# NTSB investigations, 1982: Undershoot 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 3 · 102 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW83LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA068.md): Cessna 172M · Portales, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1982 · N20EB · Substantial damage > Acft collided with power lines short of the rwy. Winds were gusty 27K. - [NTSB MKC83LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA040.md): Piper PA-32RT · Sullivan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1982 · N39487 · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed short of runway and collapsed right main landing gear. As aircraft slid into some brush the nose gear collapsed. - [NTSB ATL83LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA065.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1982 · N7243W · Substantial damage > The pilot and flight instructor (CFI) were on an instructional flight for a biennial flight review. The pilot reported that during the landing, the sun was in his eyes. He stated that on final approach, the aircraft encountered a downdraft and struck a… - [NTSB LAX83FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA051.md): Cessna 172N · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1982 · N734MU · Destroyed > The aircraft flew into wires 34 feet above ground 800 feet from the runway at dusk. The wires were marked and both the student pilot and the instructor were aware of them. A no flap landing was being attempted. This was one of several landings made. All… - [NTSB ATL83FKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG05.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pine Moutain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 26, 1982 · N8451R · Substantial damage > Due to local wx conditions, the acft was receiving radar vectors to columbus, GA. Enroute to columbus, the plt elected to land at the callay gardens-harris county arpt. During final approach, he encountered a downdraft & struck several trees. He then added… - [NTSB CHI83LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA045.md): Pitts S1S · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N22WB · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that when he turned on final and slipped the aircraft to lose altitude. While reducing the power to idle the gear tangled in high grass (weeds), causing the aircraft to lose additional altitude. He stated the aircraft tumbled forward,… - [NTSB LAX83LVW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVW01.md): Amateur Built Quickie Q2 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N1234 · Destroyed > The pilot reported that when he was about 100 from the touchdown point, "the bottom fell out and we hit ground." An investigation revealed that the plane initially impacted with a 6 ft sand dune about 60 ft from the approach end of the runway. There was… - [NTSB NYC83LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA027.md): Cessna 402 · Danielson, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N4032Q · Substantial damage > On final the pilot realized he was late in reducing power and attempted to correct by abruptly bringing power back. A high sink rate was experienced and the pilot immediately applied full power. The aircraft impacted short of the runway. - [NTSB FTW83FPJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPJ01.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · 3 Miles Ne Of E, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N83269 · Substantial damage > The aircraft struck power lines near the south end of the airport, at dusk, while on a final approach to runway 36. After striking the wires, the plane impacted the ground. - [NTSB ANC83FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA012.md): Fairchild C-82 · Nelson Lagoon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1982 · N4752C · Substantial damage > The acft landed short damaging the right boom & horizontal stabilizer. The rwy threshold is marked by light green reflective threshold markers & two red & white striped touchdown panels. - [NTSB SEA83LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA014.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N6936P · Substantial damage > Plt was making a precautionary landing after encountering fog enroute. Two approaches to rwy 24 were aborted due to gusting winds. A downwind approach was then made to rwy 06. When the acft descended below the height of surrounding trees the prevailing… - [NTSB NYC83LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA015.md): Cessna 150L · Watertown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1982 · N1277Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he made two touch-and-go landings at the Watertown, new york intl airport. He then returned to his private airstrip in the local area. While executing a night approach to the private strip he got too low. The pilot stated that he added… - [NTSB LAX83FUJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ02.md): Hobbs B8M · Eloy, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1982 · N1335G · Substantial damage > The gyrocopter crashed approximately 125 ft short of & 30-45 ft to the right of the rwy threshold during proficiency flying. - [NTSB NYC83LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA011.md): Schweizer SGS2-33AK · Mecklenburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1982 · N17965 · Substantial damage > During approach the pilot misjudged the wind velocity and failed to allow for strong downdrafts. The glider lost altitude 4-500 feet short of the field over a wooden area and came to rest in a nosed over position in the trees. - [NTSB MIA83LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA007.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1982 · N259ER · Substantial damage > During a simulated dual engine failure the student touched down short of the runway. The right main gear struck the edge of the runway with enough force to damage the innerstrut. The instructor then took control of the aircraft, landed, and the right landing… - [NTSB ANC82DA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA101.md): Fairchild C-82A · Karluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N9701F · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during arrival, the approach to landing seemed normal until just before touchdown. The aircraft touched down short of the runway threshold marks on relatively steep terrain in the safety zone. The pilot estimated that the touchdown… - [NTSB CHI82FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA365.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mankato, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1982 · N82717 · Destroyed > At about 1530 CDT, the aircraft departed mattoon, IL on a flight to Mankato, MN. However, the pilot landed at albert lea, MN where he refueled and topped the tanks with 45.5 gal of fuel. The aircraft's usable supply was 48 gal. While refueling, he reportedly… - [NTSB LAX82DA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA352.