# NTSB investigations, 1983 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 3 of 71 · 3,514 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC84FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA058.md): Beech T-34A · Stockton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N12EG · Destroyed > Prior to the accident, the acft was observed in aerobatic type maneuvers. According to one witness, he saw the acft enter a descent after it had completed a roll maneuver. It was still in a steep descent when he lost sight of the acft due to trees. The acft… - [NTSB NYC84FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA057.md): Piper J3C-65 · North Hampton, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N70779 · Destroyed > The acft stalled at about 100 ft of alt after takeoff during an instructional flt. One witness said the acft turned through 180 degrees before it collided with the ground in a nose low and right bank attitude. Another witness said he thought the acft was… - [NTSB MKC84LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA039.md): Cessna 150 · Clinton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N17297 · Substantial damage > The plt took off from pleasant hill, MO to look for relatives who may have been survivors of an overturned boat. After searching a lake, he elected to land at Clinton, MO. The arpt at Clinton was closed for construction & the rwy was covered with snow & ice.… - [NTSB LAX84LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA098.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N4513K · Destroyed > During arrival in IFR conditions, the plt was vectored for an ILS rwy 25 apch. At about 0909 PST, he was cleared for the apch & instructed to maintain 3000 ft until intercepting the localizer. A short time later, the controller instructed the plt to contact… - [NTSB CHI84LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA064.md): Cessna 421 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N7557Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated that an overboost occurred on the right eng during the takeoff roll. He pulled off power on both engs but the acft slid off the rwy into a snowbank. - [NTSB CHI84LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N48544 · Substantial damage > The student plt elected to make a touch & go landing on a rwy covered with loose snow & patches of ice. He reported that when he added power during his 1st touch & go, the acft veered to the left & subsequently collided with a snowbank. - [NTSB CHI84FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA063.md): Cessna 150M · Stockwell, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N63398 · Destroyed > The plt had been wx briefed & filed a flight plan at the lafayette fss. About 1 hr later he returned to the fss & asked if the fss had heard him calling on 119.6. He was advised that he had not been heard. The plt stated he would try to call when airborne. On… - [NTSB ATL84FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA068.md): Cessna C-172M · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N4275R · Destroyed > The acrt crashed into a lake while making a low pass when the plt was distracted by a passenger door that would not stay latched. The acft collided while turning and the plt stated that he was trying to help the passenger close the door. He also stated that… - [NTSB MKC84LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA038.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sikeston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1983 · N321HF · Substantial damage > The acft nose gear collapsed during a forced landing after engine failure. During a x-country flt the engine popped and quit. The plt approached a road to land but saw a vehicle during approach and veered off into a field. Post accident investigation revealed… - [NTSB LAX84FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA106.md): Hiller UH-12A · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1983 · N8108H · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) stated that the eng quit 2 times after he refueled the helicopter. He then drained a quantity of water from the fuel gascolator & restarted the helicopter. After that he air taxied the helicopter to the flt school where, without… - [NTSB FTW84LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA099.md): Hiller UH-12C · Imperial, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1983 · N63MC · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he was in cruise flt at 300 ft AGL, a sudden violent shudder went thru the whole helicopter, then the shudder stopped. He noted no change in the flit characteristics or eng power. The plt elected to make a precautionary landing by… - [NTSB ATL84LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA067.md): Cessna 182P-SYLANE · Damascus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1983 · N84223 · Substantial damage > The plt, an auctioneer, had rented the acft to fly to a farm where he was to conduct an auction. Previously, he had inspected the intended landing area, a soy bean field, & thought it would be satisfactory for a landing. When he arrived & landed, the main… - [NTSB ANC84LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA025.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1983 · N2894Z · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during flt, he encountered freezing rain. Although he applied carburetor heat, the eng ceased operating. During a forced landing, the right main gear collapsed & the right outboard wing panel was damaged. The plt reported that freezing… - [NTSB MKC84LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA037.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Garnett, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1983 · N4026R · Substantial damage > While enroute pilot was running the acft using the right main fuel tank. He switched to the left to balance the load and the engine quit about 10 seconds after being switched. The pilot could not restart the engine and a forced landing was made in a field.