# NTSB investigations, 1982

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 ATL83FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA046.md): Beech 95-B55 · Cullman, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1982 · N18411 · Destroyed
  > After takeoff from rwy 1, the acft was observed to climb in a steep attitude into the clouds. The acft crashed in a nearvertical attitude about 3/4 mi from the rwy on a bearing of 050 deg. The control lock pin flag was found in the vicinityof the control…
- [NTSB LAX83LUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUQ02.md): Stinson 108 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N222W · Destroyed
  > The aircraft collided with a power line as the pilot was flying at low altitude near a highway at dusk. After hitting the power line, the plane fell to the ground and burned. Witnesses reported there was a low cloud cover and light rain. One witness stated…
- [NTSB FTW83IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83IA044.md): Boeing 727-223 · Little Rock, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N846AA · Minor damage
  > The aircrew reported that they broke out of the clouds at about 744 ft AGL while on an ILS approach and that the ceiling was ragged. At about 500 ft AGL, the captain turned on the windshield wipers. The first officer was flying the aircraft from thr right…
- [NTSB ATL83LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA042.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N3528U
  > The aircraft had an engine fire a short time after take-off from Richmond, VA. The pilot declared an emergency and dove the aircraft from 6000 feet to put out the fire. Since the fire went out the plan to land at petersburg was changed to Richmond because of…
- [NTSB ATL83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA045.md): Cessna 150M · Edgewater, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N2806V · Substantial damage
  > Approximately 45 min after takeoff, the eng started to run rough. The plt headed toward the nearest arpt with the eng still running rough. The plt entered downwind & proceeded to follow a normal landing pattern. As he turned final, the eng quit completely.…
- [NTSB ATL83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA044.md): Robinson R-22 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N90218 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, he noticed the rpm's began falling. He stated that he increased the throttle and lowered the collective, but the rpm's continued to decrease until the low RPM warning horn came on. An autorotative landing was…
- [NTSB MIA83LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA032.md): Beagle 206 · Near St. Cloud, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N26857 · Substantial damage
  > Marijuana laden acft collided with trees during a landing attempt on a 2-lane paved road. Injuries presumed.
- [NTSB FTW83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA047.md): Cessna 150L · Vinton, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N18632 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft had been stolen by a noncertificated pilot sometime during the evening of 11/21/82. The purpose and destination of the flight was not determined. It was found laying upside down in a swamp on 11/29/82. The pilot was extracted by helicopter and…
- [NTSB FTW83FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA043.md): Bell 206B · Buccaneer Oil F · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N144AL · Substantial damage
  > The acft was found floating inverted about 1.5 mi from the point of departure. The tailboom had separated & there was evidence that the m/r blades had struck the tailboom. The windshield & chin bubble was broken out. An oil pump gear tooth was found adhering…
- [NTSB DEN83LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA024.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N9611S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he made a wheel landing on runway 33 with the wind variable from 360 deg at 15 gusting 25 knots. As the tailwheel was lowered, the aircraft veered to the right. He corrected back to the left and initiated a go-around, but the aircraft…
- [NTSB DEN83FTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE04.md): Scorpion 133 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N4KF · Destroyed
  > The helicopter crashed while maneuvering at low altitude. The pilot had modified the cowling and had only completed the first phase of his training in this aircraft. The school warned the student not to try advanced flying without more instruction. A witness…
- [NTSB CHI83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA047.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Batesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N4503R · Substantial damage
  > After completing an NDB approach to the airport, runway 18, the aircraft touched down past the midpoint of the runway. The pilot stated that during his initial attempt to brake the aircraft, before retracting flaps, the aircraft ballooned and departed the…
- [NTSB ATL83LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA043.md): Aerosport Champ · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N27SS · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with trees during a forced landing following an engine failure during climbout after takeoff. The engine developed full power during runup and takeoff. During a left turn to crosswind the engine began to lose power andcontinued to lose…
- [NTSB ANC83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA017.md): Piper PA-22 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N1461A · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated as he approached Cordova he smelled & observed smoke in the cockpit. He reduced power & commenced a modified approach to rwy 9 which was nearest his position. When he elected to add power the engine did not respond. The plt turned & landed on a…
- [NTSB ANC83LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA016.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N2974C · Substantial damage
  > During a power-on taxi turn the pilot reported he was about to strike a 6-FT embankment. The pilot added full power and flaps and the aircraft left the water, flew over an embankment, but the skis caught bushes on top of the bank. The landing gear was…
- [NTSB SEA83LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA024.md): Cessna 170 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N2698V · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that while climbing through about 75 to 100 ft AGL, the engine lost power. He maneuvered the aircraft straight ahead to land beyond a highway. There were transmission lines on both sides of the roadway. The pilot believed he had…
- [NTSB SEA83FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA057.md): Cessna TU206G · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N4606U · Destroyed
  > A search for the aircraft was begun after the pilot's relatives reported it was overdue and residents near the crash site heard the sounds of a low flying plane suddenly terminate. Unofficial reports of the weather indicated it was about 200 ft obscured, 1/4…
- [NTSB MIA83FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA031.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Miramar, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N3677A · Destroyed
  > The aircraft lost power after a touch and go landing and the pilot elected to land in a meadow. The aircraft collided with a ditch after 300 feet of ground roll and the pilot lost control. The aircraft cartwheeled and was destroyed. The pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB LAX83LUJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUJ05.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N73991 · Substantial damage
  > The single engine land airplane pilot was on a solo instructional flight, practicing landings in the helicopter. He reported that during a landing, he was too fast. While flaring, the tail rotor hit the ground and one of the tail rotor blades separated.…
- [NTSB LAX83FUD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUD01.md): Bell 47D1 · Pasadena, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N6324X · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft engine quit while cruising to refueling port. A power off autorotation was made to a street. The rotor hit trees and result was a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW83LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N6409M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot on her 2nd solo flight failed to flare during landing. A hard landing and improper recovery from bounced landing followed. The aircraft left the runway and nosed over.
