# NTSB investigations, GA 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 40 of 82 · 4,092 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA84LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA152.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1984 · N7059P · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) stated that he was giving a private plt a biennial flt review & that the private plt was the plt-in-command (PIC). While in the traffic pattern for their 2nd landing, they heard another acft entering the pattern, but they were not… - [NTSB ATL84MA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84MA148.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Mt Airy, GA · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1984 · N8443H · Destroyed > Drg arrival, the plt reqd & rcvd clnc to fly drct to the unctld arpt, altho the arpt had no terminal nav fac & the acft had no RNAV type equip. Nrby at athens, the 0745 spl wx OBS was in part: indef cig, sky obscd, vsby 1/4 mi with fog. At 0801, atl ctr clrd… - [NTSB ATL84FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA147.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1984 · N5009T · Destroyed > Before starting an apch, the plt was advised the wx was: 300 ft obscured, visibility 3/4 mi with light rain & fog. The minimums for a straight-in VOR apch to rwy 2 were 400 ft mda & 1 mi visibility; for a circling apch, the minimums were 433 ft & 1 mi. The… - [NTSB MIA84LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA134.md): Bell 47D1 · Berlin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1984 · N586T · Destroyed > The plt collided with power lines as he turned to fly back to reload the acft. The plt made a statement that he did not see the wires in the trees. The plt did not file an accident report. - [NTSB ATL84FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA133.md): Beech A36TC · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1984 · N3808N · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the plt radioed that a door had popped open & he needed to return. According to a plt witness, the acft had climbed above treetop level when it started to lose alt. Another witness said the acft leveled off & started to sink, then the nose… - [NTSB ATL84LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA128.md): Cessna 337E · Tifton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1984 · N86520 · Substantial damage > The acft reportedly was not tied down. The plt was hand propping the aft engine while the forward engine was running. In an attempt to board the acft the pilot was run over by the right main gear. The acft continued to travel until it collided with trees. - [NTSB ATL84FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA129.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1984 · N4809S · Substantial damage > Shortly after breaking ground during the takeoff, the engine lost power & the acft came back down to the rwy. The engine regained power & the plt continued the takeoff. The engine again lost power. Subsequently, the acft impacted on an uneven, grassy, open… - [NTSB ATL84FKG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKG07.md): Cessna 172P · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 19, 1984 · N53655 · Substantial damage > The plt was having trouble with his radios, electrical system, fuel/eng gages & ammeter, so he turned off his electrical equipment & prepared to make an emergency landing. Because he was afraid of fuel exhaustion, his spacing behind another acft in the… - [NTSB ATL84LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA123.md): Beech BE-23 · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1984 · N2387L · Substantial damage > The acft lost power in the traffic pattern and forced landed off the arpt. The weather was conducive to carburetor icing. The plt said he applied carburetor heat after reducing power. - [NTSB ATL84LKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LKG06.md): Homebuilt Dragon FLY 294 · Franklin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 16, 1984 · N83WH · Substantial damage > The Homebuilt acft with 3 persons aboard lost its propeller after the crankshaft failed during cruise. A forced landing was executed on a state highway. The plt said he lost directional control at about 30 mph and contacted a ditch and two fence posts. The… - [NTSB ATL84FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA118.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1984 · N62849 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The aircrews of a Piper PA-31, N62849, & a Piper PA-30, N7047Y, proceeded to taxi at dawn from a cargo ramp to rwy 26. Their taxi route was down a parallel taxiway. The PA-31 plt stopped at a glide slope hold line which was located near the end of the… - [NTSB ATL84FKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKG05.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Madison, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 5, 1984 · N2912X · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a car while landing on an airstrip at night. The car had been parked on the strip & an occupant in the car was fatally injured. An illicit substance was found aboard the acft & it was confiscated by law enforcement officials. Rain & fog… - [NTSB ATL84LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA112.md): Cessna P210N · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1984 · N6320W · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced landing after a power loss. The plt stated during a post accident interview that he didnot switch tanks during the power loss sequence. Investigation revealed that the right fuel tank was empty. About 1/2 oz of fuel was… - [NTSB ATL84IA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA117.md): Beech 19A Sport III · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1984 · N6968Q · Minor damage > The student plt landed hard & the nose gear collapsed while on a supervised solo flt. The acft slid off the rwy but remained upright. - [NTSB ATL84LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA109.md): Cessna 172M · Alma, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1984 · N23JT · Substantial damage > The plt was on downwind and reduced power,he stated,before application of carburetor heat. The engine lost RPM and when the plt tried to regain RPM. The engine stopped. The plt said he tried to restart but failed and then made a forced off arpt landing. The… - [NTSB ATL84FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA105.md): Grumman G-164B · Dawson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1984 · N6558K · Destroyed > A failed cylinder head assembly resulted in a total power loss very shortly after takeoff. Witnesses observed the aerial application acft at 30-50 ft AGL over the rwy before it pulled up steeply, rolled and entered a near vertical uncontrolled descent to… - [NTSB ATL84LKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LKG04.md): Cessna 177B · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 17, 1984 · N34627 · Destroyed > The acft bounced during landing and when it started to veer off the rwy the plt attempted a go-around. The acft collidedwith trees and came to rest in a small ditch. - [NTSB ATL84IA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA104.