted that weather was moving in from the northwest. Also, he noted that the wind sock was limp, but favored a landing to the west. He landed, and before taking off… - [NTSB MKC82DA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA061.md): Cessna 152 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N4736B · Substantial damage > During landing roll the aircraft went off the runway and ended up in a ditch. - [NTSB CHI82DA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA128.md): Piper PA-32 · Brookfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 1982 · N2477U · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the aircraft performing turns and rolls at an altitude of approximately 300 feet AGL. A decrease and subsequently an increase in engine power was heard. The aircraft was observed crashing into trees. Investigation revealed that the pilot… - [NTSB DEN82DA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA058.md): Mooney M20F · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 1982 · N7446V · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the runway had a 6 to 7 ft snowbank on the left side of the runway and a 2 to 3 ft snowbank on the right side. Also, water was on the runway intermittently along the entire length. After landing, the plane started hydroplaning. As the… - [NTSB CHI82DA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA119.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Nova, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 1982 · N3402Z · Substantial damage > The aircraft encountered a four inch snowdrift during takeoff roll from a sod strip. It nosed over and came to rest inverted. - [NTSB CHI82IA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82IA117.md): Boeing 727-200 · Youngstown, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1982 · N7627U · Minor damage > After aborting one approach and holding for several minutes, the flight was cleared for the ILS approach runway 32 at 0947 EST. While the flight was holding, the crew had several conversations with approach control and the company representative regarding… - [NTSB LAX82DUJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DUJ34.md): Cessna 180K · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 7, 1982 · N2810K · Substantial damage > The flight had originated at north las vegas, NV. According to the pilot, he landed at an unprepared strip when his engine did not sound right, but it checked out on the ground. While at the unprepared strip, the right tire blew out when it struck a rock.… - [NTSB NYC82FGT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT11.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Mcsherrystown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1982 · N36737 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that when he arrived at night, there were snow showers at the airport. While turning final, he turnedhis landing lights on. However, he reported that he could see better with the landing lights off, so he turned them off. After touching… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&occurrence=320&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" = 320) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=320&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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