NTSB investigations, 1984
438 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 332 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 466 |
| 1984 | 438 |
| 1985 | 425 |
| 1986 | 370 |
| 1987 | 348 |
| 1988 | 369 |
| 1989 | 320 |
| 1990 | 359 |
| 1991 | 354 |
| 1992 | 332 |
| 1993 | 304 |
| 1994 | 323 |
| 1995 | 280 |
| 1996 | 263 |
| 1997 | 264 |
| 1998 | 281 |
| 1999 | 263 |
| 2000 | 274 |
| 2001 | 248 |
| 2002 | 245 |
| 2003 | 279 |
| 2004 | 237 |
| 2005 | 281 |
| 2006 | 249 |
| 2007 | 299 |
Where
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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\") = 1984
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\" = 250)
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") = 1984 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" = 250) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB DEN85LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L3 · Jackson, WYPlt had landed on prepared area (snow packed down by heli ski guide) to embark ski passengers. On departure plt lifted to hover, turned to desired hdg and initiated forward transition. As acft passed boundry of packed snow, rotor wash picked up soft loose…NTSB LAX85LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Sausalito, CAWx conds were sky obscured, visibility less than 1/16 of a mile in fog. Plt arrived at heliport, went directly to acft and started engine. Another heliport plt went to acft and advised mishap plt against departure due to low visibility. Mishap plt replied he…NTSB MIA85MA064Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Bradley, FLThe plt completed a 30 min insurance check flt, then loaded the acft with baggage/pax & departed decauter, IL on a flt to naples, FL. A refueling stop was made at columbus, GA. At 1750 the acft departed columbus & cruised uneventfully until sometime after…NTSB CHI85LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Troy, MIThe acft collided with trees during the initial takeoff climb from rwy 27 at oakland-Troy airport, Troy,MI, while on a corporate flt. Investigation revealed that approx 3 to 5 inches of snow had fallen at the arpt during the day & the snow had not been…NTSB FTW85FA088Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · San Antonio, TXThe non-instrument rated plt obtained a wx briefing & filed an IFR flt plan although poor wx conditions existed (200 ft ceiling & one-half mi visibility) at San Antonio. The tower instructions to N5681K were to fly rwy heading (120 deg) after departure,…NTSB SEA85FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Imlay, NVPlt was reportedly engaged in aerial coyote hunting, witnesses observed acft of this description flying low and slow in vicinity but there were no eyewitnesses to the crash. Investigation revealed acft impacted ground upright with high vertical descent rate.…NTSB ATL85FA067Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Alpha · Huntsville, ALA popping sound then a loud noise and a puff of smoke preceded the helicopter's fall to the ground, stated a 12 year old boy who said he saw the accident. Examination of the helicopter failed to disclose any trace of fire. However one main rotor blade…NTSB CHI85LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Flint, MIDuring a flt in IFR conditions the acft encountered icing. The ice was still on the wings and tail when the acft prepared to land. Extra airspeed was carried on final approach. The acft ballooned as it flared for touchdown. It then stalled and made a hard…NTSB ANC85FA031Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Girdwood, AKThe plt reported a loss of elevator control during the takeoff climb portion of a touch-&-go landing. Examination of the wreckage disclosed a broken turnbuckle that was still attached to the upper end of the elevator horn.NTSB MKC85FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Kaiser, MOThe acft was observed departing the airport to the south climbing. IFR flt conditions prevailed in the area. The plt rptd VFR at 2000 ft. the acft was noted by passengers of an earlier flight to have malfunctioning autopilot altitude andguidance…NTSB FTW85FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35 · Waco, TXNo evidence of preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was noted during wreckage examination. The FAA operations inspector who was on board at the time of the accident stated there were no aircraft problems involved. The PIC, who wasin the process of…NTSB FTW85FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Laredo, TXThe acft was observed to enter a downwind leg of the traffic pattern at a low alt (estimated 100 ft AGL). The witness looked away for a moment. When he looked back, he did not see the acft. A search was intiated & the acft was found where it had crashed in a…NTSB CHI85FA072Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B-18S · Bellesville, MIThe plt stated that just after lift off the acft veered to the left going off the rwy striking the ground. Investigationrevealed that the plt in the left seat was receiving training & both plts were at the controls. The acft eng & airframe were inspected &…NTSB LAX85FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe acft tookoff from an arpt whose rwys had been closed for snow removal. A NOTAM had been filed with the fresno fss by the Mammoth lake arpt mgr at 0900 hrs for taxi and rwy snow removal. The plt was aware of the NOTAM because the mgr and a lineman both…NTSB BFO85FA009Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Manassas, VAAfter a higher and faster apch than usual due to conflicting traffic, the acft touched down on the nosewheel