NTSB investigations, 1982
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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 ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ATL83FIG02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportGrumman AA1B · Delmar, MDPilot making steep turns near his home at low altitude stalled and crashed. No malfunctions found. Witnesses said engine sounded normal in flight.NTSB SEA83IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226TC · Klamath Falls, ORDuring takeoff on runway 14 with the winds from 310 deg at 17 knots, satisfactory acceleration occurred through 70 knots followed by a slowing rate of acceleration at 80 knots. The captain then reduced power and shortly thereafter felt the left main tires…NTSB MKC83FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · 1 1/2 Mi.N. May, KSThe pilot received wx briefings at 1114 & 1220. He was advised against VFR flt due to low ceilings & visibilities in western Missouri, eastern & northeastern Kansas. At 1300 the plt received a special VFR clearance to depart. At 1330 witnesses observed the…NTSB LAX83LVG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna TU206F · Franklin, CAFinal approach was slightly high & the student plt reduced power. As the throttle was advanced from 1400 RPM the eng quit. The acft touched down approximately 300 ft short of the rwy & rolled into a fence. The fence caught the nose gear & turned the acft…NTSB FTW83FA066Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · San Antonio, TXThe acft departed brackettville at 0715 & at 0740 contacted uvalde UNICOM for their wx. When informed that uvalde was "zero-zero" the flt continued east. The acft was later observed & heard flying above the low indefinite ceiling shortly before impacting the…NTSB ATL83LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft. Benning, GAStudent was doing a touch and go landing. While changing flap, carb heat and applying full throttle aircraft veered left. Recovery was attempted throttle off but aircraft left runway and collapsed nose gear, before flipping over.NTSB ATL83FA073Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Fort Payne, ALDuring landing the right main landing gear scissors bolt & bushing pulled through the scissors mount hole allowing the landing gear to rotate 90 deg. An incorrect washer (standard 5/16 in) had been installed in the scissors assembly duringrecent maintenance.…NTSB MKC83LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Lee'S Summit, MOThe student pilot was on a supervised solo flight in a tail wheel equipped aircraft. The instructor pilot was observing from about 300 ft from the touchdown point. He stated that the plane touched down hard, bounced and turned to the left. The right main gear…NTSB FTW83LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Nash, OKPilot encountered fog and decided to land in a wheat field looked frozen but was soft and aircraft nosed over. There were 3 local airports within 20 miles.NTSB DEN83LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Lander, WYThe aircraft nose wheel collapsed during landing. The plane then turned left went off the runway and collided with a snowbank. An examination of the aircraft revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure of the nose gear prior to touchdown.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 ATL83FKJ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172N · Clanton, ALThe acft was observed in a high speed glide to touch down briefly in a pasture at the top of a knoll. It then dropped below the rise & crashed in a wooded area adjacent to the pasture. Examination of the eng showed a crack extending from the top forward…NTSB ATL83FKG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportQuickie 2 · Stockbridge, GAReportedly, when the aircraft was landed, it touched down long and with excessive airspeed. The aircraft veered off the right side of the runway, when brakes were applied, and overturned. The wind was report as light and variable.NTSB NYC83LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 56TC · Gasport, NYDuring the takeoff roll from a snow covered runway the aircraft slid to the left of the runway and into a snow bank. The left main and nose gear collapsed.NTSB MKC83IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA31-350 · Waterloo, IAPrior to landing N600TS reportedly had an unsafe nose gear down indication. At landing touchdown, the nose gear collapsed. Examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction however the bearing ends, p/n 452-412, showed evidence of overload failure.…NTSB FTW83LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E33 · Little Rock, ARDuring the landing roll, all three of the landing gear retracted as the pilot was applying brakes to turn off at the first exit. FAA inspectors found the landing gear handle in the down position with the circuit breaker popped. The flaps were also found in…NTSB DEN83LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-227AC · Gillette, WYDirectional control was lost in the early stage of the takeoff roll. The acft departed the rwy 400 ft down the rwy & travelled 85 ft off the side of the rwy. One rwy light was destroyed. The acft had come from the factory equipped with an anti-skid brake…NTSB ATL83IA070Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Moultrie, GAThe pilot was making a refueling stop in Moultrie, GA when the aircraft touched down on runway 14 at spence field with the landing gear in the up position. The pilot does not recall what events led to the wheels up landing. On exiting the aircraft, he noted…NTSB ATL83FID03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Lynchburg, VAThe acft was observed on final drifting right. It then rolled sharply to the left back towards the trees south of rwy 28. The acft pulled up to a steep climb into a left turn & disappeared over the trees. The acft was found nose down in a vertical position on…NTSB ANC83LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Near Palmer, AKImmediately after taking off from a frozen lake, the pilot turned left to parallel a fog bank over the knik river. He stated that while climbing, the engine did not quit, but the propeller lost thrust, and he lost control of the aircraft. He stated that he…NTSB ANC83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alexander Creek, AKThe pilot landed on rough, snow covered terrain and the landing gear collapsed. This aircraft had an out of date annual inspection.NTSB MKC83FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bancroft, IAThe acft impacted the ground in a near wings level, 20 deg nose down attitude at a high rate of speed. Witnesses statedthat the weather was clear & visibility good but it was a very dark night with only a very small portion of the moon showing. The only…NTSB LAX83FUJ10Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210L · Phoenix, AZAfter engine quit on final approach aircraft landed on the roof of a house. No evidence of fuel was found in the aircraft, pilot indicated he did not usually inspect fuel tanks for quantity.NTSB FTW83LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Little Rock, ARNose gear collapsed during landing. No reason for collapse found.