# NTSB investigations, 1982, IN 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 · 55 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI83LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA066.md): Cessna 182N · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1982 · N9180G · Substantial damage > The aircraft engine quit at 2500 feet after takeoff. The pilot could not restart engine. A forced landing was made in anopen field and the aircraft nosed over during the rollout. No reason for the engine power loss was determined. - [NTSB CHI83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA047.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Batesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N4503R · Substantial damage > After completing an NDB approach to the airport, runway 18, the aircraft touched down past the midpoint of the runway. The pilot stated that during his initial attempt to brake the aircraft, before retracting flaps, the aircraft ballooned and departed the… - [NTSB CHI83FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA042.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Mccutchanville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N2161N · Destroyed > At about 0401 EST, the pilot took off on an IFR flight and was cleared to climb and maintain 6000 ft MSL. Radar contact was established at about 0402. After about another 30 seconds, radar contact was lost. The aircraft impacted about 3 to 4 mi from the… - [NTSB CHI83LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA033.md): Cessna 421C · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N98442 · Substantial damage > During 100 hour inspection a leak was found in the left main landing gear actuator. The seals were replaced and the aircraft was test flown. The gear down green light would not come on during the test but the aircraft was landed uneventfully and put on jacks… - [NTSB CHI83LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA030.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Boonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N91358 · Substantial damage > On takeoff the pilot reported the aircraft would not climb but kept settling back to the ground. The left wing hit a fence post and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB CHI83LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA027.md): Bell 47D1 · Georgetown, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1982 · N929B · Substantial damage > The pilot started to takeoff from area that was difficult to exit. He relanded once. During the 2nd attempt to fly out, the helicopter collided with trees and crashed. The pilot was not rated in helicopters, but he said he had soloed. - [NTSB ATL83LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA016.md): Cessna 172N · Indian Mound, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1982 · N739RJ · Destroyed > Approximately 10 minutes after departure the pilot of N739RJ reported "engine problems." The pilot stated that he tried various power settings and fuel selections without success. He advised fort campbell approach control that he was landing into trees.… - [NTSB CHI83FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA024.md): C. EFF VARI-EZE · Seymour, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1982 · N122EF · Destroyed > Aircraft was being taxi tested when it became airborne and flew a fast, low tentative pattern. Turning final the turn was very steep and aircraft descended to ground impacting a tree prior to ground impact. The pilot had no recorded flight time in this… - [NTSB CHI83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA021.md): Swearingen SA227-AC · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1982 · N173MA · Substantial damage > The left wing struck a building during taxi into the passenger gate. Ground personnel were stationed on each side of the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI83LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA019.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1982 · N6803A · Substantial damage > The landing gear retracted at 64 mph during the takeoff roll. The takeoff was aborted and the aircraft slid on its fuselage. The landing gear systems all operated normally when checked after the accident. - [NTSB CHI83LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA005.md): Grumman AA-1C · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1982 · N8055W · Substantial damage > After takeoff from a touch & go the eng lost power. The #1 cyl upper plug lead nut had backed off & the lead was found resting in the plug. The #2 & #4 cyl upper plug lead nuts had backed off & both leads were not in the spark plugs but were resting on the… - [NTSB CHI82DA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA355.md): Beech G18S · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N730M · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft veered to the left just after rotation. He pushed the propeller, power and mixture controls forward. The left wing and left main gear struck the ground. The aircraft then began to spin while in ground contact. The left… - [NTSB CHI82DA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA353.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 16, 1982 · N642MS · Substantial damage > Plt taxied off rwy onto grass to give way to landing traffic. Paved taxiways are not available & 50 ft either side of runway is used for taxiing with the grass being kept mowed. Before he was able to taxi back onto the paved rwy the ground gave way & the nose… - [NTSB CHI82DA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA324.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N5796W · Substantial damage > The pilot departed on a flight from lake village to Knox, IN. While en route, he landed to refuel at rensselaer, IN. During the flight from rensselaer to Knox, the engine began loosing power when he was about 5 mi from the destination. When the pilot realized… - [NTSB CHI82DA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA272.md): Stinson 108-1 · Laporte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N97904 · Substantial damage > The pilot/mechanic was preparing to make an annual inspection of the aircraft. He was in the process of flight testing the plane to find defects when engine stoppage occurred. While landing in a bean field. The left tire blew out and the left gear dug into… - [NTSB CHI82FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA259.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Winamac, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1982 · N6241Z · Destroyed > The plt was practicing aerial application maneuvers, & after making a low pass down the rwy at his private airstrip, theengine quit. The acft collided with 30-FT high power lines located at the end of the strip. A state trooper who arrived at the scene 10 to… - [NTSB CHI82DA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA252.md): Cessna 150 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N8381G · Substantial damage > The student pilot reported that during arrival, he was unable to contact UNICOM. He stated that he saw other aircraft using runway 35. A landing was made on runway 35 with the wind from 180 at 12 KTS. The pilot stated that during the roll-out, the aircraft… - [NTSB CHI82DA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA240.