# NTSB investigations, 1983, ID 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 SEA84FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA030.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Pocatello, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1983 · N8362L · Destroyed > During arrival, the plt initiated an ILS apch to rwy 2L. At that time, the wx in part was 700 ft scattered to broken, 1300 to 1500 ft overcast,visibility 1 to 1 1/2 mi with light snow & fog. About 3 min after calling inbound on the apch, the plt initiated a… - [NTSB SEA84LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA028.md): Cessna A-185F II · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1983 · N8344Q · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a hidden snow berm while landing on a snow covered rwy. The new snow was 2 to 3 inches deep over a compacted snow base. The rwy was plowed to a width of 30 to 35 ft with 3 ft berms. The plt stated that he encountered a whiteout during… - [NTSB SEA84LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA025.md): Bell 206-BIII · Kooskia, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1983 · N49584 · Substantial damage > The helicopter landed hard and rolled over to the right. The events started when the pilot heard the end of a seat belt banging against the outside of the acft where it had been caught in the door. The pilot decided to land and secure the belt. During landing… - [NTSB SEA84FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA020.md): Jodel-Bernier Jodel F-11 · Inkom, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1983 · N49842 · Destroyed > The acft crashed during a forced landing attempt after the engine quit. The pilot reported the engine stopped while in cruise flt. It started and stopped and started a 2nd time but would not maintain flt. The pilot turned toward a hayfieldfor landing. The… - [NTSB SEA84MA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84MA016.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Challis, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · N9006 · Destroyed > The plt took off from the simplot ranch airstrip which was located beside the middle fork of the salmon river, aprx 27 mi northwest of Challis, ID. He departed downriver toward the northeast, but the destination was a usfs strip about 7 mi upriver to the… - [NTSB SEA84FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA015.md): Cessna 150K · Near Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1983 · N5631G · Destroyed > A witness at the Challis arpt observed the acft takeoff, then turn & depart toward the west. It was found the next day Near Challis creek about 16 mi west of Challis. Impact occurred in a relatively flat area in a narrow wooded valley, at an elevation of… - [NTSB SEA84LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA010.md): Cessna 172 · Mccall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N738RD · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt entered a drainage area in mountainous terrain with the intent of crossing a ridge at the lowest point. As he continued in a canyon, he had a 500 ft/min climb rate & he believed he could easily clear the ridge. However, as he… - [NTSB SEA84FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA007.md): Cessna 182Q · Near Challis, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N97845 · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees at an elevation of 8560 ft MSL. The crash site was on the east side of a ridge & aprx 30 to 40 ft below the ridgeline. The ridge ran northeast-southwest & formed the west side of dry canyon. The plt stated that the eng lost power… - [NTSB SEA84FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA005.md): Hordemann RV-4 · Kootenai, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N488RV · Destroyed > According to the plt he was cruising at 11500 MSL when smoke started coming from the lower forward section of the cockpit and a fire developed around his feet. The engine was shut down and the fire subsided or went out. During the glide for landing the engine… - [NTSB SEA84LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA001.md): Beech A23 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N4773J · Substantial damage > The plt was participating in an open course air race to jackpot, NV. He planned to make an en route stop at arco, ID to refuel. The wx forcast called for marginal conditions. The plt made a telephone call to arco & confirmed that the wx (at that time) was… - [NTSB SEA83LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA184.md): Cessna 180 · Colburn, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N3239D · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence and a ditch during an overrun while landing. The pilot reported he took off with the pitot tube cover on and had flown 7 miles to a private airstrip. The strip was reported to be about 1300 ft long. The pilot stated he landed… - [NTSB SEA83FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA187.md): Cessna 182C · Near Elk River, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N8807T · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and crashed into heavily wooded area at about 4000 ft MSL. The purpose of flight was to look for game or areas for hunting in a pre-hunting game spotting trip. The acft first impacted a large 200 ft tree about 85 ft below its top.… - [NTSB SEA83LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA194.md): Enstrom 280C · N. Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N999TP · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff from a county road (elevation 5500 ft), he allowed the RPM to drop 'below green.' Reportedly, he had a choice of either setting the helicopter down on the road or flying down a slope to gain airspeed. He elected to land on… - [NTSB SEA83FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA179.md): Mooney M20E · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1983 · N79833 · Substantial damage > While climbing, aprx 10 miles west of the departure airport, the eng lost power. The plt attempted to glide back to the arpt. When he realized he could not reach the arpt, he selected a grassy field for an emergency landing. During the landing roll, the right… - [NTSB SEA83LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA177.md): Cessna 185E · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N4772Q · Substantial damage > The acft landed in a near maximum velocity crosswind and while braking to control/correct a swerve, the right main landing gear separated from the acft. The landing was on rwy 28R and the wind was from 200 degrees at 10 to 14 KTS on final and 12 KTS when the… - [NTSB SEA83LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA170.md): Aerospatiale SA-315B · Montpelier, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N49532 · Substantial damage > The plt & 3 passengers were on a flt to find drilling supplies that had been dropped off of a truck on the previous day. The plt reported that he was hovering down an abandoned road at about 5 to 10 mph & 15 to 20 ft AGL when the helicopter collided with… - [NTSB SEA83LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA165.md): Cessna T210L · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1983 · N5469V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the fuel tanks were topped off on the day before he departed el monte, CA. He estimated that the acft had 534 lbs of fuel on board & consumed 80 pph during cruise at 9500 ft MSL. According to the plts operating manual, the acft had an… - [NTSB SEA83FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA162.md): Piper PA-36 · Firth, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N57588 · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the acft was overheard returning to the strip for a second load. Reportedly, it went into a steep bank at about 70 ft AGL & turned toward the strip. As the wings leveled, sounds of high eng power ceased & the acft descend to the… - [NTSB SEA83LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA159.md): Vangrunsven RV-3 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N17RV · Substantial damage > The home built plane was one of a flt of four acft that were being flown on a cross-country flt. While en route from hillsboro, or to Twin Falls, ID, the pilots had to divert around weather. As they were approaching Twin Falls, N17RV lost power from fuel… - [NTSB SEA83LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA154.md): Weatherly 201C · Tensed, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1983 · N9089W · Substantial damage > The acft had made 3 passes since reloading, so the acft was fairly heavy and was on an uphill pass as it began a turn- around. In an attempt to maneuver and clear 100 ft trees the acft stalled and the rt wing tip hit a tree. - [NTSB SEA83LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA149.md): Cessna 170 · Mullan, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1983 · N406OV · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a telephone line during maneuvering to stay VFR and clear of ground obstructions. The pilot said he was approaching lookout pass at about 500-800 ft AGL and was following interstate 90 westbound. He inadvertently entered IFR conditions… - [NTSB SEA83LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA144.md): Cessna 180 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1983 · N7640A · Substantial damage > The pilot said he encountered a high sink rate during the approach. Directional control was lost after the pilot failed to arrest the sink rate and made a hard landing. The acft left the runway and collided with a fence before coming to rest. - [NTSB SEA83LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA138.md): Eagle DW-1 · Bliss, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N8808E · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was returning to a road to land & reload chemicals for aerial application. He stated that the right main tire went flat during flt due to a puncture. During the landing roll-out, the acft veered to the right & nosed over. - [NTSB SEA83LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA145.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Fort Hall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1983 · N1144A · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after a power loss. The pilot stated that during a descent to an arpt the engine suddenly lost power. Emergency start procedures failed and a forced landing was made in a grain field. During roll out the acft nosed… - [NTSB SEA83LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA132.md): Hiller UH-12B · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N245C · Substantial damage > The acft was destroyed by fire after a forced landing due to pwr loss. The pilot stated that he was en route home after an aerial application mission when the engine lost power. He made an auto-rotation downwind and after exiting the acft noticed an engine… - [NTSB SEA83LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA105.md): Callair A-9B · Winear, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1983 · N7778V · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence during an off airport forced landing. The pilot was completing an aerial application pass & when the low fuel warning light came on the pilot switched tanks & turned on fuel booster. The engine quit at about 200 feet AGL.