# NTSB investigations, 1984, PA 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 · 84 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC85LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA037.md): Piper PA-38-112 · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1984 · N24880 · Substantial damage > On takeoff roll, the student pilot allowed the acft to drift left off of the runway. Acft collided with a dirt embankment and flipped inverted. - [NTSB NYC85LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA033.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N31699 · Substantial damage > Plt stated he allowed the acft to go low on final approach. Collision with terrain separated the landing gear but plt recovered control as acft rebounded and executed a successful go-around. Plt diverted with escort to nearby military arpt where CFR… - [NTSB NYC85FGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FGM02.md): Hiller UH-12B · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 15, 1984 · N17129 · Substantial damage > After training at mcville arpt for about 1HR & 15MIN the plt decided to purchase fuel, taxied to the fuel pumps & discovered that the operator was not there. The CFI EST that there was sufficient fuel to fly to Butler county arpt, aprx 18 miles away. During… - [NTSB NYC85LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA027.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Conyngham, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1984 · N29642 · Substantial damage > The plt made an emergency landing in a plowed field following a loss of power. During the landing, the left strut & right wing tip were damaged. No reason for the loss of power was found during the investigation. - [NTSB NYC85FGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FGM01.md): Cessna 172P · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 10, 1984 · N97594 · Destroyed > Acft landed long with excessive speed. Plt attempted a go-around but was unable to obtain sufficient flying speed before reaching the end of the rwy which drops off into a steep embankment. When the acft reached the end of the rwy ground effect was lost and… - [NTSB NYC85FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA015.md): Enstrom 280C · Butler, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1984 · N51686 · Destroyed > The helicopter struck the static line of a high voltage transmission line while on a flt to photograph an apartment complex. The owner of the complex accompanied the plt on the flt, there after the acft was to be used for passenger sightseeing flts as part of… - [NTSB NYC85LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA020.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Farmington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N82587 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, during the landing flare the wind shifted causing the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy striking rwy lights and a pole. Winds were from 230 deg at 10 KTS gusting to 15. - [NTSB NYC85LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA009.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ono, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N1069E · Substantial damage > After a lndg practice flight, solo student plt returned to home field at dusk. First lndg attempt resulted in overshoot and go-around. Since winds were calm, plt elected to land on reciprocal runway due to clear overrun area. This necessitated on obstacle… - [NTSB DCA85IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85IA001.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 · Erie, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1984 · N965VJ · Minor damage > The orig destn was youngstown, OH, but its wx was blo mins, so the flt to transport a football team was planned to Erie which was slightly above mins. The coach & business manager were not happy about this, but plans were made to bus the team on to… - [NTSB NYC85FHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHA01.md): Ercoupe 415-C Aircoupe · Brodheadsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N93907 · Destroyed > The acft stalled (mushed) into 35 ft trees under pwr according to the passenger on board. The pax also said another person recommended a takeoff to the south because of x-wind & terrain. The plt was quoted as saying that 'the plane has plenty of snot' & he… - [NTSB NYC85LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA007.md): Cessna 152II · Kinzua, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N5484M · Substantial damage > After demonstrating an approach to a simulated forced lndg, plt elected to climb through a saddle in rising terrain. After entering the saddle, plt realized that acft performance might not be sufficient to out climb terrain at full power. Acft collided with… - [NTSB NYC85FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA003.md): Beech V35 · Middletown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N4447V · Destroyed > About 2 weeks before the accident, the acft was forced landed in a pasture due to a loss of power. The plt made repairs to the aircraft & attempted to fly out of the pasture. Witnesses observed the left wing come in contact with the ground during takeoff,… - [NTSB NYC85FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA001.md): Bell 206L-1 · Reinholds, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N77AR · Substantial damage > Plt felt vibration in anti-torque pedals followed by a series of loud bangs coming from the tail section. Plt initiated precautionary landing during which tail rotor effectiveness. During the 'power off' run on landing main rotor blades contacted the tail… - [NTSB NYC84FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA326.