# 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 5 of 71 · 3,514 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA034.md): Cessna 172N · Helena, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1983 · N4818D · Minor damage > The acft propeller struck a passenger who was attemping to sweep snow off the acft. The plt's and passenger's version of mishap vary. The plt stated he instructed the passenger to stay away from the acft. The passenger stated the plt toldhim to sweep the snow… - [NTSB LAX84LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA088.md): Cessna 172N · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N6134E · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and the terrain while trying to fly through donner pass on a solo x-country. There was an overcast sky and the mountains were 8300 to 9100 ft high. The plt was quoted as stating that the acft did not climb as well as he… - [NTSB LAX84LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA085.md): Aero Commander S2R · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N8837Q · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he forgot to remove the aileron blocks before the flight. When he was taking off, the acft began to roll to the left. He was unable to control the bank attitude with rudder control, so he 'cut' the power. Seconds later the acft crash… - [NTSB DEN84LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA053.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Herreid, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N3401W · Substantial damage > The acft ran into a creek bed during an off arpt landing and the landing gear collapsed. The plt was conducting an aerial hunt of coyotes. After shooting one he sought a place to land to pick up the carcass and stated that although he inspected the area from… - [NTSB DEN84LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA035.md): Schweizer SGS1-36 · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N3621B · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during his apch to land, the glider encountered turbulence. He stated that he was 'unable to maintain directional control on landing contact with ground.' The glider touched down in a left yaw. Shortly after touchdown, he regained… - [NTSB ATL84LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA060.md): Cessna 150K · Georgetown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N6185G · Substantial damage > Earlier in the day, an annual inspection had been completed. There were no refueling facilities on the arpt, so the plt/mechanic drove to another location & purchased a can of gasoline (6 gals) which he added to the tanks. He then started the eng &… - [NTSB ANC84LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N5087Y · Substantial damage > The acft was taking off from an unimproved area covered by 2 inches of snow. At about 80 ft into the takeoff roll the acft bounced left into muskeg, collapsing the landing gear. - [NTSB LAX84LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA084.md): Grumman G-164B · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1983 · N31184 · Substantial damage > At about 75 ft AGL in a procedure turnaround the acft stalled & collided with orange trees. - [NTSB DEN84LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA032.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1983 · N5802V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the approach into Rawlins was normal but while on short final he realized that the acft was too low. The acft was actually lower then the runway which is located on a plateau. He attempted to correct but lost airspeed and landed short. The… - [NTSB ATL84FU002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FU002.md): American Aerolights Double Eagle · Cape Carteret, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 30, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > Reportedly, the plt had previously flown in a 2 place ultralight vehicle, but had not flown in one that was equipped with a canard. He indicated to the owner that he would like to taxi the ultralight. The owner obliged after explaining the operation of the… - [NTSB NYC84FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA042.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bennington, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1983 · N2958R · Destroyed > The acft crashed into mountainous terrain at about the 1,800 ft level approximately 2 mi south of the arpt. The acft had been cleared for the vor-a approach. The missed approach point is the 6 DME point from the cambridge VOR on the 159 deg radial. Mda is… - [NTSB LAX84LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA081.md): Cessna 195 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1983 · N9335A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the acft veered to the right during landing. The pilot tried left brake with no success. The acft groundlooped and the left gear failed. The brakes were examined after the accident but due to the damage to the lines & and fittings no… - [NTSB DEN84FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA031.md): Champion 7GC · Douglas, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1983 · N7697E · Destroyed > The plt took off on an aerial observation flt to spot cattle in a mountainous area. When he failed to return, a search was initiated. The plane was found in a valley between 2 mountain ranges. An investigation revealed that the acft had crashed while in a… - [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 MKC84LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA031.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N600TS · Substantial damage > After takeoff for an FAA part 135 check ride, the aircrew were unable to get a positive up indication for the landing gear. The gear was recycled & then the left main gear would not get a down & locked indication. Repeated attempts to extend the left main… - [NTSB MIA84IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84IA037.md): Cessna 182-RG · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N61125 · Minor damage > On landing touchdown the nosegear collapsed and the acft slid to a stop. One of the nose gear lock pins was found failed. - [NTSB MIA84FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA036.