# NTSB investigations, 1984, LA 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 · 72 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW85LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA091.md): Cessna 210L · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1984 · N2127S · Substantial damage > The acft suffered a collapsed nose gear after losing and regaining power during an ILS approach and finally completing an emergency landing two miles from the rwy of intended landing. There were no injuries and no fire. Examination of the acft in the field… - [NTSB FTW85LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA089.md): Bell 206L-1 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1984 · N1075Y · Substantial damage > The plt departed into known bad wx with low ceilings and poor visibility. Very shortly after takeoff the plt elected to return to the arpt. During a descending right turn the plt broke out of IMC at a very low altitude. He pulledcollective but still landed… - [NTSB FTW85FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA084.md): Beech A36 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1984 · N2049G · Destroyed > The acft crashed 3 miles short of the Lake Charles airport while on an ILS approach. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and an IFR flight plan was filed by the non-instrument rated pilot. A review of the radio… - [NTSB BFO85IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85IA056.md): Boeing 747-200 · New Orleans, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1984 · DABYP · 2 aircraft · No damage > During arrival, a Boeing 747, registration number d-abyp, lufthansa flight 5432, was vectored for an ILS localizer backcourse apch to rwy 19 at the new orlean intl arpt. While on the apch at 2000 ft MSL, the aircrew were instructed by the arrival controller… - [NTSB FTW85LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Slidell, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1984 · N24780 · Substantial damage > When the renter plt arrived at the fixed base operator, he was informed that his acft had been flown 1.6 hrs and had not been refueled. Further, he was told that the acft was booked by another plt in one hr. Plt elected to take the acft with partial fuel… - [NTSB FTW85LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA062.md): Cessna 175 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1984 · N7327M · Substantial damage > Plt stated that on preflight a small amount of water was drained from each wing tank. Also, the main fuel strainer was drained and fuel tanks were topped off (17 gals added). At about 500 ft AGL on initial climb, the engine quit and restart attempts were… - [NTSB FTW85FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA060.md): Cessna 172A · Hammond, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1984 · N7415T · Destroyed > Non-stop endurance for this make/model is 4.2 hrs in normal cruise. Calculated ete for plt's reported route of flight is 4.0 hrs (non-stop, no wind, normal cruise). Time from intial departure to mishap was 6.0 hrs. Acft of this discription was observed to… - [NTSB FTW85LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA053.md): Cessna 182H · Basile, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1984 · N1857X · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a nose gear collapse during a forced landing following a loss of power shortly after takeoff. Plt stated the power loss occurred at an alt of 400 ft AGL. The forced landing was made in a soft plowed field. Post accident exam of the acft… - [NTSB FTW85LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA042.md): Cessna 441 · Grand Chenier, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1984 · N441ST · Substantial damage > The pilot told the cameron parrish sheriff that he was attempting to land the aircraft at a small agricultural landing strip after one of the two engines quit due to fuel starvation. The pilot stated that there was nothing wrong with the aircraft except that… - [NTSB FTW85FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA040.md): Cessna T337B · West Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1984 · N6T · Destroyed > The acft crashed into trees during a forced lndg after both engs lost pwr. The acft had been recently purchased and was being ferried to the new owner. The acft had been flown only 40 hrs since the last annual inspection which was done on 1/19/84. It was… - [NTSB FTW85LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA036.md): Robinson R22 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1984 · N8360A · Substantial damage > According to the CFI there was no intention to perform 'touchdown' autorotation landings. During the third simulated power loss the CFI reported that he initiated the flare at about 55 ft AGL. As airspeed dissipated and the sink rate continued the CFI… - [NTSB FTW85LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA021.md): Cessna 152 · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1984 · N5097H · Substantial damage > The solo student plt landed 8 to 10 ft short of the rwy and rolled into the asphalt lip of the prepared surface. Touchdown occurred in an area of construction lengthening the rwy. - [NTSB FTW85FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA006.md): Cessna 152 · Monroe, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N4877H · Destroyed > Prior to dep the plt contacted the Monroe fss twice requesting a wx briefing. Both times VFR flt was not recommended due to IFR conditions with low ceilings en route and forecast fog at the dest. During the second call the plt stated that it was clear at the… - [NTSB FTW85LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA004.md): Cessna A185E · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N2768J · Substantial damage > Plt arrived at intended lndg site on remote pipeline canal where quarter boat was operating, overflew site and visually checked conditons. After 100-150 yds of landing roll, the right float struck a submerged object. Float filled with water and acft rolled… - [NTSB FTW85LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Luling, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1984 · N5360D · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on final approach a gust of wind carried the acft to the right of the runway. Acft right wing struck a tree. Acft yawed right and contacted ground in uncontrolled flight. - [NTSB FTW85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA001.md): Cessna TU206G · Chandeleur Isl, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1984 · N4641U · Substantial damage > Plt was flying low and slow in area awaiting arrival of boat for fishing party. Plt allowed his attention to be distracted by spotting fish & inadvertently contacted water with a float. Acft came to rest inverted in 6 inches of water. - [NTSB FTW84LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA395.md): Cessna 172N · Mandeville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1984 · N737LD · Substantial damage > The acft made an emerg landing on the south lanes of the lake pontchatrane causeway bridge after encountering a loss of eng power. Examination