# NTSB investigations, 1982: Miscellaneous/other

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB DEN83LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA043.md): Bell 206B · 11mi. So.Oftell, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N2750D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot tried to land at 12,500 foot level. In the rotorwash whiteout he lost visual cues and rotor struck the slope because the right landing gear made snow contact.
- [NTSB ATL83IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA085.md): Boeing 737-222 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1982 · N752N · No damage
  > The acft was observed by witnesses to descend below its normal descent path and to horizontially stray off course to thepoint that office bldg occupants and persons on the ground were concerned by the appearance and noise of the acft duringa vor/dme approach…
- [NTSB FTW83LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA057.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Grandfield, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1982 · N9317J · No damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, a child, who had been allowed to occupy the baggage compartment during the takeoff, fell from the acft when the door opened in flight. The child's grandfather, who occupied the rear seat, allowed the youngster to climb into the baggage…
- [NTSB DEN83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA026.md): Boeing 737-291 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1982 · N7346F
  > During a "power-back" operation from the terminal gate, a ground signal person and two wing walker were used in accordance with procedures. After reverse thrust was applied and the aircraft was rolling backwards. The signal person communicated an emergency…
- [NTSB LAX83LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA049.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1982 · N8292Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during takeoff, when the aircraft was about 6 to 10 ft AGL, something hit the left propeller and the left side of the aircraft's nose. He did not see anything, but assumed the plane had struck a large bird. Darkness and the baggage door…
- [NTSB SEA83IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83IA027.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Boise, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1982 · N785NC · No damage
  > Shortly after climbout from denver the first officer noticed the captain twitch and asked if he was okay. The captain answered affirmatively but donned his oxygen mask at the co-pilot's suggestion. About 20 minutes later the captain stiffened with his left…
- [NTSB FTW83LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA049.md): Cessna 150H · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1982 · N6718S · Destroyed
  > Pilot hand propped engine with aircraft cockpit unattended. Aircraft started taxiing and collided with another unattended aircraft parked on the ramp.
- [NTSB DEN83LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA031.md): Piper PA28-180 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1982 · N8385W · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was taking off in snow with wheel pants installed. The pants filled with snow and plane pulled to left. In attempt to recover directional control and get back on the runway the aircraft hit the asphalt ridge on the edge of the runway separating…
- [NTSB DEN83LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA018.md): Cessna 172 · St. Ignatius, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1982 · N733UE · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot, the passenger door opened before lift off. He attempted to brake the aircraft in wet snow and ice and slid off the end of the runway into a ditch. The investigation revealed the aircraft had a past history of the entry door latch…
- [NTSB ANC83LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA013.md): Beech A36 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N36829 · Substantial damage
  > During a night approach to runway 03 at Fort Yukon, AK, the pilot neglected to activate the runway lights, as prescribed on the jeppeson approach chart, and mistook a row of white lights on buildings as the runway lights. Upon landing on a parking ramp the…
- [NTSB SEA83LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA020.md): Cessna T210G · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N6807R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that when he applied back pressure to raise the nose for takeoff, the aircraft felt sluggish, so he released some back pressure to gain airspeed. The pilot reported he then heard a loud metallic "bang" and stated that a vibration started in…
- [NTSB FTW83LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA033.md): Boeing 737-200 · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1982 · N55SW · No damage
  > The pilot penetrated the top of a cumulus cloud while climbing from 18000 to 20000 feet. A sharp jolt was felt and turbulence continued for 3-4 seconds. A stewardess fell and broke her ankle.
- [NTSB FTW83IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83IA005.md): Boeing 727-225A · Kenner, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N817EA · No damage
  > The plt departed with a tail wind which exceeded the allowable component. Rotation was observed to have occurred at the departure threshold. The acft was estimated to be at 25 to 30 ft AGL when it was 1330 ft beyond the departure end of therunway. Two persons…
- [NTSB DEN82DA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA202.md): Piper PA-34 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1982 · N8107X · Substantial damage
  > Cabin door came open in flight and pilot made a precautionary landing. During roll-out nose gear collapsed as aircraft weight settled on it since it had not fully extended.
- [NTSB CHI82DA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA343.md): Cessna 310A · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1982 · N301DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot could not get the gear down green light to come on. Several checks made including a fly-by and a advisory that the gear appeared down. During the landing roll the right gear collapsed. Examination of the landing gear system revealed a bent righthand…
- [NTSB FTW82DQA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DQA23.md): Raven RX-6 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N1884R · No damage
  > The pilot reported that the balloon was inflated and launched at about 0700 MDT. Later, the wind velocity increased and a final landing was made at about 0930 MDT. During the landing, a ground crewmember's leg was broken when it was hit by the gondola.
- [NTSB SEA82DA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA120.md): Hughes 369D · 35 W. Of Ketchi, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N58414 · Destroyed
  > The pilot was conducting a sling load operation with a 50 ft cable attached. After the last sling load was moved to a new drilling site, the pilot elected to leave the cable attached since there was no suitable landing area nearby. He stated that the cable…
- [NTSB FTW82DA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA276.md): Cessna T188C · Marvell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N9635J · Substantial damage
  > An aerial application of an oil-based material resulted in a smearing of the windscreen. The pilot landed on a grass strip to clear the windscreen, and during, the landing, the aircraft flipped over. The pilot said when he applied brakes, the left wheel broke…
