# NTSB investigations, 1982, WA 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 · 95 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA83FYP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FYP01.md): Burke-Parker Quickie · Richland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N82PB · Destroyed > Witnesses first observed the acft proceeding southbound over the departure end of rwy 19 at an altitude of APPROXIMATELY50 ft. the acft then continued southbound at tree-top level for approximately 1 mile in level flt. It then turned eastbound & shortly after… - [NTSB SEA83FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA033.md): Bell 214B · Near Randle, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N244PH · Destroyed > The acft departed a private heliport & impacted a mountain at the 3,400 ft level. The wreckage was located about one mile east from the heliport. The impact site was hidden behind a ridge & is not visible from the heliport or the access road to the heliport.… - [NTSB SEA83LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA031.md): Cessna 172L · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1982 · N3880Q · Substantial damage > After landing, the pilot began taxiing to the parking area. While taxiing, he came to an area where he tried to taxi between a fuel truck and a Beech baron. The pilot stated that he misjudged the distance between his right wing tip and the fuel truck and the… - [NTSB SEA83FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA029.md): Cessna 172A · Renton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1982 · N9846T · Destroyed > The eng lost power during takeoff at about 200 ft AGL. The acft then executed a left descending 180 deg turn & crashed on the flightline of an acft company. Investigation revealed that the fuel filter bowl contained about 1/2 fuel & 1/2 water, and the… - [NTSB SEA83LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA024.md): Cessna 170 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N2698V · Destroyed > The pilot reported that while climbing through about 75 to 100 ft AGL, the engine lost power. He maneuvered the aircraft straight ahead to land beyond a highway. There were transmission lines on both sides of the roadway. The pilot believed he had… - [NTSB SEA83FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA022.md): Cessna 210 · Gorst, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N9557T · Destroyed > The acft collided with a mtn drg a VFR flt under IMC. An arts-iii radar printout showed the acft was maintaining a fairly continuous heading until radar coverage was lost. The wreckage was located about 3.4 mi north of the last radar plot. ATC confirmed loss… - [NTSB SEA83FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA018.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lynnwood, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N6943M · Destroyed > The eng failed approaching the arpt at low altitude. The acft struck trees during a descending turn toward a power company right-of-way. Investigation revealed that the impulse drive springs on both magnetos had failed in fatigue. The springs are not assigned… - [NTSB SEA83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA017.md): Froehlich M-II · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N33RF · Destroyed > Pilot acting as safety pilot for a friend in formation under the hood in another aircraft. He noticed his fuel was low, called his friend and headed for home. When his engine quit 2 miles from paine field he ditched. The aircraft sank and was not recovered. - [NTSB SEA83LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA016.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Ritzville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N1571R · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during a landing, the aircraft bounced twice and went off the left side of the runway. Reportedly, he initiated a go-around, but the plane struck a fence and crashed. - [NTSB SEA83LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA007.md): Cessna 340 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1982 · N6GD · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the right engine lost power at or shortly after rotation for takeoff. Reportedly, there was insufficient room to stop on the runway with a house near the end. He opted to continue the takeoff and fly to a safe landing area. He stated… - [NTSB SEA83LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA005.md): Beech C35 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1982 · N5894C · Substantial damage > While hand propping to start, the engine went to full power. The pilot gained access to the controls as the aircraft began to move against the locked brakes. However, he was unable to stop the plane before it hit a Beech 58P, N3664G. The pilot reported that… - [NTSB SEA83LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA004.md): Beech J35 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1982 · N3053C · Substantial damage > While on the takeoff roll, the engine was slow to accelerate, and just prior to rotation, it coughed and sputtered. The takeoff was abandoned, but the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway. The aircraft penetrated the perimeter fence… - [NTSB SEA83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA002.md): Piper PA-36 · Mattawa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1982 · N57608 · Substantial damage > While landing on a farm road to pick up seed, the left main gear encountered a soft area on the left side of the roadway. The aircraft began drifting to the left and would not respond to the use of right rudder and brake. It traversed a recently-filled ditch.… - [NTSB SEA82DA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA174.md): Tanke Goldwing · Harrington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N123DT · Destroyed > After a local pleasure flight, the pilot returned to a farm strip for landing. Due to a windshift, the pilot attempted a landing 90 degrees from that of the takeoff. The aircraft struck powerlines while on the approach. - [NTSB SEA82IA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82IA170.md): Cessna 177RG · Cashmere, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1982 · N52716 · No damage > While descending through 7500 ft the pilot observed smoke entering the cockpit from the instrument panel area. An attempt was made to isolate the source by shutting off various electrical components. The smoke continued to appear intermittently before the… - [NTSB SEA82DA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA166.md): Beech C23 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1982 · N9218S · Substantial damage > The aircraft was on the last leg of a flight from California to Yakima, Washington. It had not been refueled during a stop at goldendale, Washington. While descending toward Yakima, the pilot reported to the tower that he was out of fuel. During a forced… - [NTSB SEA82DA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA165.md): Piper PA-28-180C · Renton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 