of the acft fuel tanks revealed both tanks empty. Activation of the fuel tank drain valves & the fuel strainer… - [NTSB FTW84LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA390.md): Fairchild M-62A (PT-19) · Melville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1984 · N46395 · Substantial damage > The student plt stated that the acft touched down long and bounced. He applied power to go-around and lost directional control colliding with a fence on the left side of the rwy. The wind was clam. - [NTSB FTW84LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA378.md): Bell 206B · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1984 · N4830 · Destroyed > The helicopter was on a cargo, non scheduled air taxi flight when the plt smelled smoke. A precautionary landing was made on a beach after which the acft was destroyed by fire. - [NTSB FTW84LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA364.md): Grumman G-164A · Schriever, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N5469 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had full fuel & a full load of spray when the eng exploded. The nature & cause of the pwr failurewas not determined & external examination of the eng revealed no evidence of a mechanical failure. - [NTSB FTW84LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA366.md): Grumman G-164 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N528Y · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed with a flat left main tire, veered left and nosed over inverted. - [NTSB FTW84LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA362.md): Piper PA28-151 · Pecan Island, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1984 · N44307 · Substantial damage > Due to the wet condition of the sod strip the plt used only the last 1,000 ft of the strip for the takeoff. During the roll he felt that insufficient rwy remained and initiated an aborted takeoff. Unable to stop however the plt resumed the attempted takeoff.… - [NTSB FTW84LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA363.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Plain Dealing, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N2356M · Substantial damage > Witnesses reported that the acft made a descending low level turn at the end of a spray run, nosed over and dove into the soybean fld being sprayed. The plt was not wearing a shoulder harness or helmet when the accident occurred. Toxicology results revealed a… - [NTSB FTW84FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA354.md): Cessna 180J · Lafitte, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1984 · N9786G · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft approach an oil production platform located in a marshy area near the destination airstrip. They reported that the acft made an abrupt, steep left turn at 200 to 300 ft AGL, followed by what they described as an accelerated stall.… - [NTSB FTW84LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA350.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Minden, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N3962W · Substantial damage > During a night instructional flt on landing approach, the instructor pilot reported that the student over corrected for a high approach by closing the throttle. The acft hit the ground before he could establish control of the resulting high rate of sink. - [NTSB FTW84LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA349.md): Grumman G-164B · Tallulah, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N8961H · Destroyed > After applying seven (7) loads of chemicals the pilot landed and loaded both fuel and chemicals. After takeoff he completed one swath run and was just starting the second run when he allowed the wheels to contact the crop. The load was not jettisoned and the… - [NTSB FTW84LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA341.md): Mooney M20 · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1984 · N3594H · Substantial damage > At 0729 CDT the plt filed a flight plan and obtained a wx brief forecasting moist unstable air with several scattered and broken cloud layers beginning at 1,500 ft. the briefer further advised the plt of thunderstorm activity at various locations along the… - [NTSB FTW84LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA334.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Woodworth, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1984 · N8304D · Substantial damage > The plt approached an unfamiliar area at less than 500 ft AGL and landed on an abandoned drag race strip about 3 miles from the dest airp. Directional control was lost very shortly after touchdown when the acft collided with dirt piles on the surface of the… - [NTSB FTW84FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA329.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1984 · N4314D · Destroyed > At aprx 250 ft ag., according to witnesses, eng sounds indicated that power was reduced to idle. The acft rolled into a steep left descending turn followed by the application of power just prior to impact. The CFI was known to have given other students… - [NTSB FTW84LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA318.md): Grumman G-164A · Kinder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1984 · N8548H · Destroyed > The heavily loaded acft was turned shortly after takeoff and began to settle. The plt started to dump the load but the acft contacted trees during the attempt and crashed. The acft was loaded with fertilizer and nearly full of fuel. The temperature was 90… - [NTSB FTW84LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA312.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1984 · N1456X · Substantial damage > The plt landed on the edge of a 90 ft wide turf rwy which was soft due to recent rains. The acft drifted off into a ditch causing the collapse of the left main gear. - [NTSB FTW84FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA302.md): Mooney M-18LA · New Iberia, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1984 · N4090 · Destroyed > A plt witness observed the acft in a 20 to 30 deg dive at high speed just prior to the accident. He reported that at an alt of about 1200 to 1300 ft, the acft began a pull-up. As the pull-up was started, the outboard portion of the acft's left wing folded… - [NTSB FTW84LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA301.