- [NTSB FTW83FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hennessey, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N9816W · Destroyed
  > The plt was giving taxi rides to his grandchildren at a private farm strip. Accompanied by two teenage granddaughters, the plt was observed in the right front seat holding the entry door open while taxiing the acft up & down the strip. A witness heard the…
- [NTSB DEN83LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA022.md): Bell 206B · Near Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N5011G · Substantial damage
  > Acft departed hospital at missoula in good wx to assist highway accident victim 5 mi east of clinton. Victim was placed aboard helicopter on stretcher for emergency flight to hospital. About 5-6 mi east of missoula plt noticed light snow falling & observed a…
- [NTSB CHI83LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA046.md): Stinson 108 · Milan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N8836K · Substantial damage
  > While on downwind the pilot stated he "pulled the carburator heat on and almost immediately reduced the power." At this point the engine stopped. Although he attempted to restart the engine while executing emergency procedures, the engine failed to respond.…
- [NTSB CHI83LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA045.md): Pitts S1S · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N22WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that when he turned on final and slipped the aircraft to lose altitude. While reducing the power to idle the gear tangled in high grass (weeds), causing the aircraft to lose additional altitude. He stated the aircraft tumbled forward,…
- [NTSB ATL83FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA039.md): Aero Commander 680W · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N5058E · Destroyed
  > The plt reported that on the previous flt, the center fuel tank gauge was malfunctioning and indicated 800 lbs even when it was full with 1400 lbs. After lndg at charlotte,NC, it was still indicating 800 lbs. Bfr tkof, the center tank was refilled. While en…
- [NTSB ANC83LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA014.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N7964V · Substantial damage
  > Prior to landing, the pilot was advised that the lakes were closed by the airport management and that he would be landing at his own risk. He acknowledged the radio transmission, but elected to land his ski equipped plane on the frozen lake. The lake had been…
- [NTSB SEA83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA023.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N8185P · Substantial damage
  > While cruising at 10000 feet MSL, in IMC conditions, the pilot reported that power had been lost. During descent to 2000 feet the engine restarted and failed several times but eventually maintained idle throughout the remainder of the descent. Portland…
- [NTSB MKC83FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA024.md): Cessna 172 · Wamego, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N3599E · Destroyed
  > A witness observed the acft flying low along the Kansas river for about 2 mi just before the accident. He stated that the acft was flying below the tops of trees bordering the river. The two lower strands of a power line, which crosses the river, were found…
- [NTSB MIA83LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA037.md): Cessna 337 · 35 Nm W. Andros, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N2488S · Substantial damage
  > Pilot 60 miles from destination was diverted to nassau because of approaching darkness and no IFR flight plan on N2488S. Pilot said he was not IFR rated and did not have enough fuel for trip to nassau. Nassau insisted until it was dark and then relented by…
- [NTSB MIA83LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA034.md): Cessna 182P · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N4678K · Substantial damage
  > After experiencing an eng failure the plt made a forced landing on the arpt. The acft overran the rwy & collided with a ditch causing the nose gear to collapse. The #3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker shaft housing failed due to high-cycle low-stress fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA83LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA033.md): North American AT-6G · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N7618C · Substantial damage
  > During landing, the left main landing gear collapsed. Inspection showed the strut had separated in the uppermost component containing the downlock ear that is threaded into the upper barrel of the shock strut. Examination of the assembly showed evidence of a…
- [NTSB LAX83IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83IA036.md): Cessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N6428V · No damage
  > While cruising at 6500 MSL during a night cross country, the cabin filled with smoke. The pilot declared an emergency and landed after securing all of the electrical equipment. The pilot required hospitalization due to smoke inhalation and an irregular…
- [NTSB LAX83FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA038.md): Cessna P206B · Near Shafter, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N8606Z · Destroyed
  > Pilot flew into the ground turning on final approach. Left wing and landing gear made first ground contact. The night was dark and terrain lacked lights. The runway was lighted. There were no known malfunctions to equipment. None of the occupants on board had…
- [NTSB LAX83FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA037.md): Tifft-V Varieze · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N115EZ · Destroyed
  > During takeoff the acft did not become airborne until reaching the end of the rwy. After flying under the first set of wires the left main gear struck the roof of a small house off the east end of the field, taking down a tv antenna. The acft engaged heavy…
- [NTSB FTW83LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA042.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N6839L · Destroyed
  > During the second swath run the pilot struck a power wire located in a tree line. The aircraft crashed in a OAT field and was destroyed by ground fire.