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1982 · N74440 · Substantial damage > The acft landed short of the rwy. The plt stated he was demonstrating a 3-point landing & his attention was diverted by answering a question. - [NTSB ATL82DA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA282.md): Beech C33 · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1982 · N8940M · Destroyed > Pilot was not aligned with runway and was too low. When power was added and turn made to align, aircraft collided with ground short of runway. No malfunction found. - [NTSB FTW82DA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA385.md): Cessna 501SP · Crystal City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1982 · N50US · Substantial damage > The aircraft touched down 10 feet short of the runway. The right main gear failed when it contacted the raised lip of the runway threshold. After the gear failure, directional control was lost and the aircraft collided with fence posts. The six occupants were… - [NTSB ATL82DA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA266.md): Aero Commander 112 · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N1072J · Substantial damage > Upon arrival at the destination arpt, the rwy lights were off & the plt diverted to the fayette arpt. During final the acft struck a tree 200 ft from the displaced threshold of rwy 21. The tree was 13 ft above the rwy end elevation. - [NTSB SEA82DA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA156.md): Cessna 172N · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1982 · N1295F · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to get additional cross-country and mountain flying time, so she elected to fly to Cle Elum, WA. Upon arrival, she flew over and observed the wind sock to be limp. While on approach to runway 25, she decided she was too low and executed a… - [NTSB NYC82DA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA215.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bridgeport, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1982 · N23807 · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the aircraft was substantially damage when it was landed short of the runway. The right main wheel collided with a small ditch and failed. The aircraft then flipped over. - [NTSB FTW82DA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA353.md): Cessna 183P · Spearman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 29, 1982 · N91MR · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that when he was on final approach for a night landing, the aircraft encountered a downdraft. He added power to stop the descent. However, as power was added, the nose gear struck and severed a power line and the aircraft pitched over and… - [NTSB ATL82DA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA248.md): Cessna 172M · Perry, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 29, 1982 · N1586V · Substantial damage > The student pilot departed Perry, GA on a solo cross-country flight to augusta and jessup, GA. He was expected to return to Perry at about 1600 EDT. The flight progressed uneventfully to jessup where it was delayed by a thunderstorm. After departing jessup,… - [NTSB NYC82DFJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DFJ19.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N65850 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he was too high on base & started slipping to lose excessive altitude. He lost too much altitude & speed,striking the ground short of the rwy. - [NTSB CHI82DA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA328.md): Cessna 172 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N8186X · Destroyed > N8186X crashed 300 feet short of Kenosha airport, runway 06. The pilot stated the elevator control failed to respond during the approach. However, an on-site investigation failed to reveal any mechanical failure or malfunction. - [NTSB CHI82FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA326.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Athens, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1982 · N2928H · Destroyed > The acft was landing on rwy 27 which has a 350 ft displaced threshold due to 24 ft high power lines on the approach. A witness stated the plt was low & narrowly missed the wires on the first touch & go. During the second approach the plt was noticeably lower… - [NTSB ATL82DA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA246.md): Cessna 182P · Batesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N9398G · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during the landing, he flared normally at what he perceived to be the runway threshold. He was surprised when he touched down hard on an upslope, about 15 feet short of the marked threshold and several feet below the runway level. The… - [NTSB CHI82DA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA317.md): Beech BE-33 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N668V · Substantial damage > The pilot undershot the runway during a night landing on a lighted sod runway. The aircraft collided with a dirt mound 40 yards east of the runway. - [NTSB MKC82DA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA146.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Camdenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1982 · N550MA · Substantial damage > The pilot landed hard damaging the landing gear on a paved area short of the displaced threshold. Flaps were set at 20 degrees instead of 40 degrees. After initial landing, the aircraft swerved right and went off the runway. - [NTSB ATL82DA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA239.md): Piper PA-38 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1982 · N2514E · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on a flight check to obtain a private pilot certificate. The flight examiner had instructed him to stay in the pattern and demonstrate a short field approach and landing. The flight examiner stated that on final approach, the aiming… - [NTSB SEA82DA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA141.