# NTSB investigations, 1982, CT

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC83LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA036.md): Fokker F-27-100 · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1982 · N141PM · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft collided with a power cart as taxi to takeoff began.
- [NTSB NYC83LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA027.md): Cessna 402 · Danielson, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N4032Q · Substantial damage
  > On final the pilot realized he was late in reducing power and attempted to correct by abruptly bringing power back. A high sink rate was experienced and the pilot immediately applied full power. The aircraft impacted short of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA026.md): Cessna C152 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N24293 · Substantial damage
  > During landing, the aircraft hit hard on all three landing gear and bounced about 3 or 4 feet, landing on the nose gear. The left wing, prop, nose gear and cowling were damaged.
- [NTSB NYC83LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Willimatic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1982 · N7423R · Substantial damage
  > On the second approach to the airport, after executing a go-around on the first, the pilot encountered ground fog. In zero visibility, at 3-5 feet above the ground, the pilot elected to execute a "controlled crash" rather than attempt a transition to…
- [NTSB NYC83FNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNE01.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Durham, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N3983A · Substantial damage
  > During a climb to a higher altitude the engine failed. The plt attempted a 180 deg turn to land at an arpt but was unable to make it to the arpt. The acft touched down approximately 15 ft before impacting a barn.
- [NTSB NYC82DA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA220.md): Cessna 150G · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1982 · N3601J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that just prior to flaring, the aircraft had started drifting to the left; therefore, a decision was made to abort the landing. A go-around was initiated and flap retraction was started. However, the aircraft stalled and landed in a swamp.
- [NTSB NYC82DA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA204.md): Cessna 195A · Wallingford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1982 · N4433C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that when he preflighted the aircraft, the fuel tanks were full. Fuel was drained from each wing and the fuselage low point with no indication of water. During takeoff, engine power was lost at an altitude of about 150 ft as the manifold…
- [NTSB NYC82FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA188.md): Cessna 310R · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N98841 · Destroyed
  > Approaching the destination arpt, the plt was advised to plan a VOR rwy 24 approach & that he would be turned just inside the faf. At 0055, newark a/c identified the acft 3 mi north of the arpt still at 2,000 ft & asked the plt if he was able to execute the…
- [NTSB NYC83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA017.md): Piper PA-20 · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N1836A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot began taking off on runway 19 with a right crosswind. Reportedly, a strong gust of wind was encountered and the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway. It headed toward the opening of a culvert that went under the runway. To avoid the…
- [NTSB NYC82DA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA171.md): Grumman AA-5B · Madison, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N4547K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he experienced a sudden wind shift when over the runway threshold. The aircraft was landed to the right of the runway after an attempted go-around was aborted because of trees and buildings at the departure end/left side of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC82DA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA163.md): Cessna 150H · Ansonia, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1982 · N7291S · Destroyed
  > The pilot flew to another local airport to practice touch and go landings. During the takeoff from the 1750 foot runway the aircraft stalled into the trees. The pilot stated that the aircraft settled into the tree tops when he maneuvered to avoid power lines.
- [NTSB NYC82DA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA138.md): Grumman AA-1C · West Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N39050 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot departed bridgeport, CT at 1200 hours and arrived at nantucket, ma at 1345 hours. While en route, he made a touch-and-go at fishers island and practiced stall maneuvers. He departed nantucket at about 1430 hours without refueling.…
- [NTSB NYC82DA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA126.md): Beech A23-19 · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1982 · N3622Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost directional control on the second landing roll and swerved off runway onto a railroad track.
- [NTSB NYC82DA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA109.md): Robinson R-22 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N9072Q · Substantial damage
  > During a practice autorotation, just prior to flare, a loud noise was heard and the pilot stated that the aircraft veered to the right. A partial flare was made and after making contact with the ground the helicoper bounced back into the air. The rotor blades…
- [NTSB NYC82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA108.md): Cessna 152 · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N757HG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was on her second supervised solo flight. While landing, she flared high and subsequently landed hard, collapsing the nose gear. The pilot reported that she did not have a good mental attitude since her children had been involved in a car…
- [NTSB NYC82DA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA106.md): Schleicher ASW-15 · Plymouth, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1982 · N77BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he thought he heard the rudder pedals click into their detented/locked position when they were adjusted before takeoff. However, while being towed for takeoff, the rudder pedals slipped forward about 1 to 2 inches. The pilot reached down…
- [NTSB NYC82DA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA081.md): Mooney M20J · Madison, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 28, 1982 · N1147W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that during takeoff, the engine lost power at about 30 ft AGL. He switched tanks and checked that the boost pump was on, but the engine did not restart. The plane was landed in a marsh where it flipped over during touchdown. An inspection…
- [NTSB NYC82DA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA068.md): Cessna 150M · Washington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1982 · N7652U · Substantial damage
  > While practicing power on stalls and gliding turns the pilot stated that the engine would not respond with half throttle. A forced landing was made after passing up two rough fields for a more distant one at a higher altitude. The pilot stated he should have…
- [NTSB NYC82FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA050.md): Cessna T337C · Bloomfield, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1982 · N7721X · Destroyed
  > At 0630 & 0800 the plt received wx briefing for an IFR flt to bridgeport, CT & was advised of flt precautions for icing, low ceilings & visibilities. The flt departed at 0907. At 1118 the plt diverted to windsor locks for landing at bradley intl arpt because…
- [NTSB NYC82FNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNE03.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 5, 1982 · N721FL · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was allowed to warm up for 5 to 10 minutes at end of the runway before takeoff. The instructor pilot (ip) reported that the before takeoff run-up was made by using the checklist and all engine instruments were in-the-green. He reported that…
- [NTSB NYC82AA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82AA028.md): Beech 99 · Groton, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 1, 1982 · N451C · Destroyed
  > After crossing the mondi intersection inbound for an ILS rwy 5 apch, the captain felt that a proper descent was not possible due to a strong tailwind & their present altitude. They turned & proceeded outbound to loose altitude. The crewthen established…
- [NTSB NYC82DA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA027.md): Cessna 152 · Ansonia, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 27, 1982 · N4918H · Substantial damage
  > After departure from bridgeport on a local instructional flight, it was decided that a landing would be made at the Ansonia airport. The instructor reported that there was no NOTAM concerning hazardous runway conditions at Ansonia. During landing, the…

## 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" = 'CT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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