# NTSB investigations, MI 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 42 of 95 · 4,705 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI83DA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83DA308.md): Von Berg VEE BEE 4 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N4VB · Substantial damage > The pilot of the home built aircraft was making a high speed taxi run when the aircraft inadvertently became airborne. The plane climbed to about 100 ft AGL and then the engine lost power. During landing, the aircraft was substantially damaged. The pilot… - [NTSB DEN82FTA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTA11.md): Piper PA-18 · Hardin, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N83620 · Destroyed > The wreckage was found 3/4 mi west of the nw end of a farm rwy in the approximate position of where a right turn would occur from the downwind leg to the base leg of a right pattern to the se rwy. The wreckage showed evidence of a right rotational moment at… - [NTSB CHI82DA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA298.md): Quickie · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N39QB · Substantial damage > During the preflight inspection. The laminar-flow wing and canard were carefully wiped free of a heavy deposit of dew. All items of inspection were satisfactory. The engine was warmed up while taxiing to the runway. It was noted that beads of moisture were… - [NTSB CHI82DA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA297.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Standard Rock, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1982 · N6164V · Destroyed > After landing on a Lake to fish, the water got rough, so the pilot attempted a takeoff. During the takeoff run, the left float hit a wave and broke off. The takeoff was aborted without further damage. - [NTSB CHI82DA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA275.md): Ercoupe 415C · Port Sheldon Tw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N3247H · Destroyed > During a VFR flight along lake Michigan shoreline the pilot encountered a decrease in ceiling height. The pilot chose to make a 180 degrees maneuver and return to the airport but during the turn encountered a fog bank. The pilot decended to avoid the fog bank… - [NTSB CHI82DA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA273.md): Cessna 120 · Niles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N2902N · Substantial damage > The student was on his second solo flight in evening hours. Reportedly, after he had completed 4 landings, dusk was approaching and the instructor told him to make only 2 more landings. When the student was about ready to takeoff on his 6th pattern, a king… - [NTSB CHI82DA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA263.md): Beech B19 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N1914L · Substantial damage > During landing, the aircraft bounced and the pilot lost directional control. Subsequently, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway, went into a muddy area, and was substantially damaged. - [NTSB CHI82DA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA257.md): Beech 36 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N52GS · Substantial damage > After the engine was started, the pilot found that he needed a new microphone. He stated that he leaned over to the right to help the passenger open the door and apparently bumped the throttle. The aircraft moved and struck a parked Grumman American AA-5A,… - [NTSB CHI82DA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA256.md): Piper PA-32RT · Mackinac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N31844 · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed wheels up. No malfunction of the landing gear system could be found. - [NTSB CHI82DA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA258.md): Luscombe 8F · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N5PL · Substantial damage > During the approach the acft stalled about 20 ft AGL. The plt added power but the acft touched down short of the rwy & collided with a ditch. - [NTSB CHI82DA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA323.md): Piper PA-18 · Ranier, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1982 · N41039 · Substantial damage > Pilot stalled turning on final approach and crashed into water. No malfunctions found. - [NTSB CHI82DA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA246.md): Republic RC-3 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1982 · N6444K · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he took off with 35 gal of fuel aboard. After about 128 nautical miles, the engine lost power. While landing in a muddy corn field with the gear retracted, the aircraft slid a short distance then nosed over. One of the first persons to… - [NTSB CHI82DA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA245.md): Hughes 269A · Davison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1982 · N8902F · Substantial damage > The student pilot was making a 180 degree pedal turn to the right while hovering. The instructor pilot (ip) stated that after 90 degrees of turn, the rate of turning started to increase and the student applied left pedal to slow the turn. The ip noted that… - [NTSB CHI82FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA236.md): Cessna 152 · Morenci, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1982 · N4698L · Destroyed > The flt departed the toledo surburban arpt at 1800 for a local instructional flt. One witness described the acft as flying very erratically. It was dipping from side to side & gaining & losing altitude very rapidly. He next observed the plane climb straight… - [NTSB CHI82DA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA229.md): Clancy Skybaby · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N211SB · Substantial damage > During the pilots fourth takeoff roll of the day the right wing began to drop and the aircraft drifted off the runway. Power was reduced and brakes applied but the aircraft overturned after encountering a soft sodded area. After the accident it was noted that… - [NTSB CHI82DA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA226.md): Piper PA-38 · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1982 · N9595T · Substantial damage > During the administration of a private pilot flight test, the prospective private pilot failed to gain sufficient airspeed on takeoff to enable the aircraft to climb. Approximately 3/4THS of the way down the runway the check pilot elected to abort the takeoff… - [NTSB CHI82DA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA224.md): Cessna 170B · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1982 · N2741C · Substantial damage > The student pilot bounced on landing, veered to the left, and nosed over after encountering a soft spot in the corn field that the aircraft had entered. - [NTSB