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 FTW83FRA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350D · Houston, TXThe pilot stated that as he came to a hover to land, an engine surge occurred which sent the helicopter back into the air. Reportedly, the engine continued to surge off and on, and as helicopter came down, it would impact the ground and bounce back in the…NTSB ATL83LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Anderson, SCAfter takeoff, while several hundred feet in the air, the engine backfired & quit. The plt was able to turn around & head back toward the arpt, but could not quite reach the rwy. The acft landed 1,000 ft short of the rwy, hit a ditch & flipped over. The plt…NTSB SEA83LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Chemult, ORThe flt encountered heavy snow enroute & the eng quit. During the autorotation the plt maneuvered to avoid hitting a railroad signal trestle but struck several railroad signal cables & crashed. The acft was not equipped with a particle separator, nor was the…NTSB LAX83FUJ08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210M · Phoenix, AZAircraft landed gear up short of destination in open field when fuel was exhausted. Pilot did not visually check tanks because a ladder was not available at the last stop before accident.NTSB FTW83LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Solgohachia, ARPilot overran runway and slid on grass into a tree. Pilot says he did not go-around because of rise in terrain.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 CHI83FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Defiance, OHAircraft crashed during non-precision approach in weather that was below minimums for that type of approach.NTSB ATL83FA063Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B · Louisville, KYA takeoff was initiated from a 3539 ft wet/upsloping rwy. The gross wt of the acft was about 9300 lbs (300 lbs under themax gross wt). The plt stated the acft accelerated, but never reach '107.' After using about 2700 ft, the plt decided to abort the takeoff,…NTSB LAX83LUG09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170B · Big Bear City, CAThe accident occured after touchdown when the pilot temporarily lost control and the aircraft veered off the runway. The wing and propeller collided with a frozen snow bank.NTSB LAX83FUJ07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech K35 · Tucson, AZThe acft crashed into rising terrain left wing tip first. The pilot had made a radio call saying he was landing due to smoke in the cockpit at 1517 MST. At 1523 MST the acft crashed off arpt on an upslope with a 30 degree incline. Examination of the wreckage…NTSB ATL83LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Midland, VAThe pilot and flight instructor (CFI) were on an instructional flight for a biennial flight review. The pilot reported that during the landing, the sun was in his eyes. He stated that on final approach, the aircraft encountered a downdraft and struck a…NTSB ATL83LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2 · Columbia, SCOn landing a scraping sound was heard and a go-around was performed. While on downwind, for the second landing, the gear handle was observed in the gear-up position. The gear was lowered and an uneventful landing was made.NTSB ANC83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Sawmill Bay, AKThe aircraft encountered gusty wind and experienced power loss during takeoff. The pilot made a hard landing on the water and the aircraft nosed over but did not sink. It washed ashore on a rocky beach and was destroyed by wave action. No one was injured in…NTSB SEA83LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Vancouver, WAAfter landing, the pilot began taxiing to the parking area. While taxiing, he came to an area where he tried to taxi between a fuel truck and a Beech baron. The pilot stated that he misjudged the distance between his right wing tip and the fuel truck and the…NTSB NYC83LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fall River, MAOn short final & aligned with the rwy lights the plt cancelled his IFR flt plan with approach control. The acft landed on the rwy which had the middle third of its width covered with 6-8 inches of snow. The outer thirds were plowed but icy.NTSB MKC83IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Chesterfield, MOUpon arrival over chicago, IL, the crew discovered that the landing gear would not extend. