# NTSB investigations, 1983, WI

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI84LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA061.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Hayward, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1983 · N25687 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a snow bank during the landing roll and nosed over. The rwy was covered with snow and was slick. The solo student plt said he landed with more airspeed than normal and the acft started to go to the left on the rwy. The plts attempted…
- [NTSB CHI84FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FAMS1.md): Mooney M20C · Near Green Bay, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 22, 1983 · N9232M · Destroyed
  > After a taking off at 2029 CST, the plt climbed to 7000 ft & flew on a southerly heading toward the oshkosh VOR. At 2030, the plt indicated that he had a radio problem, but he remained in radio contact with ATC until a freq change at 2039, then no further…
- [NTSB CHI84LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA032.md): Cessna 150 · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1983 · N23183 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was ditched in lake onalaska after the engine quit about 1 mile short of destination. After the accident the acft was pulled from the lake and examined. The 3 FAA inspectors who examined the acft verified that there was not enough fuel in the acft to…
- [NTSB CHI84FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA022.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N8419G · Destroyed
  > Momentarily after lifting off, the plt heard a pronounced decrease in eng noise & noted that the tachometer indication had dropped to 1950 RPM. He elected to abort, but was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. After departing the rwy, the acft hit an object &…
- [NTSB CHI84LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA014.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Waupaca, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1983 · N7695J · Substantial damage
  > Plt had made missed approaches at wausau & mosinee. Plt informed artc that he had a fuel problem. While receiving vectors to Waupaca arpt the eng quit & the acft crashed into trees. Total time of flt was 4+33. The right tank fuel filler cap was loose & the…
- [NTSB CHI84LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA006.md): Cessna 150 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N22774 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was not lined up with the rwy during final & executed a go-around. He applied full power, retracted flaps, & theacft dropped onto the rwy nose gear first. The student plt had 5 hrs of dual & was no endorsed for solo flt.
- [NTSB CHI83IA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA442.md): Cessna 172RG · Shell Lake, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N4963V · No damage
  > The number 4 exhaust pushrod failed in flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI83LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA433.md): Cessna 150 · Spring Brook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N3069S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot landed the acft and bounced until it nosed over. The student had made 2 or 3 successful touch and go landings. On the last approach the sun blinded the student but he continued the approach. The acft was flared too high and bounced before…
- [NTSB CHI83FA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA410.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Forestville, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N15651 · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed making low passes, 150-200 ft AGL, over a wooded area & then strike a radio antenna at the 207-FT level. The acft rolled inverted & impacted the ground. Members of the plt's aero club stated that the plt & pax were probably spotting for…
- [NTSB CHI83LU012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LU012.md): Weedhopper B · Fall Creek, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The ultralight collided with a powerline during maneuvering after takeoff. The pilot had made a normal takeoff and circled a hayfield and decided to return for landing. The pilot stated he had trouble controlling the acft in a left turn. During a turn the…
- [NTSB CHI83LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA404.md): Mockrud Volksplane · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N4244R · Destroyed
  > The owner of the new home built acft had given the plt permission to taxi the plane, but not to takeoff. The plt stated that he inadvertently became airborne while making a high speed taxi check, then the eng lost power. A witness stated that the acft became…
- [NTSB CHI83LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA400.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Blair, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N3576R · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a fence during an aborted takeoff. The student was on a solo training flt when the accident occurred. This was the first takeoff of the flt. The field was soft and the pilot decided to abort the takeoff during the ground roll. He was…
- [NTSB CHI83LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA394.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N9346C · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost directional control during the landing roll & the acft struck 3 landing lights. The left gear collapsed & there was substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that his landing light was inoperative during the landing and lack of…
- [NTSB CHI83FU010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FU010.md): Teratorn Tierra · Pepin, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 24, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The plt had recently purchased & assembled the ultralight vehicle. The person who sold him the ultralight said that he saw the vehicle on the night before. According to him, it 'looked like he had it together all right.' He said it was his impression the plt…
- [NTSB CHI83LU007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LU007.md): Berwin Waspair Tomcat Tour · Oconomowoc, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The ultralight collided with a tree during a go-around. The acft encountered an updraft during the landing attempt and the pilot decided to go-around. The acft was not able to gain alt fast enough to clear a tree at the end of the field. The pilot was in…