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Killian, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1984 · N33074 · Destroyed > The acft crashed while in a steep bank at low alt in VMC wx.a witness who knew the plt said he heard the acft approaching, went outside his house and saw the acft at about 200 ft AGL. The acft went into a turn and became almost inverted before colliding with… - [NTSB FTW84LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA282.md): Bell 47G-5A · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1984 · N14807 · Substantial damage > The helicopter autorotated into trees and marsh land after a partial loss of power. The acft was on a pipeline patrol atlow alt at the time of the power loss. Examination of the engine after the accident revealed that the fuel control governor spring, p/n… - [NTSB FTW84LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA275.md): Cessna A185F · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1984 · N4942E · Substantial damage > While decelerating after landing one of the floats contacted a submerged object. Directional control was lost, acft veered to left and collided with a tree on the bank. - [NTSB FTW84LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA266.md): Bell 212 · Milton, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1984 · N1082G · Substantial damage > The pilot had consumed alcohol in 2 different bars prior to the flt. He took the helicopter without authorization & departed with 2 passengers that he had met in a bar. He stated that he was returning to the arpt when he experienced an unusual oscillation in… - [NTSB FTW84FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA264.md): Cessna A185F · Houma, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1984 · N4665E · Destroyed > Plt was returning to home base of operations, executing standard visual approach along intercoastal waterway on westerly base heading prior to turn on final. Acft collided with overhead ground wires of power transmission array spanning the waterway at an… - [NTSB FTW84LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA263.md): Rockwell A-9B · Maringouin, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1984 · N7252V · Destroyed > The plt was completing the first swath pass attempting to fly under a power line and between a tree and parked farm equipment. In a slight left turn under the power line, the right wing contacted tree tops aprx 30 ft AGL. The acft continued aprx 150 yards… - [NTSB FTW84LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA262.md): Grumman G-164A · Bell City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1984 · N8661H · Substantial damage > A propeller counterweight bearing shaft failed after takeoff at max gross weight. A vibration occurred & the plt began dumping his load, but he was unable to maintain altitude. The aircraft landed in soft mud and nosed over when it collided with a rice levee… - [NTSB FTW84LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA261.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Ferriday, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1984 · N5977W · Substantial damage > Upon landing the acft traveled off the side of the airstrip and nosed over in a small ditch. The student plt was not endorsed by a CFI for landing at this airstrip while on the x-country flight. - [NTSB FTW84LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA265.md): Aerospatiale AS 355 F Ecureuil · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1984 · N5777J · Substantial damage > The plt landed to secure a seat belt flapping on the outside of the fuselage. The area chosen for landing was soft and the acft began to settle into the mud. The plt initiated takeoff and when the acft freed itself from the mud it started spinning. The plt… - [NTSB FTW84FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA243.md): Cessna 177B · Kinner, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N13871 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he lost eng pwr after departing the new orleans int'l arpt. The flt was unable to return to the arpt. The acft crashed in the waters of lake pontchartraih about 1 mile from the arpt. The wreckage was located and marked with a buoy. Due to high… - [NTSB FTW84LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA253.md): Grumman G-164A · Kinder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1984 · N9693 · Substantial damage > The plt reported after the accident that he was dispensing fertilizer and had just flown through a heavy rain shower when the engine began to lose power. A forced landing was made in a flooded rice field and the acft nosed over. The pilot stated that he was… - [NTSB FTW84LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA245.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tallulah, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1984 · N6958D · Destroyed > The acft caught fire shortly after takeoff and the plt landed in a wheat field. The nosewheel dug into the soft field and the acft nosed over. This acft has been the subject of recommendations on worn and deteriorated fuel lines. The pltsdescription of his… - [NTSB FTW84LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA248.md): Piper PA-28-181 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1984 · N2130J · Substantial damage > The flt instructor stated that the 17 hr student plt was on a supervised solo flt when the accident occurred. The student was landing on rwy 18 with a wind from 220 degrees at 6 KTS. The student was unable to maintain directional control and the acft traveled… - [NTSB FTW84LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA240.md): Rockwell S2R · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1984 · N5641X · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a static wire between two electrical poles while maneuvering during aerial application. Control was maintained and the acft returned to the airport and landed without futher incident. - [NTSB FTW84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA230.md): Cessna 172H · Many, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1984 · N2434L · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged when it failed to climb during takeoff and went past the departure end of the rwy for 1400 ft before stopping. There was a witness who observed six persons on board the 4 place acft. The plt stated that his son in the rt front seat… - [NTSB FTW84LAMS4](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LAMS4.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 10, 1984 · N3545W · Destroyed > The acft has been missing since 5/10/84. The owner called for his acft preflighted and departed on a southerly heading. An off shore oil rig spotted a twin engine acft heading south. Search efforts by cap were unsuccessful. The plt gave no indication of his… - [NTSB FTW84LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA225.md): Grumman G164A · Fenton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1984 · N48377 · Destroyed > The acft, while maneuvering at low alt, hit the ground and flipped inverted. The plt reported encountering a strong downdraft over a wooded area and in maneuvering to avoid the trees, the acft settled to the ground. The plt reported winds from 225 degrees at… - [NTSB FTW84LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA203.md): Cessna 185F · Belle Chasse, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1984 · N69GV · Minor damage > When the plt attempted to start the eng, it 'hung up in the middle of the compression stroke.' He stated that after confirming that the magnetos were off, he attempted to 'free the propeller by hand.' The eng started as soon as the propeller was moved. The… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1984&state=LA&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") = 1984 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=LA&year=1984 --- 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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