# NTSB investigations, 1983, MN 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 · 68 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI84LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA069.md): Cessna U206F · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1983 · N9611G · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after taking off, the cabin began to fill with smoke. He returned to the arpt for a precautionary landing; however, during touchdown, the left wing collided with a snowbank beside the rwy. An exam of the acft revealed that with the eng… - [NTSB CHI84LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA059.md): Cessna 310 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N37252 · Substantial damage > After making a vor/dme apch, the plt circled to land on rwy 23 in wx conditions of light snow & fog. The terrain & rwy were covered with snow. The plt tried to contact Brainerd UNICOM to have the rwy lights turned up, but he received no response. He could… - [NTSB CHI84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA046.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Northfield, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N15255 · Destroyed > The plt stated that while enroute at an alt of 3000 ft MSL the eng failed. He also stated that all attempts to restart the eng failed so he proceeded to make an emergency landing. Investigation revealed a manufacturing defect in the left magneto; the body… - [NTSB CHI84LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA045.md): Mooney M-20K · Buffalo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N9644B · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during an approach on a dark night. The weather was VMC and the plt canceled his IFR flt plan 15 miles east of the arpt. The plt approached the arpt in a normal VFR pattern but on final approach he got an illusion from the lights… - [NTSB CHI84LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA040.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N6128W · Destroyed > The plt received 2 wx briefings before the flt & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. Prior to departing, the 50 gal fuel sys was serviced with 35 gal of fuel. The plt reported that during the flt, he descended the acft thru a hole in the clouds… - [NTSB CHI84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA043.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Gatzke, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1983 · N95180 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground when the pilot attempted a low level turn. - [NTSB CHI83LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA439.md): Cessna 206 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N7169Q · Substantial damage > While returning from a fishing trip in ontario, Canada, the plt landed at crane lake, MN, where he cleared customs & had 10 gal of fuel added to the right fuel tank. He then flew to Eveleth, MN, aprx 90 mi away. From Eveleth, he proceed toward ely lake, MN.… - [NTSB CHI83FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA437.md): Jilek-Smith Miniplane DSA-M3 · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1983 · N2441Q · Substantial damage > The plt was performing a high speed taxi test on rwy 33 when the acft became airborne. After lift-off, it climbed to an alt of aprx 50 ft & went into a left turn. It continued in a nose high attitude until it turned about 180 deg then crashed. One witness… - [NTSB CHI83LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA409.md): Cessna 172M · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · N1857V · Substantial damage > The plt took off from the departure point after an unexpected 1/2 hr delay. By the time he arrived at his destination, it was dark. No rwy lighting sys was installed, so someone at the arpt drove a car to rwy 27 to light up the approach end with the head… - [NTSB CHI83FA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA407.md): Cessna 152 · Anoka, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1983 · N4975A · Destroyed > The plt rented the acft & reported that he & his friend would be going on a local flt. A witness stated that he saw the acft fly over at an estimated 1000 to 1500 ft AGL. Reportedly, the acft was in level flt when the plt 'cut' the power, the acft 'nosed up a… - [NTSB CHI83LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA405.md): Cessna 150L · Halstad, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1983 · N6826G · Substantial damage > The acft landed long and collided with an embankment at a private farm strip. The pilot stated he landed on rwy 35 and the wind was from 170 degrees at 5-10 KTS. - [NTSB CHI83FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA393.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Graceville, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1983 · N6253Z · Destroyed > While spraying a field adjacent to a house the acft struck a guy wire which had been strung between a 82 ft tower on the house & a 28 ft pole supported by wires. - [NTSB CHI83LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA389.md): Cessna 172K · Canton, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N84843 · Destroyed > The acft collided with a tree about 20-30 ft AGL in IMC weather after calling rochester approach at 1244 CDT to say that he was lost and in a thunderstorm. The plt was not instrument rated. Radio contact was lost at 1247 CDT. The flt originated in alton, IL… - [NTSB CHI83LER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LER04.md): Cessna 170A · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N9707A · Substantial damage > As the plt applied brakes the acft veered off to the right. He applied left rudder & left brake to no avail, & the acft ground-looped off the right side of the rwy. The left brake outer lining was missing. There were two rivets missing & one rivet had broken.… - [NTSB CHI83LER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LER03.md): Boeing A75N1 · Sabin, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N51125 · Substantial damage > Acft collided with power lines. - [NTSB CHI83LER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LER02.md): Cessna T188C · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N2060J · Substantial damage > During takeoff the eng lost power & the acft crashed landed collapsing the gear. The crankshaft, P/N631716, had broken in the cheek area between #2 & #3 crank throws. 1 month prior to this accident the acft had collided with a fence. Afterinstalling a new… - [NTSB CHI83LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA376.md): Beech S35 · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · N5732K · Substantial damage > The plt started to takeoff on rwy 35 with a wind from 300 deg at 19, gusting 25 KTS. During the takeoff roll, the right door popped open & the acft veered to the left. Reportedly, the plt intended to continue the takeoff (to circle, land & fix the door).