# NTSB investigations, WV 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 9 of 18 · 869 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL83FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA290.md): Cessna TR 182 · Seneca Rocks, WV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1983 · N737JA · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees and the ground following a reported loss of power. The acft had completed a descent of 2000-3000 ft to observe rock formations and had commenced a climb when power loss occurred. The plt said the mixture wasleft in lean position… - [NTSB ATL83AA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA285.md): Piper PA-31P · Lost Creek, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Jul 20, 1983 · N234LC · Destroyed > The acft took off with 4 occupants & an estimated 596 lbs of cargo on board. After it took off, the ATC controller noted that it was climbing slower than expected. After climbing to about 4200 ft MSL, the aircrew reported a problem with the left eng & said… - [NTSB ATL83LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA283.md): Cessna 310 · Wheeling, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1983 · N3066L · Substantial damage > During the apch, the plt was unable to get a safe down indication for the right main gear. He changed the light bulb & still did not get a safe indication. A tower flyby was made, but the tower operator was unable to confirm if the right gear was locked. To… - [NTSB ATL83FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA247.md): Beech G18S · Keyser, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1983 · N215W · Destroyed > The manager of blackhawk airways had cleared the flt for a 1000 EDT departure, but the actual takeoff time was not established. No record of a preflt wx briefing was found. However, during a telephone conversation prior to the flt, the plt indicated to his… - [NTSB ATL83LIJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LIJ03.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bruceton Mills, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1983 · N6575W · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a short sod private strip. The privately owned grass strip is approx. 800 feet long with a 5 deg upgrade from the midway point. The pilot said he realized he could not climbfast enough so he… - [NTSB ATL83LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA217.md): Aeronca 7AC · Shinnston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1983 · N3511E · Substantial damage > The instructor (CFI) was providing takeoff & landing instructions to his son, a student plt. After making a takeoff & landing, they took off again on rwy 22. At lift-off, the CFI noticed a Cessna 180 being taxied for takeoff. At aprx 300 ft AGL, they made a… - [NTSB ATL83FIJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIJ02.md): Cessna 182P · Bluefield, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1983 · N7353S · Destroyed > The plt reported that he began an ILS approach to the mercer county arpt. He stated that he planned to descend to 3200 ft MSL, then execute a missed approach & return to abington, VA. The arpt elevation was 2857 ft MSL. He stated that he remembered glancing… - [NTSB ATL83LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA160.md): Bell 47G-4A · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1983 · N4749R · Substantial damage > During an approach to land, the engine lost power at aprx 500 ft AGL. The plt reported that during an autorotative landing, he had to maneuver to avoid trees & a ridge in order to land in a suitable area. During this time, rotor RPM dropped & a crash landing… - [NTSB ATL83FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA060.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Summerville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1982 · N1621R · Substantial damage > On 12/10/82, the student plt departed on a supervised solo x-country from moundsville, WV to huntington, WV, white sulpher springs, WV and back to moundsville. Wx conds deteriorated drg the 1st 2 legs of the flt and the student's flt instructor (CFI) told him… - [NTSB ATL83FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIJ01.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Man, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N8249K · Substantial damage > A witness reported that the pilot landed about 2100 ft down the 2750 ft, turf runway, rolled several hundred feet, then attempted to go around. When the aircraft was about 4 or 5 ft in the air, it hit some trees while heading into a river basin near the end… - [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 NYC82FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA237.md): Piper PA-32-R-300 · Berkeley Spring, WV · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N8690E · Destroyed > While en route, the aircraft collided with the side of a mountain during level flight at about 2000 ft MSL. The impact occurred where the terrain sloped upward at about a 45 deg angle. Prior to takeoff, the pilot was advised of marginal VFR conditions and… - [NTSB ATL82DA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA266.md): Aero Commander 112 · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N1072J · Substantial damage > Upon arrival at the destination arpt, the rwy lights were off & the plt diverted to the fayette arpt. During final the acft struck a tree 200 ft from the displaced threshold of rwy 21. The tree was 13 ft above the rwy end elevation. - [NTSB ATL82DA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA225.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Keyser, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1982 · N2386K · Destroyed > Pilot was making a go-around over a 1700 foot runway. Full flaps were left down until end of runway and then raised to 21 degrees. Terrain was rising faster then aircraft was climbing. Aircraft struck trees and nosed down into the ground. Temperature was 85… - [NTSB ATL82DA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA201.md): Cessna 182E · Taplin, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N9245X · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the sod runway had just been mowed. During the takeoff roll, the left wheel pant became filled with cut grass and locked the wheel. Subsequently, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot reported that the left wing contacted low trees… - [NTSB ATL82DA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA191.md): Beech V35 · Huntington, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1982 · N7969M · Substantial damage > Before departing st louis, MO, attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful until an auxiliary power unit was used. The aircraft took off at 1746, and about one hour later, the pilot noticed that the ammeter indicated a discharge. The flight was… - [NTSB ATL82DA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA181.md): Cessna 172 · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1982 · N61791 · Substantial damage > Shortly after level-off to cruise, the engine began to lose power. The pilot attempted to restore the power, but the engine RPM continued to decrease. A turn was made back toward the airport. While scanning the instruments, zero oil pressure and a high oil… - [NTSB ATL82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA133.md): Cessna 182 · Summersville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N3440F · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, he made his landing approach high and hot. He touched down long and was unable to stop on the remaining runway. While applying brakes, the aircraft veered off the side of the runway. Subsequently, the nose and right main gear