# Final NTSB investigations, ND 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 11 of 23 · 1,126 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN85LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA024.md): Cessna 185C · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1984 · N5831T · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a bridge during an aborted takeoff after failing to get airborne. The plt aborted the takeoff butthe acft failed to stop in time to avoid a collision with a railroad bridge abutment made of concrete. The plt stated that the acft had… - [NTSB DEN85LTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG02.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Berthold, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 24, 1984 · N23152 · Destroyed > The student solo plt was on a cross-country flt and was appropriately endorsed. Impact occurred at aprx 80 degrees nose down. Wx in the vicinity of the accident was reported to be 300 ft ceilings with visibility of 1/4 mi in fog and rain. - [NTSB DEN85LTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG01.md): Homebuilt EAA Special · Pembina, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 8, 1984 · N4632T · Substantial damage > This was the pilot's first operation in this make and model. During taxi, excessive use of brakes caused the aircraft to weave severely. Power was not reduced but back stick input was made. The aircraft became airborne prematurely in ground effect, stalled at… - [NTSB DEN84LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA304.md): Beech C24R · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N6703W · Substantial damage > Plt calculated the flt to be 4 hours 33 minutes long and there were 5.2 hrs of fuel on board. Plt stated, en route he was requested to climb from 6,000 ft to 8,000 ft then to 9,000 which was performed at 'full power, fuel full burn.' Stronger headwinds were… - [NTSB DEN84LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA296.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Carrington, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1984 · N8579P · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the landing gear were extended on base leg but he did not recall seeing the green light indicating a down and locked configuration. As the acft touched down some resistance was felt by the plt as all 3 gear collapsed and the acft settled… - [NTSB DEN84LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA285.md): Grumman G-164A · Berlin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1984 · N6887Q · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground in a soft field and nosed over. The plt reported that the engine lost power and he could not dump his load because the dump handle came off. The plt said 100 gallons of liquid fertilizer was loaded on the acft. The plt did… - [NTSB DEN84LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA270.md): Weatherly 201B · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1984 · N1268W · Substantial damage > During initial takeoff climb at an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL, engine began missing. Unable to maintain alt, forced landing was made in a plowed field during which landing gear was torn from the acft. Inspection revealed #5 cylinder head separated from the… - [NTSB DEN84LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA262.md): Hiller UH-12C · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N96168 · Substantial damage > The practice autorotation to touchdown began at 500 ft AGL. Shortly after initiating the flare the tail rotor contacted the ground. The pilot was scheduled for a private pilot helicopter check ride on the afternoon of the accident. - [NTSB DEN84LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA253.md): Grumman G-164A · Arthur, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N5332 · Substantial damage > Acft flown at high gross weight in high density altitude conditions. The plt said takeoff pwr was added too late to stopthe descent at the start of a spray run. - [NTSB DEN84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA258.md): Piper PA-25-150 · New Rockford, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1984 · N6431Z · Substantial damage > Plt stated, 'on spray run. Got to close to sunflowers. When I started hitting them on the landing gear the plane slowed down and didn't have enough speed or power to get out so the plane landed in the sunflower field in about 50 yards.' Substantial damage… - [NTSB DEN84LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA255.md): Cessna 188A · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1984 · N5634J · Substantial damage > Plt stated, 'landing at dusk into sun. Landed into hill. Hard landing knocking feet (right) off rudder. Airplane groundlooped to left, hit ditch and flipped on its top.' Plt also stated fatigue from flying 4 hours on the day of the accident was a contributing… - [NTSB DEN84LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA238.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Selz, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1984 · N88176 · Substantial damage > The plt smelled and saw smoke from the engine which began to lose power. An emergency landing was made on a narrow dirt road. After stopping the plt egressed and ran. He said that about 2 minutes later the fuel tanks blew. Post accident examination indicated… - [NTSB DEN84LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA236.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Webster, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N6749Z · Substantial damage > Plt stated the engine began to sputter during an ag flt. A forced landing was made in a wheat field during which the left main gear collapsed and the left wing contacted the ground. Investigation revealed the acft was fueled from an unfiltered 5 gallon can… - [NTSB DEN84LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA218.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1984 · N7099P · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he received landing information for the Dickinson muni airport. He continued to state, 'set plane up for landing, checked plane over everything was set up, started to land, prop hit rwy, the next thing I was sliding down rwy.' The… - [NTSB DEN84LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA212.md): Cessna 172 · Minnewaukan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1984 · N8917V · Substantial damage > The pilot of this aircraft overflew his intended landing site, a gravel road, in an attempt to observe any power lines or other obstructions that might be in his way. He did not see anything that would prevent a safe landing. While turning to make the actual… - [NTSB DEN84LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA206.md): Grumman G-164A · Wyndmere, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N4638 · Substantial damage > Sod was worn from the middle of the strip & the strip was wet. Therefore, the plt elected to use the left side of the sod strip for takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the left spray boom dragged into wheat that was growing beside the rwy & the acft veered… - [NTSB DEN84LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA204.md): Grumman G-164A · Page, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1984 · N5332 · Substantial damage > Engine siezed during takeoff climb at alt of aprx 100 ft AGL. Acft contacted trees during the forced landing. Examination of engine turbo section revealed the blower section had separated as a result of bearing failure. According to a mechanic who… - [NTSB DEN84LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA279.