# NTSB investigations, PA 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 34 of 85 · 4,232 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC84LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA103.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 · Tobyhanna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1984 · N19WA · Substantial damage > The acft made a precautionary landing on a highway after both engines lost oil pressure. The plt feathered the right propeller because it gave abnormal indications before the left engine. The left engine was still operating at touchdown post accident… - [NTSB NYC84LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA093.md): Bell 206B · Tarentum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1984 · N59405 · Substantial damage > During a practice flt the plt tried to lift off but the right skid seemed to stick. The acrt rolled to the right and although the plt stated he took corrective action the acft rolled over onto its right side. - [NTSB NYC84LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA087.md): Mooney M20J · Bristol, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1984 · N201LU · Substantial damage > The acft encountered weather and head winds on a x-country flt. Nearing his destination after a long flt the plt was trying to let down VFR through breaks on the clouds when he realized the critical nature of his fuel level. A search foran arpt produced the… - [NTSB NYC84FGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FGM02.md): Cessna 172P · New Castle, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 15, 1984 · N64666 · Substantial damage > The flt tookoff to practice touch and go landings with about 1/4 tank of fuel showing on the gauges. After bout 15 minutes of flt and one touch and go landing the plt turned to final approach and the engine quit. A forced landing was made 1 mile off the arpt.… - [NTSB NYC84LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA070.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Mt. Pleasant, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1984 · N2273U · Substantial damage > The plt flew to greensburg, where he brought the helicopter to a 2 ft hover and departed with a max performance climb. He stated the helicopter began to exhibit control irregularities which he described as 'a dutch roll wobble type of shuffle.' He continued… - [NTSB NYC84LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA139.md): Balloon Works Fire FLY 6B · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1984 · N3738H · Substantial damage > During a descent to land, the plt of a Balloon tried to level off to reach a desired touch down point. The plt added heat, but the Balloon continued to descend. After a hard bounced landing, the Balloon began to ascend, but it collided with tree limbs & was… - [NTSB NYC84LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA084.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1984 · N91332 · Substantial damage > The student plt on his first solo flt veered off the rwy into a snowbank and nosed over. The plt said a puddle of water on the rwy contributed to the beginning of the swerve and he could not recover. - [NTSB NYC84LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA080.md): Cessna 172RG · Marietta, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1984 · N9508B · Substantial damage > The acft struck a snowbank during a night landing. The CFI stated everything was normal until flareout when the acft began to settle. After striking the snowbank the acft nosed over. - [NTSB NYC84LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA079.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1984 · N99JW · Substantial damage > The plt broke out of the overcast at 1000 ft lowered flaps and landed the acft with the gear retracted. The plt said he had lowered the gear. The gear warning horn reportedly did not sound. - [NTSB NYC84LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA062.md): Piper PA-23-250 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1983 · N14360 · Substantial damage > During the cockpit preflight the plt noticed an unsafe nose gear indication. The plt checked the nose gear & could see nothing unusual, & concluded that there was a faulty indicating system. During rotation the nose gear collapsed & this acft slid down the… - [NTSB NYC84FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA059.md): Beech A36 · Montoursville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1983 · N66846 · Destroyed > During takeoff roll the overhead courtsey light flickered. As the acft lifted off the right front cabin door opened & the light remained on. The plt advised the tower he would be returning to land & entered a right downwind leg for rwy 27AT 500 ft AGL. 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 NYC84LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1983 · N1412X · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he inadvertently flared too high during his landing on rwy 32. The stall warning horn sounded and the left wing stalled. He said he added power but the aircraft did not respond to flt controls and flew left into trees. - [NTSB NYC84FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA046.md): Cessna 172H · Hershey, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1983 · N6246L · Substantial damage > Prior to takeoff the plt was advised that 'a storm was moving in.' The plt replied he knew that & was only going up for a short flt. Shortly after takeoff snow began to fall, & the acft was observed flying perpendicular to the rwy below traffic pattern… - [NTSB NYC84FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA039.md): American AA-1A · Wellsville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N81YB · Destroyed > Prior to the flt, the plt stated that he would be flying foraprx 1/2 hr. Aprx 25 min after takeoff, ground witnesses northeast of the arpt observed the acft on a westerly heading, turning toward the arpt. Shortly after that, they saw the acft in an… - [NTSB NYC84FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA037.md): Beech H18 · Allentown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N105PE · Destroyed > While en route, the plt encountered icing conditions, then reported he was unable to maintain alt & was having eng problems. He diverted toward Allentown, PA, then advised he had lost power in the left eng. Apch control began issuing vectors for a VOR apch;… - [NTSB NYC84FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA033.md): Aero Commander 500B · Franklin, PA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1983 · N6226X · Destroyed > Before departing youngstown, OH, the plt filed 2 IFR flt plans, 1 for a flt to plattsburgh, NY, the other for a return flt from plattsburgh back to youngstown. After a 2 hr & 10 min flt to plattsburgh, 70 gal of fuel was added, but the person who serviced the… - [NTSB NYC84LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA023.md): Beech E18S · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1983 · N383B · Substantial damage > After landing, the acft veered off the rwy. Subsequently, it went down an embankment & was substantially damaged. No pre-crash part malfunction or failure was found. - [NTSB NYC84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA020.md): Cessna 340 · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1983 · N7632Q · Substantial damage > The pilot said that when about 8 miles out he called UNICOM to report in and receive advisories. He was told that horseshad been chased off the runway earlier and to use caution. During the approach he came in high and touched down about 700 feet down the… - [NTSB NYC84FGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FGM01.