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 ATL83LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Columbia, SCThe pilot landed on runway 23 with winds that were variable from 250 to 290 deg at 14 gusting 24 KTS. With these winds, the maximum crosswind component would have been about 21 KTS. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for this aircraft was 15 KTS.…NTSB MKC83LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Sullivan, MOAircraft landed short of runway and collapsed right main landing gear. As aircraft slid into some brush the nose gear collapsed.NTSB MIA83LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Stuart, FLAircraft made a hard landing and damaged wings.NTSB LAX83LVW02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Beatty, NVThe pilot landed on a 1700 long strip at the elevation of about 3500 ft MSL. He elected to takeoff to the north in calm wind conditions and avoid sun glare off the cover of his engine and on the windshield. He stated that soft field procedures were used in…NTSB CHI83IA063Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC9-30 · Pellston, MIBefore departing traverse city the captain was informed that emmet city arpt was sanded at about 1736 and that icy runway conditions were turning to slush. He was also told that rwy 32 would be sanded again prior to his arrival. This was accomplished, with a…NTSB ATL83FA067Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Johns Isle, SCThe plt stated both engs lost power after takeoff & the acft ditched in the stono river. No preimpact failure and/or malfunction of either eng could be found. The plt did not hold any airman certificate.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 SEA83FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 214B · Near Randle, WAThe 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 NYC83FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Ringwood, NJThe plt declared an emergency due to power loss & the acft crashed into a reservoir. Engine examination disclosed numerous pieces of the induction air filter throughout the engine. Filter paper was found lodged between the intake valve & valve seat of the #5…NTSB MKC83LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · West Plains, MOEarlier in the day, the pilot had landed on a highway after the aircraft ran low on fuel. He purchased 15 gal of automobile fuel and put it in the aircraft fuel tanks. He then took off from the highway, flew to an airport and added an additional 20 gal of…NTSB MIA83LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · New Port Richey, FLAccording to the instructor (CFI), the tail wheel equipped aircraft veered left and headed toward trees after the tail rose, but while the main wheels were still on the ground. He attempted to recover with right rudder and brakes. Fearing a ground loop, the…NTSB LAX83LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Fair Oaks, CADuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 50 ft AGL after the pilot had raised the gear. Reportedly, there was insufficient time to extend the gear, so a wheels-up landing was made on the remaining portion of the runway. An investigation revealed that a…NTSB LAX83FUJ09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Cornville, AZThe pilot was on a flight from wickenburg to cottonwood, AZ to meet a friend and fly him to phoenix, AZ. During arrival, he made two passes over the top of some homes where his friend was staying, nearby at Cornville, AZ. On the second pass, he made a barrel…NTSB LAX83FUG10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNorman Negus KR-2 · Hemet, CAThe owner of the home built aircraft was checking out the other pilot who was second-in-command (SIC). The SIC also had a home built of the same make and model. The objective was to provide familiarization to the SIC. During an approach to land, they elected…NTSB CHI83LA062Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportScorpion Too · Sandwich, ILThe rotorcraft impacted the runway very hard with no flare after the engine quit 100-200 feet AGL. The pilot had no training in this aircraft. No fuel was found in the fuel tank and no fuel odors were present. An examination of the fuelsystem, engine and…NTSB CHI83LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Gaylord, MIPrior to a flight from charleston, WV to sault ste marie, MI, the pilot was briefed to expect icing conditions. During the flight, mixed and rime icing conditions were encountered; however, the deicing equipment removed it satisfactorily. An update weather…NTSB ANC83LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Near Port Alswo, AKWhile landing on the 3,500 ft level of tuxedni glacier the acft skis sank in deep soft snow & the acft flipped over.NTSB SEA83FYM02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportEnstrom 280C · North Plains, ORAt about 0530 PST, the pilot departed from his home at ridge field, WA on a flight to hillsboro, OR. According to the pilot's instructor, the normal route used for this trip would been to proceed on a southerly heading to cornelius pass, go through the pass,…NTSB MKC83FA038Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Dewitt, NEAs the flt approached destination the alternator began to malfunction. Plt continued to destination which was IMC, and as the gear was lowered during an instrument approach the nose gear indicated unsafe. The approach was discontinued and the plt climbed back…NTSB MIA83LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Near Ramey, PRDuring cross-country VFR day flight pilot became lost and was receiving radio help in orientation when fuel was exhausted and aircraft ditched about 68 nmi north of Ramey, PR.NTSB MIA83FA050Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Homestead, FLThe aircraft lost power during takeoff and the pilot made a hard landing in a plowed field. The magneto cam, p/n 10-349359-9, had separated the shaft. Bendix service bulletin #608 recommending a cam retaining screw had not been accomplished.NTSB FTW83FRG03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 340 · Benavides, TXA deer hunter saw the aircraft on a final approach to an open field at dusk, with the gear and flaps down. He stated that when it was at about 100 ft AGL, the nose pitched down and the plane struck the ground and burst into flames. The aircraft was loaded…NTSB FTW83FA060Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Carlsbad, TXThe pilot and passengers had departed the san angelo airport at about 1800 CST on the day of the accident. They stopped at midland, TX where they borrowed a courtesy car and drove to a restaurant. Later, the aircraft departed on a return flight. At about 2320…NTSB DEN83LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cut Bank, MTThe aircraft experienced a total electrical failure while enroute. On arrival, the pilot selected gear down, however it would not lower. He misidentified the operation of the emergency gear down switch and pushed it up instead of down. The pilot stated that…NTSB DEN83LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Billings, MTAfter power failure pilot landed on a highway and collided with an auto. No evidence of fuel was found in the aircraft.