# NTSB investigations, 1983, 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. Page 1 of 2 · 52 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL84LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA074.md): Cessna R182 · Pennington Gap, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1983 · N736NJ · Substantial damage > Enroute at 7,000 ft MSL the acft started picking up heavy ice. The plt make a 180 deg turn & descended to 6,000 ft. he was able to see the ground through breaks in the clouds. Upon sighting lee county arpt the plt elected to make a precautionary landing.… - [NTSB ATL84FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA068.md): Cessna C-172M · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N4275R · Destroyed > The acrt crashed into a lake while making a low pass when the plt was distracted by a passenger door that would not stay latched. The acft collided while turning and the plt stated that he was trying to help the passenger close the door. He also stated that… - [NTSB ATL84FIA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FIA02.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N3859T · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a night landing, the right main gear failed & the acft went off the right side of the rwy. An FAA investigator reported that the acft had touched down hard during the landing. - [NTSB ATL84LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1983 · N6470Q · Destroyed > At about 1,000 ft AGL after takeoff from rwy 17 the eng cowling opened on the left side & began flapping. The CFI took control & returned to the arpt on a downwind for rwy 17. When she saw that the acft was too low to make the field, she turned off the fuel,… - [NTSB ATL84LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA032.md): Piper PA-61P · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1983 · N9531Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the takeoff roll the airspeed had accelerated through 128 KTS, but as the takeoff continued the airspeed dropped to 115 KTS & remained between 100-115 KTS. After rotation the acft would not climb or accelerate above 100-115 KTS. The… - [NTSB DCA84AA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA84AA005.md): Douglas DC-8-63F · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 25, 1983 · N797FT · Destroyed > During arrival at nas Norfolk, the aircrew were vectored for a gca apch to rwy 10. They were advised that the wx was 200 ft scattered, 600 ft overcast, visibility 1 mi with rain, wind was from 360 deg at 20 KTS. Also, they were given a PIREP of 'heavy… - [NTSB ATL84LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA019.md): Beech B-23 · Topping, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N5234M · Substantial damage > The acft overran the departure end of the rwy and collided with a ditch during landing. The weather was VMC. According to the pilot 2 go-arounds had been made because the acft was high. On the 3rd approach a touchdown was made about 1/2 way down the 2500 ft… - [NTSB ATL84FU001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FU001.md): CGS Hawk · New Kent, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 6, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > The plt & his partner had completed building the ultralight vehicle several days prior to the accident. Since then, the plt had flown it aprx 8 hrs. A witness observed the vehicle circle the arpt in what he indicated was a normal left traffic pattern for rwy… - [NTSB ATL84FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA005.md): Cessna T210F · Glasgow, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N3006R · Destroyed > The acft crashed during an attempted go-around after a hard landing on a 1200 ft private strip in mountainous terrain. The two pilots had landed at this arpt in landings described as fast. Then two passengers were invited to ride along one more landing was… - [NTSB ATL83LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA379.md): Bell 47G-4A · Wise, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N1400W · Substantial damage > The plt held a commercial certificate, but was a student in helicopter flying. He had over 15,000 hrs total time in airplanes, but only aprx 13 hrs of experience in helicopters. On his 1st solo flt in a helicopter, he was making approaches to a grassy area… - [NTSB ATL83LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA371.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Saluda, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1983 · N5070N · Substantial damage > The acft landed off the rwy and cartwheeled into the tiedown area after the plt lost control during landing. The plt said the wind shifted while he was on final approach. He compensated with power and rudder but does not recall his airspeed. The acft snapped… - [NTSB ATL83FU006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FU006.md): Condor II · Slate Hill, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 2, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage > During a local flt, the ultralight vehicle was observed approaching a residence in a shallow descent & with little eng noise. A witness stated that just prior to hitting a tall tree, the eng sound increased, the nose pitched up & the empennage struck tree… - [NTSB MIA83IA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83IA210.md): Douglas DC-10-10 · Norfolk, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N69NA · Minor damage > Acft experienced severe vibrations in flight & made a precautionary landing after shutting down the number 2 engine. It was determined in a subsequent teardown that the second stage high pressure turbine blade had failed in flight. - [NTSB ATL83LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA332.md): Starduster II · Wakefield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N80FE · Destroyed > During flt, the eng lost power & the propeller stopped. The passenger recalled hearing a 'ticking' sound from the eng prior to the power loss. According to the plt & the passenger, the acft stalled & began to spin as the plt tried to turn into a bean field… - [NTSB ATL83LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA334.md): Cessna 150F · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N8705S · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the right side of the rwy during a landing after an aborted takeoff. The student pilot had just completed 5 takeoffs and landings with a CFI. The student was then told to do two solo full stop takeoffs and landings. The first takeoff and… - [NTSB ATL83LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA329.md): Cessna A 152 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1983 · N47281 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the rwy and collided with a ditch during takeoff. The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings. During one running takeoff after full power was applied the plt noticed that full flaps were still extended. While retracting the flaps… - [NTSB ATL83LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA327.md): Piper PA-28AT-201T · Basye, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1983 · N8242L · Substantial damage > The flt instructor (CFI) was giving the private plt a familiarization flt. During an apch to rwy 23 at Basye, VA, at dusk, the acft got low & the CFI instructed the plt to add power. However, when the throttle was advanced, the eng reportedly did not respond.