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Forest Park, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1984 · N8924E · Minor damage > Captain heard a muffled explosion accompanied by a moderate left yaw and 'a deterioration of readings on #1 engine' shortly after takeoff. Acft returned for an uneventful landing. Examination revealed that the engine failure initiated in 'the T3 disk/blades… - [NTSB ATL84FKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKG02.md): Piper PA-60 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 16, 1984 · N6070D · Substantial damage > While on final approach the plt noted an unsafe nose gear indication. Tower personnel were unable to determine gear position during a fly-by. During landing touchdown the nose gear collapsed. Investigation revealed the acft had a brokenbolt in the nose gear… - [NTSB MIA84FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA072.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Hoboken, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1984 · N8771D · Destroyed > While on base leg for landing, the forward right wing strut failed causing the right wing to separate. The acft then entered an uncontrolled descent & crashed. The non-certificated plt owned the acft. He had not complied with airworthiness directive 77-03-08.… - [NTSB ATL84LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA081.md): Cessna 182M · Dalton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1984 · N91625 · Substantial damage > Plt received a wx briefing aprx 1 hr prior to flt during which '...a chance of light icing' was forecast. Aprx 30 mins after takeoff at 6000 ft MSL light rain was encountered. The plt stated that a small amount of ice began to form on the strut and he… - [NTSB ATL84FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA082.md): Cessna 177B · Lafayette, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1984 · N2146C · Destroyed > The acft crashed in an open field during an uncontrolled descent after encountering forecast icing conditions. The plt had received weather briefings and filed a flt plan into icing conditions in an acft not equipped to handle icing. The plt stayed at an… - [NTSB ATL84FU003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FU003.md): Pterodactyl Ascender II · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 8, 1984 · UNREG · Destroyed > The plt took off in conditions of turbulence & gusty winds. Witnesses reported the ultralight vehicle pitched & rolled erratically after lift-off. The plt then made a right climbing turn to a downwind heading & proceeded over a tall tree line toward a field… - [NTSB ATL84FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA078.md): Beech BE-36 · St. Catherines, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1983 · N4829M · Destroyed > The plt received a wx briefing at 1037 EST before departing on an IFR x-country. At 1051, a severe thunderstorm warning (#537) was issued by the national wx svc. When the plt requested an IFR clearance at 1107, he was advised of the frontal activity. About 3… - [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 ATL84FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA057.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1983 · N16AK · Substantial damage > After gompleting a preflt, the plt entered the acft & attempted to start the eng with the starter & on board battery. He stated that the eng turned slowly & would not start. After several attempts to make a normal start, the plt exited the acft, chocked the… - [NTSB ATL84AA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84AA053.md): Beech A36 · Armuchee, GA · Accident · 6 fatal · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N3801N · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and higher terrain which was adjacent to the VOR approach path. The weather was described by witnesses as stormy with heavy rains and high winds. Some of the occupants of the accident acft were airsick according to the plts radio… - [NTSB ATL84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA043.md): Cessna 140 · Wadley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N7275F · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he landed too fast on the grass strip, & when he attempted to turn off the rwy onto a taxiway, the acft groundlooped. - [NTSB ATL84FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA033.md): Cessna 172F · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1983 · N5236F · Destroyed > The acft was observed entering a cloud layer about 500 ft AGL after takeoff. Another witness observed the acft's navigational lights in a circling motion as the acft plunged to the ground. - [NTSB ATL84FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKG01.md): Beech 65-A80 · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 1983 · N62TG · Substantial damage > At aprx 2130 EDT, the acft collided with a tree while the plt was making a low pass over a wooded area. After hitting the tree, the plane crashed into a pond. Reportedly, the acft had returned from columbia (south america) & the aircrew were preparing to drop… - [NTSB ATL83FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA386.md): Cessna A150L · Ringgold, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N6063J · Substantial damage > The acft was observed buzzing a truck stop, partially owned by the plt, at low altitude. The acft then stalled & spun into the ground. Some of the witnesses observed the plt waving & one witness said it appeared that the plt was leaning out the window… - [NTSB ATL83LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA387.md): Hughes 269A · Moultrie, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1983 · N8751F · Substantial damage > The acft landed hard during an autorotational forced landing after engine stoppage. This was an aerial application flt in VMC weather. Reportedly the engine quit at 100 ft AGL over trees while the plt was trying to land to reload. After the power loss a hard… - [NTSB ATL83LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA381.md): Aerotek S-2A · Dublin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N15KP · Substantial damage > The plt landed at eastman, GA, where he planned to refuel, while en route from milton, FL to sumter, SC. Fuel was not available, so he departed for swainsboro, GA. However, he decided that would be too FAR, and planned instead, to land at Dublin which was 30… - [NTSB ATL83FAG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FAG12.md): Beech E18S · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1983 · N452CC · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the departure end of the rwy and nosed over during takeoff after an engine lost power. The acft had notbeen flown in several weeks and there had been days of rain and humidity. The magnetoes on the right engine were rough but seemed to clear… - [NTSB ATL83LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA372.