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N8436B · Substantial damage > This was the student pilot's first night flight. The instructor pilot reported that on the second landing, the aircraft struck an elevated set of approach lights, short of the runway. - [NTSB CHI82DA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA306.md): Cessna 172 · Strongville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N61775 · Substantial damage > During a touch-and-go landing, the nose gear collided with wires about 1/4 mile short of the runway and the aircraft nosed over into trees. No malfunctions in the equipment were reported. The pilot reported that prior to impact, he was aware of the wires and… - [NTSB CHI82DA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA305.md): Beech E-33 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N8487N · Substantial damage > The accident occured when the pilot was on his final approach to land. The pilot inadvertently touched down 100 feet short of the runway threshold and during the subsequent landing roll the aircraft struck an embankment. - [NTSB NYC82DA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA185.md): Grumman AA-5A · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1982 · N8476B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was making an approach and was low and slow. By the time the instructor took over the aircraft the recovery was slow and the aircraft touched down in rough terrain 500 feet short of the runway. The nose gear snapped offduring landing. - [NTSB SEA82DA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA131.md): Cessna 172N · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N9528G · Substantial damage > The pilot flew to a private airstrip that was open to grazing animals. During arrival, he made a low pass to check that the runway was clear of animals and other obstructions. He then circled to land. During final approach, he noticed sheep coming onto the… - [NTSB CHI82DA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA269.md): Cessna 172N · Isle, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1982 · N733CH · Substantial damage > The pilot was on a cross-country flight and began an approach to a private airstrip. He reported that the weather conditions were good with light turbulence. About 100 ft from the threshold, the aircraft began to settle and the pilot added power. However, the… - [NTSB LAX82DA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA268.md): Cessna 150L · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N18010 · Substantial damage > During practice flight the aircraft was landed short of runway and bounced several times. Damage was discovered on a subsequent flight. - [NTSB DEN82DA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA135.md): Beech A23 · Oakes, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N8878M · Substantial damage > During a night landing, the aircraft touched down about 220 ft short of the approach end of the runway. Reportedly, the wheels struck a "washout" and the plane was substantially damaged. - [NTSB MKC82DA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA121.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1982 · N15970 · Substantial damage > The pilot entered the traffic pattern for landing on runway 19. He stated he was not aware of construction on the runwayuntil the aircraft's nose was lowered during the landing roll. By then, the aircraft's speed was too slow to go-around. He turned off the… - [NTSB DEN82DA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA134.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1982 · N8277D · Substantial damage > While practicing power off approaches the pilot undershot the runway and landed short. Power was added but not soon enough to prevent an accident. The aircraft contacted the ground, turned 90 degrees, slid 50 yards and stopped. - [NTSB LAX82DA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA254.md): Blanik L-13 · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N90639 · Substantial damage > Pilot landed short of runway in a glider and impacted the ground at high speed with high sink rate. He had released early from an aerotow and descended at high airspeed with dive brakes open which accelerated his rate of sink. He was not injured in the… - [NTSB CHI82DA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA244.md): Fairchild 24R-46A · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N77697 · Substantial damage > The pilot took off and remained in the traffic pattern to land on runway 27. He estimated that the wind was from 300 degrees at 10 knots. He reported that on final approach, he got too low; then about 200 ft short of the runway, his head wind was blocked by… - [NTSB MKC82DA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA119.md): Gulfstream AA-5B · Mankato, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1982 · N74023 · Substantial damage > During a flight from des moines, Iowa to lamar, Colorado, the pilot elected to land at Mankato, Kansas for fuel. Reportedly, the pilot landed on runway 17 with the wind from 190 at 18 gusting 24 knots. The pilot stated that he established a steep, no flap,… - [NTSB NYC82DA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA145.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ludlow, VT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N5343Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the landing, he encountered wind shear and the aircraft touched down about two feet short of the runway. He reported a 30 degree slope at the lip of the runway. All of the landing gear failed. The aircraft slid off the runway and… - [NTSB NYC82DA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ambler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N75286 · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated that during the landing approach, she experienced windshear resulting in the aircraft landing short of the intended touchdown point. The nose gear and the left main gear were sheared off after the aircraft collided with a dirt… - [NTSB MKC82DA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA111.md): Grumman AA1C · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N9565U · Substantial damage > During a dual training flight the aircraft was allowed to descend into a corn crop short of the runway. The aircraft continued to the runway but landed hard and collapsed the landing gear. - [NTSB DEN82DA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA122.md): Cessna 340 · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1982 · N2745B · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a four foot high irrigation ditch 50 feet from the approach end of runway 8 during short final. The pilot stated that he had planned the touch down point close to the end of the runway because the runway was only 3800 feet long.… - [NTSB FTW82DA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA290.md): Ryan Aeronautics ST3KR (PT 21) · Friendswood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N53999 · Substantial damage > The student pilot took off with a passenger to practice landings. On the second landing, the aircraft collided with a ditch short of the runway and flipped inverted. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&occurrence=390&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" = 390) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=390&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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