… - [NTSB ATL83FIA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIA04.md): Cessna 152 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1983 · N6171Q · Destroyed > The student pilot was on his first solo cross country flt. During the approach to Front Royal the student was advised by UNICOM that a deer was on the rwy. The UNICOM operator suggested that he buzz the arpt to chase the deer away. The student heard only that… - [NTSB ATL83LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA324.md): Beech A23-24 · Manasses, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N896CL · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the landing, the nosewheel touched down 1st & the acft bounced. On the 3rd bounce, the nose gear collapsed. After exiting the acft, the plt saw a small fire under the cowling which resulted in further damage before it could be… - [NTSB ATL83FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA299.md): Schweizer SGS 1-23G · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1983 · N3843A · Destroyed > At an altitude of about 4,500 ft the glider was ovserved to pull up into a stall & enter a spin which continued for three turns. The glider came out of the spin into a left spiral & appeared to be traveling at a very high speed. The nose then 'tucked under'… - [NTSB ATL83FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA293.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1983 · N63737 · Substantial damage > The plt made a forced landing following a power loss on an approach to Richmond, Virginia. The flt had been operating 4 hours, including 7 takeoffs, since refueling. After the accident both propellers were found in the feathered position. The right wing fuel… - [NTSB ATL83LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA288.md): Cessna 310Q · Fredricksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1983 · N69979 · Destroyed > The acft crashed and burned during a go-around after touching down on the rwy at about the 1500 ft point on a 3000 ft rwy. The right propeller was feathered. The pilot was attempting a single engine practice landing and believed he could not stop on the rwy… - [NTSB ATL83LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA278.md): Cessna 182Q · Orange City, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1983 · N5262N · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that winds were crossing the runway at about 15 knots during the approach. The acft touched down long and he was unable to stop the acft before running off the end of the runway. The acft collided with a tree. - [NTSB ATL83FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA271.md): Piper J3C-65 · Remington, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1983 · N27111 · Destroyed > About 15 min after takeoff, the eng lost power while the acft was on the downwind leg for a landing on a private strip. Subsequently, the acft hit the tops of two trees, crashed & came to rest aprx 100 yards south of the rwy. An exam of the wreckage did not… - [NTSB ATL83LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA286.md): Cessna P206B · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N8601Z · Substantial damage > The parachute of one of the jumpers deployed prematurely. The shroud lines entangled in the right horizontal stabilizer & elevator. As the parachute inflated, the stabilizer was bent downward, & the elevator partially ripped from the trailing edge of the… - [NTSB ATL83LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA266.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N2743H · Substantial damage > The pilot collided with a tree while landing in windy conditions. The pilot had flown one dual flt on this day and then went up for a 39 minute solo flt. Upon her return she was low on downwind so she made a close in base but drifted to theright on final in… - [NTSB ATL83LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA253.md): Homebuilt EAA Biplane · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1983 · N3140B · Substantial damage > The plt took off, circled the field, then started to depart at aprx 1000 ft. a short time later, the eng lost power & could not be restarted. The plt elected to land on a road. While on a short final to land, the acft collided with a power line. Reportedly,… - [NTSB ATL83LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA251.md): Cessna 310 · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1983 · N5920M · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was practicing single engine procedures and landings. On his fourth landing to a full stop he landed gear up. He said he just forgot to put the gear down. - [NTSB ATL83FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FAMS1.md): Piper PA-24 · Fleeton, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N7284P · Destroyed > On July 2, a main landing gear, identified by the FAA as part of N7284P, was found floating in the chesapeake bay. The body of the deseased passenger was located on July 9, 1983 in the bay. Investigation revealed no record of communicationbetween the acft and… - [NTSB ATL83LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA241.md): Cessna 152II · Kilmarnock, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N6624L · Destroyed > The pilot decided to make a practice landing enroute. The arpt had a wet grass rwy and when the acft skidded during landing the pilot initiated a go-around. He had forgotten the proper positioning of the flaps during the landing approach until reminded by the… - [NTSB ATL83LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA239.md): Cessna 150M · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N63143 · Substantial damage > The acft bounced, went off the runway and nosed over during landing. The student pilot was on a supervised solo flight and was practicing touch and go landings. During this landing he made a hard landing and bounced back into the air. The student attempted to… - [NTSB DCA83AA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA030.md): Meyers OTW · Woodbridge, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1983 · N26475 · Substantial damage > While en route at an altitude of aprx 2000 ft MSL, the plt noticed a definite loss of power & RPM, which was followed by a loss of oil pressure. He reversed course intending to land at an arpt that he had passed. A clattering noise was heard in the eng, which… - [NTSB ATL83LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA226.md): Let L-13 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1983 · N90626 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that this was his third flt of the day and his first in this particular acft. He misjudged his glide path and landed about 100 feet short of the runway. The glider rolled into the creek and the nose impacted about 2 feet below the top of the… - [NTSB ATL83FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA194.md): Beech A23 · Dublin, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1983 · N1467L · Destroyed > The acft collided with wires and crashed during a training mission. According to one of the cfi's other students the area in which the crash occurred was regularly used by the CFI for airwork. This airwork was normally performed at ABOUT800 ft AGL. On this… - [NTSB ATL83LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA191.md): Enstrom F-28C · Wise, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1983 · N654H · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he had stayed in the local area & had been practicing slow hover over the grass beside the rwy. There was a paved ramp that he had to cross, each time he went from one end of the rwy to the other. He said when he came to this area, he… - [NTSB ATL83LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA162.