# NTSB investigations, 1982, KY 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 ATL83FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA063.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1982 · N5589S · Substantial damage > A takeoff was initiated from a 3539 ft wet/upsloping rwy. The gross wt of the acft was about 9300 lbs (300 lbs under themax gross wt). The plt stated the acft accelerated, but never reach '107.' After using about 2700 ft, the plt decided to abort the takeoff,… - [NTSB ATL83LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA055.md): Pitts Special 51C · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1982 · N2148 · Substantial damage > The aircraft ground looped during landing. Investigation revealed there was slight crosswind and the tail wheel steering spring failed. - [NTSB ATL83LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA048.md): Cessna T-337C · Fulton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N2551S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that a normal short field approach to runway 27, with the stall warning horn sounding occasionally and touchdown approximately 200 feet from the threshold was accomplished. He also stated that after passing the first half of the runway he… - [NTSB ATL83LLQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LLQ02.md): Vanhoose/Scorpio Executive · Wittensville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N12KW · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that on his approach for landing a gust of wind caused the helicopter to climb and then descend rapidly. During this time the pilot stated he applied power and at the same time kept adding more and more collective, but the helicopter kept… - [NTSB ATL83LLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LLQ01.md): Beech 35 · Hazard, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1982 · N188CB · Destroyed > The pilot reported that the airport was located in a valley, and due to the terrain, it was necessary to takeoff on runway 17 with a quartering left tail wind. He reported that a mountain was located close to the runway centerline (to the right) as well as… - [NTSB ATL82DA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA284.md): Piper PA-31 · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1982 · N30MW · Substantial damage > The aircraft was on a flight from palm beach, FL to London, KY. Five miles short of runway 23 at London, both engines quit and the aircraft made a forced landing. Post crash examination revealed less than one gallon of fuel on board. - [NTSB ATL82DA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA280.md): Grumman G-164 · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1982 · N143W · Destroyed > According to the caretaker of muhlenburg airport, N143W was having carburetor problems when it arrived to refuel prior to the accident flight. The caretaker stated that the pilot left the engine running while he refueled because the pilot said it wouldn't… - [NTSB ATL82DA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA272.md): Cessna 172RG · Prospect, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1982 · N5115U · Substantial damage > The plt was returning to his departure point due to encountering rough wx. While descending to 4,000 ft for an ILS approach the plt experienced a total electrical failure. The plt elected to descend to VFR conditions & broke out about 100 ft AGL. The plt… - [NTSB ATL82DA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA258.md): Hughes 269C · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 1, 1982 · N8982F · Substantial damage > The pilot received a weather briefing before taking off on an aerial traffic patrol for a local radio station. He was issued a special VFR clearance to follow a pre-established route. However, after departing, he encountered thunderstorm activity. He returned… - [NTSB ATL82DA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA253.md): Piper PA-34 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1982 · N6850J · Substantial damage > While taxiing to a hangar the left wheel went off the taxiway causing the left gear to collapse. - [NTSB ATL82FLQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLQ09.md): Cessna 150 · Prestonburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N1410Q · Destroyed > Immediately after takeoff from rwy 13 the CFI saw another acft on final to rwy 31 & entered a steep left climbing turn up a small valley east of the arpt. The CFI was unable to out-climb the rising terrain. The CFI stated he took this evasive action to avoid… - [NTSB ATL82DA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA234.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Providence, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1982 · N9722U · Substantial damage > Dense ground fog developed before the plt returned to land. He made two approaches & go-arounds before the accident, & each time he had to fly very low to see the rwy lights. The plt stated that during the third approach he was looking for the arpt & not… - [NTSB ATL82DLQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DLQ08.md): Bell 206B · 2nm Sw Of Lynch, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1982 · N33TA · Destroyed > The pilot was on a flight to spray powerline right-of-ways with defoliant. During climb, near a 3500 foot ridgeline, the aircraft began to spin to the right. The pilot took corrective action but was not able to stop the spin. The pilot did not have sufficient… - [NTSB ATL82DA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA255.md): Benson B8M · Ashland, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N37630 · Destroyed > The pilot had a private license with a single engine land rating, but only had about 1 hr of previous flight time in the bensen gyrocopter. The owner stated that he told the pilot not to climb above 5 to 6 ft. the owner also stated that the pilot told him he… - [NTSB ATL82DA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA215.md): Cessna 172N · Somerset, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N4670J · Substantial damage > The student piot was on a controlled cross-country flight. While landing at the first en route airport, the aircraft veered off the runway and the nose gear collapsed. A witness stated that the aircraft bounced during the landing and the nose gear collapsed… - [NTSB ATL82DA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA211.md): Cessna 150 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N63379 · Substantial damage > The pilot took off on a local flight intending to make a touch and go landing. He reported that the engine operated normally at full power during takeoff, but when the power was reduced on downwind, the engine began to run rough, miss and would not hold a… - [NTSB ATL82DA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA200.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 1982 · N37109 · Substantial damage > Pilot hand propped aircraft which broke tail tie-down rope and taxiied unattended into a runway light and a ditch about 175 feet from starting point. - [NTSB ATL82DA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA183.md): Bell 47D1 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N929B · Substantial damage > The pilot was en route to have a radio installed when the engine lost power. He made an autorotative landing in an open field. When the helicopter contacted the ground, the main rotor, tail rotor, tail boom, and skids were damaged. The pilot stated that he… - [NTSB ATL82FLQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLQ07.md): KR-2 · Mcwhorter, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N27JK · Destroyed > This was a home built aircraft that was equipped with an uncertificated, variable pitch, propeller. During flight, a propeller blade separated and the plane was substantially damaged when a forced landing was made on upward sloping terrain. The aircraft and… - [NTSB ATL82DA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA173.md): Cameron Ballon 0-77 · Peewee Valley, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 1982 · N96CB · No damage > The pilot reported that he took off in light to moderate wind conditions. During a 30 minute flight, the wind velocity increased. The pilot said that he briefed his passenger on how to position himself to avoid injury in the event of a hard landing. A shallow… - [NTSB ATL82FLQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLQ06.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mayfield, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N50352 · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed while the pilot was performing an aerobatic routine at an airshow. After about 7 minutes in an 8 minute act, the pilot performed an 8-point roll at about 200 ft AGL, then pulled up into a hammerhead stall. After a hammerhead turn to the… - [NTSB ATL82FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA161.md): Aerospatiale AS350D · Hazard, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1982 · N5781Z · Destroyed > The helicopter was on an aerial survey flight with 3 engineers on board. During the flight, the pilot was flying to various areas in response to commands from the observers (engineers). While responding to a command, the helicopter collided with an electrical… - [NTSB ATL82DA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA137.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hartford, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 18, 1982 · N130C · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot encountered heavy thunderstorm activity. He was unable to circumnavigate the build-ups and elected to land on a gravel road toward the northwest. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he was just about stopped when the… - [NTSB ATL82DA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA158.md): Boeing E75N1 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N631E · Substantial damage > During landing, the aircraft made initial contact about 400 ft down a 1200 ft landing strip in a calm wind condition. The aircraft nosed over while the pilot was braking heavily to avoid a collision with the boundary fence. - [NTSB ATL82DA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA131.md): Cessna 205 · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N124A · Substantial damage > During landing roll the pilot applied right brake and rudder. The application seemed ineffective so he applied more rudder and the aircraft veered off the runway to the right, colliding with a ditch. The aircraft then nosed over. The wind was calm. - [NTSB ATL82FLQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLQ05.md): Beech J35 · Magan, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N8376D · Destroyed > At about 2017 EDT, approach control cleared the pilot to descend from 7000 ft to 2500 ft and began providing vectors for an ILS approach. About 9 minutes later, approach control advised that radar contact was lost, but no reply was received. At about 2042,… - [NTSB ATL82DA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA120.md): Cessna 150 · Paducah, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N704FC · Substantial damage > While performing a practice emergency landing the pilot stated