# 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 37 of 85 · 4,232 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC82DA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA098.md): Aero Commander 680F · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N567D · Substantial damage > The pilot had planned to purchase the aircraft and was ferrying it to buffalo, NY for inspection and repair. While en route, the right engine lost power. He feathered the right propeller and diverted to turner field. When he lowered the gear, he did not get a… - [NTSB NYC82DHA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DHA09.md): Bryan HP-18 · Hazelton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N77BF · Substantial damage > The pilot departed blairstown, PA on a round robin, triangular course to bethel and dallas, PA and return to blairstown. He stated that while he was proceeding from bethel to dallas he encountered heavy sinking conditions in addition to a head wind.… - [NTSB NYC82DA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA089.md): Bell 47g-3b (Soloy Conversion) · New Hope, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N5449C · Substantial damage > While making a cleanup swath around the bottom of a hill, the helicopter collided with wires. The pilot reported that he did not see the wires while holding his head in such a manner as to reduce the effect of sun-glare. After hitting the wires, the pilot… - [NTSB NYC82DA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA085.md): Rayan NAV-4 · Bloomsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N4540K · Destroyed > After takeoff the pilot smelled smoke and observed the oil pressure drop to 20 PSI. When the oil pressure continued to drop the pilot decided to land at Bloomsburg airport, approximately 3 miles away. After landing the pilot taxied off the runway and the… - [NTSB NYC82DA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA084.md): Beech 35-33 · Altoona, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N975T · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that before landing, he performed his cockpit duties and put the gear in the down position. However, he lost sight of another aircraft in the traffic pattern and became preoccupied with trying to locate the aircraft. He was also preoccupied… - [NTSB NYC82FGT14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT14.md): Christian Eagle II · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1982 · N3DY · Substantial damage > After taking off from runway 31, the pilot proceeded to an area where he performed inverted flight in an attempt to find a dime that may have been dropped in the cockpit. During his departure and arrival, he and a tower controller discussed and joked about… - [NTSB NYC82FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA080.md): MBB BO-105C · New Ringgold, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1982 · N1022H · Destroyed > The helicopter was leased by the allentown sacred heart hospital. At 2236 EDT, the pilot, who was standing by for duty, obtained a weather briefing. Later, at 2312, there was a request for a med-evac helicopter to respond to a car accident. The helicopter… - [NTSB NYC82DA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA079.md): Piper 601P · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 27, 1982 · N31EH · Substantial damage > A witness who observed the accident stated that he saw N31EH on a very close right base at 150-200 ft above the ground. The aircraft was moving at a rapid rate of speed and was in a very steep right turn. As the aircraft got closer to the runway it became… - [NTSB NYC82FHD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD09.md): Luscombe 8F · Essington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N1552B · Destroyed > The float equipped Luscombe stalled during fanal approach to a water landing near a dock. There was considerable rotorcraft activity near the seaplane base due to the presence of the queen elizabeth ii ocean liner. - [NTSB NYC82DA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA075.md): Pitts Special S-1C · Latrobe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 1982 · N1750 · Substantial damage > The pilot initiated a takeoff in winds that were gusting to 19 knots. As he raised the tail during the takeoff roll, the plane swerved right. The pilot stated that he overcorrected to the left. Subsequently, the plane departed the left side of the runway. The… - [NTSB NYC82DA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA073.md): Fairchild PT-19 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N49942 · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot was flying with the owner of the aircraft to help him get acquainted with his plane. While on final approach, the owner let the aircraft get low. He corrected by adding power, but reportedly raised the nose beyond the stall angle. The… - [NTSB NYC82DA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA070.md): Stinson 108-1 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1982 · N8933K · Substantial damage > The pilot was practicing landings in gusty wind conditions. He reported that the first landing was uneventful, but the second landing was aborted due to gusty turbulence. He stated that the third landing was made in relatively calm wind conditions until just… - [NTSB NYC82FGT13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT13.md): Cessna 182 · Catawissa, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 11, 1982 · N9227X · Destroyed > Reportedly, the pilot departed the airport to accumulate time on a overhauled engine. The airport manager stated that shortly after takeoff, the pilot called on the UNICOM frequency that the engine and aircraft worked like new and he was completely satisfied… - [NTSB NYC82DA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA071.