# NTSB investigations, 1982, ND

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 CHI83IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA054.md): Gates Lear Jet 35A · Over Fargo, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1982 · N1500E · Minor damage
  > While level at FL370 Over Fargo, ND, the crew heard a loud bang in the engine area and the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure. At the same time, the crew noticed that they had lost power on the #2 engine. After securing the engine and…
- [NTSB DEN83LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA016.md): Cessna 172 · Beulah, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N739FZ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot said he experienced power loss during takeoff, used carburetor heat but it seemed to get worse. He landed in a soft field to right of runway. Wing hit a fence and aircraft flipped inverted. Engine kept running until crash. No malfunctions found.
- [NTSB DEN82DA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA202.md): Piper PA-34 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1982 · N8107X · Substantial damage
  > Cabin door came open in flight and pilot made a precautionary landing. During roll-out nose gear collapsed as aircraft weight settled on it since it had not fully extended.
- [NTSB DEN82FTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTG06.md): Piper PA-12 · Oakes, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 27, 1982 · N7715H · Destroyed
  > Several witnesses reported that the purpose of the flight was blackbird control of a sunflower field. There was speculation by local residents that the aircraft was being used to spread poisoned corn. This was substantiated when corn and a portion of an…
- [NTSB DEN82DA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA171.md): Cessna 190 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N3004B · Substantial damage
  > Left brake failed. Examination revealed the hydraulic brake line to the left brake had pulled loose from a union fitting. The line also sheared by the shifting of the gear box assembly. There were signs of inadequate flare to the tubing in that it pulled out…
- [NTSB DEN82DA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA170.md): Mooney M-20F · Arthur, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N9066V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed long and fast. The aircraft collided with an elevated roadbed, shearing off the landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN82DA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA157.md): Cessna 172 · Grafton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1982 · N8909V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that when he began to taxi he noticed a Cessna 172 with its engine running in front of a hangar, about 500 feet ahead and to his left. Continuing his taxi, the pilot's attention was diverted by an aircraft on the right. When he looked forward…
- [NTSB DEN82DA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA139.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Wahpeton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N6704 · Substantial damage
  > After receiving his last load of chemical, the pilot thought he had enough fuel to complete two spray passes to finish the field before proceeding to the fuel truck. He completed the passes, then pulled to about 150 ft AGL to fly about three miles to refuel.…
- [NTSB DEN82FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA148.md): Enstrom F-280 · Medora, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N4202S · Substantial damage
  > During flt the plt noticed that eng RPM was about 500 over rotor RPM. The acft crashed during an unsuccessful autorotation. The overrunning clutch linkage & clutch was found in the disengaed position. A successful autorotation requires that the collective…
- [NTSB DEN82DA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA144.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Leonard, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N4461Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated the engine lost power as he pulled up from the final spray run. The aircraft wing contacted a tree and a forced landing was made in a barley field. Post flight exam showed no reason for the power loss.
- [NTSB DEN82DA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA140.md): Piper PA-22 · Glenburn, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N949A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the engine lost power at about 100 AGL during a night takeoff. The aircraft was examined after the crash and the fuel selector was found positioned on the right tank. The aircraft had remained upright during and after the crash and the…
- [NTSB DEN82DA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA136.md): Cessna T188C · Starkweather, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N2087J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the aircraft fuel tank had run out of fuel, so he added 2 to 3 gallons of av-gas. He said he thought this would be enough fuel to ferry the the aircraft four miles. He took off, and upon reaching about 400 ft AGL, the engine lost…
- [NTSB DEN82DA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA135.md): Beech A23 · Oakes, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N8878M · Substantial damage
  > During a night landing, the aircraft touched down about 220 ft short of the approach end of the runway. Reportedly, the wheels struck a "washout" and the plane was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB DEN82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA133.md): Piper PA-25D-260 · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N9792P · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft lost power on takeoff and a forced landing was made in an open field. The aircraft had been refueled from barrels by the pilot. His fuel contained water from recent rain. During an examination of the aircraft, water was found in the fuel pump;…
- [NTSB DEN82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA108.md): Callair A-9B · Rolla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N7634V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that after loading with chemical, water, and fuel, he went to a field and began spraying. He stated that after he had made his first swath run, he was turning for a second swath when the plane stalled and crashed. The landing gear,…
