# 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. Page 7 of 71 · 3,545 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA041.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N555CE · Destroyed > About 16 min after takeoff the plt reported to ARTCC that he had lost the artificial horizon, gyro & vacuum pump. Radio & radar contact was lost shortly thereafter. Examination of the vacuum pump failed to reveal a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The acft… - [NTSB ATL83FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA036.md): Mooney M20J · Sardis, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N7201Y · Destroyed > The aircraft was on an IFR flight from memphis, TN to selma, AL. During arrival, he was cleared for an NDB approach to the craig airport. At that time, the weather was reported as measured 400 ft overcast, visibility 1/2 mi with fog. The weather minimums for… - [NTSB MKC83FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA023.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sharon, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1982 · N500FL · Destroyed > The acft crashed 12 mi from the departure point in hilly terrain on a direct route to the destination in a 40 deg nose low & 75 deg right wing low attitude. There are no wx reporting facilities near the accident site. The 1851 wx observation at enid,ok (62 mi… - [NTSB DCA83AA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA005.md): Cessna 551 · Mountain View, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 18, 1982 · N2CA · Destroyed > The plt called from home at 0909 for an IFR clearance which became valid until 0930. He said he needed 15 min to get to the arpt. The call ended at 0914. The chief plt preflighted the acft while the plt was enroute to the arpt. The plt arrived between 0920 &… - [NTSB CHI83LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA041.md): Cessna 150 · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1982 · N714PW · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on her second solo flight. As she applied power to takeoff (after landing), the aircraft veered to the left. It continued into a muddy/sodded area, struck a shallow ditch and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI83LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA040.md): Piper 601P · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1982 · N6078U · Destroyed > The plt noticed haze in lights at destination but had excellent ground contact throughout the approach. At threshold he entered dense ground fog & lost all visual contact. The acft crashed during the go-around. - [NTSB MKC83LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA029.md): Cessna 172M · Warrenburg, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1982 · N64029 · Substantial damage > Pilot had to taxi 4000 feet on runway. Aircraft became airborne, hit ground, and nosed over during this time. One witness said aircraft looked like it was taking off & stalled. Pilot said he was only going 20 mph. - [NTSB LAX83FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA035.md): Piper 601P · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1982 · N3642A · Substantial damage > As the acft reached 15,500 ft, aprx 30 mi from the dep arpt, the plt & pax noted fumes that irritated the eyes & caused dizziness & breathing difficulties. The plt reversed course, then elected to make an emerg lndg on a dirt road. Drg the lndg roll-out, the… - [NTSB CHI83LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA039.md): Piper PA-28-151 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1982 · N7730C · No damage > The pilot was giving a plane ride to his brother, his brother's grandson and the child's mother. The child's grandmother wanted to take pictures and walked into the parking area next to the taxiway. While looking through the viewfinder, her depth perception… - [NTSB CHI83LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA038.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1982 · N8259M · Substantial damage > During arrival, the pilot landed on runway 24 with a left quartering, gusty head wind at 8 to 10 KTS. The pilot reported that during the landing, the aircraft suddenly veered left and went off the runway. After departing the runway, the aircraft hit a… - [NTSB CHI83LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA037.md): Piper PA-22 · Black River Fal, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1982 · N813A · Substantial damage > After flying in the local area about 1 hr, the pilot landed at the airport. While taxiing back to the hangar, he elected to make another short flight. The aircraft was taxied back to the runway and a takeoff was made. No engine runup or carburetor heat check… - [NTSB ANC83LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA015.md): Cessna 170B · Elim, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1982 · N2780D · Substantial damage > According to a witness, the acft lifted off the rwy about midfield, climbed to about 30-50 ft AGL & then began a dive. The witness heard no change in eng sound. The acft's wing first struck a box set on top of other equipment on the ground(about 4 ft 6 in… - [NTSB SEA83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA021.md): Cessna U206 · Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N8123G · Substantial damage > Pilot landed on icy runway and slid 1200 feet into the river. - [NTSB SEA83FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA022.md): Cessna 210 · Gorst, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N9557T · Destroyed > The acft collided with a mtn drg a VFR flt under IMC. An arts-iii radar printout showed the acft was maintaining a fairly continuous heading until radar coverage was lost. The wreckage was located about 3.4 mi north of the last radar plot. ATC confirmed loss… - [NTSB NYC83FHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FHA01.