# NTSB investigations, 1982, CO 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 1 of 3 · 105 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN83LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA043.md): Bell 206B · 11mi. So.Oftell, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N2750D · Substantial damage > Pilot tried to land at 12,500 foot level. In the rotorwash whiteout he lost visual cues and rotor struck the slope because the right landing gear made snow contact. - [NTSB DEN83FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA040.md): Cessna 404 · Aspen, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1982 · N5301J · Destroyed > The right front seat pax, who is a private plt, stated that the plt did not use takeoff flaps. The acft lifted off at about 85K & immediately started buffeting. The acft then impacted a highway in a nose high, left wing low attitude & collided with a rock… - [NTSB DEN83FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA039.md): Cessna 172A · Leadville, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1982 · N7611T · Substantial damage > When a witness arrived at the arpt, the acft was at the fuel pumps & the plt had the preheater attached. The witness rprtd there was frost on the acft & the plt brushed the loose frost off with his hands. The plt asked for a window scraper, which was… - [NTSB DEN83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA026.md): Boeing 737-291 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1982 · N7346F > During a "power-back" operation from the terminal gate, a ground signal person and two wing walker were used in accordance with procedures. After reverse thrust was applied and the aircraft was rolling backwards. The signal person communicated an emergency… - [NTSB DEN83AA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83AA033.md): Bell 206B · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 8, 1982 · N2752Y · Destroyed > N2752Y, a Bell 206B helicopter, crashed in hilly terrain while on a flt to obtain video tape news of an aircraft accident. Plt was warned by FBO personnel of adverse wx conditions. Another plt who had just landed tried to persuade the plt not to fly. After… - [NTSB DEN83AA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83AA032.md): Swearingen SA-227AC · Pueblo, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 8, 1982 · N30093 · Destroyed > At 1906 the flt was cleared to descend & maintain 7,500 ft, turn right to a heading 040 for an asr apch to Pueblo memorial arpt, & that the mda is 5,200. The flt read back "left to one forty five two zero zero." Approach control advised the flt that the… - [NTSB DEN83LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA030.md): Cessna 182F · Olathe, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1982 · N3273U · Substantial damage > Aircraft ran off end of runway during takeoff during abort. Pilot heard stall warning and aborted takeoff. He also said he forgot 10 degrees of flaps. - [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 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 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 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 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. - [NTSB DEN83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA017.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N274MA · Substantial damage > The aircraft was being repositioned for an air taxi operation. The pilot began taking off on a slush covered runway. He reported that as the aircraft accelerated, the nosewheel began to sling water and slush off the runway and onto the windshield. He raised… - [NTSB DEN83FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA012.md): Cessna 310H · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N1008Q · Substantial damage > The acft was unairworthy due to low compression on two cylinders on the left eng. A ferry permit was obtained which stipulates that the acft be airworthy for the proposed flt. According to the left eng logbook, the low compression problem was not corrected… - [NTSB DEN83LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA015.md): Cessna T210 · Holly, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N732FM · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during takeoff a piece of wood was picked up by a wheel and tossed against the elevator jamming itand causing him to lose control. While out of control he thought he impacted the ground. A farmers irrigation pipe one quarter mile from… - [NTSB FTW83FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FAMS1.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Durango, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 2, 1982 · N80960 · Destroyed > The aircraft originally departed helena, mt on a flight believed to be to taos, NM. A landing was made at ogden, ut where the plane was serviced with 47.5 gal of fuel. The last radio communication was at 1735 MST 11/2/82. At that time, the aircraft was… - [NTSB DEN83FTE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE02.md): Cessna 172G · Mack, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N5803R · Destroyed > While on a flt from evanston, WY to glenwood, CO, the plt encountered "cloud to ground" conditins & diverted toward grand junction, CO. He stated that due to a nav problem, he radioed grand junction tower to verify his position. Grand junction had no radar &… - [NTSB DEN83FTE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE01.md): J.A.Mullan Dragonfly · Erie, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 26, 1982 · N21SH · Destroyed > The pilot was on a flight to accumulate flight time on a home built aircraft. A mayday call was received on the UNICOM. Several witnesses indicated that the pilot was trying to land on the runway when the plane entered a left bank. And suddenly crashed.… - [NTSB DEN83LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA004.md): Luscombe 8A · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1982 · N2935K · Substantial damage > The student pilot elected to practice touch-and-go landings on runway 12. He reported that after landing, he began to set the trim and prepare to takeoff, when the tail popped up and he could hear the wind whistling. Reportedly, he applied full power, but the… - [NTSB DEN83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA002.md): Bell 47G3B · Nr. Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1982 · N204Z · Destroyed > Pilot was practicing maneuvers for certification test. He said he made a precautionary landing due to suspected engine trouble and a fire started under the aircraft in the grass. He exited the aircraft but left battery and radio on. This investigation… - [NTSB DEN82FTE28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE28.md): Quickie Q2 · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N51QQ · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he made a long final to the runway at approximately 80 mph. After touchdown, witnesses observed the aircraft to bounce three times before striking a runway distance marking sign and coming to rest 100 feet off the runway. - [NTSB DEN82DA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA194.md): Cessna 182P · 3/4 N.E. Of Nuc, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1982 · N7446N · Substantial damage > Minor eng maintenance was performed before takeoff. After takeoff the eng ran rough, backfired & could not produce sufficient power to sustain flight. During the landing in an open field the horizontal stablizer hit a fence. The plt reported that evidently a… - [NTSB DEN82IA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82IA192.md): Fairchild/Swearingen SA226TC · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1982 · N5471M · Minor damage > During takeoff on a maintenance ferry flight, with a mechanic flying from the right seat, the aircraft would not accelerate above V1 and would not rotate even with full aft yoke. The captain aborted the takeoff and the aircraft was stopped at the end of the… - [NTSB DEN82AA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82AA191.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Hayden, CO · Accident · 6 fatal · Final report · Sep 12, 1982 · N66U · Destroyed > A maint supervisor & 2 plts noted that the l eng did not respond normally while being started. Aft starting, the plt taxied to rwy 10 for an IFR departure. Since the twy did not extend to the end of the rwy, the plt of another acft waited on the twy, just… - [NTSB DEN82FTE27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE27.md): Vari-Eze · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1982 · N123EZ · Substantial damage > Due to an approaching thunderstorm from the west, the pilot elected to make a takeoff on runway 04 with a quartering tail wind. The surface was wet and there was about a 20 ft rise in the last half of the runway. The runway was 5600 ft long, but its elevation… - [NTSB DEN82DA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA189.md): Mooney M20E · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1982 · N5666Q · Substantial damage > Acft was observed taking off downwind on an uphill gradient rwy. The acft rotated several times before lifting off into a 40-45 deg angle of climb & stalling. The takeoff roll was started abeam the runup pad which provided 3,500 ft for takeoff. An additional… - [NTSB DEN82DA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA201.md): Cessna 31 · Sterling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1982 · N310CT · Substantial damage > Pilot came in high and made a hard, bouncing landing after which control was regained and the aircraft was taxied to ramp. Examination revealed extensive damage to the nose, wings, and fuselage. - [NTSB DEN82DA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA188.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1982 · N7291P · Substantial damage > The aircraft landed at rueblo, CO for fuel on a return flight to Texas. After landing, the pilot asked a female attendant if there were any liquor stores open. The pilot returned to the airport about 1/2 hour later and observed the pilot carrying a brown… - [NTSB DEN82FTE25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE25.md): Davenport BD-2 · Conifer, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1982 · N5131 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while landing at a ranch strip the aircraft bounced. On the second bounce the right main landing gear crossed a ditch located on the right side of the runway, hit a mound of dirt and separated the wheel. The aircraft then nosed over… - [NTSB DEN82DTE26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTE26.md): Barnes AX-7 · Aurora, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1982 · N4069Y · No damage > The VFR local pleasure flight was being conducted in strong 20-25 kt wind conditions. The wind condition had changed substantially during the duration of the flight. During a landing in a plowed field the gondola bounced and was drug approximately 270 feet.… - [NTSB DEN82DA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA185.md): Piper J-3 C65 · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1982 · N98872 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he took off with the doors latched open, and after lift-off, the aircraft failed to exceed 42 mph. He reported that an altitude of about 150 ft was attained. Due to the lack of performance and fearful of obstructions ahead, the pilot… - [NTSB DEN82DA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA184.md): Cessna 177 · Castlerock, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1982 · N3286T · Substantial damage > During a flight to englewood, CO, the aircraft's engine stopped running and the pilot made a forced landing on the northbound lane of interstate 25 at castle rock. Investigation revealed there was no fuel in the aircraft's fuel tanks. - [NTSB DEN82DA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA181.md): Ercoupe 415C · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 1982 · N87141 · Substantial damage > While on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, a strong odor of fuel was detected by the aircrew. A few seconds later, there was a considerable loss of power. The engine continued to operate at reduced power, but the sink rate was too great to reach the… - [NTSB DEN82DA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA178.md): Beech 35 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1982 · N3899N · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that before landing, he lowered the gear and checked the indicators which