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marshburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 2, 1983 · N8163P · Destroyed > After refueling at ithaca, NY, the plts of two Piper PA-28 acft departed as a flt of two. They had planned to continue their flt back to cincinnati, oh with another en route stop at columbus, OH. The non-instrument rated plt of N8163P was following the lead… - [NTSB NYC84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA018.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1983 · N39955 · Substantial damage > The pilot said that as he turned final he was too high and to the right of the rwy so he slipped the acft to the left to line up. The left fuel tank, which he was using was very low on fuel. The aprch was too high so he decided to go around. As the acft was… - [NTSB NYC84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA015.md): Short Brothers SD3-30 · Middletown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1983 · N26288 · No damage > After takeoff on a flt to Washington, DC, the aircraft was climbing thru about 3500 ft when a person (riding as a passenger) moved to the right rear door, opened it & departed the acft. Prior to the flt, an associate, who was an acft refueler, saw the person… - [NTSB NYC84FU002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FU002.md): Highcraft Buccaneer · Mountville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 24, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The amphibian ultralight vehicle was being flown on a series of flt tests after being assembled. At aprx 1615 EDT, the plt took off & was followed by another plt in another ultralight vehicle for observation purposes. No undesirable flt characteristic was… - [NTSB NYC84LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N13383 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the flt, then he lost use of his radio & navigation equipment. Reportedly, he was forced to land about 1 mi from the Reading airport due to bad wx. The acft electrical system was checked, but no reason for the electrical failure… - [NTSB NYC84LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA012.md): Piper PA-25 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1983 · N6247Z · Substantial damage > The pilot said that prior to departure he visually checked the tanks, found fuel in the tanks and the fuel indicator working properly. On final aprch at destination, the engine stopped and the acft landed in trees aprx 2 miles short of the rwy. During post… - [NTSB NYC84LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA008.md): Cessna 172L · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N7759G · Substantial damage > During flt, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion & the plt tried to land on a highway. According to witnesses, when he tried to maneuver into the northbound land, while traveling south, the right main gear hit the side of a bank. The wing fuel tanks were… - [NTSB NYC84LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA005.md): Cessna 172M · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1983 · N4333R · Substantial damage > The plt had difficulty in starting the eng & got a mechanic to be at the controls while he hand propped the acft. He had tried several times to start the eng, then tried with the throttle open. On that attempt, the eng started and the acft began to move… - [NTSB NYC83FU011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FU011.md): CGS Hawk · Huntington Mill, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the home built, ultralight vehicle as the plt was making a turn from downwind to final apch. They reported that the bank angle became steep as the plt was making a left turn. Subsequently, the vehicle entered a nose down attitude & crashed… - [NTSB NYC83LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA251.md): Mooney M20J · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N25XX · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the eng lost power at aprx 50 ft AGL after the gear was retracted. The plt reported that his only safe reaction was to land with the gear retracted on 'what little rwy was left.' Water was found in the gascolator & right fuel tank. The acft… - [NTSB NYC83FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA245.md): Beech 19A · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N2330U · Destroyed > An operations manager stated that 3 persons came to buy a sight-seeing. Pleasure ride & the plt selected the Beech 19A. During its takeoff, witnesses observed the acft over the end of the rwy in a nose high attitude, but with very little climb rate. According… - [NTSB NYC83FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA244.md): Sud SA316B · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N72590 · Destroyed > The helicopter was on a flt to transport an acutely ill patient from one hospital to another. The aircrew consisted of a plt & two flt nurses. During arrival at the destination, the plt began an apch to an athletic field that was surrounded by tall bldgs & a… - [NTSB NYC83FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA242.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Collier Twnshp, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1983 · N84703 · Destroyed > During arrival, the plt contacted apch control & was provided radar vectors for a visual apch. While on the apch, he was instructed to keep his speed up until he was 1 1/2 mi on final. Vectors were provide with turns as necessary until the acft was 6 1/2 to 7… - [NTSB NYC83FHD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FHD05.md): Hughes 269C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1983 · N1103K · Substantial damage > The helicopter collided with a steel drainage culvert hidden in the grass and rolled over during a simulated high alt running takeoff. This was an instructional flt. The skid hit the culvert which extended about 3-4 inches AGL, 3 ft of the skid broke off and… - [NTSB NYC83LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA232.md): Cessna 120 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N77321 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot when he entered the aircraft he found that the master switch had been left on and the battery wasdown. He flew around the airport for about 45 min, to recharge the battery prior to departing for his destination. He arrived at his… - [NTSB NYC83LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA231.md): Cessna 172F · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1983 · N8399U · Substantial damage > The plt initiated a go-around during his first landing attempt because he was too high. During the landing he landed about 300 ft down the rwy. When he applied brakes they were ineffective & insufficient rwy remained to initiate a go-around. The acft ran off… - [NTSB NYC83LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA229.