# NTSB investigations, 1983, IA 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 2 · 53 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MKC84LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA052.md): Piper PA-38 · Preston, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1983 · N2490G · Substantial damage > The student plt began a x-country ftw with no directional gtro installed. He stated that he had taken the acft with the advice of his instructor who believed that the magnetic compass would be satisfactory. On the 3rd leg of his x-country, he took the wrong… - [NTSB MKC84LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA051.md): Beech BE-23 · Grimes, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1983 · N9225S · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing after engine failure during a night x-country. The landing gear collapsed during the landing. The plt reported that the fuel pressure went to zero and the engine quit as he approached des moines. Attempts to restart the engine… - [NTSB MKC84LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA050.md): Cessna 210L · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1983 · N732DZ · Substantial damage > The acft departed toronto, Canada at 1927 CST. About 5 hrs & 1 min later, the eng lost power when the plt was on final apch for landing. Subsequently, the acft collided with a vehicle & a light pole when the plt made a forced landing on a snow-covered parking… - [NTSB MKC84FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA049.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Floyd, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1983 · N4457E · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) & student were on a dual instructional flt. According to witnesses, they were making 90 deg turns at about 1500 ft AGL, just prior to the accident. After turning from a heading of south to east, the acft entered a descent, then… - [NTSB MKC84LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA048.md): Cessna 402B · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1983 · N7947Q · Substantial damage > The acft skidded sideways during landing on an icy rwy. The nose gear collapsed sideways when it collided with a snowbank at the rwys edge. There were no injuries. - [NTSB MKC84LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA047.md): Cessna 172A · Hospers, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1983 · N7229T · Substantial damage > The plt said he was on a power line patrol flt & was flying aprx 60 to 80 ft AGL. Reportedly, he applied carburetor heat for about 1 min. When the carburetor heat was turned off, the eng quit. The plt reapplied the heat & the eng restarted for a moment & then… - [NTSB MKC84LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA045.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1983 · N9565W · Substantial damage > The acft swerved and collided with a snowbank alongside the rwy during landing. The pilot stated that she hit some snow and ice on the rwy and when the acft started to slide she lost control. The acft turned left and when the left wing hit the snowbank the… - [NTSB MKC84LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA035.md): Rockwell 114 · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N5858N · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he landed on rwy 13, which was icy, and encountered a right x-wind. Subsequently, the acft drifted to the left, the left main gear hit a snowbank & the acft ground looped. The plt reported that the right wing hit snow & was damaged. He… - [NTSB MKC84LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA031.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N600TS · Substantial damage > After takeoff for an FAA part 135 check ride, the aircrew were unable to get a positive up indication for the landing gear. The gear was recycled & then the left main gear would not get a down & locked indication. Repeated attempts to extend the left main… - [NTSB MKC84LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Hampton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N7737U · Substantial damage > On his fourth touch and go landing the pilot added power for the go-around and the aircraft drifted off the left side of the runway. The left main gear hit a snowbank and the aircraft flipped over landing upside down in the snow. The winds at macon city, IA… - [NTSB MKC84LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA027.md): Beech BE77 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1983 · N67118 · Substantial damage > The acft landed on the nose gear bounced and drifted off the right side of the rwy. During the 2nd touchdown the nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. The pilot was a student engaging in some solo landing practice. The pilot said he thought he was high… - [NTSB MKC84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA020.md): American AA1 · Wiota, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N5762L · Substantial damage > The acft was in cruise flt at aprx 2500 ft when the eng lost power. The plt was able to restart the eng, but it ran only momentarily, then quit again. The best available place for a forced landing was a muddy, plowed field. During the landing roll, the acft… - [NTSB MKC84LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA009.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Carlisle, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N2825T · Substantial damage > The pilot said the fuel gauges read full on the ground but as he leveled off in cruise they dropped to a reading of much less than full. The acft ran out of fuel short of destination. The pilot blamed the flu and fatigue for his oversight. - [NTSB MKC84LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA004.md): Cessna 152 · Clear Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N69035 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a x-country flt that had originated at ames, IA. While enroute, he had landed at carroll, IA, but did not refuel. He stated that he was on a long, right base leg to land on rwy 12 at the mason city muni arpt when the eng began loosing… - [NTSB MKC84LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA001.md): Piper PA-20 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N7026K · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he landed on rwy 13, the wind was from 170 deg at 10 gusting to 20 KTS. He said that about 30 ft beyond the touchdown point, a gust of wind picked up the right wing & the acft swerved to the right. Subsequently, the left main gear… - [NTSB MKC83LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA228.md): Balloon Works Firefly 6 · Fort Madison, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N2023F · No damage > The Balloon was one of 25 balloons participating in an event. The plts had received a collective briefing from the Balloon master at 0630 who stated that current winds at nearby reporting facilities were 8-10 KTS. The 0600 observation at burlington, IA,… - [NTSB MKC83FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA215.md): Cessna 150G · Perry, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1983 · N2452J · Substantial damage > The plt was participating in a spot landing contest. A witness near the apch end of the rwy reported that when the acft