… - [NTSB SEA83LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA102.md): Cessna TRI82 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1983 · N757SP · Destroyed > During takeoff, the engine lost power after the plt started to make a turn at aprx 500 ft AGL. An emergency landing was made in a plowed field with the gear & flaps retracted. After touchdown, the acft slid aprx 100 yards, then stopped in a canal. An… - [NTSB SEA83LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA090.md): Maule M-4-220C · Malad City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1983 · N40314 · Substantial damage > During an interview, the plt reported that he had removed ice from the acft & attempted to depart from a snow covered alfalfa field, aprx 1000 ft long. The acft did not become airborne & the plt elected to abort the takeoff. During the abort, the acft… - [NTSB SEA83LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA083.md): Hiller 12-E · Near Nordm, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1983 · N62409 · Destroyed > The aircraft broke through crusted snow on a county road during landing and rolled over. The helicopter was on a business flight and the pilot did not claim any mechanical discrepancies. The weather was VMC and none of the 3 occupants were injured. The snow… - [NTSB SEA83LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA085.md): Aeronca 11BC · Blanchard, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1983 · N4049E · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a fence during landing on a narrow strip in a variable crosswind. The pilot had taken off from the same airstrip earlier without difficulty. He said a strong gust of wind struck his aircraft as it was touching down. This displaced… - [NTSB SEA83LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA080.md): Cessna TU-206 · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1983 · N54M · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a pine tree off the departure end of the runway during landing. The airstrip being used is 1200 feet long. The purpose of using it was to give the pilot under instruction experience in bush-type airstrips. The p.u.I. Was making the… - [NTSB SEA83LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA077.md): Piper PA-23-150 · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1983 · N3172P · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in an off airport forced landing due to water in the fuel. The acft took off and at 3OO feet the left engine quit. The pilot was attempting a left turn back to the airport when the right engine started to sputter. Thepilot landed straight… - [NTSB SEA83LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA074.md): Cessna 172G · Near Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1983 · N3658L · Substantial damage > The flt originated before sunset, but the student plt practiced in the local area until the onset of darkness. While attempting to land on his private strip, he made 2 go-arounds. On the second go-around, the acft collided with an electrical wire, then flew… - [NTSB SEA83LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA070.md): Partenavia P68C/TC · Dixie, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1983 · N2958W · Substantial damage > The acft stalled, dragged the left wing and collided with a fence during landing. A 2nd pilot with limited multi-engine experience was making the landing. When power was reduced about 10 feet above the threshold, the acft stalled. The left main gear and the… - [NTSB SEA83FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA062.md): Cessna 150J · Glenns Ferry, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1983 · N60461 · Destroyed > The acft collided with wires and crashed during a low pass while it was being delivered to a repair station. The pilot was flying low to keep pace with his wife who was following in a car to transport the pilot after landing. Witnesses observed the acft… - [NTSB SEA83FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA113.md): Cessna 182Q · Mccall, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1983 · N735VD · Destroyed > The acft impacted a rocky slope of a box canyon at the 6300 foot level. The weather was reported to be IMC with thunderstorms, overcast skies and the mountain tops obscured. The wreckage location was on a direct line between departure point and destination.… - [NTSB DCA83AA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA017.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Hailey, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N361V · Destroyed > The acft was less than 2 miles from the arpt of intended landing during the approach when the crew experienced a loss ofelevator control. The acft started diving toward the ground when the power was reduced. The plt applied full power to try and restore level… - [NTSB SEA83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA047.md): Cessna 172 · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1983 · N1415Y · Substantial damage > The acft bounced after a hard landing and drifted off the runway into a tree. The acft then stopped in the mud and nosedover. The landing was on runway 31 and the wind was 360 degrees at 8 KTS. - [NTSB SEA83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA045.md): Cromwell/Pitts S-1S · Athol, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1983 · N56T · Destroyed > The plt tookoff with an estimated 7 gal of fuel on board. While performing aerobatic maneuver, he entered a vertical, climbing, power-on maneuver. Witnesses reported that the acft climbed to zero airspeed at about 2500 ft AGL. Reportedly, the acft then slid… - [NTSB SEA83LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA043.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1983 · N28163 · Substantial damage > During a missed approach a partial power loss occurred during the transition to climb. The plt executed a course reversal to return visually to the arpt. Shortly thereafter he chose to execute an emergency landing on a frontage road which paralleled rr… - [NTSB DCA83AA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA010.md): Canadair CL-600-1A11 · Hailey, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 3, 1983 · N805C · Destroyed > The acft crashed into the side of a mountain ridge during a VFR attempt to land at an arpt with no instrument approach. The mountain ridge was obscured by broken clounds. The plt had cancelled his IFR clearance, & during the descent to the arpt, he had… ## 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" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=ID&year=1983 --- 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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