- [NTSB FTW82DA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA264.md): Glassflugel 604 · Refugio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N604VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot accidently released the tow line at about 50 feet AGL when his parachute caught on the tow release handle. In attempting to turn to the runway, he dragged a wing. The glider fuselage broke aft of the cockpit.
- [NTSB DEN82DA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA125.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wamsutter, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N99481 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became sick during the flight and elected to land on a highway. He took spacing behind a truck, but the truck slowed down, so he continued the landing beside the highway. After lowering the nosewheel, it hit a ditch and collapsed, and the aircraft…
- [NTSB MKC82DA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA102.md): Balloon Works Firefly 6 · Hudson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N2067F · Substantial damage
  > The Balloon was in a descent and was approaching the landing area when the burner pilot-light went out. Without the burner, the pilot was forced to land short of his selected field. He spilled the air from the Balloon and touched down just short of an 8000…
- [NTSB MKC82DA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA099.md): Cessna 500 · Topeka, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 9, 1982 · N981EE · No damage
  > When a passenger was boarding the aircraft, she inadvertently released the latch that held the door open. The door swung toward the closed position, struck the back of the passenger's foot, and severed the tendon. There were thunderstorms in the area and the…
- [NTSB CHI82DA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA202.md): Cessna 150 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N714HY · Destroyed
  > On his first solo flight the student pilot stated he panicked at about 400 feet AGL and decided to land in a plowed field. During the landed sequence the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB NYC82DA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA109.md): Robinson R-22 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N9072Q · Substantial damage
  > During a practice autorotation, just prior to flare, a loud noise was heard and the pilot stated that the aircraft veered to the right. A partial flare was made and after making contact with the ground the helicoper bounced back into the air. The rotor blades…
- [NTSB NYC82DA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA106.md): Schleicher ASW-15 · Plymouth, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1982 · N77BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he thought he heard the rudder pedals click into their detented/locked position when they were adjusted before takeoff. However, while being towed for takeoff, the rudder pedals slipped forward about 1 to 2 inches. The pilot reached down…
- [NTSB SEA82DA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA076.md): Cessna 182F · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N3461U · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff, engine oil began to accumulate on the windshield and restrict forward visibility. The pilot returned to land, bounced during landing, and elected to go-around. During climbout the aircraft struck trees on rising terrain and crashed. The owner…
- [NTSB CHI82DA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA177.md): Blanik L-13 · Warren, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N99805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was having difficulty controlling the glider during the tow and released prematurely. The destination was 12 to 14 miles away with 10-15 kt headwinds. When the pilot decided the destination could not be made a road was selected for a forced landing…
- [NTSB FTW82DA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA183.md): Champion 7EC · Southlake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N7477B · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the private pilot sitting in the front seat, thought the cowling was loose. The pilot informed the owner and commercial pilot in the rear seat who took control and decided to return to the airport. The pilot landed short of the runway and the…
- [NTSB FTW82DA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA163.md): Cessna TU-206A · Rachal, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N4955F · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft wreckage was found by a rancher on may 1, 1982. The date of accident and circumstances could not be determined. The accident reporting forms sent to the registered owner were returned undelivered. Dea found 340 lb. Of marijuana on board the…
- [NTSB SEA82DA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA057.md): Hiller-Soloy 12E · Christmas Valle, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1982 · N62377 · Minor damage
  > The helicopter was being used to string a transmission line. A rope (attach line) was used to connect the helicopter to the transmission line. The rope became detached and the pilot landed to have it reattached. A man, involved in the ground operations,…
- [NTSB DEN82IA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82IA049.md): Gulfstream G159-C · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1982 · N857H · No damage
  > On final approach after a normal flight, the copilot became incapacitated while reading the final approach checklist. The captain continued the approach and made an uneventful landing. After the passengers had deplaned, the copilot suffered a seizure while he…
- [NTSB MIA08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA076.md): Beech C24R · Mobile, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 1982 · N18878 · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MKC82IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82IA042.md): Boeing 707-131B · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1982 · N6728 · No damage
  > This incident occurred when there was no intent to fly. On 3-8-82, a Boeing 707-131, owned and operated by twa, was receiving routine maintenance in Las Vegas, NV. During the check, the servicing valve on the forward water tank would not open. A twa mechanic…
- [NTSB SEA82IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82IA029.md): Embraer EMB-11OP1 · Boise, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1982 · N101RA · Minor damage
  > This aircraft, which was departing on a scheduled flight to lewiston, ID., was just accelerated to rotation speed when the crew heard one of the passengers scream. The takeoff WA successfuly aborted and the aircraft was returned to the gate. Investigation…
- [NTSB ATL82FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA032.md): Mooney M20G · Henderson, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1982 · N3688N · Destroyed
  > The pilot and his wife were at 6000 ft on a VFR cross-country when he became unconscious. The aircraft was equipped with a wing leveler and continued in level flight while the pilot's wife attended to him. When the pilot's wife could do nothing more for him,…

## 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" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&year=1982

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