was on final apch, it suddenly settled below tall trees about 1/8 mi from the rwy. He reported that it then went into a right bank, nose up… - [NTSB MKC83LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA211.md): Mooney M20C · Bloomfield, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N4057N · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt encountered a progressive, partial power loss. At 1st the eng began running rough, then the manifold pressure dropped to 15 inches (18 inches had been set for cruise). He heard a clicking noise & started a descent from his cruise alt… - [NTSB MKC83LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA210.md): Cessna 188A · Klemme, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1983 · N9921G · Substantial damage > The acft inadvertently descended into the tops of a corn crop while dispensing smoke in preparation for spraying. The induced drag slowed the acft and it landed hard. The plt stated he diverted his his attn to the spray nozzles. - [NTSB MKC83LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA207.md): Hiller UH-12E · Corwith, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N173HA · Destroyed > While en route, the plt heard a clanking noise behind him which was followed by a severe vibration of the flt controls. He initiated an autorotative descent from 3000 ft. he said the helicopter began to roll left, then righted itself. The helicopter touched… - [NTSB MKC83LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA208.md): Cessna TU206G · Indianola, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1983 · N9583Z · Substantial damage > The acft overran the rwy and collided with a dirt bank during landing. The flt was returning from a cross-country and the wife of the pilot who was a passenger in the acft said her husband froze on the controls and made no attempt to stopthe acft after… - [NTSB MKC83LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA197.md): Arrow Arrow Sport · Red Oak, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N853H · Substantial damage > During flt, there was a progressive loss of eng power. The plt was unable to reach the arpt & made a crash landing in a soybean fld. An investigation revealed that the #4 cylinder failed in the area of the exhaust valve rocker box. - [NTSB MKC83LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA192.md): Burnett Sonerai 2 · Oxford, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N65MB · Substantial damage > After takeoff, the plt turned to a x-wind leg of the traffic pattern & then the engine lost power. He made a forced landing in an OAT field, but reported that during the approach, he misjudged his height & did not flare in time. Subsequently, the acft landed… - [NTSB MKC83LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA191.md): Cessna 177B · East Amana, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N1347C · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had flown into & out of the arpt numerous times. He said that during a takeoff, the acft normally became airborne after about 900 ft of ground roll. Also, he said that on this flt with 4 passengers, the acft lifted off at about the same… - [NTSB MKC83FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA189.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Whittemore, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N8559L · Destroyed > The plt reported he was making a trim swath in a low area toward rising terrain when he approached an unexpected 'high line' wire. The wire was positioned diagonally across the field. He reported that while avoiding the wire, he was unable to clear nearby… - [NTSB MKC83LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA188.md): Weatherly 201B · Agency, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N1259W · Destroyed > The plt was engaged in aerial application over a small 9 acre bean field that was surrounded on 3 sides by hedge rows. He reported that as he descended on the leeward side of a hedge row to begin a swath run, the acft encountered turbulence & mushed into the… - [NTSB MKC83LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA186.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Storm Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1983 · N84581 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the right side of the rwy and collapsed the right landing gear. The acft landing on rwy 35 with the wind from the northeast at 7 to 10 KTS. The pilot said the acft turned left after touchdown and she corrected with right rudder, then the acft… - [NTSB MKC83LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA183.md): Beech M35 · Sioux City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N555M · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the landing gear switch was down when he started tha takeoff roll. When the acft had accelerated to aprx 50 mph during the takeoff roll, the landing gear retracted/collapsed, nose wheel first, followed by the main gear. The plt stated that… - [NTSB MKC83LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA178.md): Cessna 172 N · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1983 · N75552 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the landing, he came in too fast & over ran the rwy, then the acft ran into a ditch & turned over. Reportedly, he landed on the last 20% of the rwy. - [NTSB MKC83FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA172.md): Rotec Engineering Rally 3 · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · N3915C · Substantial damage > Owner/pilot stated that he was giving 'flight time and ground instruction to another ultralight owner.' The instructor allowed the student to co-operate the controls and did three takeoffs and landings. On the third landing a dead stick landing was initiated.… - [NTSB MKC83FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA171.md): Aeronca 11CC · Orange City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1983 · N4368E · Substantial damage > The aircraft had completed a landing in a field and the pilot was attempting a takeoff from the stopping point. The aircraft did not become airborne and ran for aprx 100 feet across a boggy swamp and impacted a four foot high dirt bank. - [NTSB MKC83FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA167.md): Pietenpal AIR Camper · Saint Ansgar, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1983 · N12938 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed following tkof from an enroute stop during a x-country flt. The plt's friend witnessed the takeoff. The witness said the plt waved after takeoff and then the acft made a sharp left bank with wings waggling. The acft rolled level and entered… - [NTSB MKC83LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA166.md): Schippers BD-4 · Danbury, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N412JS · Substantial damage > While en route, the propeller separated from the home built acft. Subsequently, the nose gear failed & the main gear were damaged during a landing on rolling terrain. An examination revealed that the mounting bolts for a propeller spacer had failed. The… - [NTSB MKC83LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA154.