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Turbotville, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N999YP · Destroyed > While the acft was en route, ATC advised the plt of VFR traffic at his one o'clock position at 12 mi on a nw heading. The plt acknowledged, but reported that he had no contact & said the wx was a little hazy. A short time later, ATC advised the traffic was… - [NTSB NYC84LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA324.md): Cessna 140 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1984 · N2053N · Substantial damage > Acft was landed downwind in light wind conditions by student plt. On roll-out, after normal braking was applied for deceleration, acft began to drift right. Student applied left brake as CFI also applied corrective left brake. Left brake connecting rod failed… - [NTSB NYC84LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA323.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1984 · N8859K · Destroyed > Acft departed with full fuel and passenger load near max gross weight, toward rising terrain. After reaching about 400 ft AGL, plt felt acft was losing climb performance, although no signs of power decrease were noted. Acft seemed to be settling. Plt noted… - [NTSB NYC84LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA321.md): Beech 58F · Titusville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1984 · N72053 · Destroyed > Plt stated that during final approach with a right quartering crosswind, the acft passed an opening in the trees to the right (former intersecting runway) and the sudden increase in crosswind component caused the acft to drift left. Plt stated he elected to… - [NTSB NYC84FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA319.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Unionville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1984 · N79K · Substantial damage > On approach, acft yawed right. Plt reduced power and executed emerg lndg. Before shutdown, it was noted the t/r was stationary while the main rotor continued to turn. Investigation revealed t/r drive shaft had separted due to thermal/mechanical damage… - [NTSB NYC84LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA318.md): Cessna 182P · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1984 · N52830 · Substantial damage > On arrival at airport, plt received wind information from twr as varying from 230 to 250 degrees at 15 KTS gusting to 20 and was offerred a choice of rwy 28 or rwy 23. Rwy 23 is 100 ft wide and 2380 ft long. Plt chose rwy 28. At landing flare, acft… - [NTSB NYC84FGM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FGM07.md): Piper PA-28-140 · South Fork, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N8257N · Substantial damage > Upon departure the plt estimated 25 gal of fuel. The total power loss occurred 1 hr and 55 min later. After the forced ldg on unimproved terrain no evidence of fuel remained in the fuel system. There was no indication of any full spill from the ruptured left… - [NTSB NYC84LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA301.md): Cessna 152II · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1984 · N95035 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion occurred 3.3 hrs into flt. Plt stated tanks appeared to be full on preflight but acft records showed 0.6 hrs flown on previous flight and acft not subsequently refueled. Aprx 1.5 gals found in tanks on post-mishap inspection. - [NTSB NYC84LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA292.md): Cessna 152II · Mercer, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1984 · N5545L · Substantial damage > During takeoff from ballard field the engine lost partial power. The acft struck a power line during descent, abruptly losing airspeed, and then striking the ground. Post accident investigation revealed the engine spark plug gaps were too wide. - [NTSB NYC84LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA291.md): Cessna 210J · Pine Grove Mill, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1984 · N3313S · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 400 ft AGL. The plane was damaged during a wheel-up landing. The plt reported that a braided fuel line had ruptured & allowed fuel to leak out of the right fuel tank while the acft was… - [NTSB NYC84LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA285.md): Navion Navion · Brodheadsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N8811H · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff pilot was advised of model aircraft in flight path, evasive action taken, however, presence of model not confirmed. Pilot reduced pwr below recommeded RPM causing aircraft to settle. Pilot then applied pwr to avoid collision with trees.… - [NTSB NYC84LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA273.md): Piper PA-38-112 · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1984 · N4332E · Destroyed > The certified flt instructor (CFI) stated that he was instructing a 10 hour student pilot. He continued to state that they were doing touch and go's and had applied power for the second takeoff when the aircraft began to veer to the right side of the rwy. The… - [NTSB NYC84LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA268.