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1982 · N8103P · Substantial damage > During arrival, the pilot was unable to extend the gear by using the normal (electrical) system or the manual emergency handle. After repeated attempts to correct the malfunction, he elected to land with the gear up. - [NTSB CHI82DA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA239.md): Cessna 170B · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1982 · N8220A · Substantial damage > Pilot practicing touch and go landings. During roll aircraft swerved off runway and in jumping a ditch dug a wing into ground and nosed over. - [NTSB ATL82DA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA194.md): Cessna 182 · Madison, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N5584B · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he experienced a gradual loss of power on a dark night. The terrain was hilly and covered with trees, and reportedly, the pilot elected to land upwind on the Ohio river. After ditching, the occupants egressed and swam to shore, but the… - [NTSB CHI82DA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA232.md): Cessna 152 · Harlan, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1982 · N65609 · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the pilot was demonstrating a forced landing to the passenger by moving the mixture to cut-off. He stated that another aircraft interferred with his approach and he was unable to restart the engine to go around. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed… - [NTSB CHI82DA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA220.md): Piper PA-18 · Hobart, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N897SP · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the engine lost power at an altitude of about 150 to 200 ft AGL. Subsequently, during a forced landing, the aircraft flew through a row of trees when the pilot tried to reach an open area that turned out to be a grave yard. The pilot believed… - [NTSB CHI82DA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA217.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · La Porte, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N96054 · Substantial damage > The pilot had flown to the airport to participate in activities of a contest that included spot landings and balloon busting. He stated that on his third pass of a balloon busting contest, he turned too tight, too slow, and the aircraft stalled. The pilot… - [NTSB ATL82DA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA171.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ripley, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1982 · N8544L · Destroyed > When the pilot arrived to spray the field for the first time, he saw powerlines along a road and saw poles on both sides of a creek. He assumed that all of the lines followed the road. He was unaware that a powerline crossed the narrow field that he was about… - [NTSB CHI82FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA203.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Centerpoint, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1982 · N7543F · Destroyed > The non-rated owner/pilot crashed after taking off from a private sod strip. The impact point was about 400 ft from the departure end of the runway and 200 ft left of the centerline. According to a witness, the takeoff roll was started from a crown on the… - [NTSB CHI82DA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA197.md): Adams A55 · Fritchton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N1062S · Substantial damage > The pilot decided to land due to deteriorating weather. A descent was initiated but the pilot was waved off by the owner of the property. The pilot regained altitude and landed in a corn field. A gust of wind caused the balloon to drift, the basket was drug… - [NTSB CHI82DA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA189.md): Cessna 172 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 28, 1982 · N2986U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilots of two Cessna 172 aircraft, N73616 and N2986U, were flying in formation while on a cross-country flight. N73616 contacted Evansville approach and was cleared to intercept the 030 degree radial, outbound from Evansville, IN. As a turn was made to… - [NTSB DEN82IA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82IA098.md): Douglas DC-8-61 · Near Goshen, IN · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N8088U · No damage > This aircraft encountered unforecast severe clear air turbulance (cat) while in cruise flight at FL350 Near Goshen, IN. As a result of the encounter, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent which was arrested at 31,500 feet. A total of seventeen… - [NTSB CHI82DA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA190.md): Cessna 310R · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 25, 1982 · N3232M · Substantial damage > After the aircraft had touched down from an ILS approach, tower personnel asked the pilot if he could make the first turnoff. Shortly after that, the right gear collapsed when the landing gear rod assembly, pn 0840125-15, failed. A metallurgical examination… - [NTSB CHI82DA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA170.md): Playmate SA11A · Pendleton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N4652 · Substantial damage > The pilot was cruising at 2000 feet with one passenger when the engine quit. He made a forced landing in a soft soybean field and the aircraft nosed over during deceleration. The aircraft revealed the exhaust system baffles were collapsed. "Blow by" was… - [NTSB CHI82DA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA152.md): Piper PA-12 · Quincy, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 3, 1982 · N7606H · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flight, the pilot elected to make an approach to a new runway that he was building. His approach was made from west to east; the wind was reported to be from the north at 7 KTS. The pilot stated that he throttled the engine back to a normal… - [NTSB CHI82DA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA148.md): Beech C35 · Dillsboro, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N8940A · Substantial damage > The aircraft operated normally during taxi, run-up, takeoff, and climb to 3500 ft MSL. About 17 miles from the departureairport, the engine stopped running. During a forced landing in a dirt field, one of the main gear failed. The propellerseparated and the… - [NTSB CHI82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA147.md): Mong Sport MS-1 · Pendleton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N98L · Destroyed > When the pilot arrived at anderson, Indiana, he was unable to find the ace airport. He saw huntzinger airport, a private strip, and decided to land to find out exactly where ace airport was located. During an approach to the sod runway, the aircraft collided… - [NTSB CHI82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA133.md): Cessna 182 · Brazil, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N6308A · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to land on the grass adjacent to a paved runway. While on landing roll the landing gear contacted the edge of a paved taxiway that ran perpendicular to the runway. The aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted. - [NTSB CHI82DA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA130.md): Cessna 150 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1982 · N50759 · Substantial damage > The aircraft engine quit on final approach to landing at Gary municipal. A forced landing was made on a street and the aircraft collided with a street sign before nosing over into a ditch. The aircraft operator examined the aircraft at thescene and said the… - [NTSB CHI82DA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA126.md): Raven RX-6 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N2224R · Destroyed > During a landing approach, the pilot was aware of powerlines to the left of his course. Just prior to touchdown, he became aware of a branch off of the powerlines that crossed in front of the balloon's path. He ripped out the top inflation panel; however,… - [NTSB CHI82DA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA115.