# NTSB investigations, 1978

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC78FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA097.md): Cessna 172M · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N20285 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FER93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER93.md): Grumman AA-5A · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N9580U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKJ92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ92.md): Grumman G-164B · Blountstown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N86234 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKG82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG82.md): Cessna 188B · Brooklett, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N4962Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DKQ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKQ40.md): Grumman G-164 · Hollybluff, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N961X · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FUK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUK06.md): Piper PA-32 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N55679 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA30.md): Piper PA-23 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N13823 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DVM47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DVM47.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N53860 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUM38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUM38.md): Piper PA-34T · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N1451X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DA113.md): Boeing 707 · St Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N7573A · No damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRA42.md): Cessna 182RG · Midway, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N7301W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DA087.md): Bell 206B · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N59600 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEE72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE72-202540.md): Enstrom F-28A · North Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N612B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEM42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM42.md): Piper PA-22 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N2852Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEI38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEI38.md): Cessna 170A · Strongsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N9936A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG14.md): Cessna 182 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1978 · N8957T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA066.md): Piper PA-28 · Hall, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N8359C · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78IA096.md): Cessna 310R · Westfield, MA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N98949 · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCJ03.md): Bell 47-J2 · Cactus Flats, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N63090 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FTK40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FTK40.md): Bell 47-J2 · Cactus Flats, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N90547 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKG81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG81.md): Beech A23-19 · Juniper, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N5988S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA125.md): Piper E-2 · Fernandina, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N12627 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FUA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA31.md): Cessna 152 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N65569 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78IA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78IA112.md): Piper PA-31 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N59911 · Minor damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLQ35.md): Piper PA-34 · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N1440T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLQ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLQ33.md): Piper J3C · Lebanon, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N42948 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA111.md): Piper PA-31 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N7700L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA083.md): Aerospatle AS350C · Sabine Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N9001B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEX39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEX39.md): Piper PA-38 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N4376E · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEE68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEE68.md): Beech V35B · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N23583 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N4529Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAH51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAH51.md): Cessna 185 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1978 · N9868X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYM51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM51.md): Cessna 182 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N4854D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYE36.md): Stinson 108-3 · Neah Bay, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N4100C · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA095.md): Piper PA-31 · Granville, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N63731 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78DA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DA070.md): Cessna 401A · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N6238Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FLG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLG39.md): Piper PA-15 · Isle Of Palms, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N4390H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FLG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLG38.md): Cessna 310 · Gaston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N6942T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA109.md): Ted Smith 600 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N7547S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLQ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLQ34.md): Hughes 269A · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N8938F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVM46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVM46.md): Bell 47D1 · Castroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N78900 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DXQ50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DXQ50.md): Cessna 206 · Mina, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N756TM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVG82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG82.md): Piper PA-28R · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N5053S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVG81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG81.md): Cessna 185 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N80330 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNC51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNC51.md): Cessna 172M · Old Town, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N9604H · No damage
- [NTSB NYC78FHA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHA34.md): Stearman PT-17 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N46Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM51.md): Aeronca 7HC · Bridgeville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N9845Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FFJ41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FFJ41.md): Piper PA-23 · Sherman, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · CF-PMR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FER96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER96.md): Cessna 150 · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N8241S · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79DKT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKT08.md): Cessna 172 · Lk Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N13165 · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1978&page=23

## 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") = 1978
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=22&year=1978

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