CHI82FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA214.md): Piper PA-32 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N30575 · Destroyed > The acft departed the Charlevoix arpt & crashed 1 mile south of the arpt. Two persons tried to discourage the plt from leaving because of the poor weather. Witnesses described the weather as raining hard & visibility poor with an estimated visibility at 200… - [NTSB CHI82DA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA212.md): Bell 47G-2A · Hudsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1982 · N364W · Substantial damage > The pilot was flying a swath run that required him to fly under electric wires near a blacktop county road. As the pilot was coming off the field and passing under the wires, he realized he was on a collision course with a car. He pulled up to avoid the car… - [NTSB CHI82DA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA207.md): Cessna 182RG · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N5207S · Substantial damage > While taxiing to the wash rack, the pilot decided to make a takeoff and landing. After takeoff, he entered the downwind and observed two other aircraft entering behind him. While maintaining separation from the other aircraft and looking for a flock of birds… - [NTSB CHI82FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA200.md): Piper PA-38 · Niles, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N2588K · Destroyed > At about 1300 EDT, the aircraft took off on a local training flight with a student and a certified flight instructor on board. Later at about 1325, the plane crashed in a wooded area about 1 mi northeast of the approach end of runway 21. One witness reported… - [NTSB CHI82DA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA204.md): Mooney M20F · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N9577M · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that when he entered the traffic pattern, the radios did not work. He stated that he had his mind on this problem and did not put the gear down. Also, he reported that on downwind, the gear warning horn did not work, and subsequently, the… - [NTSB CHI82DA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA194.md): Aeronca AR-58 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N2563E · Substantial damage > After liftoff the pilot lost directional control and crashed in a swamp. The aircraft was substantially damaged. - [NTSB CHI82DA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA191.md): Convair 240 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 29, 1982 · N153PA · Substantial damage > The captain stated that during an ILS approach, he saw the approach lights about 3 miles from the touchdown point. Reportedly, the plane was on the glide slope and localizer as he continued on final approach. After passing minumums, the aircraft went into a… - [NTSB CHI82FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA186.md): Cessna 172N · Milford, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N4967G · Destroyed > Earlier in the evening during a return flt from london, ontario to pontiac, MI the plt became disoriented & was radar vectored to detroit city arpt, the only arpt reporting VMC. The plt landed at about 2208. After landing the plt received two wx briefings at… - [NTSB CHI82DA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA183.md): Cessna 310R · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 25, 1982 · N6187Q · Substantial damage > During landing roll pilot said right brake malfunctioned. His attempts to control aircraft with rudder failed as aircraft slowed. Aircraft left runway and collided with a ditch. Brake had air in the line. - [NTSB CHI82DA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA182.md): Cessna 150G · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 24, 1982 · N2992J · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated he was too high on final approach so he attempted a go-around. As he applied power, the nose increased in pitch attitude and the empennage struck the runway. The aircraft started to turn to the left, the left wing struck the runway… - [NTSB CHI82FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA181.md): Beech A23 · Northville, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N1405L · Destroyed > At 1701 EDT on 5/21/82, the non-instrument rated pilot called a flight service station and requested an IFR weather briefing. The briefing was for a flight from lapeer, Michigan to frankfort, Kentucky. The plane departed the next day at about 1200 EDT with no… - [NTSB CHI82DA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA178.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 · Wyoming, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N1533N · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to takeoff from a parking lot. He stated that when the Balloon was about 15 feet from the ground a gust of wind pushed the Balloon down into some trees and an apartment house. - [NTSB CHI82DA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA167.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Harrison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N6939B · Substantial damage > During takeoff the pilot failed to clear a chain link fence. The aircraft collided with a ditch and the left main landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB CHI82DA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA163.md): Volmer Amphibian · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N47111 · Substantial damage > The pilot returned to land on a lake after making touch and go landings at an airport. He stated that he made a water landing with the gear extended. During touchdown, the amphibious aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB CHI82DA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA161.md): Cessna 152 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N46341 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings. On the third takeoff the aircraft veered to the left and the student was unable to correct. The aircraft continued into a soft field and nosed over. The wind was calm and the weather clear. - [NTSB CHI82DA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA159.md): Lake LA-4 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N8005E · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while turning the aircraft during taxi to the shore the aircraft ran into the wake of a boat and skipped sideways. When the aircraft encountered a second wave the right wing struck the water shearing off the sponson and bending the wing. - [NTSB CHI82DA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA156.