… - [NTSB CHI83FER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FER01.md): Goodyear FG1D · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1983 · N62290 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the takeoff roll, there was a slight loss of manifold pressure. This was followed by a loud 'misfire', a futher loss of manifold pressure & a drop in the eng RPM. With an estimated 2000 ft of rwy remaining, he elect to abort &… - [NTSB CHI83LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA339.md): Cessna 182 · Rochester, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1983 · N4985D · Substantial damage > While en route, the engine lost power & the plt was unable to restart it. During a forced landing on a road at dusk, the vertical stabilizer struck a wire. Aprx 16 inches was cut off the top of the stabilizer & the rudder was torn loose from the hinges.… - [NTSB CHI83LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA338.md): Kane Bush BY Mustang 2 · Winona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N4K · Substantial damage > The plt initiated a takeoff on a 2000 ft grass strip. He stated that the takeoff was normal until it became apparent that the acft would not climb out of ground effect. Since the go/no go decision point had been passed, he attempted to climb straight ahead.… - [NTSB CHI83LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA332.md): Cessna 188B · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1983 · N92037 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a barley crop during a forced landing on a narrow dirt road. The acft had lost power after takeoff for a calibration spray run. The pilot stated he took off with about 10 gallons of fuel (1/8 tank) and did not visually check the fuel… - [NTSB CHI83LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA321.md): Hiller UH-12E · Brooklyn Park, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1983 · N120NR · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was spraying the end rows of a field when the helicopter approached some wires. He stated that he saw the wires at the last second & tried to get under them. Reportedly, the helicopter crossed below a set of power lines, but struck a… - [NTSB CHI83FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA319.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1983 · N4831V · Destroyed > Prior to departure, the plt obtained a wx briefing & was advised to check back before departing to see if anything had developed. Reportedly, he took off at 0815 CDT, and at 0831 CDT, he radioed the Hibbing fss for wx info. The fss specialist advised that the… - [NTSB CHI83LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA316.md): Cessna 188-B · Springfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1983 · N21700 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into a cornfield during a takeoff to spray crops. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the acft. Investigaiton showed that the pilot attempted a takeoff on rwy 31 with a 5 kt tailwind. The acftdid not become airborne. - [NTSB CHI83LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA310.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 · Hamel, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1983 · N1509W · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt used fuel from 2 of 4 propane tanks, then switched to the 2nd 2 tanks & started a descent. At aprx 300 ft AGL, he tried to start the burner, but could not get a light because the pilot light was out. He attempted to manually relight the… - [NTSB CHI83LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA306.md): Cessna 150J · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1983 · N51228 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch during takeoff roll. The takeoff was on rwy 31 with the wind from 270 degrees at 8 KTS. The plt said that at 30-40 mph he lost directional control and swerved off the rwy into a drainage ditch. The rwy was 150 ft wide and made… - [NTSB CHI83LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA311.md): Viking Dragonfly · Flying Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N59BC · Substantial damage > The pilot was initiating a high speed taxi run when the acft became airborne for 500-1000 ft. when a landing was attempted the aircraft bounced. - [NTSB CHI83LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA298.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · St. George, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1983 · N23632 · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land on an uncultivated farm field that had been exposed to heavy rains 2 days previously. During the landing roll-out, the acft encounter soft terrain & nosed over. - [NTSB CHI83LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA297.md): Hiller UH-12E · Brooten, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1983 · N4028K · Substantial damage > The helicopter had just lifted off of the flatbed of a truck when it started to spin. The plt lowered the collective, reduced the power & landed beside the truck. During touchdown, the main rotor blades struck the truck. An investigation revealed that the… - [NTSB CHI83LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA294.md): Cessna 172 · Sauk Centre, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N5010A · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a precautionary landing because of weather. During the landing roll the nose gear struck a rut and the acft nosed over. The weather was IMC. The pilot did recieve a weather briefing and the weather information was accurate. The… - [NTSB CHI83LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA288.md): Grumman G-164A · Morris, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1983 · N8379 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while he was waiting for the flagman, circling the field to be sprayed, & talking to the flagman, the acft began to sink & struck trees. The load was dumped, but the plane continued to sink to the ground. During the landing, the acft… - [NTSB CHI83LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA287.md): Piper PA-25 · Morgan, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1983 · N6002Z · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees while turning during aerial application. The pilot reported that the acft controls felt soft. Thinking he was stalling he reduced bank, lowered the nose and at 85 mph indicated with full power continued levelflt until a wing hit a… - [NTSB CHI83LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA284.