# NTSB investigations, 1978

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI79FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA019-202535.md): Cessna 401A · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1978 · N6247Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG27.md): Piper PA-18A · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1978 · N7288D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE08.md): Amer Avco AA1-C · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N9711U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DVM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVM07.md): Bell 47G2 · Castroville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N8404E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DLG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLG09.md): Cessna 152 · Manning, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N714WK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DKT16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKT16.md): Beech 18 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N189R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DA029.md): Lockheed L1011 · Intl Waters (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N312EA · No damage
- [NTSB FTW79FRG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRG10.md): Bell 47G-2 · Alamo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N972B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FRG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRG09.md): Bell 47G-2 · Premont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N7732 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA022.md): Piper PA-28 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N3436M · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79DEE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE14.md): Cessna 401A · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N622DG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYA05.md): Stinson 108-3 · Smiths Prairie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N783C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNC11.md): Cessna 172N · Hampton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N5172E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNA06.md): Cessna 172M · Shirley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N80916 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DER17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER17.md): Cessna 182J · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N381LA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA028.md): Cessna 182 · Union, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N7535N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA027.md): Douglas DC3 · Lorida, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N25656 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FUQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUQ08.md): Piper PA-22 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N1720P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FUQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUQ07.md): Bellanca 1413-2 · San Fernando, CA · Accident · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N74459 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA016.md): Cessna 172G · Cuyamaca, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N5979R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FRA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRA05.md): Piper PA-28 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N1140Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FQG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG07.md): Cessna 172M · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N13239 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DQG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQG10.md): Piper PA-24 · Levelland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N5407P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG11.md): Cessna 177RG · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1978 · N2109Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DVM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVM06.md): Alouette 316B · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1978 · N62268 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DTK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DTK04.md): Piper PA-24 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1978 · N5585P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD22.md): Swearingen SAT226 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1978 · N97AB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DKG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKG11.md): Piper PA-28 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1978 · N9632J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA021.md): Cessna 150L · Bolivar, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1978 · N1540Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPJ03.md): Piper PA-28R · Chattanooga, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1978 · N3887T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA79AA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA79AA003.md): Dehavilland DHC-6 · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1978 · N25RM · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA79AA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA79AA002.md): Lear Jet 25C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1978 · N77RS · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE15.md): Cessna 411A · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1978 · N3262R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FYE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYE07.md): Cessna 150 · Issaquah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N12MM · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79DYP06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP06.md): Cessna 180 · Connell, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N7616K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVM05.md): Stinson 108-3 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N660C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DJA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DJA04.md): Cessna 185F · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N4876Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FTK03-201244.md): Cessna 150M · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N63067 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DA013.md): Barnes AX-7 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N2033F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLG08.md): M00ney M20C · Clio, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N2647W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FLG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLG07.md): Hughes 269B · Camden, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N9455F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLG04.md): Brittnorman BN-2A · Beaufort, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N25DA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG09.md): Cessna 177 · Augusta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N30839 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DKQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKQ02.md): Cessna 172 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N78511 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FLJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FLJ02.md): Piper PA-28R · Gates, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N7611J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FKW02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FKW02.md): Beech A23 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N2308Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN79FQA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FQA09.md): Cessna 421 · Taos, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N8710G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA018.md): Beech V35A · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N6DF · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK79X0105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK79X0105.md): Piper PA-24 · Ocoroni, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1978 · N843PS · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79FTA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FTA04.md): Piper PA-24 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1978 · N8758P · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1978&page=7

## 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") = 1978
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=6&year=1978

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