that he applied full power when the aircraft had descended to about 10 feet above a plowed field. After power was applied the flaps were raised from full down to 20 degrees. The second pilot… - [NTSB ATL82DA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA115.md): Piper PA-23 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N1227P · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during level flight at 9000 ft, he noticed smoke coming from under the instrument panel, followed by a vibration for 15 to 20 seconds. He diverted and landed at Louisville, KY without further incident. An examination revealed that the… - [NTSB ATL82DA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA111.md): Cessna 320A · Paintsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 1982 · N600JR · Substantial damage > The pilot reported encountering wind shear at about 300 ft from the approach end of runway 31. He stated that the aircraft crabbed to the left and right rudder was applied. Also, he reported that the plane stalled about six to ten feet above the runway and… - [NTSB ATL82DA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA116.md): Cessna 172N · Pikeville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N738QD · Substantial damage > During a landing on the second solo flight, the student pilot swerved to aviod standing water and a rough spot on the runway. The student reported that the swerve "worsened", and subsequently, the left main gear struck a mowing tractor beside the runway. - [NTSB ATL82FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA089.md): Beech B35 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1982 · N8854A · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed on approach during an attempted emergency landing. The aircraft had just departed and was returningbecause of smoke in the cockpit. The smoke was caused by an electrical short and arcing of wiring in the system. The loose wiring and worn… - [NTSB ATL82DA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA085.md): Cessna 152 · Russellville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 24, 1982 · N48952 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on her second supervised solo engaged in touch and go landings. During her second landing the aircraft started to drift left leaving the runway environment and colliding with a ditch before nosing over. The student stated that she had a… - [NTSB ATL82DA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA079.md): Hughes H-369HS · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N9143F · Substantial damage > The pilot was practicing autorotation from 15 to 20 ft AGL. On the final landing, the helicopter touched down hard and the main rotor blades fexed downward and struck the tail boom. - [NTSB ATL82DA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA078.md): Mooney M20E · Alexandria, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N5526Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he had monitored the refueling operation, but did not actually uncap and check the fuel himself. He calculated that he had five hours of fuel on board. However, he ran out of fuel after using the right fuel tank for two hours and 30… - [NTSB ATL82DA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA064.md): Mooney M20F · Belton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 2, 1982 · N6318Q · Substantial damage > After leveling at 2500 ft, oil fumes were noted, but no abnormal indications were noted on the engine gauges. The pilot suspected oil had been spilled during a repair before takeoff. A short time later, the engine RPM began to increase & was adjusted by the… - [NTSB ATL82FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA055.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Springfield, KY · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1982 · N2517X · Destroyed > The flt was cleared to maintain 3,000 ft MSL until over the arpt, then cruise. The plt had previously stated that he could see the lights on the ground & that he was 15 mi from the arpt. At 2013 the plt stated "we oughta be able to cancel here." The acft… - [NTSB ATL82DA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA049.md): Cessna C-172 · Brownsville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 8, 1982 · N13165 · Destroyed > While climbing after takeoff, the pilot noticed smoke in the cockpit. He reported that flames started to come in as he was turning back to the airstrip. When he saw that he could land back on the strip, he reportedly shut- off the fuel, master switch and… - [NTSB ATL82DA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA043.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 1982 · N3654W · Substantial damage > At 600FT AGL while on a 3 mile straight in visual approach,the engine quit. The pilot stated he had insufficient time to attempt a restart and commenced a 180 degree turn toward a golf course. Upon landing the aircraft struck a tree. Investigation revealed no… - [NTSB ATL82IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA041.md): Dassault/Sud Falcon 20 · Louisville, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1982 · N18FE · No damage > During a cruise descent from FL 330 in clear air (RAT-22 deg c) a double engine flameout occurred. Pwr had been adjusted to 86 pct with engine anti-ice on prior to the descent. When the throttles were advanced at FL 220, there was no engine response.… ## 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" = 'KY' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=KY&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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