NTSB investigations, 1983
374 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 372 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 374 |
| 1984 | 329 |
| 1985 | 295 |
| 1986 | 315 |
| 1987 | 331 |
| 1988 | 295 |
| 1989 | 235 |
| 1990 | 278 |
| 1991 | 244 |
| 1992 | 217 |
| 1993 | 232 |
| 1994 | 213 |
| 1995 | 210 |
| 1996 | 221 |
| 1997 | 219 |
| 1998 | 224 |
| 1999 | 247 |
| 2000 | 229 |
| 2001 | 215 |
| 2002 | 204 |
| 2003 | 240 |
| 2004 | 217 |
| 2005 | 228 |
| 2006 | 213 |
| 2007 | 232 |
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\") = 1983
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\" = 260)
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") = 1983 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" = 260) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB DEN84LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Ekalaka, MTThe plt stated that during touchdown the acft hit an area of patchy snow & the acft veered off the rwy into a snowbank.NTSB DEN84LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-220C · Holyoke, COThe acft ran off the rwy during landing and nosed over. The plt stated that the accident occurred during a landing on rwy 17. The wind was reported as from the southwest at four KTS. The plt stated that the glide path and airspeed were good on final approach.…NTSB DEN84LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hudson, COAfter returning from a maintenance test flt, the plt made a normal apch to land on a snow covered rwy. According to the plt & his passenger, the acft touched down along the right side of the rwy in snow. The plane then veered to the right & nosed over. No…NTSB MKC84LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Davenport, IAThe acft skidded sideways during landing on an icy rwy. The nose gear collapsed sideways when it collided with a snowbank at the rwys edge. There were no injuries.NTSB LAX84LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Murrieta, CAThe acft nosed over during landing rollout. The plt reported the acft speed on final was 80 mph which is faster than normal. The acft touched down about 900 ft down the 2682 ft rwy. The landing was on rwy 15 and the wind was from 045 degrees at 4 KTS. The plt…NTSB CHI84LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Michigan City, INThe acft ran off the snow covered rwy into soft ground and collapsed the nose gear. The plt said that during acceleration for takeoff he felt the left main landing gear go off the left side of the rwy. He reduced power but by this time the gear was in soft…NTSB SEA84LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-185F II · Driggs, IDThe acft collided with a hidden snow berm while landing on a snow covered rwy. The new snow was 2 to 3 inches deep over a compacted snow base. The rwy was plowed to a width of 30 to 35 ft with 3 ft berms. The plt stated that he encountered a whiteout during…NTSB MKC84LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Iowa Falls, IAThe acft swerved and collided with a snowbank alongside the rwy during landing. The pilot stated that she hit some snow and ice on the rwy and when the acft started to slide she lost control. The acft turned left and when the left wing hit the snowbank the…NTSB DEN84LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Big Piney, WYPrior to departure the plt telephoned the FBO at Big Piney arpt. He was advised of the poor wx conditions that existed at the arpt & was also advised not to land at the arpt. The acft was later observed to land at Big Piney arpt, touch down on the snow…NTSB DEN84FA047Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper 602P · Rock Springs, WYThe acft swerved off the snow-covered rwy during landing. The snow plow equipment operator was unable to keep the rwy clear due to strong winds. Finger drifts developed soon after each plowing. Two foot snow banks existed on either side of the rwy. The snow…NTSB FTW84LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Bellville, TXThe plt stated he landed 'a little long & a little fast.' The acft then drifted off the paved rwy into grass & soft terrain. The right wheel dug into the ground & the acft nosed over onto its back at the line of rwy lights.NTSB MKC84LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 25 · Kansas City, KSDuring takeoff on a snow covered rwy at night the aircraft ran off the left side of the runway & was damaged. At that time, the rwy was covered with a thin layer of dry snow over the top of hard packed snow. A 50 ft strip had previously been plowed along the…NTSB DEN84FA045Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair 440 · Rock Springs, WYCombs airways, flt 709, collided with a snow bank during the landing roll at sweetwater county aprt. The capt reported that 'immediately after touchdown, the acft veered left, struck a snow bank, then veered to the right 180 deg coming to rest on the rwy…NTSB ATL84LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rock Hill, SCThe student plt reported he picked up a slight crosswind during his descent for landing. The acft touched down on the main landing gear wings level, started to veer left & did not respond to right rudder pressure. The plt applied max braking but the acft ran…NTSB CHI84LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hayward, WIThe 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 CHI84LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Harbor Springs, MIThe plt stated that an overboost occurred