NTSB investigations, 1982
302 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 302 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 260 |
| 1984 | 261 |
| 1985 | 230 |
| 1986 | 213 |
| 1987 | 198 |
| 1988 | 191 |
| 1989 | 203 |
| 1990 | 181 |
| 1991 | 155 |
| 1992 | 189 |
| 1993 | 170 |
| 1994 | 163 |
| 1995 | 163 |
| 1996 | 146 |
| 1997 | 154 |
| 1998 | 161 |
| 1999 | 164 |
| 2000 | 164 |
| 2001 | 150 |
| 2002 | 143 |
| 2003 | 155 |
| 2004 | 137 |
| 2005 | 112 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 126 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220)
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB LAX83LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Coalinga, CAThe pilot stated that due to visibility restrictions caused by haze, he was flying by reference to interstate highway I-5 at low altitude. He estimated that the visibility was between 3 and 5 miles. At the intersection of I-5 and panoche road, the aircraft…NTSB LAX83FVM06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · King City, CAThe acft collided with & broke 3 power lines suspended across a creek. The plt made a precautionary landing at King cityarpt without further incident.NTSB DEN83LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Kamis, UTThe plt stated he noticed a drop in oil pressure & a prop surge & decided to make a precautionary landing on a road. During the landing the acft struck several sign posts. Post accident tests showed no evidence of oil starvation or drop in oil pressure.NTSB FTW83FQA03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna T210M · Reserve, NMThe aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in the early morning hours while it was still dark. A check at the airport revealed a plane was missing. A further check with the owner was made which revealed the aircraft had been stolen. The plane had been secured…NTSB CHI83LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ridott, ILThis was the pilot's first operation on the 1320 ft strip. After touchdown, he encountered poor braking action and attempted to go around. When he realized he had insufficient runway remaining, he aborted the go-around. Subsequently, the aircraft collided…NTSB FTW83FRG04Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182L · Near Mcallen, TXThe aircraft departed Mcallen, TX at 1903 CST to an unknown destination. During departure, it was observed heading northwest. About 1 1/2 hrs later, it was again observed in the vicinity, about 7 miles northwest of Mcallen, TX. Witnesses stated that the plane…NTSB SEA83FYP01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBurke-Parker Quickie · Richland, WAWitnesses 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 CHI83LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Muskegon, MIThe pilot descended below his altitude and struck trees approximately 4.7 miles south of his destination. The aircraft continued to fly and the pilot elected to make an emergency landing. After touchdown the aircraft skidded down the runway for approximately…NTSB CHI83LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Neenah, WIPilot took off in short ground run. Crosswind blew aircraft to east side of runway. No climb established. Aircraft flew into trees alongside runway. Alignment with runway not maintained.NTSB ATL83LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Huntsville, ALThe aircraft collided with trees during a landing approach in instrument meeorological conditions on a dark night. A VFR flight plan was filed. The aircraft was damaged in the collision but the pilot managed to continue the approach and land. No injuries were…NTSB LAX83LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Dateland, AZDuring takeoff, the pilot was using the right side of a private strip to avoid an area of mud. At lift-off speed, the right wing tip struck a power pole near the right side of the runway and veered toward an irrigation ditch. The pilot was able to clear over…NTSB ATL83FLG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper 32RT-300T · Hilton Head, SCThe aircraft collided with trees after takeoff. The pilot stated he held 80 or 90 KTS indicated and started what he thought was a normal climb. During gear retraction, the aircraft hit the trees.NTSB NYC83FA039Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Monticello, NYThe aircraft collided with trees during an instrument approach to sullivan county international airport. An IFR flight plan was filed and the weather was IMC. It appears that the pilot did not receive a complete and current weather briefings and got his…NTSB SEA83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Hood River, ORThe aircraft was heavily loaded and took longer than normal for takeoff. The acceleration was marginal. At the end of the runway, when the pilot pulled up over the wires, the airspeed decayed. The pilot maneuvered to avoid houses and large trees and flew into…NTSB NYC83FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Hazleton, PAOn 11/28/82, the pilot encountered icing conditions and landed at Hazleton, PA. The aircraft was not deiced at Hazleton and icing conditions continued until the morning of 11/29/82. While departing on 11/29/82, the aircraft was observed to