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1983 · N25693 · Substantial damage > The acft landed hard and bounced several times before collapsing the landing gear. The student pilot was on her first solo flight after 31 hours of dual instruction in the PA-38 acft. The student reported the accident was student induced and that there were… - [NTSB ATL83LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA173.md): Piper PA-28-140C · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1983 · N5286S · Substantial damage > Shortly after midnight on the morning of 4/30/83, the flt originated at blacksburg, VA. Neither the time en route nor the arrival time at gaithersburg, MD was reported. According to the plt, he departed from gaithersburg at 1050 EDT. The flt was normal until… - [NTSB ATL83LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1983 · N98362 · Substantial damage > The aircraft ran off the runway after an aborted takeoff. The pilot stated that he elected to abort the takeoff about half way down the runway after failing to obtain an airspeed indication sufficient for takeoff. After cutting the power and lowering the nose… - [NTSB ATL83LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA147.md): Grumman G164 A · New Church, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1983 · N8719H · Substantial damage > The acft swerved from a soft spot on the runway and left the runway. When the acft went into a plowed field the landing gear mired and the acft nosed over. The pilot could not see over the nose of the tailwheel acft to detect the soft spot in the runway. The… - [NTSB ATL83FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA145.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1983 · N5885V · Destroyed > The acft was on a x-country from buffalo, NY to new port richey, FL. The plt made an en route stop at painsville, OH, then proceeded toward greensboro, NC. While en route, he elected to land at Roanoke, VA because his fuel would be low if he continued to… - [NTSB ATL83LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA137.md): Cessna 182L · Fort Belvoir, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1983 · N42587 · Destroyed > The aircraft was being taxied to the runway for takeoff when it was overturned by the wind. Local weather station had issued a 'point warning' of winds at 25 KTS, gusting to 35 KTS. The aircraft was taxied from its protected place behind a hangar to an… - [NTSB DCA83AA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA019.md): Piper PA-31-350-T1020 · Fort Belvoir, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 11, 1983 · N120AE · Substantial damage > On a flt from newark, NJ to richmond, VA, the departure time was delayed, and subsequently, the acft did not arrive at richmond until after the refueling facilities were closed. The plt decided there was sufficient fuel aboard to complete the next flt to the… - [NTSB ATL83FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA133.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1983 · N6266L · Substantial damage > The plt took off on rwy 4 & made a climbing left turn for a downwind departure. At aprx 900 ft, there was a partial loss of power to about idle RPM. The plt stated that he switched fuel tanks, applied carburetor heat & pumped the throttle, all to no avail. He… - [NTSB ATL83IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA132.md): Beech C23 · Manassas, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1983 · N6009S · Minor damage > During landing flare the stall warning horn came on. The nose gear strut failed due to overstress. - [NTSB ATL83LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA115.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pulaski, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1983 · N9264J · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with trees during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion on the final leg of a cross-country. The pilot made 5 enroute stops and no refueling was performed at any point during those stops. Departing the last stop the pilot estimated 45… - [NTSB ATL83LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1983 · N40552 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing. There were no mechanical malfunctions. The pilot said that as he landed, the acft skipped. He said the acft was relanded but the tail came up. The tail was lowered, came up again and with back pressure on the control stick… - [NTSB ATL83LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA113.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Stafford, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1983 · N3750P · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing. The plt was cruising at 3000 ft MSL when he heard a 'loud pop'. The engine started running rough and missing. The plt shut the engine down by pulling the mixture control and throttle. When he shut down… - [NTSB ATL83FID04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FID04.md): Cessna 210G · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N5889F · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a snow bank during landing. The student pilot was making touch & go landings on a traffic flight. The snow banks covered 17 feet on each side of the runway. Runway width was 75 feet. The CFI said the acft drifted to the left during a… - [NTSB ATL83FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA095.md): Cessna 182L · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1983 · N3440R · Destroyed > The acft crashed after takeoff when the engine lost power. The acft had not been flown for several months. An instructorwas invited on the extended cross-country to help the pilot who also had not flown for some time. During the pre-flight a considerable… - [NTSB ATL83LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA092.md): Beech 65-80 · Brodnax, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1983 · N2711J · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a landing in a field at night near the intersection of route 623 & route 53 north. After the accident, 2 individuals were observed leaving the acft & running into the woods with duffel bags. The acft contained aprx 1000 lbs of… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&state=VA&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" = '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=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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