- [NTSB FTW83LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA041.md): Cessna 172M · Sherman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N20576 · Substantial damage
  > The passenger stated that after takeoff from dallas the plt drank 6 cans of beer before landing at texhoma. While taxiing from landing the plt allowed the left wing to collide with a tree putting a dent in the leading edge. They then went to a restaurant…
- [NTSB DCA83AA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA006.md): Cessna 182Q · Livingston, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N96402 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Aero commander 560E, N3827C (27C), was returning from blairstown where it had been flown for minor maint. The plt was on an IFR flt plan, cleared by new york TRACON to proceed at 2000 ft MSL on a radar vector of 170 deg for an ILS apch to the teterboro arpt.…
- [NTSB ATL83LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA038.md): Grumman AA5 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N5442L · Destroyed
  > The pilot was on final approach behind a Cessna 150 and thought the Cessna would turn off at the first taxiway. The Cessna continued to the second taxiway and the pilot of N5442L elected to go-around. The pilot stated the aircraft seemed to mush as it flew…
- [NTSB ATL83LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA037.md): Robinson R-22 · Laurel, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N90701 · Substantial damage
  > While receiving flight instruction on autorotation the student was late to administer power, resulting in a high sink rate. The instructor failed to take control of the aircraft in time to prevent the tail from striking the runway. The forward end of the tail…
- [NTSB ATL83FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA040.md): Cessna 411 · Aiken, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N544JW · Destroyed
  > The plt requested an instrument approach to the arpt & advised approach control (a/c) that he did not have an approach plate for the arpt. A/c cleared the acft for a NDB approach to rwy 24 & read the approach information to the plt. When the plt reported…
- [NTSB NYC83FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N9103J · Destroyed
  > The aircraft had been repossessed. The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to demonstrate it to one or both of the other occupants. Prior to this flight, the aircraft had not been flown since 5/20/82. During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 200 ft…
- [NTSB FTW83LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA040.md): Bell 206B · Port O'Connor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N16659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that when he took off at 1348 CST, the weather was 400 ft overcast, 2 to 5 mi visibility with rain. About 10 min later, he arrived at the Port O'Connor jetty and could see across matagorda bay to Port O'Connor. About halfway across the bay,…
- [NTSB FTW83LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA038.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Sanderson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N5914F · Destroyed
  > The pilot became disoriented and made a precautionary landing on a highway. After verifying his location the pilot tookoff, made a sharp pullup to avoid a roadside reflector, settled back to the road surface and hit a pole. The pilot veered off the highway…
- [NTSB FTW83FPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPG03.md): Cessna 182L · Mt. Vernon, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N42562 · Destroyed
  > The flt of two acft (a C-150 & N42562) departed heber springs & were in radio contact during the flt. N42562 reported over the conway, AR arpt at 2,000 ft with good visibility but indicated that there was an area of rain between conway & heber springs. The…
- [NTSB DEN83FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA021.md): Mcdonald Douglas DC-10 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N68056 · Substantial damage
  > During the taxi for takeoff, the crew noted a hydraulic malfunction on the right main gear and returned to the gate for maintenance. The aircraft was shut down and turned over to the maintenance crew for repair. The passengers were not deplaned. During…
- [NTSB CHI83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA044.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Evart, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N6012H · Destroyed
  > The aircraft flew into trees during low flight in IMC weather. The pilot had received a weather briefing and was instrument rated but was not on an IFR flight plan. IMC weather was forecast for the route planned. Hunters heard the aircraft fly over at a low…
- [NTSB CHI83FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA042.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Mccutchanville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N2161N · Destroyed
  > At about 0401 EST, the pilot took off on an IFR flight and was cleared to climb and maintain 6000 ft MSL. Radar contact was established at about 0402. After about another 30 seconds, radar contact was lost. The aircraft impacted about 3 to 4 mi from the…
- [NTSB ATL83LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA048.md): Cessna T-337C · Fulton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N2551S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that a normal short field approach to runway 27, with the stall warning horn sounding occasionally and touchdown approximately 200 feet from the threshold was accomplished. He also stated that after passing the first half of the runway he…
- [NTSB ATL83FLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FLG01.md): Piper 22 · Clinton, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N6116D · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was refueled before departing greenville, KY. The pilot reported that as he approached his destination, he proceeded along a radial from the greenwood VOR but could not find newberry. He stated that he hunted too long before diverting back to…

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## 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") = 1982
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=6&year=1982

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