# NTSB investigations, 1983, MI 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 3 · 101 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI84LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA065.md): Beech BE-200 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1983 · N90DF · Substantial damage > While receiving vectors for an ILS apch, the acft encountered rime icing conditions. The left windshield began icing over & would not clear when the plt adjusted the windshield heat from normal to high. Since the autopilot was engaged, he moved to the right… - [NTSB CHI84LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA064.md): Cessna 421 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N7557Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated that an overboost occurred on the right eng during the takeoff roll. He pulled off power on both engs but the acft slid off the rwy into a snowbank. - [NTSB CHI84LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA056.md): Cessna A185F · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N7560H · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt was advised by the UNICOM operator that rwy 21 was the active rwy. Soon after landing, a passenger boarded the acft & the plt took off again. He proceeded to make a pattern around the arpt & initiated another landing on rwy 21. The… - [NTSB CHI84LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA057.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N7234D · Substantial damage > The acft crashed shortly after takeoff from owasso airport. The plt stated that he noticed the takeoff roll was longer than normal but everything seemed alright until approximately 100 ft AGL when the acft would no longer climb. The acft impacted about 1/2… - [NTSB CHI84FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA053.md): Cessna T210M · White Lk Twnshp, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N761RN · Destroyed > At about 1600, the acft was taken out of a heated hangar & parked on the ramp for refueling. It remained outside until the plt took off at about 1740 EST. During that time, snow was falling & the temp dropped from 34 to 31 deg. The plt initially contacted the… - [NTSB CHI84FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA049.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Dexter, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N8162D · Destroyed > At 2135 EST, the plt called the lansing fss & requested a wx forcast for the detroit city arpt & winds aloft. He was briefed, but he did not file a flt plan, sometime after 2200 EST, he took off form mason, MI on a passenger flt to ann arbor, MI. At 2252, the… - [NTSB CHI84FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA042.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Easton Township, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N6903D · Destroyed > The acft crashed aprx 3 mi from the departure arpt. According to witnesses, it was flying at aprx 200 ft AGL when the right wing dipped & then the acft went nearly straight into the ground. An inspection of the airframe & flt control sys revealed no evidence… - [NTSB CHI84FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA037.md): Cessna 152 II · Decatur, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · N5528L · Destroyed > The acft impacted trees and the ground during a night x-country in deterotiated weather about 3/4 of a mi ssw of keeler,MI, VOR. Witnesses heard the acft circling at low alt but did see the acft due to clouds, drizzle and fog. The sound of the eng was… - [NTSB CHI84LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA036.md): Jordan Acey Deucy · Chesaning, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1983 · N597HJ · Substantial damage > This was the first flight of the homebuilt. Shortly after takeoff the eng quit due to inadequate grounding. The plt returned to the field & made a smooth landing. At the end of the roll out the anchor plate for the landing gear truss failed causing the left… - [NTSB CHI84LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA031.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1983 · N27174 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he developed a high sink rate during landing which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot departed the left side of the runway and entered a ditch. - [NTSB CHI84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA034.md): Cessna 172M · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1983 · N1453U · Substantial damage > The plt stated that shortly after touchdown several deer came out of the nearby woods & stopped on the left side of the rwy. He attempted to slow the acft down while staying on the right side of the rwy but went off the rwy & collided with a raised concrete… - [NTSB CHI84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA033.md): Aeronca 7AC · Burnips, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1983 · N2172E · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the plt had consumed 4 beers after 2200 EDT, while at the bostwick lake inn, then consumed another beer after he left the inn. At aprx 0330 EDT, he & a passenger took off from an unlit arpt. The plt stated that shortly after takeoff, he became… - [NTSB CHI84LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA029.md): Cessna U206G · South Fox Isl., MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N756DM · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a mound alongside the rwy during landing. The rwy is 3500 ft long turf strip with a 20 degree dogleg 1500 ft from the north end. There is a small hill running along both sides of the rwy. The grass rwy was wet and theacft slid sideways.… - [NTSB CHI84LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA021.md): Piper J4E · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1983 · N35695 · Substantial damage > The acft departed the side of the rwy during landing and nosed over. A private pilot was being accompanied by a commercial pilot whose CFI cirtificate had expired. During landing roll the private pilot began 's' turns for better forward visibility. The… - [NTSB CHI84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA018.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Dorr, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N1533N · No damage > During landing the basket hit a hill resulting in the basket stopping suddenly & ejecting the plt & passengers from the basket. The plt thought a passenger was still in the basket so she grabbed the valve line & hung on as the Balloon rose approximately 100… - [NTSB CHI84AA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84AA016.md): Kemmeyer Sonerai II · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N22SK · Destroyed > The plt flew the home built acft from Battle Creek to marshall, MI to talk to friends. After about 30 min, he took off without refueling. Shortly after the acft departed, a witness on a golf course heard the sound of the eng. He looked up & saw the acft in… - [NTSB CHI84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA015.md): Adams AB · Wyoming, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N4022K · Substantial damage > The balloon collided with the ground, bounced, hit a house and a utility pole before being torn enough to come to rest. The hard landing in an 8 kt wind tore the vent line from the pilots hand, he lost the ability to vent the balloon and during the collisions… - [NTSB CHI84LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA039.