use more than two…NTSB ATL83FID02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Chesapeake, VAThe 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 MIA83LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172J · Lowell, FLWhile attempting a go-around maneuver, the aircraft tail struck treetops that were located at the departure end of runway 18. The pilot landed the aircraft safely and discovered damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and the fuselage.NTSB ATL83FKM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172P · Near Maider, NCThe pilot crashed into trees 6 miles east of maiden, NC in deteriorating weather. Witnesses described the weather as rainy and foggy in the area of crash. Some heard the aircraft flying low before colliding with trees. The pilot was off course for statesville…NTSB ATL83FIJ01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Man, WVA witness reported that the pilot landed about 2100 ft down the 2750 ft, turf runway, rolled several hundred feet, then attempted to go around. When the aircraft was about 4 or 5 ft in the air, it hit some trees while heading into a river basin near the end…NTSB DEN83FTM03Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna T210M · Tremonton, UTThe acft was observed flying over the interstate highway approximately 100 ft AGL prior to colliding with two high voltage power transmission lines.NTSB MIA83LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeagle 206 · Near St. Cloud, FLMarijuana laden acft collided with trees during a landing attempt on a 2-lane paved road. Injuries presumed.NTSB MKC83FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wamego, KSA witness observed the acft flying low along the Kansas river for about 2 mi just before the accident. He stated that the acft was flying below the tops of trees bordering the river. The two lower strands of a power line, which crosses the river, were found…NTSB LAX83FA037Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTifft-V Varieze · Santa Paula, CADuring takeoff the acft did not become airborne until reaching the end of the rwy. After flying under the first set of wires the left main gear struck the roof of a small house off the east end of the field, taking down a tv antenna. The acft engaged heavy…NTSB FTW83LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waco, TXDuring the second swath run the pilot struck a power wire located in a tree line. The aircraft crashed in a OAT field and was destroyed by ground fire.NTSB FTW83LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sherman, TXThe passenger stated that after takeoff from dallas the plt drank 6 cans of beer before landing at texhoma. While taxiing from landing the plt allowed the left wing to collide with a tree putting a dent in the leading edge. They then went to a restaurant…NTSB CHI83FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Evart, MIThe aircraft flew into trees during low flight in IMC weather. The pilot had received a weather briefing and was instrument rated but was not on an IFR flight plan. IMC weather was forecast for the route planned. Hunters heard the aircraft fly over at a low…NTSB ANC83LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Elim, AKAccording to a witness, the acft lifted off the rwy about midfield, climbed to about 30-50 ft AGL & then began a dive. The witness heard no change in eng sound. The acft's wing first struck a box set on top of other equipment on the ground(about 4 ft 6 in…NTSB NYC83FHA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bethel, PAWitnesses stated the aircraft made several low level passes over a farm house including flying under powerlines before colliding with a tree. The pilot, who was seriously injured could not remember the circumstances leading to the accident. Examination of the…NTSB SEA83LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Vernonia, ORThe acft was observed high & fast during the approach & touched down about 300 ft from the departure end of the turf rwy. During the go-around the acft struck a wood fence, crossed a road & crashed in a "stumped off" area.NTSB MKC83LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Marengo, IAPilot overflew the area and saw no obstructions. Planned to land well down the runway. Saw wires 75 feet from runway. He says wires were 70 feet high and 50 feet from runway.NTSB ATL83AA031Accident · 8 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Spencer, VAThe 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 MKC83FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American GA-7 · Norfolk, NEThe aircraft collided with trees and crashed in an open meadow during an instrument approach at night. The pilot said the landing lights reflected in his eyes during approach so he turned them off. The pilot failed to obtain the latest weather before his…NTSB SEA83FYA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 180B · Near Irwin, IDThe pilot and two passengers were on a local flight to spot moose. While flying low with the flaps extended, the aircraft collided with trees on rising terrain, then impacted on the ground and burned. Initial impact occurred with a 75 ft tall tree, about 60…NTSB LAX83LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Alamo, NVAfter