… - [NTSB MIA84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA046.md): Beech 35 · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1983 · N444D · Substantial damage > The plt landed with the nose gear partially extended. The plt reported that he heard a crack while the landing gear was retracting after takeoff. He put the gear handle back down and continued to Lake City. After flying several low passes, the control tower… - [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 ATL84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA066.md): Cessna P206A · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1983 · N4648F · Substantial damage > The acft undershot the rwy during landing. The weather was VMC but the landing was made one hour after official sunset. Visibility was reported as 10 miles. There were no problems reported with the arpt or acft except the plt during one radio call saying he… - [NTSB ATL84IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA065.md): Sabreliner NA-265-80 · Cherry Point, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1983 · N60 · Minor damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were fog, rain, and lightning. - [NTSB NYC84FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA054.md): Cessna 310R · Buffalo, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1983 · N87291 · Destroyed > The acft collided with lake erie during ILS approach to rwy 05 at Buffalo, NY. The acft had been descended to 3000 ft and the plt reported turning inbound from dunkirk VOR to the ILS. He was cleared for the approach and told to report the outer marker to… - [NTSB MIA84IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84IA045.md): Douglas DC-10-10 · West Palm Beach, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1983 · N61NA · Minor damage > The acft experienced a failure of the right main landing gear truck while taxiing for takeoff. Metallurgical examinationrevealed stress corrosion which originated adjacent to the forward outboard longitudinal beam lubrication on hole. - [NTSB FTW84LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA096.md): Cessna T210N · Port Arthur, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1983 · N4894C · Substantial damage > The acft crash landed in a muddy field about 1 mile from the arpt after the engine quit on final approach to land. The acft was examined after the accident and found to have an empty left fuel tank. The right tank contained 16 gallons of fuel. The plt stated… - [NTSB DEN84FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA225.md): Piper PA-32 · Alma, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1983 · N47403 · Destroyed > The plt, his brother & his sister-in-law were on a flt to attend his mother's funeral. Before taking off, the pilot received a wx briefing & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt then asked for wx reports for a southerly route & he was advised… - [NTSB CHI84IA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84IA060.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-61 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1983 · N914CL · Minor damage > A DC-8-61 operated by capitol air inc experienced a partial failure of the left main gear on the landing roll. The rear portion of the left main landing gear bogie & both rear tires were separated. Components of the left landing gear were submitted to… - [NTSB NYC84FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA053.md): Cessna R182 · Greenwich, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N2254T · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during an ILS approach to westchester arpt in NY. The weather was IMC and an IFR flt plan was filed. The accident occurred during the 2nd attempt with the 1st ending in a missed approach. It was apparent to thecontroller that the… - [NTSB LAX84LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA426.md): Piper PA-31-350 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N3110M · Substantial damage > During a night landing on a road, the acft was damaged when it hit a berm. According to customs officials. The plt had circled while ground personnel placed rows of lights adjacent to the road, then he landed. There was evidence that illegal drugs had been… - [NTSB LAX84LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA105.md): Bell 206B · Supai, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N10MP · Substantial damage > The plt was transporting an external load of drywall panels when the acft's eng chip light illuminated. He set the load down & inspected the acft & eng. Finding nothing wrong, he reconnected the cable which was connected to the net containing the panels.… - [NTSB LAX84LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA104.md): Bell 47H-1 · Paradise, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N42403 · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the helicopter lifted off near the north end of rwy 17 while on an eastenly heading. After lift-off, it turned right, as if to proceed down the rwy. After rising to about 5 ft AGL, it settled & contacted the rwy, rose again, then… - [NTSB FTW84LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA097.md): Beech A-36 · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N2149L · Substantial damage > The acft entered an area of icing and did not notify the ATC center of the icing problem. Although an emergency was not declared the plt did say he could not climb to an assigned alt after descending to try and lose ice accumulation. During the landing the… - [NTSB CHI84LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA059.md): Cessna 310 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N37252 · Substantial damage > After making a vor/dme apch, the plt circled to land on rwy 23 in wx conditions of light snow & fog. The terrain & rwy were covered with snow. The plt tried to contact Brainerd UNICOM to have the rwy lights turned up, but he received no response. He could… - [NTSB ATL84FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA064.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Mcdonald, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N8981P · Destroyed > The plt received 2 wx briefings before takeoff & was provided flt precautions of IMC to continue beyond 0900 EST. Also, he was advised that the mountains would be occasionally obscured & icing could be expected to the west below 6000 ft. during both… - [NTSB ANC84LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA024.md): Cessna 402A · Kotlik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N4511Q · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt landed on the frozen river, which was being used in lieu of the Kotlik airstrip. The landing area on the river was aprx 5000 ft long. After touchdown during the landing, some small children had run onto the departure end of the landing… - [NTSB NYC84FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA052.md): Cessna 425 · Newburgh, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N6774R · Destroyed > During arrival, there were indefinite delays at white plains, NY, so the plt diverted to Newburgh, NY. He was vectored for an ILS rwy 9 apch. While en route, the plt requested & was given the ILS freq, mins for the apch, the arpt elevation(491 ft MSL), the… - [NTSB NYC84FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA047.md): North American NA-265-40 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N3298D · Substantial damage > During an IFR arrival, an ILS apch was made to rwy 29 in rain, turbulence & gusty wings. At aprx 400 ft AGL, the acft broke out of the clouds while on the localizer glide slope. The airspeed at that time was 8 KTS above the reference speed, but was… - [NTSB MKC84FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA036.md): Beech A36 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N6416N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The BE-A36 was holding short of rwy 18. The C-310 was taxiing to also hold short & collided with the BE-A36. The position & strobe lights on the BE-A36 were illuminated. The plt of the C-310 indicated that he did not see the BE-A36 because of what he… - [NTSB MIA84FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA044.