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Yale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N15585 · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to make a go-around due to a wind shift. During the attempted go-around the aircraft collided with trees about 700 feet off the end of the runway and crashed in a corn field. - [NTSB CHI82DA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA149.md): Hughes 269C · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 3, 1982 · N8963F · Substantial damage > The aircrew were on an instructional flight to prepare the student, a rated pilot, for a flight instructor rating. After practicing several autorotation approaches, the helicopter was landed. The instructor pilot (ip) stated that after touchdown, he and the… - [NTSB CHI82DA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA129.md): Hughes 269A · Lowell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 1982 · N8059F · Substantial damage > During the first solo flight in a helicopter the pilot was instructed to make three normal takeoffs and landings. On the second landing, when the aircraft came to a hover, the back of the skid struck the ground during a drift-back. The helicopter rolled and… - [NTSB CHI82DA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Caro, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N1810J · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that a partial loss of engine power occurred at about 200 ft AGL during takeoff. During a forced landing in a farm field, the nose wheel fork failed and the propeller and engine cowling were damaged. The pilot suspected a stuck value, but… - [NTSB CHI82DA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA121.md): Rand K.R.1 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1982 · N2263D · Substantial damage > On takeoff roll the left upwind wing lifted and the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft swerved to the right and struck a parked bonanza, N5587D, causing substantial damage to both aircraft. Investigation revealed that the pilot attempted to takeoff… - [NTSB CHI82DA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA120.md): Piper PA-34 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1982 · N8691E · Substantial damage > During a night visual approach the aircraft landed about 90 ft short of the runway. The aircraft slid across the ground onto the runway pavement and swerved to the right striking a runway light and ending up on a snowbank. - [NTSB CHI82DA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA116.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 7, 1982 · N66944 · Substantial damage > While the student pilot was on his fifth touch and go pattern, the plane veered to the left after touchdown. The left main gear then encountered snow and pulled the aircraft further left into a snowbank. The student claimed that the owners had advised him to… - [NTSB CHI82DA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA114.md): Cessna T210L · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1982 · N210LV · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to land at an alternate airport when he encountered poor visibility and icing conditions. While receiving vectors to Detroit metro the pilot reported he was low on fuel and needed to land. During the approach the engine quit. The aircraft… - [NTSB CHI82DA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA111.md): Beech 95 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1982 · N2765Y · No damage > It was dark and the temperature was about 20 degrees when the pilot and two passengers arrived at the plane. The pilot had started the right engine before the passengers arrived, but the left engine failed to start in the cold temperature. The pilot was… - [NTSB CHI82IA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82IA112.md): Rockwell Sabreliner 65 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1982 · N23BX · Minor damage > The right engine was started as the passengers completed boarding. After the copilot secured the cabin door and took his seat, the pilot released the parking brake and control lock and applied power to taxi. When a turn was commanded the nosewheel steering… - [NTSB CHI82IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82IA102.md): Beech 65-88 · Kalamazo, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1982 · N20HR · Minor damage > Prior to landing the pilot could not extend the right main landing gear. He attempted to extend the gear by recycling the system and by using the manual extension, but to no avail. Subsequently, the aircraft was landed on a paved runway with the gear… - [NTSB CHI82FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA098.md): Beech 65-A90 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1982 · N6069C · Substantial damage > The plt heard a grinding noise when he attempted to lower the landing gear. The gear would not extend with either the normal or emergency systems. The acft landed with the gear in the partially extended position. Subsequent to examinationof the nose landing… - [NTSB CHI82FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA096.md): Cessna 414 · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1982 · N37174 · Destroyed > At approximately 90K after liftoff from a touch & go the copilot, who was flying from the left seat, indicated problems with the right eng. The plt had been observing trucks on the right side of the rwy. He stated they could have set it back down except he… - [NTSB CHI82DA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA089.md): Cessna 310 · Freemont, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 6, 1982 · N7661Q · Substantial damage > The student was a rated pilot on his first instructional flight in this aircraft. After a practice aborted takeoff, the student applied power to start another takeoff. At about this time, the aircraft veered to the right. The instructorapplied left rudder and… - [NTSB CHI82DA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA074.md): Cessna 152 · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1982 · N47559 · Substantial damage > During a VFR approach the pilot stated he was concentrating on not landing long. The aircraft touched down in snow about 50 feet short of the landing area and slid, nose down, for approximately 50 feet. The pilot had flown a total of 3.2 hours in the last 90… - [NTSB CHI82DA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA073.md): Cessna 150 · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 26, 1982 · N9101U · Substantial damage > During takeoff the student pilot lost directional control and struck a snowbank. The student stated at 40-50 knots the left wheel bogged down in snow or encountered a rut and the aircraft twisted sharply left. - [NTSB CHI82DA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA049.md): Cessna 172N · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N5543J · Substantial damage > The pilot and 3 passengers returned to the airport after a flight in the local area. A normal approach was made with 20 degrees of flaps for a crosswind landing. The pilot reported that his approach speed was a little fast. 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