showed that the gear was extended. During the landing, the aircraft settled on the right wing. Despite the pilot's use of left aileron, left rudder and left brake, the… - [NTSB DEN82DA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA177.md): Schweizer 84 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 29, 1982 · N5742S · Substantial damage > At low altitude after takeoff, the aircraft hit turbulence and the tow rope broke. The pilot reversed course and attempted to return to the airport. Having insufficient altitude, he landed on a railroad track and collided with bushes. The left wing canopy and… - [NTSB DEN82FTE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE24.md): Cessna 172M · Monarch Pass, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1982 · N3LT · Destroyed > The acft crashed in mountainous terrain at approximately 10,950 ft MSL 22 minutes after takeoff. The temperature at the accident site was about 50 deg f. rate of climb at 10,000 ft MSL & 50 deg f is about 251 fpm at 76 mph. - [NTSB DEN82DA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA176.md): Cessna 152 · Ft. Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1982 · N757AV · Substantial damage > During a supervised solo flight, the student pilot bounced during landing, ran off the side of the runway and nosed over. - [NTSB DEN82FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA175.md): Convair 340 · Del Norte, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1982 · N477KW · Substantial damage > According to the flight crew, VMC had deteriorated into IMC over the mountains. After entering IFR conditions the acft impacted a mountain ridge. - [NTSB DEN82DA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA172.md): Beech C24R · Palisade, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N18906 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the flight departed the arapahoe airport with the fuel tanks half full because of passenger load factor. As the aircraft approached within 45 miles of the destination airport, the pilot switched from the right fuel tank to the left… - [NTSB DEN82DA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA169.md): Quicksilver Mxii · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1982 · N3149Z · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the pilot made an intersection takeoff from about midfield on runway 02. He stated that he took off at rotation speed plus 2 KTS. The passenger reported that they reached about 40 ft AGL, then lost lift and begun to settle. As the two-place… - [NTSB DEN82DA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA168.md): Cessna 150 · Weldona, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1982 · N684CF · Substantial damage > The plt stated to a FAA inspector that prior to takeoff the fuel gauges indicated approximately 1/4 full in each tank. The inspector indicated the fuel supply was exhausted. Numerous attempts to obtain an accident report from the plt were unsuccessful. - [NTSB DEN82DA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA167.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1982 · N16541 · Substantial damage > The engine quit on downwind and the pilot attempted to land downwind on the runway but crashed off the airport. The fuelselector was found on an auxiliary tank. According to the pilot and other operators of the aircraft, only about three gallons of fuel are… - [NTSB DEN82DA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA166.md): Beech 60 · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1982 · N7386D · Substantial damage > The aircraft overran the runway and collided with a ditch during landing. There were no malfunctions found and no other pilots complained of braking surface of runway. There was no wind and the high density altitude was about 9100 ft. - [NTSB DEN82DA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA174.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · 15mi. Ne Of Chr, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1982 · N3072Z · Destroyed > While en route, the engine began to lose power, and subsequently, there was a total power loss. The pilot landed in a small clearing, but during the landing roll, the right main gear hit a large rock. The gear failed and punctured a hole in the fuel tank. The… - [NTSB DEN82DA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA165.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Yuma, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1982 · N5138X · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that as he touched down the aircraft porpoised "a couple of times." When the aircraft had slowed to approximately 25-30 mph it ran off the runway into soft dirt and nosed over. - [NTSB DEN82DA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA164.md): Cessna 172N · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1982 · N4642J · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he was starting his flare to land when a gust of wind was encountered. He reported that the aircraft touched down on the left main gear and got out of alignment with the runway. The pilot stated that rudder was applied, but he was… - [NTSB DEN82DA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA163.md): Piper PA-28-140 · 5nm Colorado Sp, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1982 · N2292T · Substantial damage > The pilot on a cross-country landed after 2.4 hrs. No refueling crew was found so he measured 15 gals into each tank forabout 25 gals each. The next leg was 3.5 hours. At 3.3 hrs both tanks were out of useable fuel 6 miles from the destination. A forced… - [NTSB DEN82DA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA162.md): Cessna 172XP · 3 Miles Sw Of D, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1982 · N736JX · Destroyed > The aircraft was cruising at 11000 ft when the engine began to run rough. Attempts to enrich and then lean the mixture, throttle adjustments and switching the fuel tanks did not alleviate the engine roughness. The engine then lost all power. Another plt… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&state=CO&page=2 ## 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 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=CO&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. 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