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1983 · N47519 · Substantial damage > The acft was struck by a truck as it taxied on the ramp after landing. The fire department reported the truck left a 25 ft skid mark as it came out from an area of parked acft and struck N47519. - [NTSB CHI84LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA005.md): Piper PA-38 · Portage, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N26093 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on his 1st solo flt. He stated that during the 1st landing, the acft turned right while it was still a few feet off the ground. The plt reported that he had a bad landing so he attempted to go around. During the go-around, the acft turned… - [NTSB CHI84LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA004.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N30027 · Destroyed > The acft was on its 1st flt after an annual inspection. During takeoff, a partial power loss occurred at aprx 200 ft AGL. The plt initiated a turn back toward the arpt, then elected to land on or near the median of an interstate highway. During the landing, a… - [NTSB CHI84LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA002.md): Cessna 140 · Hastings, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N76639 · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) knew that the acft was getting low on fuel, but he wanted the student to make one more takeoff & landing. When the acft was climbing thru about 200 ft after takeoff, the eng began losing power. The CFI assumed control of the acft &… - [NTSB CHI84LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA001.md): Cessna 150 · Iron River, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N8340M · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng lost power during flt due to carburetor ice. He applied carburetor heat, but the eng would not restart. During a forced landing, the acft encounter rough/uneven terrain & subsequently nosed over. - [NTSB CHI83LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA443.md): Beech A23-19 · Eaton Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N5671S · Substantial damage > The acft nose gear collapsed during a hard landing. The landing was on a 2600 ft turf strip. The pilot stated that afterthe acft bounced several times during landing the nose gear collapsed. The acft then slid into a post near the edge of the rwy. - [NTSB CHI83FA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA445.md): Cessna 182B · Constantine, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N2531G · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt was on a x-country flt on a dark night. During the flt, the acft crashed in a corn field. Just prior to the initial impact, there was aprx a 15 deg descending angle cut thru the corn in the direction of flt & a 30 deg angle cut to… - [NTSB CHI83LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA436.md): Enstrom 280C · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1983 · N5692L · Substantial damage > While returning from a traffic reporting flt, the plt elected to practice an autorotation. He stated that while he was in the process, the eng failed. He reported that he had initiated standard autorotation procedures, but impacted hard during the landing.… - [NTSB CHI83LU013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LU013.md): Kruer Pterodactyl · Wayland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff, the eng backfired & quit when the ultralight vehicle was aprx 100 ft AGL. He made a right turn to land back on the rwy. However, he stated that a slipping turn was made which 'resulted in a steep angle of attack on… - [NTSB CHI83LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA435.md): Cessna 172 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1983 · N46188 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during an apch to land on rwy 18, he encountered heavy turbulence & elected to go around. He reported the wind was from 180 deg at 15, gusting 25 KTS. On the 2nd apch, turbulence was encountered again. The acft was fast & began to float… - [NTSB CHI83FA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA419.md): Warren Moneri S · Lapeer, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1983 · N275HW · Destroyed > The glider collided with the ground after an unscheduled tow release at about 150 ft AGL.this was the plts first flt in this acft after having the engine removed and the acft recertified as a glider. Ground personnel observed the glider and tow pilot release… - [NTSB CHI83LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA412.md): Piper PA-15 · Houghton Hts., MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · N4142H · Destroyed > During takeoff, the acft entered a steep right turn & subsequently, the right wing struck a tree & the plane crashed. The acft was being flown by the owner, who did not possess an FAA plt or medical certificate. According to him, the acft entered a 'downdraft… - [NTSB CHI83LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA406.md): Edwards Mitchell P-38 · Sheridan, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1983 · N81TE · Substantial damage > The acft nosed down in a crop of corn during a forced landing after the engine lost power at 200 ft AGL during takeoff climb. During the turn back to the airstrip the left wing stalled. The pilot said he recovered about 10 ft AGL but the corn stalks slowed… - [NTSB CHI83FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA402.md): Beech 58P · Cassopolis, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1983 · N88AX · Destroyed > The acft entered a flat spin while practicing VMC maneuvers. The right fuel valve was in the off position. - [NTSB CHI83LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA397.md): Carter MONNETT-MONI · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N3944C · Substantial damage > While turning crosswind after takeoff the eng quit. The plt was unable to restart the eng & the acft collided with trees. The plt stated the acft's ignition system was the cause of the eng failure. - [NTSB CHI83LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA395.md): Cessna 150H · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N6996S · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a guard rail during a precautionary landing in IMC weather. During the flt wx cond deteriorated and the plt became concerned about collision with structures(towers) in the area and elected to land on a fairground. Braking was poor on… - [NTSB CHI83LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA401.md): Piper PA28-180C · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1983 · N9428L · Substantial damage > The acft veered to the left and hit a rwy light during landing. The weather