- [NTSB DEN82DA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA109.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1982 · N6145Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on his third supervised solo flight with a left quartering wind at 10 KTS. Upon landing, the student began his takeoff roll. Subsequently, the aircraft veered off the runway, traveled about 600 ft, and…
- [NTSB DEN82DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTG05.md): Cessna 188 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N2087J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot started a swath run at dusk by crossing under a set of wires. As he crossed under the wires, one of his main gear struck the top of a rock pile. The pilot thought that both of the main gear had failed, and he elected to make a belly landing in a…
- [NTSB DEN82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA097.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1982 · N5329B · Substantial damage
  > During landing, the student pilot bounced and then touched down hard. The nose gear failed and the firewall and propeller were damaged. The fixed base operator reported light turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN82DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTG04.md): Boeing A75N1 · Northwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 1982 · N65501 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was on a flight to practice aerial application. This was his first flight in this make and model of aircraft. While making a practice run over an open field with water in the chemical tanks, the left main gear contacted the ground damaging the…
- [NTSB DEN82DA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA091.md): Cessna 180 · Backoo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N2195C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flew to the vicintiy of his destination by following the path of recent showers. He was a farmer and was interested in the amount of standing water. He had arranged to fly over a friend's house so the friend would pick him up at the airport. After…
- [NTSB DEN82DA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA089.md): Enstrom F-28C · Marmath, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N8617J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that while he was in flight at about 75 to 80 ft AGL, the engine lost power. During an autorotative landing in an open pasture, a skid dug into the ground and the helicopter rolled over. A subsequent engine teardown revealed evidence that…
- [NTSB DEN82DA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA079.md): Cessna 402A · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N4504Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot discovered that the gear would not extend electrically. Manual extension was attempted, but the crank would not turn in either direction. While applying pressure to the cranks, the chain drive failed. The plane was landed with the gear retracted.…
- [NTSB DEN82DA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA066.md): Cessna 182P · Enderlin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1982 · N1765M · Substantial damage
  > During a landing on runway 13, the aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown, then went into a freshly plowed field and nosed over. The pilot estimated that the wind was from 200 degrees at 20 gusting 25 knots. There was a 2640 ft turf runway (04/22) on…
- [NTSB DEN82DA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA059.md): Cessna 170A · Williston, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1982 · CFZMZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot noted unfavorable winds when he arrived for landing. He elected to fly in the local area until the winds subsided. After flying locally for about one hour, he elected to land on runway 29 with a crosswind from 020 degrees. While on downwind, he…
- [NTSB DEN82DA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA058.md): Mooney M20F · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 1982 · N7446V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the runway had a 6 to 7 ft snowbank on the left side of the runway and a 2 to 3 ft snowbank on the right side. Also, water was on the runway intermittently along the entire length. After landing, the plane started hydroplaning. As the…
- [NTSB DEN82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA050.md): Piper PA-11 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 28, 1982 · N4709H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and passenger/pilot were making low, slow passes over fisherman on the ice. The pilot reversed directions and the aircraft stalled. The pilot stated he was looking at the ground and became distracted.
- [NTSB DEN82DA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA047.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Lisbon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1982 · N43393 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during the landing on runway 15, at an altitude of approximately 20 to 30 feet, the wind coming over the snowbanks on the sides of the runway caused turbulence that raised the aircraft and pushed it to the left of the runway. The…
- [NTSB DEN82DA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA040.md): Bell 206B III · Trenton, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 7, 1982 · N16867 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was hovering during a sling load operation when the engine lost power. The pilot released the load but due to low rotor RPM the aircraft landed hard, substantially damaging the aircraft. Investigaton revealed a failure of the forward male splines…
- [NTSB DEN82FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA062.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Selfridge, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1982 · N8869R · Destroyed
  > On the previous day the plt received a wx briefing for the flt. He was advised the wx would be marginal VFR in the bismarck area in the morning due to low ceilings & snow. There is no record that the plt received an updated wx briefingprior to departure. The…

## 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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=ND&year=1982

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