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bethel, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N2581R · Substantial damage > Witnesses stated the aircraft made several low level passes over a farm house including flying under powerlines before colliding with a tree. The pilot, who was seriously injured could not remember the circumstances leading to the accident. Examination of the… - [NTSB MKC83LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N68138 · Substantial damage > Student pilot tried to contact tower on incorrect frequency. Approach was high and long. Stalled aircraft 25 feet AGL half way down runway. - [NTSB MKC83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA021.md): Cessna 150J · Wahoo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N61128 · Substantial damage > Plt thought he heard an unusual noise just after lift-off & aborted. The acft ran off the end of the rwy & overturned. The owner examined the acft & was unable to determine the source of the noise. The plt later stated he didn't know what the noise was, &… - [NTSB LAX83FJA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FJA02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N56351 · Destroyed > The eng quit & the plt ditched in the ocean near the beach. The #4 connecting rod shank was found broken at the crankpin bearing housing. One rod bolt head was broken off & the bolt grip was necked down. The nut on this bolt was still on the bolt & flush with… - [NTSB FTW83LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA037.md): Beech 60 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N2677L · Substantial damage > During the landing roll the pilot experienced a malfunction when he applied his brakes. When applied, the right brake worked but the left brake did not. The pilot repeatedly pumped the brakes, nevertheless the aircraft ran off the right side of the runway and… - [NTSB CHI83LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA036.md): Quickie · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N69HD · Substantial damage > This was the pilot's first flight in the new home built aircraft. He had no previous flight time in this make and model and had no previous flight experience in aircraft with canard airfoils. He stated that after lift-off, the aircraft began to porpoise, and… - [NTSB ATL83LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA035.md): Cessna 182 · Jenkinsburg, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N3287Y · Substantial damage > Pilot stalled aircraft 10 feet above runway and made a hard landing. - [NTSB ATL83IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA034.md): Beech G18S · Huntsville, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N5BA · Minor damage > The left cargo door separated from the acft. The door was a hamilton cargo door installed under an STC which required 3 hinges on top & 3 pins on bottom with an overcenter locking mechanism on the handle for the pins. This door had 2 hinges installed. Only 2… - [NTSB NYC83LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA029.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1982 · N2221N · Substantial damage > Enroute to destination through a mountain pass the pilot saw approaching snow & decided to return & land. While returning, a rapidly moving snow squall was approaching the arpt. At about 1/4 mi from the end of rwy 1 visibility dropped to about 1/8 mi in heavy… - [NTSB MIA83LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA029.md): Aero Commander 680 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1982 · N163KT · Destroyed > Acft had been object of an airborne pursuit by U.S. Customs at about 1830 in the vicinity of Belle Glade. During the pursuit the acft door & 15 bales of a controlled substance were observed being jettisoned from the acft. After landing the acft was set on… - [NTSB DEN83LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA031.md): Piper PA28-180 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1982 · N8385W · Substantial damage > The aircraft was taking off in snow with wheel pants installed. The pants filled with snow and plane pulled to left. In attempt to recover directional control and get back on the runway the aircraft hit the asphalt ridge on the edge of the runway separating… - [NTSB DEN83LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA020.md): Piper 28-140 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1982 · N6385R · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to enrich mixture during descent from 10,000 feet. Power was lost during the approach and a forced landing made in a pasture. During the landing the aircraft collided with a fence and ground-looped collapsing the landing gear. - [NTSB SEA83LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA019.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Vernonia, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N9459W · Destroyed > The acft was observed high & fast during the approach & touched down about 300 ft from the departure end of the turf rwy. During the go-around the acft struck a wood fence, crossed a road & crashed in a "stumped off" area. - [NTSB MKC83LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA020.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marengo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N1443T · Substantial damage > Pilot overflew the area and saw no obstructions. Planned to land well down the runway. Saw wires 75 feet from runway. He says wires were 70 feet high and 50 feet from runway. - [NTSB MIA83LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA030.md): Gulfstream American AA5A · Nr.Chubeay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N26287 · Destroyed > The pilot stated that engine lost power while over the ocean waters and the pilot was forced to ditch the plane. The pilot and passenger were rescued by a yacht in the vicinity of the crash site. The aircraft sank and the wreckage was not recovered. - [NTSB MIA83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA028.md): Cessna 177RG · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N2699V · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, shortly after liftoff the engine lost power and he aborted the takeoff. The aircraft overran the end of the runway and collided with uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX83LVW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVW01.md): Amateur Built Quickie Q2 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N1234 · Destroyed > The pilot reported that when he was about 100 from the touchdown point, "the bottom fell out and we hit ground." An investigation revealed that the plane initially impacted with a 6 ft sand dune about 60 ft from the approach end of the runway. There was… - [NTSB FTW83LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA036.md): Champion 7FC · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N7682E · Substantial damage > During landing, the aircraft touched down with a right quartering tailwind. The pilot stated that after making a normal approach and landing, he overcontrolled the rudder. The aircraft veer off the runway and collided with a ditch before reaching the taxiway.… - [NTSB ATL83IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA032.md): Cessna 185 · Clarksburg, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N8432Q · Minor damage > The aircraft had been tentatively sold to the 2 passengers and was being flown from marlboro, ma to dumas, ar with a refueling stop at Clarksburg, WV. Shortly after taking off from Clarksburg, a radio problem was encountered. The pilot was cleared to land on… - [NTSB ATL83AA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA031.