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1982 · N2531U · Substantial damage > During final approach the landing gear collided with a snowbank and the aircraft skidded on its nose and main landing gear, coming to rest approximately 30-50 yards from the approach end of the runway. - [NTSB NYC82DHA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DHA08.md): Aeronca 11AC · Beach Lake, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 9, 1982 · N85940 · Substantial damage > The pilot of a ski equipped aircraft began taking off on a 900 ft strip. There was snow on the runway, but grass showed through in places. The pilot reported that the aircraft slowed "very very little" while crossing an area with grass showing. Just beyond… - [NTSB NYC82DA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA069.md): Cessna 310 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 7, 1982 · N8039Q · Substantial damage > After takeoff a loud bang was heard during gear retraction. A fly by the tower confirmed that the nose gear was not in the locked position and all attempts to lock it failed. Touchdown was made on the main landing gear and after the airspeed dissipated to… - [NTSB NYC82FGM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM10.md): Beech E55 · Scandia, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 6, 1982 · N4375A · Destroyed > At 0834 EST, the pilot departed bradford airport on an IFR flight to alton, IL. About 4 minutes later, he advised that he was having difficulty with his flight instruments while in IFR conditions. He attempted to return to the departure airport by using d.f.… - [NTSB NYC82FGT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT11.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Mcsherrystown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1982 · N36737 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that when he arrived at night, there were snow showers at the airport. While turning final, he turnedhis landing lights on. However, he reported that he could see better with the landing lights off, so he turned them off. After touching… - [NTSB NYC82DA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA067.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1982 · N2998R · Substantial damage > Approximately 100 feet after touchdown a gust of wind lifted the left wing of the aircraft turning it into the wind. Directional control was lost and the aircraft collided with two parked aircraft. A PA-22, N54572, and an Ercoupe, N93552, both of which… - [NTSB NYC82FGT09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT09.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Annville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 25, 1982 · N6909J · Destroyed > During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 150 ft AGL. The pilot reported that the engine started when he switched from the left to the right fuel tank, but stopped again. He attempted to return to the airport, but was unable. The aircraft nosed over… - [NTSB NYC82FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA059.md): Cessna T210M · Williamsport, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1982 · N761MZ · Destroyed > The acft impacted a mountain about 5 mi sw of the arpt at an elevation of approximately 1,400 ft while executing a missed approach from an ILS approach to rwy 27. The published missed approach procedure requires a climbing right turn to 3,700 ft via a heading… - [NTSB NYC82DA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA066.md): Beech A23-24 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N6925Q · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff the left wing of the aircraft collided with the nose of a parked Piper twin. The pilot stated that during his instrument scan he noticed that the alternator failed to show a charge and that this may have distracted his attention as… - [NTSB NYC82DA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA056.md): Bell 47J-2A · Emmaus, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N8565F · Substantial damage > While maneuvering at approximately 200 feet AGL for an aerial photography mission a sudden and complete power failure occurred. The pilot initiated autorotation procedures and set a course for the only open area, a small field with a 15 degree upslope. A… - [NTSB NYC82DA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA057.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Avoca, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 17, 1982 · N2962W · Substantial damage > The pilot encountered icing conditions while descending from 5000 to 4000 ft near his destination. He was cleared for an immediate ILS approach. He maintained 110 knots on final approach until inside the middle marker. At that point, he applied one notch of… - [NTSB NYC82FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA053.md): Robinson R22 · Spangler, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1982 · N9079M · Destroyed > The helicopter struck a set of north-south powerlines while the pilot was patrolling a set of east-west powerlines. The powerlines being patrolled passed under the lines that were struck. The accident occurred over hilly, wooded terrain. - [NTSB NYC82DA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA052.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1982 · N2402C · Destroyed > The student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on runway 25 in crosswind conditions. The wind was from 330 degrees at 14 knots. On one of the landings, the aircraft bounced during touchdown. The pilot reportedly added a small amount of power for a… - [NTSB NYC82FGT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT08.md): Cessna A152 · Scotland, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 2, 1982 · N7378L · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed after the pilot made a low pass over runway 13. At the departure end of the runway, the aircraft was observed to pull up into a 40 to 45 degree climb, then stall and enter a spin. It crashed in a near vertical descent. - [NTSB NYC82FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA041.md): Cessna 150G · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1982 · N3318J · Substantial damage > This was the student's first solo in powered aircraft. He held a private pilot certificate with a glider rating. His takeoff and traffic pattern appeared normal until the last part of his final approach for landing. About 600 ft short of the runway, the… - [NTSB NYC82DA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA030.