# NTSB investigations, 1983, TX 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 6 · 256 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW84LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA106.md): Cessna 182 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1983 · N46N · Destroyed > The acft collided with wires shortly after takeoff as the plt maneuvered at low altitude. After the collision the acft flew for about 1/4 mile and crashed in an unimproved field on a farm. There was no passenger seat in the acft and the passenger was… - [NTSB FTW84LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA101.md): Aeronca 7DC · Bellville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1983 · N82243 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he landed 'a little long & a little fast.' The acft then drifted off the paved rwy into grass & soft terrain. The right wheel dug into the ground & the acft nosed over onto its back at the line of rwy lights. - [NTSB FTW84LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA099.md): Hiller UH-12C · Imperial, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1983 · N63MC · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he was in cruise flt at 300 ft AGL, a sudden violent shudder went thru the whole helicopter, then the shudder stopped. He noted no change in the flit characteristics or eng power. The plt elected to make a precautionary landing by… - [NTSB FTW84LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA096.md): Cessna T210N · Port Arthur, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1983 · N4894C · Substantial damage > The acft crash landed in a muddy field about 1 mile from the arpt after the engine quit on final approach to land. The acft was examined after the accident and found to have an empty left fuel tank. The right tank contained 16 gallons of fuel. The plt stated… - [NTSB FTW84LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA093.md): Vickers Type 668 Varsity · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1983 · N65338 · Substantial damage > The acft was on a flt from the El Paso intl arpt to the west Texas arpt. A hard landing was made causing all three landing gear to collapse, folded the left wing aft just inboard of the eng & twisted the entire right wing about 30 deg leading edge down.… - [NTSB FTW84FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA086.md): Beech D18S · Brownsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N44609 · Destroyed > The plt had just taken off at night on a flt to Mexico when he declared an intent to return & land with some unspecified emergency. While he was using his radio, the sound of both engs, running at hi power, was audible. When asked if he required assistance,… - [NTSB FTW84LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1983 · N89551 · Substantial damage > During a touch-&-go landing, the acft bounced back in teh air after touching down. At that time, the sudent plt reacted by pushing forward on the control yoke. The acft then impacted, nose down, & the nose gear collapsed. - [NTSB FTW84LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA098.md): Piper PA-15 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1983 · N4309H · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch during landing rollout after loss of control and a groundloop. According to the plt the landing was normal on a 2850 ft strip. The acft groundlooped at slow speed and went into a ditch off the right side of rwy 16. This flt was… - [NTSB FTW84FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA083.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Hebbronville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N4097B · Destroyed > The flt proceeded without incident until the plt contacted houston ARTCC. The plt requested the destination wx & was told that the entire area was IFR. The closest arpt reporting VFR conditions was at mcallen, TX, aprx 80 mi southeast. The plt then advised… - [NTSB FTW84MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84MA076.md): Beech B100 · Midland, TX · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N1910L · Destroyed > The acft crashed while completing a charter flt that began at 1220 CST on 11/25/83 to transport a tv sports film crew. The flt began at Midland, TX & proceeded to fort worth & wichita falls, TX, then began a return flt to Midland. During arrival, the plt… - [NTSB FTW84LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA072.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N5764F · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while he was taxiing, after landing, he was focusing his attention on the radio, on the right side of the instrument panel, when the acft rolled off the rwy & into a ditch. During the occurrence, the nosewheel collapsed & the right wing… - [NTSB FTW84FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA074.md): Piper PA-23 · Comfort, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N215EC · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that the acft barely cleared trees at the end of the arpt & that smoke was seen trailing from the righteng. The acft entered a right turn, stalled & impacted a ridge in a steep, near vertically banked dive. Teardowns of both engs & both props… - [NTSB FTW84MA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84MA069.md): Cessna 210N · El Paso, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1983 · N4742P · Destroyed > N4742P departed El Paso, TX, on an IFR flight plan with a clearance to climb to 10,000 feet. No climb restrictions were included in the clearance. Departure control service was provided by albuquerque ARTCC since El Paso tower had shut downfor the night. The… - [NTSB FTW84FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA068.md): Mooney M20J · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1983 · N201TH · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground at 4380 ft MSL. The plt had called the control tower in El Paso and advised that he was at 8500 ft and would have to start descending due to weather in the area. The plt was VFR and no flt plan had been filed. He was advised… - [NTSB FTW84LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA070.md): Piper PA28RT-201T · Cameron, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1983 · N2124N · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during a forced landing after engine failure. During post accident examination the clamp which secures the turbocharger inlet tube to the engine exhaust was found to be off the threads of the bolt and were not damaged and the nut… - [NTSB FTW84LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA071.md): de Havilland DHC-1 · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1983 · N22DH · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng lost power as he made a throttle adjustment in the traffic pattern while turning from downwind to base. Subsequently, he allowed the acft to stall & land hard. Short of the rwy. The origin of the malfunction was not identified. - [NTSB FTW84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA066.md): Grumman AA-5A · Addison, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N26242 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during an ILS apch to land, the eng lost power when the acft was about 1/4 mi from the threshold. He stated that he 'confirmed mixture rich, carb heat on, fuel pump on, fuel fullest tank.' The plt was unable to restart the eng. During an… - [NTSB FTW84LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA065.md): Cessna 150G · Mcallen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N8590J · Substantial damage > The acft groundlooped during landing and collided with a ditch. This acft had been converted to conventional landing gear. The plt had only 1 hour as PIC in this configuration of landing gear equipment. - [NTSB FTW84LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA061.md): Hughes 269C · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1983 · N50638 · Substantial damage > The plt & 2 passengers were on a flt to look for deer in a pasture area. While in a turn after the last pass over the pasture, the eng lost power at aprx 150 ft AGL. The plt initiated an autorotative landing in an area of mesquite brush & bushes. He reported… - [NTSB FTW84LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA059.md): Piper PA-36 · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1983 · N9936P · Destroyed > About half way thru a turnaround maneuver, the plt noted a loss of eng power & noticed that the manifold pressure had dropped about 5 inches. Due to the proximity of power lines, he was unable level his wings. Also, before he could dump his load, the left… - [NTSB FTW84FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA057.md): Cessna 210N · Childress, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1983 · N6616N · Substantial damage > The plt contacte fss requesting info as to fuel service. He was advised that the rwy lights at Childress arpt was out of service. About 34 min later the plt stated his eng had quit & he would try to make the arpt. The acft subsequently struck power lines… - [NTSB FTW84LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA062.md): Cessna R182 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1983 · N6245S · Substantial damage > The acft nosed down during a crosswind landing. The rwy is 100/280 degrees and the wind was 360 degrees at 19 KTS. Shortly after the landing touchdown the acft nose gear separated from the acft. - [NTSB FTW84FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA058.md): Bell 206L-1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N908S · Substantial damage > The acft lost power during the takeoff climb. During the forced autorotation landing the tail was severed by the main rotor. The engine was still running at 70 percent N-1. No discrepancies were noted in the engine during post-accident examination and run-up.… - [NTSB FTW84FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA050.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Devers, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N8092Z · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees while maneuvering at a very low altitude after dark in a popular deer hunting area. The acft was observed rolling into steep bank with the eng 'revved up' then suddenly yawed toward the ground. The acft lights were on. - [NTSB FTW84FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA049.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Waco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1983 · N989EB · Destroyed > The acft had climbed to about 7,500 ft when the plt encountered an overspeeding left eng. He turned back toward Waco & feathered the left prop. While receiving emergency vectors to an arpt the right eng quit. While breaking out of the overcast the plt saw a… - [NTSB FTW84LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA054.md): Cessna 182A · Sunsett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N4829D · Substantial damage > During takeoff toward the sun on rwy 21 of the private strip, the plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy. It then encountered an area of soft, sandy soil & nosed over. The plt stated that due sun glare off the windshield, he had difficulty… - [NTSB FTW84LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA052.md): Cessna A185E · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N70083 · Substantial damage > The acft groundlooped during landing on an instructional flt. The landing was on rwy 22 and the wind was from 270 degrees at 9 KTS. After touchdown directional control was lost and the acft veered to the right collapsing the left mainlanding gear. - [NTSB FTW84LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA056.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N31856 · 3 aircraft · Substantial damage > See FTW84LA056A - [NTSB FTW84LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA048.md): Beech E55 · Terrell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N911J · Substantial damage > During a flt, late at night, the plt turned on the heater. About 40 to 45 mi north of the leona VOR, he reportedly engaged the autoplt & began working on the flt logs. About 50 mi further north, the acft flew into a field in a wings level attitude. The plt… - [NTSB FTW84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA046.md): Mooney M20C · Mcgregor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1983 · N9667M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > In order to take off on rwy 35, acft must utilize rwy 4/22 enroute from the arpt ramp. As the Mooney taxied onto rwy 4/22 it was struck by the pitts rolling out on rwy 22. While on base leg, the plt of the pitts saw the Mooney taxiing toward rwy 4/22 &… - [NTSB FTW84LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA053.md): Cessna 310Q · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1983 · N218JW · Substantial damage > The plt was starting a flt to reposition the acft from the tradewind arpt to the Amarillo intl arpt. He reported that he had started to takeoff on rwy 17, then aborted to avoid a Cessna 182. He reported the Cessna 182 plt was crossing rwy 17, on his way to… - [NTSB FTW84FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA038.md): Douglas DC-3-3C · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1983 · N44896 · Destroyed > The original flt was aborted due to a magneto problem. The defect was corrected, but due to the delayed takeoff, the plt elected to fly to mcallen, TX, for further repairs. During the takeoff roll, the aircrew noted sparks/flares on the left side of the… - [NTSB FTW84LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1983 · N25788 · Substantial damage > The student was practicing touch & go landings on a solo flt. On his 1st apch, the acft touched down on the left side of the rwy. The student reported that when he added power to go around, the acft veered to the left. He reported that he applied excessive… - [NTSB FTW84LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA037.md): Globe GC-1A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1983 · N90318 · Destroyed > The plt was on a local flt from the weiser airpark arpt to the lakeside arpt. There was construction at the destination & the plt was unsure which rwy was in use. He made a go-around from his 1st apch. After UNICOM had clarified where the landing area was at,… - [NTSB FTW84FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA034.