and began to porpoise, according to witnesses. After the second bounce, power was added for a go around, the pilot later stated. Witnesses saw the…NTSB ANC85LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Point Hope, AKThe acft crashed during takeoff while on a schedule air taxi flt. The plt & 5 passengers escaped serious injury. Investigation revealed the takeoff was attempted with suface winds reported as quartering directly across the takeoff rwy from 30 to more than 40…NTSB DEN85LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Springville, UTThe acft was being positioned at a remote site for a passenger pick-up. During the maneuvering to get into a good spot for landing the plt lost visual reference because of blowing snow. The plt said he felt the right skid hit the ground and lowered collective…NTSB DEN85FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210G · Meeker, COThe a/c dept larami, WY on an IFR flt to grand junction, CO.in the vicinity of Meeker, CO, the plt experienced an apparent instrument gyro problem. He flew off course once but with the help of ARTCC he was vectored back on course, only to again go off crse,…NTSB LAX85LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Boulevard, CAPlt was executing low level photographic survey of valleys in mountainous terrain. Acft entered a narrow valley with steeply rising terrain ahead. When plt realized excessive rate of climb would be required to clear obstacles, he attempted a steep turn-around…NTSB ATL85FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Hagwood Store, NCThe acft broke up in flight during an uncontrolled descent in instrument meteorological conditions under instrument flt rules (IFR). An IFR flt plan was filed. Shortly after takeoff the plt exhibited & reported problems with acft heading control &…NTSB DEN85FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Provo, UTThe left seat non-instrument pvt plt was being checked out in the flying club acft by a comm plt. The acft was being flown over Utah lake on a dark night, on final approach to runway 31 at the pvu arpt. While on final, the flying plt manuevered the acft for…NTSB ANC85FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Sterling, AKA witness observed the acft after a touch and go landing enter a steep climb to aprx 150 ft above the 30 ft trees. The left wing and the nose dropped and the acft rotated about the longitudinal axis until ground impact. No mechanical malfunctions were…NTSB MIA85LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Opa Locka, FLThe plt said that the acft went into an uncommanded uncontrolled abrupt left turn after takeoff. The acft collided with the ground and slid off the north side of the rwy. Post crash inspection showed nothing to suggest pre-crash flt controlmalfunction. This…NTSB MKC85LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Mason City, IAThe ATP PIC knew that he would be flying into area of surface icing. Boots on horizontal stabilizer did not remove ice. Over rwy at 30 ft, acft stalled & hit the rwy hard. Manufactorer states acft cannot be certified for flt into known icing. Deice and…NTSB FTW85LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sanderson, TXDue to grass and mud on portions of the 3,600 ft long turf strip the pilot attempted the takeoff on the last 700 to 800 ft of the rwy. The pilot rotated at the strips end to avoid colliding with a fence but was unable to maintain the climb. In the area of…NTSB NYC85FNC01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3 · Rutland, VTWitnesses related that as the acft got airborne the wings wobbled and the acft descended out of control to impact. Local law enforcement officers found evidence that the acft struck trees before colliding with the terrain.NTSB FTW85LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Newcastle, OKOn simulated emerg landing, instructor evaluated approach as unsalvagable & at 1700 ft AGL told student to execute go-around. Student had allowed airspeed to decay in an effort to stretch glide. Student raised flaps & did not add pwr. As acft settled,…NTSB MKC85LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Rolla, MOThe student pilot was attempting to land on rwy 09. The wind was rpted to be 180 at 5 KTS. The plt stated that he landed fast and long on the 2,535 ft long rwy. He continued to state that he began braking and realized that he would run off the end of the rwy.…NTSB NYC85LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Antrim, NHPlt stated, a wind shift occurred on short final resulting in a sudden uncontrollable yaw to the left. Right aileron and full power was added, however, the acft contacted trees before recovery was made.NTSB SEA85LA019Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Dixie, IDThe acft crashed shortly after takeoff from yellow pine bar airstrip, witnesses observed the acft depart to the sw, enter a steep left turn immediately after liftoff, cross the river in a turn and impact the south bank abeam the airstrip. A ground fire broke…NTSB NYC85FA029Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Atlantic City, NJThe aircraft was observed in close proximity to another aircraft in the traffic pattern. The pilot extended the downleg leg leg. During the turn to align the aircraft with the runway the pilot suffered a disabling heart attack. Unable to recover the aircraft…NTSB MIA85FA038Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Fellsmere, FLPlt was completing downwind turn when acft began to settle. Plt failed to use full power or jettison the chemical load. As airspeed fell below minimum steady state control spd, acft mushed into grnd.NTSB CHI85LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Plato Center, ILOn final approach with a 30-degree right crosswind of 14-16 KTS, the plt experienced a loss of headwind component as theacft passed below height of buildings in the windstream. Power was not added and the acft settled to the ground short of the runway…NTSB SEA85LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Kings Valley, ORThe plt attempted to fly the acft away from the site of a proposed load drop before the drop was completed. The FAA inspectors said the sling did not release properly. When the plt attempted to depart the area the acft struck the groundin a nose low attitude.