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1984 · N9202Y · Substantial damage > After refueling, the plt took off from a 3000 ft rwy located in a mountainous region. He reported that after a normal rotation & lift-off, he established a positive rate of climb. However, shortly after takeoff, during gear retraction, the acft began to… - [NTSB NYC84LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA260.md): Cessna 335 · University Park, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1984 · N6821C · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a rt main gear collapse during landing. The plt stated that the gear was checked down & locked on base & final apch. After landing, according to the plts statement, the landing gear warning sounded & the acft started aturn to the rt. A… - [NTSB NYC84LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA244.md): Cessna 152 · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1984 · N93397 · Substantial damage > During the initial climb at aprx 10 ft AGL the airspeed dropped to 40 KTS and the stall warning horn came on. The plt pushed the nose down to prevent a stall. The right wing dropped and the acft veered off the rwy on touchdown. The acft then contacted a tree… - [NTSB NYC84LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA255.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Canton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1984 · N3777A · Substantial damage > The pilot performed a runup prior to departure. He used one notch of flaps and approximately 800 feet of runway to break ground. During the climbout at approximately 200 ft the engine 'started skipping then quit.' The pilot was unable to restore power before… - [NTSB NYC84LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA254.md): Cessna 310I · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1984 · N14DR · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was performing touch and go landings and was climbing after his fifth takeoff when the right engine lost power. The pilot continued to state that the landing gear was cycling up when the loss of pwr occured. The aircraft stopped… - [NTSB NYC84LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA251.md): Cessna C172 · Bloomsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1984 · N2627L · Substantial damage > The acft was ditched in a river during an attempted go-around. The plt said he approached the arpt with full flaps at about 70 mph. During the aborted landing he applied full power and then experienced a sudden low left wing, a mushy control feeling and a… - [NTSB NYC84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA249.md): Cessna C172 · Sandy Lake, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1984 · N3275L · Substantial damage > The acft struck a ridge at the rwys approach end and collapsed the nose gear. The acft then slid 120 ft down the center of the rwy. The plt stated he made a normal apch for a short field landing but the acft touched down 10 ft short of the rwy. There were no… - [NTSB NYC84LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA241.md): Cessna 152 · Mountville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1984 · N757ER · Substantial damage > The student plt landed in a corn field short of the rwy on his 3rd solo landing. The plt stated that he 'misjudged the end of the rwy.' He also said he should have had a 'higher approach speed.' - [NTSB NYC84LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA238.md): Scheibe Flugzeugbau SF-27M · Grove City, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1984 · N100LH · Substantial damage > The motorglider lost power after takeoff. According to the plt the takeoff seemed long but he did not abort because thiswas his first self-launch and he was unsure of the operation. About 200 ft AGL a turn was made to the east to return to the arpt and the… - [NTSB NYC84LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA237.md): Schleicher ASW-15 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1984 · N111SP · Substantial damage > The glider was landed off arpt during a return from a round robin flt after experiencing a high sink rate. During the landing approach power lines hidden in a tree line were not cleared and the collision caused the acft to yaw about 45 degrees. The acft… - [NTSB NYC84FGM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FGM06.md): Teratorn II · Brownsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1984 · N4475V · Substantial damage > The owner/plt had previous flown the home built acft which was constructed similar to an ultralight. An optional pilot enclosure (canvas covering over the plt compartment) had just been installed. On 7/7/84, the owner/plt taxi checked the acft for about 30… - [NTSB NYC84FGM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FGM05.md): Bell 47G-5 · Penn Run, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1984 · N1477W · Substantial damage > The plt was spraying a potatoe field with a lightly loaded helicopter when the eng failed. At that time, the helicopter was about 10 ft AGL in a slight right turn & at aprx 35 mph. The plt flared to stop the forward movement & landed, but the tail rotor… - [NTSB NYC84LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA217.md): Cessna 50M · Middletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1984 · N704UL · Destroyed > The solo student plt was approaching the rwy to make a landing when the twr gave him go-around instructions due to an shorts 3-30 acft on final. During the go-around the student said he encountered wake turbulence. The acft cartwheeled and came to rest with… - [NTSB NYC84FU004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FU004.md): Teratorn TA · Landenberg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1984 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The plt had previously flown 75 to 80 hrs in an ultralight controlled by a combination of weight-shift & rudder. On the day of the accident, he & his partner had practiced a series of crow hops in a Teratorn ta. The Teratorn ta was a 3-axis controlled… - [NTSB NYC84LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA213.