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1982 · N9344T · Substantial damage > A takeoff was initiated on runway 17 with the wind from the southwest at 15 knots. During the takeoff roll, control of the aircraft was lost when a gust of wind was encountered. The plane struck a snowbank beside the runway and was substantially damaged. - [NTSB NYC82DA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA040.md): Cessna 310Q · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 25, 1982 · N1EJ · Substantial damage > While descending ice began to accummulate on the windshield and leading edges of the wings. The pilot stated that the windshield was covered with 1/2 to 3/4 inch of ice but he was able to clear a small strip large enough for him to see out. Upon reducing… - [NTSB NYC82DA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA039.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 1982 · N8226A · Substantial damage > Before takeoff, the pilot got a weather briefing and called the airport manager at the destination. Reportedly, the destination airport was open and usable at that time. In flight, the pilot asked ATC about reports of icing in the mt Pocono area and got a… - [NTSB NYC82DA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA034.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N14908 · Substantial damage > During the previous flight, there was a landing gear malfunction. A mechanic checked the gear and a decision was made to fly the plane with the gear down to another airport for maintenance. During the subsequent flight, the "gear down" speed was not exceeded.… - [NTSB DCA82AA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA82AA014.md): Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-10 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 3, 1982 · N1814U · Minor damage > The aircrews of a united DC-10 (flt 99 heavy) and two U.S. Air DC-9'S (flt 25 and flt 199) taxied for takeoff at about the same time. Due to delays, the no. 2 engine of flt 199 was shut down in accordance with applicable fuel conservation procedures. After… - [NTSB NYC82DA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA026.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 19, 1982 · N8043J · Substantial damage > The aircrew intended to depart at 1600 EST, but due to the general aviation reservation restrictions, the flight was delayed until 1700. The pilot reported the takeoff was normal until just before rotation at 85 to 90 KTS, when freezing rain began to obscure… - [NTSB NYC82DA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA022.md): Cessna 310 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 15, 1982 · N4875B · Substantial damage > The pilot arrived at the destination at dusk. He circled the airport at pattern altitude to check the wind and runway condition. He noted that the runway was covered with snow. A long approach was made to runway 36 in a calm wind condition. Just prior to… - [NTSB NYC82DA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA016.md): Cessna 172 · Galeton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 2, 1982 · N25084 · Substantial damage > After takeoff from the original departure point, the pilot flew to a local airport and landed on runway 28. The runway was covered with snow and the winds were from 270 degrees at 10 knots. After landing, the pilot taxied back for takeoff. While in a right… - [NTSB NYC82FGT07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT07.md): Aeronca 7AC · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1981 · N83073 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82DA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA013.md): Aeronca 7AC · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1981 · N83073 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82FGM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM08.md): Hummer A · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1981 · N8537Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82DHA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DHA05.md): Mooney M20K · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 13, 1981 · N231RK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage - [NTSB NYC82FGT06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT06.md): Stinson 108 · Brogue, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1981 · N97206 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82FGM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM07.md): Cessna 340 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1981 · N7632Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82FGT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT05.md): Piper PA-24 · Montoursville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1981 · N7521P · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA011.md): Cessna 150G · Osgood, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1981 · N8521J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC82FGM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM06.md): Cessna 140 · Newry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1981 · N2008N · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC82FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA009.md): Piper PA-32 · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 15, 1981 · N178RB · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC82FGM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM05.md): Cessna 150G · West Middlesex, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1981 · N8305J · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82FGM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM04.md): Cessna 150 · Wattsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1981 · N1945Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82FGT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT04.md): Carver HP-14B · Altoona, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 7, 1981 · N3320X · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC82DHA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DHA06.md): Schweizer SGS2 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1981 · N2979H · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=PA&page=38 ## 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" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=37&state=PA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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