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Stanley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1984 · N3574Z · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was spraying a field with 2 power lines at the north edge. He had been making passes under the wires, but where 2 poles were too close together, he decided to fly over the wires. After making a procedure turn back toward the field, he… - [NTSB DEN84LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA179.md): Grumman G-164 · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1984 · N10247 · Substantial damage > The engine quit on the first swath run after a carburetor change. Substantial damage resulted from the forced landing. Subsequent examination of the carburetor revealed fouling by sealant material partially dissolved by fuel. - [NTSB DEN84LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA149.md): Cessna 172N · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1984 · N738FA · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he made a normal landing approach to runway 15. During touchdown a gust of wind hit the airplane. The pilot said he was caught off guard and before he could regain control, the airplane went off the right side of the runway, struck a… - [NTSB DEN84LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA136.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7B · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1984 · N3604U · No damage > During a Balloon landing which the plt described as normal, a pax banged her knee & broke her knee cap. - [NTSB DEN84LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA135.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mcville, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1984 · N631C · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground, left wing 1st, during an apch to land. The plt stated that the acft apparently stalled. A patrolman noted an odor of alcohol in the plt's breath. A blood/alcohol test showed an alcohol level of 0.19%. The plt's last medical… - [NTSB DEN84FTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FTG01.md): Lee M. Brown Taterbug SB-1 · Sawyer, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 22, 1984 · N9026T · Substantial damage > The plt switched from main tank to aux tank, & about 10 minutes later, the eng began losing power switching back to the main tank did not help. The engine continued running but at greatly reduced power. A forced landing was made in a frozen stubble field. The… - [NTSB DEN84FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA085.md): Cessna TR182 · Tappen, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1984 · N737QE · Destroyed > The private non-instrument rated plt received two weather briefings before the flight. During the last briefing at 1350 MST, he was informed that VFR flt was not recommended. At 1554 MST, the acft departed crystal arpt in a westerly direction. Several… - [NTSB DEN84LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA101.md): Maule M-5-210C · Fortuna, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1984 · N314X · Substantial damage > The plt made an off arpt landing on upward sloping terrain which was covered with aprx 4 inches of snow. About 1/2 hr later, he initiated a takeoff on a different section of the field on downward sloping terrain. The snow in that area was initially 4 inches… - [NTSB DEN84FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA042.md): Mooney M20J · Bismarck, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1983 · N1151N · Substantial damage > The plt of N1151N reported that the departure arpt had some drifting snow which caused the r brake to freeze after takeoff. When the acft was landed, the r tire slid until it wore thru, then deflated. The plt stopped the acft on the rwy, informed tower psnl… - [NTSB DEN84FU001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FU001.md): Eipper Quicksilver E · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > The non-rated plt had taken ground & dual flt instruction in ultralight flying & had soloed earlier that day. He then took off & flew east, away from the designated ultralight training area. Just prior to the accident, witnesses driving east on an interstate… - [NTSB DEN84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA020.md): Cessna 150M · Hillsboro, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1983 · N6141K · Destroyed > The student plt encountered fog immediately after takeoff at about 150 AGL. The plt looked back & could still see the rwy lights, he then began a descending rt turn to the rwy to land. During this descending turn, the rt wing hit the ground followed by the… - [NTSB DEN84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA015.md): Luscombe 8E · Oakes, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1983 · N2759K · Substantial damage > After a brief stop at oaks, ND, for fuel, the plt took off to fly about 5 mi to his private strip in an alfalfa field. During the landing roll, the gear hit a gopher mound & the acft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN84LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA006.md): Artic S-1A Cadet · Fullerton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1983 · N37286 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during a takeoff from an open OAT field. - [NTSB DEN84LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N93844 · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the rwy and nosed over in the soft grass during landing. The CFI and student had been practicing crosswind landings on rwy 26 with the wind from 290 degrees at 11 KTS. After the landings the CFI got out of acft so that the student could… - [NTSB DEN83LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA213.md): Piper PA-28B-150 · Watford City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1983 · N5821W · Substantial damage > The acft nose gear collapsed during a precautionary landing due to weather. The plt had been briefed on the weather the evening before the accident. The pilot stated that when the flight was 20 minutes from home he 'thought we could make it.' However, he… - [NTSB DEN83LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA219.md): Cessna 320B · Mandan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N320RD · Substantial damage > The acft landed gear up after the normal and emergency extension systems failed to extend the landing gear. During the appraoch to land the plt noticed the landing gear down light'would not come on'. A missed approach was executed. The pltdiscussed the… - [NTSB DEN83LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA204.md): Hiller UH-12E · Manning, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N400AH · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground after an eng failure while stringing power lines. The acft was in a right side low, nose high attitude pulling a wire attached to the left side of the acft. The wind was from the right rear quarter when the loss of power… - [NTSB DEN83LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA190.md): Cessna T188L · Wahpeton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N2070J · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground during aerial application turn around. The pilot stated that he looked inside the cockpit during the maneuver to see how much chemical was left. He saw the ground out of the corner of his eye and tried to avoid the collision… - [NTSB DEN83LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA191.md): Piper PA-25C-235 · Upham, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N4394Y · Substantial damage > The pilot said he departed souris with aprx 17 gallons of fuel on board and flew for 1 hour at 500 feet to mandan, ND. He departed mandan without refueling and fuel exhaustion occurred about 1 hour later. He had flown for about 2 hours at 500 feet AGL with… - [NTSB DEN83LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA179.md): Cessna 305A · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1983 · CFTGG · Substantial damage > The acft swerved off the rwy into a ditch after bouncing during landing. The pilot said he was cleared to land on rwy 13THE winds were from 290 degrees at 4 KTS. The pilot said a gust of wind (none reported) hit the acft during flare for a 2 point landing.… - [NTSB DEN83LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA166.md): Weatherly 201B · Thompson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1983 · N1279W · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during descent for the first swath run. Investigation revealed that the pilot applied back pressure to the control stick to flare from the descent. The acft did not respond and continued to descend. The impact was hard enough to tear the left… - [NTSB DEN83LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA170.md): Grumman G-164B · Page, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N6652Q · Substantial damage > While spraying at dusk, the plt was concerned about injuring a 'non-target crop' across the road to the south from the field that was being sprayed. He stated that an irrigation system was sitting pointed southwest, and that as he was entering a swath to the… - [NTSB DEN83LTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LTG02.md): Aleson Quickie Q2 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1983 · N916DA · Substantial damage > The acft groundlooped and collided with a rwy light following an inadvertant takeoff and landing during what was supposed to be a high speed taxi test. During the landing roll the acft swerved to the left, departed the rwy and collided with a rwy light. This… - [NTSB DEN83LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA153.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Rolla, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1983 · N7642V · Destroyed > During a procedure turn-around after the second pass, the acft entered a stall, the left wing dropped & the plane impacted, left wing first, while in a nose down attitude. No preimpact, mechanical malfunction or failure was reported. - [NTSB DEN83LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA220.md): Beech D35 · St. Thomas, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N3422B · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after a flt to inspect farm fields he 'made an approach to the arpt and landed with the gear up.' He said he heard the gear warning as he crossed the threshold but interpeted it as a stall warning. - [NTSB DEN83FTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTG01.md): Stolp SA750 · Harwood, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N25873 · Destroyed > The acft impacted the ground in an inverted position in about a 30 degree nose down attitude. The acft was observed doing aerobatics with the last maneuver a spin. The acft spun to an out of sight position behind the trees and a crash was heard. The CFI on… - [NTSB DEN83LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA139.md): Piper PA-23 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1983 · N2054P · Destroyed > The acft landed wheels-up with one engine feathered and nosed over during the slide-out. The pilot had intentionally feathered the left engine to 'try out' the acft. The left engine has the only engine driven hydraulic pump. This pump isnecessary to lower… - [NTSB DEN83LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA130.md): Cessna TR182 · Cando, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1983 · N6372S · Substantial damage > After returning to the arpt, the plt landed on rwy 30 with a right x-wind at about 16, gusting 23 KTS. Reportedly, the grass was aprx 1 ft tall on the rwy & the landing area sloped downward to the west. After touchdown, the plt maintained control of the acft… - [NTSB DEN83LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA099.md): Enstrom F-28F · Belfield, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1983 · N8623B · Substantial damage > The helicopter rolled over on a slight slope in an open field during a landing. The pilot stated that the acft touched down on the left skid, the acft started to tip to the left and he over corrected so that the acft rolled over to the right. - [NTSB DEN83LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA093.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Powers Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1983 · N3944Z · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was landing on a road near a friend's house when the left wing hit a steelpost and caused the acft to veer off the road and into a ditch. The acft then nosed over in the ditch. - [NTSB DEN83LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA067.md): Cessna 150M · Emerado, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1983 · N704HP · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing due to weather which included icing and low ceilings. According to the plt. The acft would no longer hold level flt due to icing and after the acft broke out at 300-350 ft AGL he landed and the gear collapsed. The plt had… - [NTSB DEN83LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA054.md): Cessna 207 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1983 · N1597U · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt encountered freezing rain and climbed to aprx 3500 ft to be on top of all weather. When he throttled back, the engine began surging and would not produce enough power for level flight. The pilot knew that the ground level in that area… - [NTSB CHI83IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA054.md): Gates Lear Jet 35A · Over Fargo, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1982 · N1500E · Minor damage > While level at FL370 Over Fargo, ND, the crew heard a loud bang in the engine area and the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure. At the same time, the crew noticed that they had lost power on the #2 engine. 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