15, 1982 · N9613J · No damage > Pilot parked aircraft with engine running to discharge passenger. Passenger jumped off right wing into prop. - [NTSB SEA82DA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA164.md): Hiller-Soloy UH-12E · Spirit Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 1982 · N513HA · Substantial damage > Pilot performed autorotation from 2000 feet to check RPM. At 200-300 feet when collective was added power loss occurred. Aircraft landed hard and severed tail boom. Logging support operations. - [NTSB SEA82DA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA157.md): Ercoupe 415C · Kingston, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 7, 1982 · N2932H · Destroyed > Pilot thought he could not clear power lines and trees after takeoff so he aborted takeoff & slid 250 ft off the runway, nosing over. The pilot mentioned that it was hot & there was a slight tailwind. This was the first time the pilot has used the airstrip. - [NTSB SEA82AA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82AA155.md): Piper PA-32-300 · 23 Mi Ene Toutl, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 6, 1982 · N48915 · Destroyed > While on a sightseeing flt in the Mt. St.helens national volcanic monument area the acft crashed on the mud flats of the north fork of the toutle river in a relatively flat & open area. There were indications of a massive oil leak from the eng area in flight.… - [NTSB SEA82DA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA156.md): Cessna 172N · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1982 · N1295F · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to get additional cross-country and mountain flying time, so she elected to fly to Cle Elum, WA. Upon arrival, she flew over and observed the wind sock to be limp. While on approach to runway 25, she decided she was too low and executed a… - [NTSB SEA82DA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA153.md): American AA-1A · Paulsbo, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N9410L · Destroyed > After demonstrating a practice forced landing approach, a climb was started. Short thereafter, the engine lost power and an actual forced landing was made in a wooded area. The aircraft was damaged beyond economical repair when it struck trees during the… - [NTSB SEA82DA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA152.md): Cessna TR182 · Omak, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N738XN · Substantial damage > Witnesses stated that the aircraft bounced after touchdown. After touching down a second time the aircraft swerved to the left and departed the runway hard surface. The pilot added power and attempted to go-around, became airborne and struck rising terrain.… - [NTSB SEA82DA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA150.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N8316A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > N1338J experienced a brake line failure and taxied into Piper PA-28, N8316A, that was parked in the warm-up area. There were no injuries. - [NTSB SEA82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA147.md): Maule BEE DEE M-4 · Yakima, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N4170C · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that just as he became airborne, an uncontrollable left roll developed. The left wing contacted the ground and the aircraft cartwheeled. An investigation revealed that the aileron balance and control cables were reversed to the aileron… - [NTSB SEA82DA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA146.md): Auster A.O.P.6 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1982 · N38220 · Substantial damage > Aircraft lost wooden propeller during cruise. Aircraft was forced to land on a highway. During approach aircraft wing hit a light pole and yawed. During touchdown it bounced hard on left main landing gear which collapsed. - [NTSB SEA82DA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA162.md): North American AT-6C · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1982 · N97TR · Substantial damage > While the student pilot was on a cross-country flight, he landed at Bellingham, WA with a 4 knot crosswind. During the landing sequence, the aircraft touched down hard and the pilot lost directional control. He reported that the left gear failed when the… - [NTSB SEA82FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA142.md): Piper PA32-300 · Shelton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N9732K · Destroyed > Witnesses 3 miles west of the arpt heard the sounds of the departing acft. As the acft proceeded northbound, sounds of eng power cycling were heard, followed by increasing noise levels as if the acft was returning to the field. At the sudden sound of high… - [NTSB SEA82DA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA141.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N8436B · Substantial damage > This was the student pilot's first night flight. The instructor pilot reported that on the second landing, the aircraft struck an elevated set of approach lights, short of the runway. - [NTSB SEA82DA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA139.md): Enstrom F280 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N267Q · Substantial damage > Helicopter made an emergency forced landing after power loss aircraft landed heavily in loose dirt and damaged skids and rotors. Post-accident exam found "throttle activating arm was improperly engaged to throttle stop." - [NTSB SEA82DA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA138.md): Cessna 150 · Forks, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N9368U · Destroyed > The student pilot, on a night cross country flight, became lost, disoriented and low on fuel. He established radio communications with seattle center and was radar vectored to Forks, WA, airport. The pilot was not able to see the runway lights or the… - [NTSB SEA82DA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA137.md): Hughes 369D · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1982 · N10966 · Substantial damage > During a sight seeing flight the pilot smelled a burning odor and prepared to make a precautionary off-airport landing. Shortly thereafter, engine RPM decayed and an autorotative landing was effected on a dirt road. On touchdown, the main rotor blades flexed… - [NTSB SEA82DA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA056.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1982 · N5001Z · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he kept his speed up and landed farther down the runway than usual due to other traffic. After touchdown he found that the brakes had failed so he attempted to slow down the aircraft by swerving back and forth and finally turning off on… - [NTSB SEA82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA133.md): Cessna A185F · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1982 · CGZDT · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while he was making a water landing, everything was normal until after touchdown. As the acft decelerated "off the step," the right float rose off the water as if it road over a swell or encountered an object. When the float contacted… - [NTSB SEA82DA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA131.md): Cessna 172N · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N9528G · Substantial damage > The pilot flew to a private airstrip that was open to grazing animals. During arrival, he made a low pass to check that the runway was clear of animals and other obstructions. He then circled to land. During final approach, he noticed sheep coming onto the… - [NTSB SEA82FYP10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYP10.