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N94642 · Destroyed > This was the first flt for the prospective student plt. He stated that during the second trafic pattern over the gulf, the acft appeared to hit a gust of wind, pitched up, & entered a spin. Winds were gusting 27 KTS, & severe wx was forecast & arrived later… - [NTSB FTW84LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N3957P · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was taking off from a dirt road when the eng lost power shortly after lift-off. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed during a hard/forced landing. - [NTSB CHI84LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA056.md): Cessna A185F · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N7560H · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt was advised by the UNICOM operator that rwy 21 was the active rwy. Soon after landing, a passenger boarded the acft & the plt took off again. He proceeded to make a pattern around the arpt & initiated another landing on rwy 21. The… - [NTSB ATL84MA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84MA063.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N66MZ · Destroyed > During the descent at Lawrenceburg the acft went into clouds at 3500 ft. at 1709 the acft was cleared for an NDB approach. Minimum alt for the approach is 1560 ft. field elevation is 936 ft. the acft was being tracked on radar and the last contact was about… - [NTSB ANC84LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA023.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N3575A · Substantial damage > The plt stated that shortly after reaching cruise altitude the eng failed. A forced landing was made on tundra covered by encrusted snow & ice nad the gear collapsed. During the on-scene investigation the fuel injector was found to allow only a small amount… - [NTSB MIA84FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA043.md): Temco Raley D-16A · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1983 · N704T · Destroyed > Power was lost on both engs shortly after takeoff. The plt attempted to turn towards the shoreline & land in an open field but was unable to do so. The acft collided with the water while in a left bank & cartwheeled. The fuel line between the main fuel tank… - [NTSB LAX84FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA101.md): Beech 95-A55 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1983 · N1563Z · Destroyed > The acft crashed during a local multi-engine instructional flight. There were no known witnesses to the accident. Examination of the wreckage failed to reveal any pre-impact malfunction of the aircraft or engine. - [NTSB FTW84LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA093.md): Vickers Type 668 Varsity · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1983 · N65338 · Substantial damage > The acft was on a flt from the El Paso intl arpt to the west Texas arpt. A hard landing was made causing all three landing gear to collapse, folded the left wing aft just inboard of the eng & twisted the entire right wing about 30 deg leading edge down.… - [NTSB ANC84LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA022.md): Cessna C-185A · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1983 · N9706H · Substantial damage > The acft struck a snowbank during an attemped go-around. According to the plt there were no mechanical problems that contributed to the accident. The plt did not submit an accident report and attempts to reach him by telephone have been unsuccessful. The… - [NTSB NYC84LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA051.md): Cessna C172N · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N104CT · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a dirt pile and nosed over during landing. According to the plt, he landed too FAR down the rwy, attempting an abort and the acft flipped over. - [NTSB NYC84LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA050.md): Bellanca 7GCBC Citabria · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N5041N · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a power loss and crashed during a low pass to observe an object on the ground. The flt had departednantucket and flown over to tuckernuck isl where a descent was made to observe an unusual object on a shoal. Carburetor heat was applied… - [NTSB NYC84FHM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FHM03.md): Homebuilt Spad Xiii · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N3772L · Substantial damage > The acft lost power about 1 mile from the arpt and the plt made a forced landing on a farm. The acft nosed over. The weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing and this acft has no provision for carburetor heat control. - [NTSB MIA84FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA042.md): Piper PA-22 · Port Richie, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N3719 · Destroyed > The acft crashed into trees during a night forced landing after the engine quit. The surviving passenger said he had metthe two plts in a bar where they drank beer. They later went to the arpt and flew x-country about 70 miles to eat & have more beer. They… - [NTSB LAX84LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA100.md): Cessna A 188 A · Cantua Creek, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N5636J · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a pick-up truck during a landing on a private airstrip. The truck driver became distracted while driving alongside the dirt rwy and reported that he did not see the arriving acft. - [NTSB FTW84LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA092.md): Cessna 175 · Washington, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N7666M · Destroyed > About 15 min after tkof the plt became aware that the ground below was covered with fog. The plt found a hold in the obscured ceiling, descended and established visual contact with a field. After circling the plt landed in the field. About halfway down the… - [NTSB FTW84LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Winslow, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N67863 · Destroyed > During a wx briefing before takeoff, the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. About 12 to 15 min after takeoff, he was forced to descend to maintain visual contact. He deviated south to avoid a rain shower. Subsequently, the plt realized he had… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&page=4 ## 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") = 1983 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=3&year=1983 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.