# NTSB investigations, WY 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 16 of 32 · 1,568 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX82AA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82AA259.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Morton, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N1815U · Minor damage > While flying in good wx over central Wyoming, the captain noted a gentle wave motion that caused the autothrottles to react. Therefore, he disengaged the autothrottles and autopilot. The acft had lost 250 ft drg the wave motion, so the captain turned on the… - [NTSB DEN82DA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA130.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · Meeteetse, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1982 · N67081 · Destroyed > Prior to this flight, a long line had been attached to the helicopter for an external load operation. However, there wasa change in the schedule and the pilot was instructed to return to the base camp with six passengers. When the pilot took off, he was… - [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 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 DEN82FTC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC06.md): Bellance 7GCBC · Pinedale, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N57508 · Destroyed > During a running takeoff the pilot allowed the aircraft to lose control. The aircraft went off the runway, swerved, bounced into the air and nosed over. - [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 DEN82FTC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC05.md): Bell 47G-3B · Douglas, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1982 · N73221 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he made a normal approach to the landing site near his loading dock. When he touched down, the helicopter as on a slope, so he picked the craft back up to a hover. Reportedly, he was moving the helicopter about 4 ft forward to a more… - [NTSB DEN82IA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82IA103.md): Grumman G-159C · Gillette, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N159AN · No damage > The acft was on a scheduled, domestic, pax flt. The coplt was the company's chief plt and was flyng the acft from the left seat. He was under supervision of the pilot-in-command (PIC) who was in the rt seat. Drg arrival, the crew elected to make a… - [NTSB DEN82FTC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC04.md): Cessna 172P · Osage, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N64093 · Destroyed > The aircraft departed gillette, Wyoming on a pipeline patrol mission. This was the pilot's first pipeline patrol over the line that he was patrolling. During the flight, the aircraft struck three powerlines and crashed. The passenger stated that he saw the… - [NTSB DEN82DA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA092.md): Cessna 180D · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 1982 · N6415X · Substantial damage > The aircraft swerved off the runway to the left 1500 feet from the approach end and the right main gear collapsed. Examination revealed three of five "brake anti-rattle clips" were missing from each brake assembly, allowing the brake disk to wabble.… - [NTSB DEN82IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82IA090.md): Gulfstream American G-159C · Gillette, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N114GA · Minor damage > During arrival, a thunderstorm was located about 6 mi southeast of the airport and another was about 8 to 10 mi northwest. Reportedly, the wind was variable from 090 to 180 deg at 10, gusting 25 KTS. While landing on a 75 ft wide runway, the aircraft began to… - [NTSB DEN82DA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA081.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Medicine Bow, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N6994C · Substantial damage > During takeoff from a muddy field with a density altitude of 7253 feet the aircraft failed to clear a boundary fence. The passengers stated the stall warning sounded steadily from takeoff until impact with the ground. After the collision with the fence the… - [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 DEN82FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA075.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N6695P · Destroyed > The acft struck a tree approximately 1/2 mi from the approach end of rwy 08. No fuel was on board the acft. The gear were down & the flaps were in the 10 deg position. - [NTSB DEN82DA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA076.md): Funk B75L · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N24166 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, when the aircraft was in a mountain pass about 10 mi from the departure point, it was caught by a downdraft. Reportedly, he was forced to land on a dirt trail. During the landing, the aircraft was substantially damaged. - [NTSB DEN82DA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA072.md): Enstrom 280-C · Granger, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1982 · N629H · Substantial damage > The aircraft's engine backfired and quit during takeoff. The pilot cleared a fence and during the forced landing the gear collapsed. No engine malfunction or failure could be found. - [NTSB DEN82FTC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC03.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Big Piney, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 1982 · N9007N · Destroyed > The acft was engaged in seismic activity supplying explosives by long line. The eng failed at about 400-500 ft AGL. The load was released & an open field was selected. At about 150 ft AGL the plt was unable to maintain rotor RPM & the acft impacted the ground… - [NTSB DEN82DA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA088.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Thayne, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1982 · N48089 · Substantial damage > The helicopter was hovering to pick up a sling load when a loud bang was heard and the aircraft began to spin counter clockwise. Investigation revealed that the tail rotor drive shaft had broken. "Examination of the shaft break disclosed a small fracture… - [NTSB DEN82DA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA068.md): Cessna 182A · 20mn Of Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1982 · N3748D · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he became involved in a deteriorating weather condition while maneuvering in a mountainous area. He attempted to return to the departure airport, but the weather conditions (snowshowers) became worse. He elected to make a precautionary… - [NTSB DEN82DA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA045.md): Cessna 180J · Casper, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N317PL · Substantial damage > After arriving, the pilot landed on runway 07 in variable wind conditions with gusts to 20 knots. After touchdown, he encountered a crosswind gust, became airborne, and ballooned about 3 ft. he added a slight amount of power to control the aircraft and make a… - [NTSB DEN82FTC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC02.md): Cessna 210M · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 15, 1982 · N9WF · Substantial damage > The pilot initiated his takeoff on runway 12 from an intersection with runway 16. From this intersection, there was 2175 ft or runway remaining. During the takeoff, the aircraft struck the roof of a garage about 360 ft from the departure end of the runway.