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tieton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N8741D · Substantial damage > After takeoff, the pilot turned to the left, but then he was unable to clear trees while climbing over rising terrain. A witness that saw the plane turn after takeoff stated that most airplanes continue climbing over a nearby lake and gain altitude before… - [NTSB SEA82DA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA130.md): Cessna 175 · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N7694M · Substantial damage > When the pilot arrived on a flight from Sunnyside to the clark county airport, all fuel facilities were closed. He estimated that he had enough fuel to return and took off without refueling. About 12 miles from the Sunnyside airport, fuel exhaustion occurred.… - [NTSB SEA82DA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA128.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kent, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N82651 · Destroyed > During practice steep turns the aircraft encountered its wake turbulence. Manuevers to regain control were not effective. The aircraft contacted trees in a nose low attitude. - [NTSB SEA82AA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82AA126.md): Cessna 172 · Mercer Island, WA · Accident · 6 fatal · Final report · Jul 23, 1982 · N2428E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > N2428E, a C-172, had departed sea-tac arpt for a VFR flt to snohomish, WA, about 27 mi on the 355 deg radial from the sea-tac VORTAC. It proceeded nnw over the west shore of Mercer Island located approximately 10 mi north of the sea-tac arpt. N761EL, a… - [NTSB SEA82FYP09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYP09.md): Cessna 172M · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N72655 · Destroyed > Reportedly, the pilot, a geologist, was on a flight to check rock formations. Prior to the accident, the plane was observed flying up a canyon at low altitude and airspeed. About 3/4 mile from the accident site, two witnesses on a rocky cliff at about 3500 ft… - [NTSB SEA82DA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA114.md): Mong Sport 1 · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N610S · Substantial damage > The pilot tookoff from a rough turf field adjacent to a school after a parade featuring his plane. The day was hot and the field was short. The pilot was unable to clear 60 foot trees and impacted the ground. - [NTSB SEA82DA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA112.md): Bell 47G-2 · Harrah, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N6145C · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that before taking off, the fuel quantity guages indicated there was sufficient fuel to complete one more load and still have an adequate reserve. After dispensing the load, the engine lost power while he was returning to the nurse truck.… - [NTSB SEA82FYP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYP08.md): Lark IS28B2 · Springdale, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N9255Z · Destroyed > The pilot received an aerial tow to 5000 feet and was able to find lifting currents for approximately 1.5 hours. Unable to obtain adequate lift the pilot decided to attempt an off airport landing on a dirt road crossing a wheat field. At an altitude of… - [NTSB SEA82DA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA106.md): Beech A23-19 · Carlton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N6907Q · Destroyed > The purpose of the flight was for mineral exploration. The pilot reported that the sun was low on the horizon which resulted in long shadows being cast by the terrain. In the vicinity of hoodoo peak, the pilot determined that he had allowed the aircraft to… - [NTSB SEA82DA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA105.md): Cessna 182Q · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N95540 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that after checking the wind sock, an approach was made to the runway over trees. Reportedly, the first approach was uncomfortable, so a go-around was made. The pilot stated that the second approach and touchdown were normal, but there was… - [NTSB SEA82DA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA103.md): Coot Amphibian · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1982 · N9931X · Substantial damage > The aircraft was being flown on a local test flight following a new engine installation. This was only the second flight for this home built aircraft. During climb-out, the engine lost power and there was insufficient altitude for a normal runway landing. The… - [NTSB SEA82DA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA100.md): Maule M-5-235C · Mt. Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N9161E · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flight was dual training for short field obstacle landings. On the third approach, a delayed flare resulted in a hard landing and gear collapse. - [NTSB SEA82DA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA096.md): Bensen B-8M · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N5919 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was demonstrating the gyrocopter's vertical decent capability at an eaa fly-in. He flew the aircraft into the wind at approximately 200 feet, reduced power and failed to recover from the sink rate. - [NTSB SEA82DA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA099.md): Cessna A188B · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N91367 · Substantial damage > At the completion of a spray operation, the pilot returned to the airport to land. During the landing roll realizing that no braking was available on the left wheel, the aircraft was intentionally ground looped in an effort to reduce the damage. According to… - [NTSB SEA82DA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA094.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N9544J · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that before landing, he turned the fuel boost "on", applied carburetor heat, and set the power at roughly 1500 RPM. He reported that the mixture had been in the full rich position during the entire flight. He encountered a crosswind on… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&state=WA&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") = 1982 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=WA&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. 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