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Kathleen, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N9094P · Destroyed > The acft impacted in a swampy area in a fast dive which separated about 6 ft of the left wing. The acft was being vectored on radar when it suddenly began to steer erratically and go off the radar scope. The plt had radioed that he 'must have gone over some… - [NTSB LAX84LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA079.md): Cessna 180 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N91478 · Destroyed > While on a x-country flt, the acft collided with the crest of a 10,000 ft mountain. Witnesses stated that the plt had circled in the area prior to the accident. The accident reportedly occurred at dusk, but witnesses said the area to the north of the site was… - [NTSB FTW84LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA079.md): Cessna 140 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N76119 · Substantial damage > This was to be the student's first flt & the CFI had him follow through on the controls. As the tail came off the rwy the student began overpowering the CFI at the controls. The CFI was unable to maintain directional control & the acft went off the rwy into a… - [NTSB DEN84FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA039.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Moose, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N107CB · Destroyed > The acft crashed shortly after takeoff in IFR weather. The plt failed to follow established departure procedures and in fact he did not even call in the fact that he had departed or his departure time as instructed by salt lake center. Attempts by salt lake… - [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 NYC84LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N5520M · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during final approach to land. The acft was on a short final to rwy 32 at marborough when the left wheel and left wing struck tree tops a short way from the rwy threshold. The acft turned about 70 degrees to the left and collided… - [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 NYC84FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA038.md): Cessna 172P · Silver Greek, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N96268 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The two acft were involved in a midair collision near Silver creek, NY. The plt of N4089P was flying in the left seat & using an instrument hood with a safety plt in the right seat. The plt of the other acft was on a pleasure flt with his daughter. Both acft… - [NTSB LAX84LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA094.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N300T · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence during landing roll. The private plt receiving instruction in conventional gear acft was making his second landing. After rolling 150 ft the acft made a skidding right turn and veered off the right side of therwy. The CFI was… - [NTSB LAX84LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA080.md): Cessna 180A · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N5016E · Substantial damage > While departing, the acft began veering left as the tailwheel came off the ground during the takeoff roll. It rolled onto a hard dirt shoulder to the left of the asphalt rwy. The plt reported that he corrected the drift by applying right rudder & the acft… - [NTSB LAX84LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA078.md): Hughes 369D · Caliente, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N1112B · Destroyed > Reportly, the plt had instructed the ground crew to place the external cable\slings in the cargo area of the helicopter. However, they connected the cable to the external hook. The plt was not aware of this & took off. After takeoff, the cable hit the tail… - [NTSB LAX84LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA077.md): Cessna TU206F · Riverside, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N7320Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The plt of a Cessna TU206F, N7320Z, stated that he advised other traffic of his position & intentions on the UNICOM freq as he entered a straight-in apch to rwy 24. At about the same time, the plt of a pitts special S-1, N20JK, had returned from a local flt &… - [NTSB LAX84LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA076.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · California City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N62BG · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was turning to final approach when the glider's left wing struck the ground. Reportedly, he had gotten 'too low & slow.' - [NTSB FTW84FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA077.md): Cessna 172L · Simpson, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N2899G · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground in a steep nose down altitude at a high rate of speed after the plt encounterd low ceiling and rain during a x-country flt. In attempting to fly IFR and follow radar vectors the non-instrument rated plt lost countrol of his… - [NTSB FTW83LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA078.md): Bell 206L-1 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N2070Z · Substantial damage > After transporting a patient & 2 crewmembers, the plt took off from a medical center helipad to obtain fuel at a nearby arpt. Shortly after departing, a partial loss of power was encountered. The plt started to land on a road, but saw a car & turned to avoid… - [NTSB CHI84IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84IA052.md): Cessna 421B · Columbus, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N41097 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > During approach to Columbus, the B-727 was vectored to a final for rwy 28L & the C-421 cleared for a visual to rwy 31 with instructions to 'land short of two eight left...' After contacting the tower the plt of the C-421 was twice clearedto land on rwy 31… - [NTSB ATL84MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84MA052.md): Beech 58TC · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N2131L · Destroyed > During arrival, the plt checked in with Knoxville apch control & stated that he was proceeding to the downtown arpt for landing. At that time, the wx at mcghee-tyson arpt (aprx 10 mi ssw) was clear with 7 mi visibility. About 10 min later, the plt reported… - [NTSB ATL84FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA054.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lexington, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N5396L · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground in a vertical descent during IMC weather on a x-country flt. The plt had filed an IFR flt plan but he was a student with limited experience and was not instrument rated. Also he was carrying a passenger. The controller who… - [NTSB ANC84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA020.md): Piper PA-18 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N83278 · Substantial damage > The plt was approaching a lake for landing. He came over the lake & started what became a 270 deg turn toward the landing direction. At the end of the turn he tightened up the turn & the acft stalled. - [NTSB ANC84LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA019.