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Longview, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1983 · N99096 · Destroyed > As the acft was flying toward the arpt, about 1 mi away, a witness heard a loud pop or bang & then no further eng sound. The plt attempted to climb above some tall trees about 300 yds from the end of the rwy, but impacted the tops of the trees. The #1 conrod… - [NTSB FTW84LU001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LU001.md): Pterodactyl Ascender II · Manvel, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff, the eng began to lose power, just after he passed the end of the rwy. He turned back toward the rwy & the eng stopped. Shortly after that the ultralight vehicle struck a strand of barbed wire which was mounted about 30 ft… - [NTSB FTW84LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA027.md): Cessna U206G · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1983 · N756DV · Substantial damage > The plt took off to check the wx & intended to proceed on a business flt, if conditions permitted. After taking off, he noted that the wx would not be satisfactory, so he elected to land & travel by other means. His apch to land was high & the acft touched… - [NTSB FTW84LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA026.md): Aerospatiale AS-355E · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1983 · N813DB · Substantial damage > The plt was conducting anti-torque failure training during a run-on landing at 30-35 mph. When forward cyclic was applied to correct the nose up attitude, the rear skid touched down causing the nose to go low. Aft cyclic was applied, allowing the tail boom to… - [NTSB FTW84LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA024.md): Cessna 150M · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1983 · N7041W · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over after leaving the rwy and colliding with a dirt bank during an attempted go-around. The CFI had just checked the student out for his first solo flight. He heard the acft power decrease and saw the acft heading off the rwy. The student then… - [NTSB FTW84LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA039.md): Cessna 172 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N75794 · Substantial damage > While the plt was taxiing towards the rwy at dusk to depart, the right wing tip of the acft hit the windshield of a parked fuel truck. - [NTSB FTW84LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA022.md): Piper PA-38 · Crystal City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N2395L · Substantial damage > While landing on a ranch strip, the acft encountered & sudden gust of wind & drifted off the pavement. The wing & gear of the acft collided with tall sunflower that were growing beside the strip. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed & the acft nosed over.… - [NTSB FTW84FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA021.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Aubrey, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N8161S · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was to give a bfr to the private rated plt who had not flown for about 1 year. There were no witnesses to the accident. The plt stated that he could recall doing basic airwork during the flt, but could not recall any details of the flt… - [NTSB FTW84FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA020.md): Grumman FM-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N12371 · Destroyed > The plt had purchased the wwii fighter about a week before the accident & it had been flown several hours during the last few days before the accident. The plt intended to shoot touch-&-go's on this flt. After takeoff the acft was observed to remain in the… - [NTSB FTW84LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1983 · N3092T · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while he was taxiing to takeoff, he misjudged his clearance from a 6 ft x 6 inch concrete block. The left brake housing hit the block which resulted in damage to the wing spar. He did not examine the acft until after the flt & was unaware… - [NTSB FTW84LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA013.md): Cessna 152 · Copeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1983 · N48774 · Substantial damage > The plt had landed in a pasture area that was about 1500 ft long. While on the ground, a wx front began moving in & the plt elected to takeoff to move the acft to a safer location. He initated his takeoff to the south; however, the ground was soft due to… - [NTSB FTW84LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1983 · N67176 · Destroyed > While still several miles from addison, TX, the acft encountered the leading edge of a thunderstorm. Both occupants stated the acft encountered wind shear. Reportedly, the wind shear was so severe that it forced the acft down & it contacted the ground. A few… - [NTSB FTW84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1983 · N6902C · Substantial damage > On a previous flt from Mexico city, the plt was unable to land at monterry, Mexico due to wx & continued the flt to the united states. Before reaching his alternate arpt, the acft ran low on fuel, so the plt made a landing in a field near Eagle Pass, TX. He… - [NTSB FTW84LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA011.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Junction, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N8272Y · Substantial damage > While landing, the plt noticed a plane parked on the right side of the rwy, at the departure end. He became concerned that he was not slowing as fast as he desired & that there would be insufficient room to pass. Therefore, he pulled the parking brake handle.… - [NTSB FTW84LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA010.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N338T · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a landing with a quartering left head wind, the right brake did not hold & the acft veered to the left. He added power in an attempt to avoid a ground loop; however, the acft went in a wet, plowed field & nosed over. Reportedly,… - [NTSB FTW84LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA009.md): Cessna 182A · Clarksville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N4979D · Substantial damage > The acrt crashed into trees during a forced landing when the engine lost power during takeoff climb after a power reduction. The plt said he was too low to maneuver so he landed straight ahead into the trees. The plt suspected carburetor icing. The… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&state=TX&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" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=TX&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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