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Farragut, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1983 · N2446L · Substantial damage > The acft stalled into an OAT field just past the departure end of the rwy during takeoff. The pilot stated that he took off on a hot day (temperature 86 degrees) from a 1500 ft grass strip. The acft would not fly out of ground effect and fell into an OAT… - [NTSB MKC83IA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83IA152.md): Beech E18S · Cedar Rapids, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1983 · N5600D · Minor damage > The tailwheel failed to extend fully due to a lack of lubrication. The acft was landed normally and the tailwheel collapsed. - [NTSB MKC83LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA147.md): Steen Skybolt · Denver, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1983 · N407L · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that on departure when the aircraft was 100 to 150 feet above the ground, the engine quit. He made a left turn toward more suitable terrain and the engine started up again. Before he could get set up for a more suitable field, the engine quit… - [NTSB MKC83LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA142.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Corning, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1983 · N4838Y · Substantial damage > The acft crashed in a swamp during a forced landing after the engine seized. The pilot noted a lack of oil pressure and rising oil temperature. He dumped his load and began to return to land. The engine began to run rough and soon seized. Post accident… - [NTSB MKC83LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA135.md): Cessna 152 · Madrid, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N69026 · Destroyed > The acft collided with unmarked wires over a river at about 150 feet AGL. A witness observed the acft low over the river and called an ambulance before the acft collided with the wires. - [NTSB MKC83LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA132.md): Cessna 182F · Dows, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1983 · N3568U · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during takeoff. The rwy used was 090 and the wind was from 170 degrees at 17 KTS. The plt said the acfts right wing raised followed by the tail and then the left wing dropped impacting the sod rwy before the acft nosed over. - [NTSB MKC83LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA229.md): Cessna 172G · La Porte City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1983 · N3862L · Substantial damage > Scattered rain showers in the area had just made the turf rwy wet. The pilot reported that as he turned off the rwy the acft skidded and went sideways into a ditch. - [NTSB MKC83FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA128.md): Beech J35 · Knoxville, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N3054C · Destroyed > The acft was observed to lift off the rwy aft abt a 900 ft ground roll. The lndg gear began to retract as it lifted off, and it began an immediate left turn overflying the airport hangars. It was further observed with the wings aligned with the ground in a 90… - [NTSB MKC83FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA127.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Newton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N5509V · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt took off on a x-country flt at night. When advised of wx along his route, he requested & recieved radar advisories. A short time later, he reported that he was in a storm. For about 10 minutes, the radar controller was… - [NTSB MKC83LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA125.md): Cessna 170B · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1983 · N8077A · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt canceled his VFR flt plan when he was about 3 mi from the arpt. At that time, fss personnel advised him that the wind was from 190 deg at 14 KTS & that the wind favored rwy 22. There was a tetrahedron wind indicator north of the… - [NTSB MKC83LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA111.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1983 · N8094N · Substantial damage > The aircraft swerved off the left side of the runway collided with a fence and nosed over in a freshly plowed field during landing. The acft was owned by the pilot and was being landed on the pilots private airstrip at his farm. The pilot indicated that the… - [NTSB MKC83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA101.md): Cessna C-140 · Mt. Pleasant, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1983 · N77090 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he did not make a visual check of his fuel supply prior to flight. After a 45 minute solo flight he landed at a private strip and picked up a passenger. The right fuel tank was selected and the guage was indicating in the lower red 1/4 red,… - [NTSB MKC83LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA093.md): Cessna 182H · Keosauqua, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1983 · N2343X · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear collapsed during the landing and ran off the runway. The flight originated about 30 minutes before the accident. The pilot said he was landing on runway 24 using 30 degrees of flaps. There was a wind of 18 KTS gusting to 25 KTS… - [NTSB MKC83IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83IA083.md): Boeing 727-222 · Des Moines, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1983 · N7441U · Minor damage > The right leading edge slat was damaged when the acft taxied onto a closed & thusly marked taxiway. The closed taxiway was not shown as closed on the charts and no NOTAM was issued. The sky ws obscured & visibility was 1/2 mile in fog. - [NTSB MKC83LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA075.md): Cessna 150F · Ollie, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1983 · N8803G · Substantial damage > The student reported that the eng lost aprx 500 RPM while he was practicing turns & stalls at an altitude of aprx 3500 ft MSL. Reportedly, the situation became worse & he was unable to maintain altitude. He applied carburetor heat, but it did not help.… - [NTSB MKC83FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA073.md): Hughes TH-55A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1983 · N1040S · Substantial damage > The student, who was a rated helicopter plt, and a helicopter instructor (CFI) were on a dual instructional flt. After takeoff, the aircrew remained in a right traffic pattern for rwy 13, intending for the student to make a 180 deg autorotation to a parallel… - [NTSB MKC83FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA065.md): Cessna TR182 · Garwin, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1983 · N6144T · Destroyed > During a briefing for a flt to western Oklahoma, the plt was advised that IMC wx was forcasted along the route. He changed his destination to waterloo, IA & was advised of IMC in that area also. While en route, the acft crashed in a field covered with snow.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&state=IA&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") = 1983 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=IA&year=1983 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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