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Crane Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N96333 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while he was taking off on an easterly heading, the float plane was on the step & became airborne sooner than he expected. While he was correcting the stituation by lowering the nose, the left float dug into the water. Subsequently,… - [NTSB CHI83LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA280.md): Piper PA-32R · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1983 · N8310L · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the end of the rwy and collapsed the nose gear during an aborted takeoff. The acft exceeded the maximum gross weight for takeoff by 190 lbs. Decision to abort was made about 2/3 of the way down the rwy. Braking was good and deceleration… - [NTSB CHI83IA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA300.md): Beech H-35 · Graceville, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1983 · N5HK · Minor damage > On landing roll on slick grass with a crosswind the acft slid to the right and the right wing tip struck a tree. - [NTSB CHI83LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA276.md): Beech C24R · Saint Cloud, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1983 · N6718M · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, the plt's door came open. He tried to close it, but was unable, so he turned back toward the arpt to land. While making a turn before landing, the eng lost power. Shortly after that, the acft started falling to the right & crashed. An… - [NTSB CHI83LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA264.md): Bell 47-G3B · Litchfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1983 · N8471E · Substantial damage > The helicopter rolled over while attempting a takeoff after servicing from a truck platform for a spraying operation. The hose used to put the chemical spray into the hopper was not removed. When takeoff was attempted the acft was tethered to the ground rig… - [NTSB CHI83LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA262.md): Cessna 152 · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1983 · N68438 · Destroyed > The acft touched down off the runway and nosed over. The low time student pilot stated that on his 6th and final landinghe landed 'slightly off runway.' When the nose wheel was lowered it touched down in soft sand and the acft nosed over. The student pilot… - [NTSB CHI83LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA255.md): Grumman G-164A · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1983 · N8595H · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground after takeoff. The pilot said the acft lost power and felt sloppy at about 350 ft AGL.he added power but maximum obtainable was 2000 RPM as opposed to 2300. The pilot said he tried to drop the load but the load remained with… - [NTSB CHI83LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA252.md): Piper PA-12 · Blackduck, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N2487M · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing in an alfalfa field after loss of engine power. During an enroute portion of this flt the pilot stated that oil consumption was excessive. He planned an intermediate stop for that reason. Before reaching the intermediate stop the… - [NTSB CHI83LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA257.md): Mooney M20J · St. Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1983 · N201FC · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that the student (private pilot) was informed of a crosswind condition after the acft was established on the base leg. The CFI stated that after touchdown the acft yawed sharply to the left and proceeded toward the grass area adjacent to the… - [NTSB CHI83LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA243.md): Piper PA-25 · Roseau, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1983 · N7221L · Substantial damage > During an aerial application flt, the acft collided with power lines during a pull-up from a swath run. The plt reported no preimpact malfunctions. - [NTSB CHI83LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA242.md): Cessna 206A · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1983 · N9465Z · Substantial damage > The acft bounced during a hard landing and nosed over. The weather was VMC but there was a crosswind on rwy 31 which wasthe active rwy. The wind was 290 degrees at 11 KTS with gusts to 19 KTS. After 2 bounces during which the acft moved about 20-25 ft to the… - [NTSB CHI83LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA241.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1983 · N55270 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a railroad sign during approach to a private airstrip. The weather was VMC but there was a cross-wind of about 15 KTS and a low sun creating sunglare. The acft drifted to the south side of the rwy due to wind and collided with the sign.… - [NTSB CHI83LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA240.md): Cessna 172 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1983 · N7453G · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the rwy during landing. The landing was on rwy 07. The wind was from 360 degrees at 15 KTS. A thunderstorm was in the area and some turbulence remained. The pilot stated he felt one good bump at 50 AGL and from that point to touchdown very… - [NTSB CHI83LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA223.md): Schreder HP12A · Stanton, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1983 · N544J · Substantial damage > The pilot performed his preflight checks including a flight control check. After lift off the pilot could not control the pitch of the glider. As the pitch increased to about 30 degrees he elected to release the tow cable from the tow aircraft. The glider… - [NTSB CHI83LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA210.md): Piper PA-28R · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1983 · N36804 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the departure end of the rwy into a cornfield during an aborted takeoff. The pilot stated that after liftoff the stall warning came on and the acft would not accelerate or climb. He pulled the power off and aborted the takeoff. The acft… - [NTSB CHI83LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA201.md): Cessna 172 · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1983 · N4664F · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the right side of the rwy during landing flare. The right wing tip struck the ground and the acft cartwheeled. The wind was reported as from 010 degrees at 25 KTS gusting to 33 KTS. - [NTSB CHI83LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA197.md): Holmes XTC2 · River Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1983 · N3885D · Substantial damage > The acft pulled up steeply after takeoff and stalled. The acft crashed back on the rwy. The pilot said he reduced power after takeoff and the acft stalled. He also said if he had not reduced power the accident would not have happened. - [NTSB CHI83LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA204.md): Cessna 180J · Ely, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1983 · N9906N · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing water takeoffs & landings. He stated that during takeoff a gust of wind caught the acft lifting the right wing. The left wing struck the water & the acft flipped inverted. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&state=MN&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" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MN&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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