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1984 · N55697 · Substantial damage > The certified flt instructor (CFI) stated that he was giving multiengine instruction. All basic single and multi- engine maneuvers had been completed. The CFI reduced the pwr on one engine to simulate a single engine landing. The CFI stated that a normal… - [NTSB NYC84LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA212.md): Hiller 12E · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1984 · N4033P · Substantial damage > The acft flew into wires during a crop spraying mission. The acft was flying at about 5-10 ft when a flash was seen overhead. The acft vibrated and slowed before impacting the ground and rolling over. - [NTSB NYC84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA211.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1984 · N7556 · Substantial damage > The sailplane lost lift and during a forced landing wires were spotted on the approach. In attempting to fly under the wires the acft was flown into an embankment. - [NTSB NYC84LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA215.md): Cessna C172 · Patton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1984 · N738CN · Substantial damage > The plt landed fast and long and before running off the end of the 1750 ft rwy he turned right toward the ramp. A gust of wind caught the acft and the acft collided with a ditch beside the ramp. - [NTSB NYC84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA210.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mahaffey, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1984 · N9178L · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the prepared landing area in tall weeds and rocks where it nosed over. The plt had changed from a gravel rwy to the dirt one because of downdrafts. The 1st landing on the dirt rwy was made on the wheels and when the tail lowered the plt… - [NTSB NYC84LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA204.md): Hughes 500D · Bedford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1984 · N5106Y · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the helicopter took off with under 200 lbs of fuel indicating on the fuel gage. Fifteen minutes after takeoff at 125 ft AGL the engine out warning system indicated an engine failure. The acft began to rotate about its vetical axis and… - [NTSB NYC84LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA206.md): Aeronca 7AC · Patton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1984 · N84399 · Substantial damage > Eng quit at an alt of 50-75 ft after takeoff. A forced landing was made in a plowed field. The acft was removed from thefield and examined by a FAA airworthiness inspector at a later date. Inspection revealed the fuel tank was empty and thegascolator was… - [NTSB NYC84IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84IA200.md): Boeing 720-025 · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1984 · N8711E · No damage > While climbing thru 600 ft after takeoff, the crew heard a loud bang, the acft shuttered & the #3 eng fire warning light illuminated. A fire bottle was discharged. The coplt saw flames coming from the eng & the fire warning light remained illuminated, so a… - [NTSB NYC84FGT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FGT02.md): Bell 47G-3 · Landisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1984 · N49882 · Substantial damage > The helicopter lost eng power while turning on approach for landing, autorotated to a hard landing with main rotor contact to the tail boom. Two gals of fuel were drained from the acft fuel tank at the accident site. An eng run up was performed & found… - [NTSB NYC84FGM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FGM04.md): Hiller UH-12E · Sigel, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1984 · N109EH · Substantial damage > The plt was on an aerial application flt over a wooded area. According to him, he had a tail rotor problem & it was necessary to extend his glide to reach an open area. Subsequently, the helicopter landed hard & the main rotor blades struck & severed the tail… - [NTSB DCA84AA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA84AA024.md): Lockheed L-188 · Chalkhill, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1984 · N5523 · Destroyed > After departing the baltimore-washington arpt, the acft had climbed to FL 220. According to info on the cockpit voice recorder (vcr), the crew experienced gyro problems during the climb. They selected the #1 vertical gyro to drive both approach horizons… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1984&state=PA&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" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=PA&year=1984 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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