takeoff from a desert road the acft settled & struck a yucca tree.NTSB LAX83LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Delano, CAThe pilot was making a helicopter spray run and decended into trees on th irst pass after reloading. He got a low RPM light in a reduced power situation. No malfunctions were found. The pilot had made 34 similiar operations during this schedule.NTSB FTW83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mcallen, TXWhile on approach the pilot encountered wind shear and downdrafts and subsequently struck the number 2 approach light stanchion. The gear assembly sheared off and the aircraft touched down on the runway and veered to the right.NTSB CHI83LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Georgetown, INThe pilot started to takeoff from area that was difficult to exit. He relanded once. During the 2nd attempt to fly out, the helicopter collided with trees and crashed. The pilot was not rated in helicopters, but he said he had soloed.NTSB CHI83FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportC. EFF VARI-EZE · Seymour, INAircraft was being taxi tested when it became airborne and flew a fast, low tentative pattern. Turning final the turn was very steep and aircraft descended to ground impacting a tree prior to ground impact. The pilot had no recorded flight time in this…NTSB ANC83LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Near Homer, AKThe pilot decided to land on a gravel bar. He made a touch-and-go, then returned for a full stop landing. During the landing, he decided there was insufficient room to stop. He applied full power to initiate a go-around and saw a log in the takeoff path. The…NTSB MIA83LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Augustine, FLUpon landing, the pilot noticed he was too high and executed a go-around. On the next landing the aircraft veered left on the landing roll so the pilot again attempted a go-around. On liftoff the nosewheel hit the airport perimeter fence and the aircraft came…NTSB FTW83FRG01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech 58 · Round Rock, TXBfr tkof, the plt obtained a wx briefing & filed an IFR flt plan. He tkof at aprx 0816 CDT. At aprx 0820, the acft was radar identified about 1 mi south of Round Rock, TX, heading eastbound. The plt was issued an IFR clnc, as filed, & was clrd to climb from…NTSB ATL83FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportLockheed 18 · Kosciusko, MSThe acft was observed without lights making repeated low altitude passes over a pipeline right-of-way at night. The acftwas equipped with an internal aux fuel tank, non-standard internal plumbing, a large lever-operated petroleum products pump, an inflatable…NTSB ATL83FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Conyers, GAAircraft was observed making low passes. During on of these low passes aircraft collided with wires, trees and a tennis court. Pilots blood ethanol level was 214 mg percent. The pilot had not been given permission by the owner to fly the aircraft.NTSB LAX83LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bakersfield, CADuring flight, the piot decided to practice a simulated forced landing. During an approach to an alfalfa field, the aircraft struck a power line and crashed.NTSB FTW83LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Sicily Island, LAThe pilot stated that on his last swath run the left outboard section of the wing collided with a light pole and separated jamming the aileron. The aircraft became uncontrollable and crashed in an open field. The aircraft cartwheeledand broke up before coming…NTSB DEN83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Toston, MTThe pilot elected to practice some landings on a gravel road. He stated that during the first approach, he was high and elected to go around. On the second approach, a landing was made. However, the pilot reported that during touchdown, the airspeed was fast…NTSB SEA83LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Coeur D'Alene, IDDue to glassy water and dusk conditions, final approach for landing was flown parallel to a log boom for surface reference. After touching down, the aircraft bounced back into the air and a go-around was initiated. During the go-around, the aircraft drifted…NTSB MKC83FCQ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMooney M20A · Halstead, KSDuring arrival, the pilot noted that the wind was from the northwest. He estimate it was from 330 deg at 20, gusting 35 KTS. On final approach, the aircraft was reportedly unstable due to gusty winds and turbulence. The pilot observed and was aware of the…NTSB ANC83LAA02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150 · Nulato, AKThe acft struck trees 600 ft from the departure end of the rwy at a high rate of speed after taking off from the unlighted rwy at night. The plt's blood alcohol level was 31 mg% & the urine alcohol level 90 mg%.NTSB SEA83FYM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · 1/4nm S. Of Peo, ORThe pilot and passenger were on a pleasure flight over the willamette river. The passenger stated that after following the river the aircraft began to climb and turn east. There was a sudden jolt and the plane began to spin and impacted the water.