# NTSB investigations, 1982, VA 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 ATL83LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA074.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nelly'S Ford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1982 · N32804 · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll the aircraft swerved to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder but was not able to straighten the aircraft. The pilot reduced the power and applied brakes. The aircraft collided with a fence at the end of the runway. Fifteen knot… - [NTSB ATL83FID03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FID03.md): Cessna 150 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1982 · N11181 · Destroyed > The acft was observed on final drifting right. It then rolled sharply to the left back towards the trees south of rwy 28. The acft pulled up to a steep climb into a left turn & disappeared over the trees. The acft was found nose down in a vertical position on… - [NTSB ATL83LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA065.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1982 · N7243W · Substantial damage > The pilot and flight instructor (CFI) were on an instructional flight for a biennial flight review. The pilot reported that during the landing, the sun was in his eyes. He stated that on final approach, the aircraft encountered a downdraft and struck a… - [NTSB DCA83AA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA009.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · Chantilly, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 1982 · N126AV · Substantial damage > Approaching the arpt the flt was given vectors to rwy 01L & cleared to descend to 2,000 ft. the controller requested that the plt expedite the descent through 3,000 ft. the first officer, who was flying the acft, requested the gear down. The captain stated… - [NTSB ATL83FID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FID02.md): Piper PA-28R · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N9025C · Destroyed > The aircraft had previously been flown from orlando, FL to norfolk/Chesapeake, VA. While the original non-instrument rated pilot was in Virginia, the weather deteriorated, so the owner flew up from orlando (via the airlines) to fly the original occupants back… - [NTSB ATL83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA047.md): Cessna 150J · Bedford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N60631 · Substantial damage > While practicing stalls and turns, the student stated the aircraft began to vibrate. The student attempted to eliminate the vibration by reducing and advancing the throttle and found the higher the RPM, the greater the vibration. Upon attempting to land in an… - [NTSB ATL83LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA042.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N3528U > The aircraft had an engine fire a short time after take-off from Richmond, VA. The pilot declared an emergency and dove the aircraft from 6000 feet to put out the fire. Since the fire went out the plan to land at petersburg was changed to Richmond because of… - [NTSB ATL83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA041.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N555CE · Destroyed > About 16 min after takeoff the plt reported to ARTCC that he had lost the artificial horizon, gyro & vacuum pump. Radio & radar contact was lost shortly thereafter. Examination of the vacuum pump failed to reveal a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The acft… - [NTSB ATL83AA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA031.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Spencer, VA · Accident · 8 fatal · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N3538R · Destroyed > The pilot filed an IFR clearance and took off on runway 30 after dark. At that time, the airport manager was in his living quarters, getting ready to eat his evening meal. He reported that from his position, the takeoff height looked normal. As the aircraft… - [NTSB ATL83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA023.md): Stinson 108-3 · Exmore, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N981C · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot noticed a decrease in oil pressure and elected to land at an alternate airport. While en route, a complete loss of oil pressure occurred and the pilot executed an emergency landing in an open field. While on the landing roll, the… - [NTSB ATL83FID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FID01.md): Cessna 172G · Boones Mill, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 8, 1982 · N3957L · Substantial damage > The pilot was trying to approach roanoke in weather that obscured the mountain tops. He crashed into a mountain slope at the 2900 foot level. He had contacted roanoke radio but radar contact had not been established. During his weather briefing VFR flight had… - [NTSB ATL82DA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA283.md): Glasflugel Mosquito · Tazewell, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1982 · N12JR · Substantial damage > The glider pilot was participating in a cross-country contest. As he was passing one of the turn points, he maneuvered to photograph the position. During this time, he went too low and was forced into making an emergency landing. While maneuvering to land, he… - [NTSB ATL82FID13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID13.md): Beech B-19 · Franklin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1982 · N7698R · Substantial damage > N7698R crashed while on final approach, approximately one half mile east of Franklin airport. The father of the pilot stated that the aircraft had been taken without permission. The pilot holds an expired student pilot certificate. In addition, the pilot was… - [NTSB ATL82DA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA279.md): Cessna 150L · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1982 · N18218 · Substantial damage > Pilot lost control during landing and in attempting to correct left turn went off runway to right. - [NTSB ATL82DA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA259.md): Champion 7ECA · Middletown, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 1, 1982 · N2530F · Substantial damage > During approach to an uphill & narrow strip, animals crossed the rwy. A go-around was initiated & the acft drifted into trees. - [NTSB DCA82FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA82FA030.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Woodbridge, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1982 · N8398T · Substantial damage > Following a visual approach for final landing the acft touched down, bounced & the plt applied power for a go-around. At approximately 100 ft AGL over the departure end of the rwy the eng quit. The acft struck the ground in a small clearing. After the… - [NTSB ATL83FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA186.md): Piper PA-18 · Ft. Pickett, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N90910 · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground at ft Pickett shortly after a similiar acft was seen trying to approach blackstone army airfield. This acft made a go-around and disappeared to the south. The wrecked acft was found 3.5 miles south of the arpt 8 months later.… - [NTSB ATL82FID12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID12.md): Benson B8M · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1982 · NONE · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was practicing high speed taxi with occasional lift off and landing. He stated that on this lift off the aircraft was approximately 25 feet off the ground when he lost control. - [NTSB ATL82FID11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID11.md): Volmer VJ-22 · Lewiston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N2297Z · Destroyed > Pilot ferrying aircraft to new owner and lost power. A hard forced landing was made in a pasture. Aircraft contacted ground at a 30 degree angle which failed landing gear. Pilot had zero time in the aircraft prior to this flight. Owner of aircraft had power… - [NTSB ATL82DA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA207.md): Cessna 150 · Ft Eustis, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1982 · N714FF · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing landings in preparation for his private pilot check. There was a 70 degree right crosswind at 4 KTS. The pilot stated that he had landed hard due to a bad flare and the plane bounced. He thought that the aircraft would settle… - [NTSB ATL82DA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA175.md): Cessna 150M · Christiansburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1982 · N704LX · Substantial damage > After flying from blacksburg, VA to monroe, NC. The pilot took off on a return flight to blacksburg without refueling. The pilot stated that before takeoff, he took the fuel tank caps off to visually check the fuel. However, he did not use the dip stick that… - [NTSB ATL82DA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA166.md): Piper 22-160 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1982 · N9843D · Substantial damage > The pilot took off from newport news, VA on a VFR flight to south boston, VA. Later at dusk, he contacted the roanoke fss and asked for an "accurate fix" of his position. At that time, the pilot indicated that he was low on fuel. Fss personnel reported that… - [NTSB ATL82DA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA152.md): Cessna 150 · Red Oak, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1982 · N9373U · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he was on a local flight when the weather began to deteriorate. He decided to make a precautionary landing in a large bean field. While on a landing approach, the aircraft struck a utility line, wrapping the wire around the propeller… - [NTSB ATL82FID09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID09.md): Mignet HM293 · Radford, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N2931 · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot began flying over a river in his homebuilt HM293 "flea." He reported that he had started a right turn and was looking for a bridge when the left wing tip struck wires. The wires were part of a railway signal line that crossed the… - [NTSB ATL82FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA145.md): Cessna U206G · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1982 · N777HD · Substantial damage > The eng quit during final approach. The acft had a history of problems with water in fuel system leading to engine problems. On 2/8/82 significant quantities of water was found in the fuel system. Post crash examination revealed water in the fuel system.