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 6, 1982 · N639S · Substantial damage > Prior to landing the crew was advised by Fort Wayne ATC that the 150 foot wide runway had been plowed 140 feet wide with 18 inch windrows on each side of the runway. The runway was reported to be 40 percent covered with finger drifts. The wind was from 010… - [NTSB CHI82DA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA099.md): Piper PA-38 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1982 · N2374F · Destroyed > The student pilot was practicing landings with a headwind directly down the runway at 7 knots. During touchdown on his third landing, he lost directional control and the plane veered left and skidded off the runway. The nose gear encountered a side load and… - [NTSB CHI82DA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA094.md): Cessna 172 · Clarksville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 21, 1982 · N9131H · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the wind was blowing at 12 knots when he took off on a local flight. However, when he returned to land, it was from 270 degrees at about 30 knots. While landing on runway 18, the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway into… - [NTSB CHI82FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA091.md): Cessna 421 · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N33KC · Destroyed > During a VOR approach to runway 05 when 3 miles away from the airport at minimums ground contact was not made. The pilot stated that she elected to perform a missed approach but before power was applied the copilot raised the flaps. She further stated that… - [NTSB CHI82DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA087.md): Cessna 182 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 13, 1982 · N757XU · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the wind was from the west at 25, gusting 40 knots. During landing on runway 36, he touched down long and then attempted to go-around. At the north end of the field, the aircraft encountered soft, soggy terrain, the pilot lost… - [NTSB CHI82IA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82IA082.md): Swearingen SA-266TC · South Bend, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1982 · N323BA · Minor damage > The captain reported that at lift-off above VI speed, he heard a loud pop that sounded like a tire had failed. A "bright yellowish" illumination was then seen in front of the right engine. There was insufficient runway to abort, so the takeoff was continued.… - [NTSB CHI82DA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA080.md): Cessna 150 · Charlestown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 9, 1982 · N66252 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he ran out of fuel on a cross-country flight. He made an emergency landing in an open field at night. During the landing, the plane flipped over on its back. - [NTSB CHI82DA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA078.md): Piper PA-30 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 5, 1982 · N34EE · Substantial damage > The pilot reported encountering severe icing conditions after he had canceled his IFR flight plan and had the airport in sight. At that point, he felt that the safest alternative was to continue the approach. The approach was flown at 120 mph with no flaps.… - [NTSB CHI82DA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA064.md): Fairchild Hiller 227C · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 21, 1982 · N378NE · Substantial damage > The aircraft was being pre-positioned for a scheduled flight. During a visual approach to land, the captain (PIC) called for the flaps to be lowered in incremental settings (16.5, 27 & 40 deg). The flap handle was moved to the appropriate positions, but… - [NTSB CHI82DA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA062.md): Beech 56TC · Huntington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 21, 1982 · N291T · Substantial damage > During a night touch and go landing, the aircraft veered left and struck a snowberm as the pilot was adding power to takeoff. Snowberms were located inside of the runway lights making the usable runway less than 75 ft and possibly restricting the lighting.… - [NTSB CHI82FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA048.md): Piper PA-23 · Corydon, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1982 · N1108P · Destroyed > Prior to this flight, the aircraft had not been flown for an extended period. On the day of the accident, it had been sold. The aircraft did not have a current annual inspection and had several maintenance discrepancies. These included problems that prevented… - [NTSB CHI82DA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA051.md): Cessna 152(II) · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 15, 1982 · N757FX · Substantial damage > The student was on his sixth touch-and-go landing when the mishap occurred. After landing and before adding power to takeoff, he looked into the cockpit to retract the flaps and remove carburetor heat. During this time, the student lost directional control… - [NTSB CHI82DA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA055.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N24007 · Substantial damage > While the instructor was demonstrating recovery procedures from a low approach, the main gear struck snow on a small rise about 400 feet short of the runway. Subsequently, the pilot was forced to land in about 18 inches of snow and the gear failed. The… - [NTSB CHI82DA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA042.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 8, 1982 · N2203B · Substantial damage > The right wing was observed rising and left wing striking the runway during the student pilot's third touch and go on an initial solo flight. When the main gear settled on to the runway the right wing again lifted into the air and the left wing struck a… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&state=IN&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" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=IN&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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