- [NTSB CHI83LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA423.md): Beemer Pitts S-1C · Portage, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N46807 · Substantial damage
  > The acft had just been purchased & was being ferried to palatka, FL. During the landing roll at an en route arpt, the acft ground looped, and subsequently, came to rest inverted. The plt stated that this was his 1st landing in the pitts S-10 & that he was…
- [NTSB CHI83LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA367.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Franksville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N2843Z · Substantial damage
  > The acft was intentionally groundlooped as the acft was not stopping at the runways end. The pilot said the brakes malfunctioned. The mechanic who worked on the acft after the accident said brakes were available even though brake fluidwas low. The mechanic…
- [NTSB CHI83FA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA371.md): Siai-Marchetti F.260C · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · IRAID · Substantial damage
  > The foreign registered plt had a statement of aerobatic competency by an FAA inspector which contained a min alt limitation of 300 ft AGL. While performing at an air show, he had planned to pull up in a half loop, make a half roll on top, enter a 2 turn spin…
- [NTSB CHI83FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA370.md): Zenair Cricket MC12 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1983 · CGAYW · Substantial damage
  > During a formation takeoff, the plt was flying in a left wingman position & the flt entered a relatively steep climb. The plt stated that the airspeed was slightly above the stall speed at about 100 to 150 ft AGL when the left eng lost power & the acft began…
- [NTSB CHI83FA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA362.md): Grumman Scan Type 30 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1983 · N7775C · Destroyed
  > After takeoff, the aircrew flew to the southern end of lake winnebago where they made several uneventful water landings. They estimated that the wind was from the northeast at 5 to 6 KTS. The water was described as smooth with only small ripples. On the 6th…
- [NTSB CHI83LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA357.md): Black KR1 · Franklin, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1983 · N1369N · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed to touchdown on rwy 27; become airborne, climb out and turn toward the airport crashing 500 ft short of the rwy. FAA examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of flight control failure/malfunction or pre-impact plt…
- [NTSB CHI83LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA349.md): Beech A24R · Verona, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N8016R · Substantial damage
  > The acft lost power during cruise and was damaged in an off arpt forced landing. During the landing roll in a field, acft contacted a fence and collapsed the nose gear. Examination of the bendix fuel injector SN30479, model RSA-5AD1 revealed that the fuel…
- [NTSB CHI83FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA351.md): Swain Rutan Longeze · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N4ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after a power loss. The acft collided with tall corn during the landing rolland swerved into the corn. Examination of the carburetor revealed pieces of a soft brownish-white somewhat elastic substance in the float…
- [NTSB CHI83FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA350.md): Monnett Moni · Omro, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · N3919X · Substantial damage
  > According to witnesses, the wind was northwesterly at about 20 KTS & the rwy heading of the dirt strip was 030 deg. The plt made a low pass over the strip, then made a touch-&-go landing. On the 3rd apch, the acft touched down about 800 to 900 ft from the…
- [NTSB CHI83LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA354.md): Piper PA-22 · Juneau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1983 · N8632D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he made the approach at 85-90 mph with 40 degrees flaps and 1100 RPM. The winds were from 270 degrees at 10 KTS gusting to 20 KTS the acft started to sink on the short final and the pilot applied power and pulled back on the stick in an…
- [NTSB CHI83FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA243.md): Pestes RV-3 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1983 · N45AP · Destroyed
  > The accident occurred during a 'showcase' flyby at the annual eaa convention. The acft was flying #4 position in a formation of 4 acft. The flt was executing a very steep, near 90 deg bank left turn at 300-500 ft when the acft's came up & over putting the…
- [NTSB CHI83LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA341.md): Snow 600-S2C · Plainfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1983 · N1678S · Destroyed
  > The acft caught fire in the air after a power loss. A forced landing was accomplished and the pilot escaped without injury but the acft was destroyed by the fire. It was reported that the fire was so intense that all evidence of cause was destroyed. The acft…
- [NTSB CHI83LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA323.md): Cessna 150 · Wilmot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1983 · N714PJ · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a tree during a go-around. The pilot added full flaps as the rwy was approached. During the flare the acft ballooned and bounced. A go-around was started but the flaps were not raised. The acft did notachieve enough climb to clear the…
- [NTSB CHI83FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FAMS1.md): Grumman AA-1 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N6214L · Destroyed
  > The acft disappeared from radar contact while over lake Michigan. This acft had departed baltimore MD at 1142 CDT to flyto Manitowoc, WI. The last enroute stop for fuel was at muskegon mi at 2040 CDT. The weather was VMC but the night was dark. No flt plan…
- [NTSB CHI83LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA272.md): Douglas DC-9-30 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1983 · N980Z · Minor damage
  > A jetway collapsed as passenger loading commenced. The drive gear failed & oil was found to be contiminated with water. Heat had transferred to the worm gear which was misaligned & was not manufactured for acft use specifications.