on the right eng during the takeoff roll. He pulled off power on both engs but the acft slid off the rwy into a snowbank.NTSB CHI84LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, ILThe student plt elected to make a touch & go landing on a rwy covered with loose snow & patches of ice. He reported that when he added power during his 1st touch & go, the acft veered to the left & subsequently collided with a snowbank.NTSB CHI84LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Bad Axe, MIDuring arrival, the plt was advised by the UNICOM operator that rwy 21 was the active rwy. Soon after landing, a passenger boarded the acft & the plt took off again. He proceeded to make a pattern around the arpt & initiated another landing on rwy 21. The…NTSB MKC84LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Council Bluffs, IAAccording to the plt, he landed on rwy 13, which was icy, and encountered a right x-wind. Subsequently, the acft drifted to the left, the left main gear hit a snowbank & the acft ground looped. The plt reported that the right wing hit snow & was damaged. He…NTSB FTW84LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Bulverde, TXThe acft collided with a ditch during landing rollout after loss of control and a groundloop. According to the plt the landing was normal on a 2850 ft strip. The acft groundlooped at slow speed and went into a ditch off the right side of rwy 16. This flt was…NTSB DEN84LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Englewood, COThe acft collided with a snowbank and nosed over during landing. The plt said the acft was rolling out when it hit some slush on the rwy and was pulled into a snowbank on the left. The nose gear folded when it hit the 3 ft snowbank and the acft nosed over.…NTSB ANC84LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AKThe acft was taking off from an unimproved area covered by 2 inches of snow. At about 80 ft into the takeoff roll the acft bounced left into muskeg, collapsing the landing gear.NTSB ATL84FU002Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAmerican Aerolights Double Eagle · Cape Carteret, NCReportedly, the plt had previously flown in a 2 place ultralight vehicle, but had not flown in one that was equipped with a canard. He indicated to the owner that he would like to taxi the ultralight. The owner obliged after explaining the operation of the…NTSB LAX84LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot stated that the acft veered to the right during landing. The pilot tried left brake with no success. The acft groundlooped and the left gear failed. The brakes were examined after the accident but due to the damage to the lines & and fittings no…NTSB FTW84LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Los Lunas, NMThis was to be the student's first flt & the CFI had him follow through on the controls. As the tail came off the rwy the student began overpowering the CFI at the controls. The CFI was unable to maintain directional control & the acft went off the rwy into a…NTSB LAX84LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Coalinga, CAWhile departing, the acft began veering left as the tailwheel came off the ground during the takeoff roll. It rolled onto a hard dirt shoulder to the left of the asphalt rwy. The plt reported that he corrected the drift by applying right rudder & the acft…NTSB CHI84LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · La Porte, INThe acft veered off the rwy, hit a ditch and nosed over during takeoff. The plt reported that he lost control of the acft during the takeoff roll and it ran off the side of the rwy into an open field and nosed over.NTSB MKC84LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hampton, IAOn his fourth touch and go landing the pilot added power for the go-around and the aircraft drifted off the left side of the runway. The left main gear hit a snowbank and the aircraft flipped over landing upside down in the snow. The winds at macon city, IA…NTSB SEA84LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-391B · Hood River, ORAccording to FAA inspectors, the plt made a hi speed turnoff onto a taxiway after landing & ground looped the acft. The plt stated that the right brake failed, the acft rolled off the rwy into mud & the plane spun 270 deg to the left. However, the right brake…NTSB FTW84LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Mcallen, TXThe acft groundlooped during landing and collided with a ditch. This acft had been converted to conventional landing gear. The plt had only 1 hour as PIC in this configuration of landing gear equipment.NTSB MKC84LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Kearney, NEDuring the landing roll, the plt held the nosewheel off while slowing down, and used right rudder to compensate for a reported x-wind condition. As soon as the nosewheel touched down, the acft veered to the right. It went off the right side of the rwy, the…NTSB LAX84LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palo Alto, CAThe plt, who was on his fist solo stated he 'started to flare out bit high, bounced a few times, lost directional control and went off runway 30, to the right. The acft went up on its right wing, then back down, and came to rest upright.'NTSB MKC84LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Topeka, KSThe acft veered off the rwy into the grass and collapsed the main landing gear during takeoff. The pilots seat slid aft as the acft accelerated and the pilot lost control of the acft. The acft