was VMC with a wind from 320 degrees at 10 KTS. The active rwy was 27. The ATC specialist in the tower said 'the acft appeared to dive toward the rwy' and 'to hit very hard.' After… - [NTSB CHI83LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA392.md): Ayres S2R-R1820 · Essexville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1983 · N4025R · Destroyed > While on a swath run, the acft collided with a power line & crashed in a corn field. The plt received a head injury during the accident & was unable to recall details of the occurrence. According to witnesses, he was on a northerly run & was crossing under… - [NTSB CHI83LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA391.md): Demeter Hummer B · Linden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N77DE · Substantial damage > The ultralight acft crashed after takeoff when the engine failed at about 100 ft AGL. The acft climbed to about 100 ft AGL at a distance of about 240 ft from the end of the rwy. At this point the engine quit and the pilot started a 180 degree turn toward an… - [NTSB CHI83LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA380.md): Cessna C-152 · Hamtramck, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N67374 · Destroyed > While en route, the eng lost power & the plt restarted the eng. After flying aprx 4 mi further, the eng lost power again, and again, the plt obtained a restart. After a 3rd loss of power, the plt was making a forced landing when the acft collided with an… - [NTSB CHI83LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA378.md): Cessna T210M · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N732NJ · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during a forced landing. The pilot stated he had used all the fuel in one tank. He continued flt to Troy-oakland advising detroit of his fuel state. Detroit approach vectored him to the arpt but the pilot claimed he could not… - [NTSB CHI83FA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA381.md): Beech G18S · Evart, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1983 · N400NA · Destroyed > The acft collided with a utility pole and a large tree during a forced landing after a power loss on takeoff. Witnesses heard the acft backfiring and the ground run was excessively long. Immediately after takeoff the acft went through the tops of pine trees.… - [NTSB CHI83FU008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FU008.md): Eipper Quicksilver MX · Shelby Township, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > The ultralight was flying low over a gravel pit and suddenly pulled up and went into a dive. The acft engine was runningthroughout the maneuver according to witnesses. The acft did not pull out of the dive and the acft dove into the water. One witness thought… - [NTSB CHI83LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA368.md): Beech A36 · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N23581 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the end of the rwy during landing. The pilot had called UNICOM for wind information but had received noanswer. The pilot decided by smoke drift to land to the north. The winds at the arpt were from th south. The pilot landed about half way… - [NTSB CHI83LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA358.md): Piper PA-25 · Baroda, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1983 · N4880Y · Substantial damage > The acft collided with wires during a spraying operation. During the forced landing following the wire strike the acft nosed over. The pilot said chemical spill from powerline strike obscured his vision through windshield and made the forced landing… - [NTSB CHI83FA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA359.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Bay City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1983 · CFWQV · Destroyed > After an overshoot landing attempt the pilot initiated a go-around the acft overan the end of the runway, traveled for about 330 ft and colided with a auto mobile. The roof ofthe auto was sheared off causing 2 fatal and 4 serious injuries. - [NTSB CHI83FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA347.md): North American AT-6D · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N29938 · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees after performing an aerobatic maneuver at low altitude. Witnesses near the scene said the acft was flying low; most heard the engine running. Some said that at the top of a loop the engine sounded like it stopped. On the descent… - [NTSB CHI83LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA345.md): Cessna 172 · Naubinway, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · CGQNM · Substantial damage > The acft struck a stop sign and nosed over while attempting to make an emergency landing following fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI83LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA333.md): Cessna 152 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1983 · N789MF · Substantial damage > The acft bounced during landing and collapsed the nose gear. The student pilot was practicing landings and had been successful on 4. The fifth in the series was intended to be the last one. The pilots recommendation for prevention was to go around as soon as… - [NTSB CHI83LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA331.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1983 · N71SA · Substantial damage > During the takeoff portion of a night touch-and-go, the acft collided with a deer that ran into the acft. - [NTSB CHI83LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA328.md): Cessna 182Q · Turner, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1983 · N96742 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a landing, the acft touched down at about the midpoint of a 2140 ft, grass rwy. When he applied braking action, the acft skidded on the grass surface & the plt was unable to stop on the landing area. After departing the rwy, the… - [NTSB CHI83LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA318.md): Barnes AX-7 · Utica, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1983 · N1515K · Destroyed > The student pilot made a delayed decision to land and landed within a few ft of wires without seeing them. The ground crew tried to hold him but the balloon still had too much lift. The student then saw the wires and tried to go over thembut the collision… - [NTSB CHI83LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA317.md): Cessna 210L · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1983 · N30606 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when the landing gear handle was moved to the up position, the hydraulic pump continued to operate. Subsequently, the circuit breaker for the pump was pulled to keep the motor from overheating. Several attempts to lower the gear with the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&state=MI&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" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MI&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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