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Spencer, VA · Accident · 8 fatal · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N3538R · Destroyed > The pilot filed an IFR clearance and took off on runway 30 after dark. At that time, the airport manager was in his living quarters, getting ready to eat his evening meal. He reported that from his position, the takeoff height looked normal. As the aircraft… - [NTSB SEA83FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA018.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lynnwood, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N6943M · Destroyed > The eng failed approaching the arpt at low altitude. The acft struck trees during a descending turn toward a power company right-of-way. Investigation revealed that the impulse drive springs on both magnetos had failed in fatigue. The springs are not assigned… - [NTSB NYC83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA028.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N72590 · Substantial damage > Pilot turned aircraft into the wind to perform power check. Approximately 3-5 ft above the ground the pilot reportedly began receiving feedback through the cyclic. Moderate then severe vibration of the airframe was reported. Aircraft yawed 90 degrees left and… - [NTSB LAX83FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA034.md): Cessna 340A · Orinda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N29HT · Destroyed > After departing san jose, CA, the plt climbed to an alt of 4600 ft MSL & proceeded toward novato, CA. From 1528 to 1533 PST, radar data showed that the acft was level at 4600 ft on a heading of 330 deg at 180 fts ground speed. Radar info showed that the acft… - [NTSB DEN83AA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83AA019.md): Piper 601P · Fountain, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N3641T · Destroyed > After taking off at aprx 2250, the acft was identified on radar & observed to climb on course to an alt of 10,700 ft. the acft then descended thru 10,500 ft & the crew reported they would maintain that alt. At about 2301 the acft was about 5 mi se of Colorado… - [NTSB ATL83LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA030.md): Mooney M20F · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N6861V · Substantial damage > Pilot forgot to extend landing gear. - [NTSB ATL83FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA033.md): Cessna 411A · Plymouth, NC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N4411W · Destroyed > The pilot attempted a takeoff on a wet turf runway and lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft left the runway and collided with trees. Sometime later the aircraft caught fire. The pilot did not cut the switches off. The origin or destination of the flight… - [NTSB MKC83FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA019.md): Cessna 501 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1982 · N2627U · Substantial damage > A non-pilot mechanic employed at the manufacturer's facility took off in the acft. The acft was observed entering a very steep climb & appeared to stall. The nose was lowered & the acft turned left & entered a downwind leg to rwy 1R. It then turned onto a low… - [NTSB FTW83FPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPG02.md): Cessna R172K · Near Paris, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 12, 1982 · N736QD · Destroyed > The plt & pax were on a flt from amarillo, TX to little rock, AR. An enroute stop was made at haskell, ok at appr 1900 to refuel. The owner of the afpt at haskell stated that the plane arrived in a fairly heavy rainstorm. At that time, a winter type cold… - [NTSB DEN83LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA018.md): Cessna 172 · St. Ignatius, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1982 · N733UE · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the passenger door opened before lift off. He attempted to brake the aircraft in wet snow and ice and slid off the end of the runway into a ditch. The investigation revealed the aircraft had a past history of the entry door latch… - [NTSB ATL83AA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA029.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Brevard, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 12, 1982 · N59771 · Destroyed > After a missed approach at asheville the flt was cleared to the greenville-spartanburg arpt at greer,SC. Enroute to greer radar contact was lost. In response to a query from atlanta ARTCC the plt verified his position as being on the 235 deg radial of… - [NTSB NYC83LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA025.md): Cessna 210D · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N3974Y · Substantial damage > Pilot was flying with a mechanic to check avionics. Tower called to warn of helicopters. Mechanic asked him to change from right to left traffic. Pilot said the corrections disrupted his senses and he forgot to lower the landing gear. - [NTSB NYC83FFA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FFA01.md): Cessna 150L · Hunter, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N11263 · Destroyed > The acft stalled while making a low level steep turn over a residential area. - [NTSB MIA83FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA027.md): Boeing 707-300 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N707GB · No damage > During climbout from Miami, a cabin pressurization problem was encountered. All crew members donned their oxygen masks & the cabin altitude stabilized at 20,000 ft as the acft was leveled at 33,000 ft. about 40 minutes from destination the flight engineer… - [NTSB LAX83FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA033.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Coaling, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N3035M · Destroyed > The pilot reported that during flight, the engine started missing, then lost 10 inches of manifold pressure. He immediately positioned the mixture to full rich, switched fuel tanks and started the fuel boost pump, but the engine continued to worsen. Shortly… - [NTSB FTW83FPM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPM04.md): Piper PA23-250 · 8 Miles Se Bris, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N6145Y · Destroyed > The acft departed at 2220 with a planned enroute stop at holdenville, OK. 55 minutes later the acft crashed approximately 8.5 miles from its original departure point. Witnesses describe the wx as very bad due to heavy rain & fog. - [NTSB DEN83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA023.md): Cessna 170A · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N9164A · Substantial damage > The pilot landed at a private airstrip and lost control of aircraft in a crosswind. The aircraft departed the runway and collided with a ditch. The pilot believed he lost control of his aircraft because of the wet runway and strong crosswind. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&page=8 ## 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=7&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.