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N7829D · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced landing after the engine quit. The pilot said he had been flying in the local area and came in to practice touch and go landings. During the 2nd takeoff the engine missed. He landed and did a magneto check then another takeoff… - [NTSB ATL83LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA362.md): Beech 58 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1983 · N333TQ · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the departure end of the rwy after an aborted takeoff due to a cabin door opening. The CFI said that more than half the rwy remained when the throttles were retarded and the right door popped open at 91 mph. One attempt was made to close the… - [NTSB ATL83FKG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG13.md): Cessna 188B · Luddwici, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N73113 · Destroyed > The acft crashed into trees and burned during a takeoff attempt on a country road with 120 gallons of aerial spray on board. This was the 1st takeoff after lunch and the plt said the acft seemed'glued to the road'. Seeing that he was going to impact wires he… - [NTSB ATL83LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA360.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Pinehurst, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N8715L · Substantial damage > The plt stated that all three shock cords on the left main landing gear broke during the landing roll allowing the gear to collapse. The acft veered off the rwy & crossed a drainage ditch, at which time all three shock cords on the right main landing gear… - [NTSB ATL83LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA351.md): Quickie Q2 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N830R · Substantial damage > The plt stated his airspeed was low on final & lift was lost on the canard due to the rain. He stated he had full aft stick trying to get the nose up, but couldn't. the acft landed hard, bounced several times hard & the canard broke. - [NTSB ATL83LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA357.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · St. Simons Isl., GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N4992S · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt began an apch to rwy 04 on a dark night. The apch to the rwy was over a bay inlet & river confluence. The plt thought that the acft was high when it was on final approach. However it collided with trees, impacted on a road short of the… - [NTSB ATL83LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA350.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Odum, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · N8636L · Substantial damage > The plt stated he ran out of fuel about 1/2 mi from the rwy. - [NTSB ATL83LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA347.md): Snow 600-S2C · Blackshear, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N1635S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during a spray run, a vibration was felt, the engine backfired and flames erupted from the right underside of the cowling. Power was lost continuously until over the landing strip at 50 feet AGL when all power was lost. The acft landed… - [NTSB ATL83LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA344.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1983 · N8987N · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the run-up before takeoff, he noted that the right brake was not firm, but he elected to continue the flt. While cruising, he checked the brake & reportedly, no pressure was available. The remainder of the flt was routine until… - [NTSB ATL83FKG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG11.md): Cessna A188A · Jesup, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N5633J · Substantial damage > The plt was spraying a field that was bordered by tree lines on the north & south edges. While pulling up from a swath run at the south side of the field, the acft hit the top of a pecan tree. Reportedly, after impacting the tree, the acft pitched up, entered… - [NTSB ATL83FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA339.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lexington, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1983 · N2490P · Destroyed > The plt was on a cable patrol/aerial observation mission. While patrolling, he missed a turn in the cable route & turn to relocate it. After relocating the route, he looked back to observe a portion that he had missed & saw a logging operation. The plt turned… - [NTSB ATL83LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA333.md): Cessna C-182J · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N2670F · Substantial damage > The acft crashed right after takeoff when the it went into an uncommanded uncontrolled turn to the right. The acft was slightly over max gross takeoff weight but the CG was within limits. This acft was equipped with an autopilot. Post accident investigation… - [NTSB ATL83LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA335.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1983 · N6953Z · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during an emergency landing after the cockpit filled with smoke. A mechanic who examined the acft after the accident reported that exhaust gases had burned through the muffler shroud & had burned the ignition wires. - [NTSB ATL83LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA326.md): Grumman G-164A · Hatley, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N7904 · Destroyed > The pilot reported that while spraying a cotton field at aprx 60 feet AGL when the engine made a popping sound and then lost power. The pilot landed in a cotton field where the aircraft rolled over on its back and was destroyed by the post impact fire.… - [NTSB ATL83LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA323.md): Bellanca 8-KCAB-150 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N5500C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Both aircraft were taxiing simultaneously, in opposite directions on the single parallel taxiway. N5500C was east bound for takeoff. N69113 was westbound on the taxiway after landing on runway 27 and a turn onto the taxiway. The pilot of N5500C stated that… - [NTSB ATL83LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA322.md): Eiriavion PIK-20B · Cordele, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N20PE · Substantial damage > The plt was competing in a regional soaring contest. While en route from the 1st turn point he encounter rain & elected to land in a pasture. 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