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 · Julian, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N906BG · Substantial damage > The student plt & instructor (CFI) were practicing pattern work & landings. During the 1st 3 patterns, the wind was calm, however, by the time they were on their 4th pattern, the wind increased & became gusty. While the student was flying the pattern, he… - [NTSB NYC83FGM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FGM05.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N4793Q · Destroyed > The acft crashed on approach to the final destination arpt after completion of a multi-legged x-ctry flt in foggy weather. The flt had 5 enroute stops which entailed 6 takeoffs and climbs during 3.6 hours. According to the FAA the acft contained 5 or 6… - [NTSB NYC83LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA222.md): Piper PA-22 Tripacer · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N600A · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the rwy into a 4 ft ditch and nosed over while taxiing. The plt said the 'brakes gave way' while he wastaxiing down rwy 17 after landing. When he realized the brakes were not holding he shut off the engine by the mixture control. To avoid… - [NTSB NYC83FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA207.md): Cessna 310Q · Scranton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N69JM · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff the acft ws observed on radar making a left 360 deg turn. The plt did not respond to a call from the controller. A witness heard the plane 'sputtering' & observed it in erratic maneuvers prior to it hitting a house. Post exam revealed… - [NTSB NYC83LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA206.md): Hughes 269C · Spring House, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · N1093Y · Substantial damage > The helicopter rolled over during a practice demonstration autorotation landing. The CFI was at the controls with the student following through. According to the instructor the student overrode the controls just prior to touchdown with too much cyclic. The… - [NTSB NYC83LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA201.md): Piper PA-28-180G · Linden, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N4525T · Substantial damage > The acft collided with powerlines during a night forced landing after fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC83LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA200.md): Cessna 150M · St. Clair, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N707CF · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a x-country flt when he encountered reduced visibility with fog & haze. He tried to locate an arpt by flying time & distance off of a VOR station. He circled in the vicinity of where he thought the arpt was at, then elected to land… - [NTSB NYC83FGM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FGM04.md): Chamberlain KR-1 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 30, 1983 · N80190 · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground after takeoff. The weather was VMC and no flt plan was filed. The acft was an amateur/experimental KR-1 with a vw 2100 cc engine, maintained under a condition inspection program performed by the owner. Investigation at the… - [NTSB NYC83LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA197.md): Berkshire Concept 70 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N6BM · Substantial damage > During the apch, the plt encountered unfavorable wind conditions & the glider touched down long. In order to avoid an embankment beyond the end of the strip, the plt turned toward a parallel rwy overrun area. Subsequently, the left wing hit two 55 gal drums… - [NTSB NYC83LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA194.md): Grumman AA-1C · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1983 · N9978U · Substantial damage > The student made 2 takeoffs & landings, then waited for traffic to clear the rwy before taking off again. While climbing to traffic pattern altitude on the 3rd takeoff, the eng lost power. An emergency checklist to restart the eng was not completed because of… - [NTSB NYC83LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA190.md): Let L-13 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1983 · N32360 · Substantial damage > After lift-off from a tow takeoff, the towplane was unable to attain the normal tow airspeed of 65 to 75 mph & continuedat about 55 mph. The glider plt thought the towplane was having engine problems, & as the two acft circled the arpt, theglider plt released… - [NTSB NYC83FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA189.md): Robinson R22 · Canton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1983 · N9066P · Destroyed > While the helicopter was on a power line patrol flt, one of the main rotor blades separated & the acft crashed & burned. Numerous persons saw the helicopter while the plt was patrolling at low alt. Several reported seeing the acft maneuver abruptly over… - [NTSB NYC83LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA165.md): Cessna 152 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1983 · N49653 · Substantial damage > After touchdown on a full stop landing, the student plt was instucted to apply brakes. When he failed to respond, the instructor (CFI) applied the brakes to stop the acft. As the brakes were engaged, the acft veered to the left. The CFI corrected with full… - [NTSB NYC83LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA164.md): Aero Commander 500 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1983 · N100PV · Substantial damage > During arrival on a dual instructional flt, the UNICOM advised that there was an ultralight overhead & was possibly landing. As the student was landing, an additional UNICOM advisory was received concerning the ultralight acft. The instructor plt (CFI) stated… - [NTSB NYC83LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA162.md): Globe GC-1B · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1983 · N3286K · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing stop & go landings on rwy 24. He stated that the acft was in a normal landing configuration at 68 mph, aprx 8 ft AGL, when it encountered a downdraft. 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