- [NTSB CHI83FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA258.md): Cessna T210L · Porter Township, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1983 · N732CD · Destroyed
  > Both occupants were rated plts. The plt in the right front seat of the acft had applied for membership with the organization that owned the plane. He may have been receiving informal instruction in the operation of the acft. During flt, the acft was observed…
- [NTSB CHI83LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA282.md): Lombard Dilley 68 · Camp Douglas, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1983 · N301LS · Substantial damage
  > The experimental acft lost a blade of its propeller during cruise flt. The propeller had been modified to obtain more RPM. About 18 inches of one blade separated during cruise at 6000 ft with 2900 RPM at 200 KTS airspeed. The engine remained attached to the…
- [NTSB CHI83LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA254.md): Cessna 152 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1983 · N6566P · Substantial damage
  > During landing the pax had her legs positioned in such a manner that they interfered with the movement of the yoke. When the plt requested she clear the yoke, she put her left foot on the rudder pedal/brake causing the acft to veer off the left side of the…
- [NTSB CHI83FU004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FU004.md): Para-Sail Glider · Battle Creek, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The ultralight vehicle was observed flying low over a golf course. As it approached a tall tree, witnesses heard the addition of power. However, a wing hit the tree & the ultralight spiraled down & impacted the ground. The plt did not possess an FAA plt…
- [NTSB CHI83LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA245.md): Aeronca 7ECA · Wentworth, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1983 · N2563F · Substantial damage
  > The CFI stated that he gave the student a simulated emergency landing. When the acft was about 10-20 ft above the ground a gust of wind caught the acft. The acft dropped suddenly and hit the ground. The landing gear folded and the fuselage and wing tips were…
- [NTSB CHI83LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA233.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Woodruff, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1983 · N2164X · Substantial damage
  > The plt was briefed on the wx before departing waukegan, IL. At the destination, Woodruff, WI, the wx was forecasted to be VFR, except for light rain & the chance of scattered thunderstorms. While en route, the plt checked on the wx & spoke with another plt…
- [NTSB CHI83LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA219.md): Piper PA25 · Tomah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1983 · N4521Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft lost power and made a forced landing immediately after takeoff on an aerial application mission. The landing gear collapsed during the landing. The pilot stated that the accident occurred on the 5th flt of the day after taking off on runway 27 and…
- [NTSB CHI83LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA218.md): Cessna 152 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1983 · N67613 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot on his 2nd solo flt made a hard landing which collapsed the nose gear. This was the 1st landing of theflight and the pilot touched down nose gear first. The nose gear collapsed and folded backward. The underside of the cowling was bent, the…
- [NTSB CHI83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA216.md): Cessna 150 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1983 · N8576J · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > N13364 had stopped short of the runway for a run-up check prior to takeoff. The pilot of N8576J continued his taxi while he was checking the field elevation and setting his altimeter he taxied into the empennage of N13364.
- [NTSB CHI83LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA188.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Platteville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1983 · N5548P · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the plt entered the traffic pattern to land on rwy 27 in x-wind conditions. The rwy was 2200 ft long & was wet from light rain. After making 2 go-arounds, a landing was made on the 3rd apch. The plt reported that the braking was poor to nil.…
- [NTSB CHI83LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA176.md): Cessna 182 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N1683M · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft groundlooped and rolled inverted during the takeoff roll. The student pilot stated that during the takeoff roll the sun broke through the clouds and blinded him. He reported, that this condition plus the crosswind interferred with his ability to…
- [NTSB CHI83LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA174.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1983 · N2444N · Substantial damage
  > According to the instructor pilot the student did not release enough back pressure or use enough right rudder after the acft became airborne. The acft drifted left and was going to stall. The instructor took over and landed the acft. The left main gear came…
- [NTSB CHI83LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA173.md): Grumman G-44 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1983 · N99431 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became preoccupied with a minor electrical problem and did not raise the landing gear before making a landing on water. Upon water contact, the landing gear effected enough drag to nose the aircraft over.
- [NTSB CHI83LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA170.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rice Lake, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1983 · N1491T · Substantial damage
  > The acft hit a ditch and nosed over during a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt was on a cross country and had landed enroute 3 times without refueling. With the assistance of eau claire fss he overflew Rice Lake arpt but could not find it. The…
- [NTSB CHI83FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA166.md): Piper PA24-260 · Middleton, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1983 · N9215P · Destroyed
  > During arrival at night, the plt was cleared for a vor-b apch to the morey arpt, an uncontrolled facility at an elevation of 928 ft MSL. Rwy 13/31 at the arpt had low intensity rwy lights which could be activated by keying the radio on 123.5 mhz. The circling…
- [NTSB CHI83LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA150.md): Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF · Neilsville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1983 · N4760C · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was crash landed in an open field after it had a power loss on #1 engine during cruise flight. The aircraft was on a geodetic survey flight which called for flight at 500 feet AGL. The pilot elected to land because the aircraft could not maintain…
- [NTSB CHI83LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA147.md): Cessna 150 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1983 · N704WN · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on a supervised, solo, x-country flt from mosinee, WI, to Oshkosh, WI, green bay, WI, then return to mosinee. The first leg of the flight was flown with no problem. Before takeoff at oshkosk, the student was taxiing southbound with a left…
- [NTSB CHI83FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA139.md): Beech 58 · Miwaulkee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1983 · N6838S · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he noted a fairly loud sound as the landing gear locked in the up position. Later, he was unable to extend the gear with either the normal or emergency systems. The circuit breaker would pop each time he tried the normal system. The…
- [NTSB CHI83LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA131.md): Mooney M20C · Solon Springs, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1983 · N5587Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that when he departed Solon Springs, WI at 2100 CST, the weather was windy, but the sky was clear. He landed at minneapolis, MN to pick up a passenger, then departed on a return flight to Solon. While returning, he encountered snow. The…
- [NTSB CHI83FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beloit, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1983 · N5769F · Destroyed
  > Reportedly, the plt had not flown for 2 or 3 months before his flts on 2/27/83. On that day, he took off & made 5 touch-and-go landings, then stopped for a cup of coffee. The plt then departed again on a 2nd flt. Aprx 1/2 hr later, smoke was observed from the…

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## 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" = 'WI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=WI&year=1983

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