veered off the left side of the runway into the grass. The pilot…NTSB MIA84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Gainesville, FLThe acft nosed over during landing while on an instructional flt. The instructor plt was demonstrating a touch and go landing at the time of the accident. The landing was made on rwy 28 with the wind from 340 degrees at 7 KTS. The instructor stated that…NTSB DEN84LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Durango, COThe acft ran off the right side of the rwy and collided with rwy lights during landing. The plt said he landed on the right side because the left side was being seal coated. Proper alignment was not maintained and the acft's right landing gear dropped off the…NTSB DEN84LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Broomfield, COThe plt reported that he landed on rwy 29R with a wind from 220 deg at 8 KTS. He stated that the touchdown was smooth, but after the nosewheel was lowered, the acft veered to the left. He applied right rudder & aileron, but reportedly, the plane did not…NTSB DEN84LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Crested Butte, COAccording to the plt, the ground was covered with about 6 inches of light snow & the wind was from the southwest at 5 to 10 KTS. A snow plow preceeded him to the rwy & had cleared a strip about 10 to 12 ft wide on the 1st 1/3 of the rwy. When the plt was…NTSB CHI84LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kentland, INThe acft ran off the rwy into soft dirt during landing roll and cartwheeled. The student plt landed on rwy 27 with windsreported from the south at 18-20 KTS. After a 100 ft ground roll the acft left the rwy to the right into an open field where it cartwheeled.NTSB FTW84LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · El Paso, TXThe acft groundlooped during landing on an instructional flt. The landing was on rwy 22 and the wind was from 270 degrees at 9 KTS. After touchdown directional control was lost and the acft veered to the right collapsing the left mainlanding gear.NTSB ATL84LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wadley, GAThe plt stated that he landed too fast on the grass strip, & when he attempted to turn off the rwy onto a taxiway, the acft groundlooped.NTSB NYC84LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Franklin, PAAfter landing, the acft veered off the rwy. Subsequently, it went down an embankment & was substantially damaged. No pre-crash part malfunction or failure was found.NTSB ANC84LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Montague Island, AKThe acft ground looped during takeoff from a beach on montaque Island. The acft had been parked on the beach and the water had been over the landing gear due to the tide. The plt did not consider that the wet brakes would not be effective if needed. There was…NTSB FTW84LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Weslaco, TXThe student was practicing touch & go landings on a solo flt. On his 1st apch, the acft touched down on the left side of the rwy. The student reported that when he added power to go around, the acft veered to the left. He reported that he applied excessive…NTSB DEN84FTK01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBaking Duce · Rapid City, SDThe acft ran off the left side of the rwy during landing and the left main landing gear collapsed. When the plt attempted to bring the acft back onto the rwy the gear hit the edge of the rwy. There was a 7 to 10 kt crosswind on rwy 14 at the time of the…NTSB CHI84LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Port Huron, MIThe plt stated that shortly after touchdown several deer came out of the nearby woods & stopped on the left side of the rwy. He attempted to slow the acft down while staying on the right side of the rwy but went off the rwy & collided with a raised concrete…NTSB LAX84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · New River, AZThe tow pilot reported that during a takeoff tow with both acft still on the ground, he started to drift right as a gust of wind caught him. The glider pilot decided to release. The tow acft then went 100 yards off the rwy and collided with a parked glider.…NTSB LAX84LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · New River, AZThe student plt was on his 9th solo landing when he landed on rwy 27 with a x-wing from 200 deg at 10 KTS. During the landing, the glider drifted to the north into some bushes, then swerved into a tree. The plt reported that upon landing, he lower the wrong…NTSB LAX84LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Twentynine Palm, CAThe acft was landed in a westerly direction on a state highway. During the landing roll, the acft's right main gear went off the pavement onto a soft, sandy shoulder area. Subsequently, the plt lost control, the acft hit a berm & the gear collapsed. The plt…NTSB DEN84LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Bennett, COThe plt stated that he landed on a dirt road, approx 12 ft wide, and a gust of wind picked-up the right wing. He applied full rt aileron but the lt wing dragged on the ground. The acft spun to the lt and the nose gear collapsed.NTSB LAX84LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Casa Grande, AZThe aircraft was equipped with brakes only on the left side. During a dual instructional flt, the student was landing the acft from the left seat. On the 4th landing, the acft encountered a reported right quartering gust of wind from the rear. The acft veered…