failed. - [NTSB ATL82FIJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIJ02.md): Piper PA-12 · Dunbar, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N7583H · Substantial damage > The pilot took off eastbound toward multiple power lines that crossed the river. The aircraft climbed to about 100 feet and was turning left away from the wires when it nosed over and crashed into the river. The pilot did not have a seaplane rating but had… - [NTSB ATL82FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIJ01.md): Brantley B-2B · Athens, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N2255U · Substantial damage > The helicopter crashed in a wooded, rocky area while the pilot was en route from the welch hospital to his residence in Athens, WV. An investigation revealed that the fuel tank bladder had ruptured, but no odor of fuel was noted. Later, the engine was… - [NTSB ATL82DA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA117.md): Cessna 152 · White Sulphur S, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N49924 · Destroyed > The pilot took off on runway 26 with a full load of fuel, one passenger, and luggage. The aircraft was at or near its maximum gross weight limit. The temperature was 60 degrees. The airport elevation was 1801 ft MSL and two ridge lines ran parallel to the… - [NTSB ATL82DA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA112.md): Cessna 172 · Buckhannon, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1982 · N3155E · Substantial damage > The pilot reported making a normal approach to runway 26 in turbulent and windy conditions. He estimated that the wind was from 360 degrees at 15 to 20 knots. After the main wheels touched down, he encountered a gust of wind that he estimated was above 30… - [NTSB ATL82DA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA069.md): Cessna 182P · Huntington, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1982 · N7154Q · Substantial damage > According to the pilot the engine failed after liftoff at about the 3500 foot point down the runway at approximately 300 feet AGL. The runway has 1000 feet of overrun and the aircraft came to rest near the runup area for runway 12. The aircraft had not been… - [NTSB ATL82IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA034.md): Embraer EMB-110P1 · Clarksburg, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1982 · N615KC · Minor damage > During taxi out from greensboro, NC, the captain noted that the aircraft was pulling to the right. The problem alleviated itself when the pilot tapped the right brake. After a normal takeoff, the copilot noticed during gear retraction that the right main… - [NTSB ATL82FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA020.md): Cessna T210 · Charleston, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 20, 1981 · N4823C · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL82FGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FGM01.md): Piper PA-38 · New Cumberland, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1981 · N9314T · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81DIJ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DIJ14.md): Cessna 152 · Smithville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1981 · N64833 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA114.md): Hughes 269C · Falls Mill, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1981 · N7497F · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FIJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIJ13.md): Cessna 172N · Glenville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1981 · N733GM · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FIJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIJ12.md): Beech B-60 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1981 · N7277R · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL82FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA109.md): Cessna 172F · Wolf Pen, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1981 · N8391U · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FIJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIJ11.md): Hughes 269B · Ceredo, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1981 · N9538F · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81IA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81IA082.md): Grum Amer AA-5A · Clarksburg, WV · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1981 · N26314 · No damage - [NTSB ATL81FIJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIJ10.md): Cessna 150 · Hurricane, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1981 · N1730Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FIJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIJ09.md): Baby Ace D · S.Charleston, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1981 · N6941 · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA077.md): Piper PA-28R · Huttonville, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 15, 1981 · N44921 · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FIJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIJ08.md): Cessna 172H · Spring Hill, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1981 · N50BM · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81DIJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DIJ07.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1981 · N5440M · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FIJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIJ05-126706.md): Bell 47G · Sharples, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1981 · N7897S · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FIJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIJ05-201164.md): Hughes 269B · Hurricane, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1981 · N9322F · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA055-126485.md): Beech 35 · Buckhannon, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1981 · N8069E · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FIJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIJ04.md): Cessna 150 · Buckhannon, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1981 · N6079J · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA049.md): Beech A60 · Davis, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1981 · N7QP · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA045.md): Piper PA-34 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 7, 1981 · N2219U · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA81AA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA81AA007.md): Cessna 500 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jan 21, 1981 · N501GP · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81FGM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM08.md): Cessna 172H · New Cumberland, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1980 · N8237L · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIJ01.md): Cessna 180 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1980 · N96L · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81IA014.md): Beech D-18 · Parkersburg, WV · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1980 · C-GBLI · Minor damage - [NTSB ATL80FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA096.md): Cessna 152 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1980 · N4870A · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA095.md): Cessna 172 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1980 · N4880F · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=WV&page=10 ## 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WV' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=9&state=WV --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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