…NTSB CHI85LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hayward, WIThe acft sustained subst damage after uncontrolled contact with the rwy during landing. Investigation revealed that the landing was inadvertently attempted at a time when the winds shifted to a direct x-wind with gusts to 35 KTS.NTSB FTW85LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 231 · Abilene, TXAccording to the plt, at about 15 ft AGL, simultaneous with gear retraction, the cabin door popped open and the nose of the airplane 'tucked.' The plt attempted to control the nose attitude but as the propeller began striking the runway surface, power was…NTSB DEN85FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Sevier, UTThe plt was en route from anchorage, Alaska to prescott, Arizona to be with his dying mother. Weather was described as windy, low ceilings, and approaching dusk when the a/c departed richfield, Utah. A/c was loaded with 284 lbs of cargo. A/c crashed on…NTSB FTW85FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Fairview, OKThe acft was engaged in performing at an air show when recovery from a left aileron roll at aprx 300 ft AGL was completed to an upright attitude, however, the acft nose dropped and the acft turned 45 degrees to the right of the rwy heading. It then impacted…NTSB NYC85FGM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · West Mifflin, PAAcft landed long with excessive speed. Plt attempted a go-around but was unable to obtain sufficient flying speed before reaching the end of the rwy which drops off into a steep embankment. When the acft reached the end of the rwy ground effect was lost and…NTSB FTW85LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Amarillo, TXWhen advised of high winds at destination, plt diverted to en route alternate on arrival at alternate, plt was advised of 60 degree crosswind with gusts to 40 mph. Plt had 21 hrs experience in conventional (tailwheel) acft. On landing touchdown, gusts lifted…NTSB ATL85LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Reidsville, NCThe plt was making a full stop landing and after bouncing a few times the acft nosed over. The plt said the acft porpoised and his attempts to recover were unsuccessful. The winds were calm and no mechanical malfunctions were reported.NTSB LAX85FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson Voyager 150 · Meadow Vista, CAThe acft collided with terrain while maneuvering northeast of auburn airport during a VFR personal flt. The plt advised sacramento TRACON that he had auburn arpt in sight. However, TRACON observed N97638 fly over & pass auburn arpt in a northerly direction &…NTSB CHI85LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWells KR-2 · Delaware, OHAccording to the plt, he made a normal takeoff in his home built acft & started to climb on a flt path that went over a warehouse. He reported that he encountered a thermal & severe turbulence which were created by the warehouse. He stated that this caused…NTSB NYC85LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Laconia, NHAccording to the plt, shortly after takeoff the acft began to pitch up, decelerate, and roll right. He reduced power and lowered the nose in an unsuccessfull attempt to regain control. There were no mechanical malfunctions reported.NTSB FTW85FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · El Reno, OKThe acft was destroyed on impact with the ground after being observed by ground witnesses to go out of control during anaerobatic maneuver. There was a difference of opinions as to what happened. One witness described the ground collision having been from an…NTSB LAX85FUG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 195 · Riverside, CAThe acft nosed over during a landing roll following a loss of control.NTSB BFO85FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth · Keyser'S Ridge, MDThe flt was the final leg of a flt from winchester, VA that had been discontinued the day before due to adverse weather conditions. Two weather briefings were obtained on the day of the accident, both of which included the statement that VFR flight was not…NTSB DEN85LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Longmont, COThe pilot stated that he encountered a strong gust of wind from the right and lost directional control. The acft struck the ground with the left wing tip and nose and flipped over.NTSB NYC85LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Farmington, PAAccording to the plt, during the landing flare the wind shifted causing the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy striking rwy lights and a pole. Winds were from 230 deg at 10 KTS gusting to 15.NTSB FTW85FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Amarillo, TXLast radio contact was a clearence to descend to 5,000 ft MSL to which the plt responded 'two romeo delta.' Cloud tops were near 5,000 ft MSL. Acft impacted in a high speed dive aprx 10 deg past verticle. Plt received com/inst certificate on 12/14/84 and this…