… - [NTSB ATL82FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA144.md): Bell 206B · Oakwood, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N9986K · Destroyed > The plt was flying railroad officials to inspect rail lines that had been covered by mud slides caused by recent heavy rains. A witness heard the helicopter coming up the valley & then heard two popping sounds. He saw the helicopter falling to the ground near… - [NTSB ATL82FID10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID10.md): Piper 24-260 · Lexington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1982 · N8981P · Substantial damage > The aircraft overran a 1500 wet, sod, downhill runway and collided with a ditch off the end of the runway. The collision collapsed the landing gear, bent the prop, and buckled the fuselage. The pilot reported the wind was 180 degrees at 5 to 10 knots. - [NTSB ATL82FIJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIJ03.md): Bell 206B · Gate City, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N5002X · Substantial damage > This was an external load operation to move seismographic oil exploration equipment. The pilot flew to the loading zone with a 150 ft cable and an aluminum bucket. After arriving, he lowered the bucket and hovered while the bucket was loaded. The pilot then… - [NTSB ATL82FID08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID08.md): Cessna 188 · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N5522S · Destroyed > The pilot took off with a 50 gal load of water to calibrate the spray system. He stated that during a swath run, he heard a loud noise or whirring sound and initially thought there was a spray pump propeller failure. Immediately, he pulled up, started a left… - [NTSB ATL82DA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA127.md): Beech 35-B33 · Herndon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N969H · Substantial damage > Following an engine failure, the pilot had a limited choice of terrain for landing. He landed hard and slid into trees. A metallurgical examination revealed that the shaft on the engine oil pump drive gear, pn 538609, had failed from fatigue. Evidence of… - [NTSB ATL82DA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA126.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 6, 1982 · N4903J · Substantial damage > During flight the aircraft engine developed a noise which the pilot described as a hissing. The pilot declared an emergency, was vectored to the nearest airport, and proceeded to shut off the engine at 5000 feet when over the airport. During the forced… - [NTSB ATL82FID07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID07.md): Beech 90 · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1982 · N37990 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during an ILS approach, he delayed at the decision height for several seconds until he had a good view of the runway. The aircraft touched down 671 ft from the departure end of the runway in light and variable wind conditions. The pilot… - [NTSB ATL82DA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA095.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tazewell, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 6, 1982 · N7841P · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the engine failed at 8000 ft in clear air and level flight. He immediately attempted to switch the fuel selector to one of the two remaining full fuel tanks but the selector would not move. After repeated attempts to switch tanks using a… - [NTSB ATL82DA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA091.md): Cessna 172 · Chantilly, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 4, 1982 · N5510D · Substantial damage > The pilot flew into an area of high forecast winds and altered his destination as a precaution. However, he failed to ask for or take precautionary measures after landing and the aircraft was blown over while taxiing. - [NTSB ATL82FID06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID06.md): Cessna 402B · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 9, 1982 · N5218J · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during his first ILS approach, the localizer needle fluctuated to the left. He made corrective turns to the left. When he broke out of the clouds at the decision height (dh), he observed the runway to the right and made a missed… - [NTSB ATL82FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA047.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Lambsburg, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1982 · N75225 · Destroyed > The aircraft was on an air taxi flight to transport 2 prisoners and was to be operated on a VFR flight plan in VFR conditions only. Prior to takeoff, the pilot had obtained 12 weather briefing. In 2 of the briefings, VFR flight was not recommended. At about… - [NTSB ATL82FID05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID05.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 1982 · N2466B · Substantial damage > After performing four successful night approaches the pilot attempted a short field approach with the landing light off. On final he stated it appeared he was getting too low so he turned the landing light on and continued the approach. The aircraft struck a… - [NTSB DCA82AA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA82AA008.md): Cessna 414A · Ashland, VA · Accident · 8 fatal · Final report · Jan 3, 1982 · N2620L · Destroyed > The plt received 2 wx briefings, one on the evening bfr the flt, another at 1009 EST, within 3 hrs of the tkof time. IFR conditions were forcasted at the uncontrolled, destination arpt. The plt filed an IFR flt plan, but did not list an alternate arpt. 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" = 'VA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=VA&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.