… - [NTSB DEN82DA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA041.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Thermopolis, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 11, 1982 · N88247 · Substantial damage > During a landing in a hay meadow the pilot touched down long, due to a tailwind, and turned uphill to avoid hitting a fence and ditch. The aircraft ground looped breaking the right wheel strut. - [NTSB DEN82DA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA028.md): Piper PA-32 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 2, 1982 · N8178F · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed vernal,ut at 1810 MST after refueling. During the VFR flight the pilot reported to Rock Springs fss that he was 20 miles south and was given current weather and runway in use. No other transmissions were received. The aircraft struck a… - [NTSB DEN82DA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA025.md): Cessna 172 · Near Gillete, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 29, 1982 · N758RD · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flight was to make an aerial survey for livestock. During flight, the observer noted some cattle in a cove. The pilot then turned and descended to about 100 feet AGL. After leveling, he noted that he would have to climb or turn to avoid… - [NTSB DEN82DA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA022.md): Bell/Textron 206 L-1 · 36 Sw Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 23, 1982 · N1085T · Substantial damage > After a precautionary landing on a road due to snow, wind and reduced visibility the pilot tookoff when he decided conditions had improved. Shortly after takeoff the visibility worsened and during the execution of a 180 degree turn the pilot stated the engine… - [NTSB DEN82DA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA021.md): Hughes 269C · Bondurant, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 20, 1982 · N7402F · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he became disoriented in a white out condition due to blowing snow during a landing attempt. He then lowered the collective to stop the blowing snow and the left side of the helicopter broke through the crust of a four foot thick snow… - [NTSB DEN82FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA017.md): Cessna 210N · Riverton, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1982 · N6558A · Destroyed > The acft impacted a hill immediately after taking off. The wreckage was located 8,000 ft beyond the departure end of rwy 28 & 1,800 ft left of the rwy centerline extended. The accident site was approximately 55 ft above the airport elevation. Witnesses… - [NTSB DEN82DA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA015.md): Beech 35 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 6, 1982 · N8070Q · Substantial damage > The temperature was approximately a minus 15 degrees fahrenheit. The pilot reported the engine was preheated for 30 minutes and that everything was in the green before takeoff. Shortly after takeoff, the engine began to overspeed. The pilot throttled back and… - [NTSB DEN82FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA009.md): Aerospatial SA316B · Cokeville, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 20, 1981 · N4261E · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN82FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA006.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B · Saratoga, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1981 · N53AD · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN82FTC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC01.md): Piper PA-28 · Powell, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1981 · N8972C · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTC28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC28.md): Piper PA-18 · 25m S Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1981 · N57555 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTC25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC25.md): Beech H18S · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1981 · N919X · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTC27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC27.md): Cessna 152 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1981 · N4941P · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTC26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC26.md): Hughes 369D · Cokeville, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1981 · N1106G · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81AA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81AA064.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B · Riverton, WY · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N3ED · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA062.md): Hughes 369D · Afton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1981 · N58256 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTC24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC24.md): Cessna 177RG · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1981 · N1980Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA061.md): Piper PA-28 · 40 Mi S Casper, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 23, 1981 · N8415N · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA060.md): Cessna T207 · Casper, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1981 · N17464 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA059.md): Bell 206-B3 · Alpine, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1981 · N39088 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81DTC23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTC23.md): Piper PA-12 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1981 · N3622M · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA057.md): Aerospatial 316B · Alpine, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 12, 1981 · N607RA · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81DTC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTC22.md): Piper PA-28 · Ft Bridger, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1981 · N7283W · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC21.md): Piper PA-28 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1981 · N4617J · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTC20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC20.md): Piper PA-28 · Sundance, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1981 · N33533 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA051.md): Piper PA-16 · Ten Sleep, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 11, 1981 · N6852K · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FTC19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC19.md): Cessna 180 · Thayne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1981 · N966K · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTC17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC17.md): Cessna TR182 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1981 · N756VW · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTC18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC18.md): Aerospatle SA315B · Meeteetse, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1981 · N223RM · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=WY&page=17 ## 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WY' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=16&state=WY --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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