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N95666 · Destroyed > The eng quit after takeoff. The plt was able to return to the arpt but landed on a Piper super cub. Water was found in the carburetor & main fuel tank. - [NTSB SEA84FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA023.md): Cessna 304A · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N98567 · Destroyed > The acft collided with a hilltop during a missed approach in IMC weather. The acft was on an IFR flt plan. The plt stated visual contact was EST at about 2000 ft MSL but ground features were masked in snow. When the plt did not see the airport at the proper… - [NTSB MKC84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA066.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N7843D · Substantial damage > After landing, the plt taxied to the tie-down area. While turning into a tiedown postion, the right main gear hit a tire, surrounding a tie-down stake, & the acft nosed over. - [NTSB LAX84LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA093.md): Beech C24R · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N3824R · Substantial damage > Fire erupted in the eng compartment during the eng run-up. Investigaiton revealed that 7 of the 8 nuts securing the exhaust manifold to the cylinders were missing. The only nut present was loose but retained the #1 cyl exhaust tube. The #2 cyl exhaust tube,… - [NTSB LAX84LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA082.md): Beech BE-35 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N200CF · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a sign during a forced landing on a street. There was some damage to the right wing. The plt stated that he thought he had ample fuel for the flt. He also stated that the fueling facility was closed at the arpt at time of his departure.… - [NTSB LAX84LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA075.md): Cessna 180 · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N4509B · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during arrival, he checked for the wind conditions & there appeared to be a light x-wing of appx 5 to 8 KTS. However, while on the landing roll, he encounter an unexpected wind that yawed the acft to the left. Subsequently, the acft… - [NTSB LAX84LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA074.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N3204Q · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he tried to start the acft, the starter would not 'turn the eng.' Thinking that the oil had congealed, he exited the acft & 'pulled the prop.' At that time, the eng started & the plane began to move. The plt jumped on the right wing… - [NTSB LAX84LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA070.md): Cameron A-140 · Temecula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N741CB · No damage > The plt reported that he had received wx info from the tv, but no wx report was obtained from flt service. When he took off on a sight-seeing flt at 0745 PST, the wind was calm. After takeoff, he flew at lower altitudes, then climbed & flew between 1200 &… - [NTSB FTW84MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84MA076.md): Beech B100 · Midland, TX · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N1910L · Destroyed > The acft crashed while completing a charter flt that began at 1220 CST on 11/25/83 to transport a tv sports film crew. The flt began at Midland, TX & proceeded to fort worth & wichita falls, TX, then began a return flt to Midland. During arrival, the plt… - [NTSB FTW84LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA080.md): Cessna 180A · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N5212D · Substantial damage > The plt had made a successful landing in an unimproved wheat field. The acft had stopped & as the plt was making a 180 deg turn back the wind caught a wing causing the acft to nose over onto its back. The plt stated that during the turn the right main gear… - [NTSB CHI84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA066.md): Stinson 108-3 · La Porte, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N6881M · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the rwy, hit a ditch and nosed over during takeoff. The plt reported that he lost control of the acft during the takeoff roll and it ran off the side of the rwy into an open field and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI84FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA051.md): Beech V35B · Cairo, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N9002Q · Destroyed > The acft dove into the ground nose first from a 90 degree bank shortly after takeoff. The acft was observed by witnessesto take off slowly 'with about 1/2 power' being used. The climb was slow and at 300-400 ft the acft turned left with thelanding gear still… - [NTSB ATL84LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA051.md): Cessna 172P · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N64791 · Substantial damage > The acft ditched in a reservoir at night after a power loss. The plt was descending to land, in preparation for the landing the plt switched fuel tanks on the selector valve to what he thought was both tanks position. Shortly after thisthe engine quit. The… - [NTSB ATL84LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA049.md): Cessna 152 · Huntington, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N49440 · Substantial damage > Acft ballooned during the landing portion of a touch-&-go. The student added power & the acft stalled in a nose high attitude. The acft dropped to the rwy from about 10 ft. - [NTSB ATL84FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA050.md): Cessna 182Q · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N7473S · Substantial damage > The acft crashed shortly after takeoff when the engine lost power during initial climb. This acft had not been flown forabout one month. The pilot was aware of water accumulation in C-182 bladder equipped acft, so he drained the gascolator for an added length… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&page=6 ## 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=5&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. 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