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to lower the gear, the crew elected to return to their home base airport and make a gear up landing. The landing was successful and…NTSB MKC83IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 100 · Wichita, KSPilot reported that while cruising at 18000 feet, the pressurized portion of the second window blew out. The inside window remained intact and the cabin slowly depressurized. The pilot made an uneventful landing. The window was replaced by a later production…NTSB LAX83FVD04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHollman Condor · Fremont, CAUnable to start the eng the plt removed the magneto assisted by bystanders. After freezing the mag impluse coupling he reinstalled the mag. A bystander offered to tighten the mag mounting bolts. The only tool availale was a pair of pliers. The mounting bolts…NTSB LAX83FUM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech C24R · Ramona, CAThe acft collided with a steel supporting cable attached to a power line pole during a go-around (missed approached). It was a dark night with varying degrees of visibility near the ground due to fog. There were two plts on board the accident acft but the one…NTSB ATL83LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Phenix City, ALAircraft had power loss during cruise and during the off airport landing a soft spot was hit and aircraft nosed over. Contaminates were found in fuel. Tank caps did not seal properly. Visual inspection of the fuel cell bladder disclosed permanent 1/2 to 3/4…NTSB ANC83LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Gambell, AKOn 12/12/82, the aircraft departed on a flight from savoonga to nome, AK. After departure, the pilot noted a problem with the left engine and diverted to Gambell, AK. While en route to Gambell, there was a gradual loss of oil pressure. After landing, the…NTSB NYC83FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Starrucca, PADuring a weather briefing before takeoff, the student pilot was advised of icing conditions, turbulence, snowshowers and snow squalls along ridges north of the wilkes-barre/scranton, PA area. The weather briefer indicated that VFR flight was not recommended.…NTSB LAX83LUJ06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportFrank Turben Aero Sport Scamp · Carefree, AZThe pilot flew from glendale to Carefree, AZ. After landing, he refueled and paid for 6.7 gals of gasoline. During takeoff, he encountered a partial loss of power. A turn was made toward lower terrain and to land on a golf course. The aircraft barely cleared…NTSB LAX83LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Big Bear Lake, CAThe acft descended into trees after a non-mechanical engine failure on a night takeoff. The wx was foggy with visibilityless than 100 yards. The elevation was 6,750 ft MSL. It is not known whether the plt appled carburetor heat. The control was broken off at…NTSB LAX83LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Merced, CAThe transcript revealed that the plt was cleared for an ILS rwy 30 apch approximately 2 mi from the outer marker. The wx given to the plt at that time was indefinite ceiling zero, sky obscured & visibility zero with fog. The plt stated an instrument apch was…NTSB LAX83FUG08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportRand KR-2 · Norco, CAExperimental aircraft on demonstration flight spun to the ground from low altitude and was destroyed on impact. Witness saw and heard the aircraft maneuver and crash with the engine at high RPM. Weather was VMC.NTSB FTW83LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ruston, LAOn takeoff the pilot heard a loud bang sound then lost engine power. The pilot made a 180 degree descending turn back toward the airport. At the edge of the airport the pilot made a hard touchdown on all three gear assemblies. Investigation revealed the…NTSB FTW83LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Katy, TXDuring landing the nose wheel contacted a 12 inch rice field type mud dam & the acft flipped over.NTSB FTW83LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Grandfield, OKShortly after takeoff, a child, who had been allowed to occupy the baggage compartment during the takeoff, fell from the acft when the door opened in flight. The child's grandfather, who occupied the rear seat, allowed the youngster to climb into the baggage…NTSB FTW83LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · New Orleans, LAPilot used brakes to attempt to straighten aircraft veering in crosswind and aircraft nosed over.NTSB CHI83LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cincinnati, OHThe student pilot touched down on runway 06, bounced, the nose gear collapsed and the pilot loss direction control. The aircraft nosed over.NTSB SEA83LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft L-2 · Near Gooding, IDThe pilot made a steep turn close to the ground while taking photographs of coyotes. The aircraft stalled and contacted the ground.NTSB SEA83FA029Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Renton, WAThe eng lost power during takeoff at about 200 ft AGL. The acft then executed a left descending 180 deg turn & crashed on the flightline of an acft company. Investigation revealed that the fuel filter bowl contained about 1/2 fuel & 1/2 water, and the…NTSB NYC83LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Newburgh, NYSimulated engine-out emergencies were being practiced. During takeoff the CFI failed the right eng. The student hesitated & the acft swerved to the right. The CFI was unsuccessful in gaining directional control & the acft ran off the rwy into a ditch.NTSB MIA83LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Ocoee, FLPlt approached with a higher than normal airspeed. The acft touched down nose wheel first about 1/3 down the rwy collapsing the nose gear causing the propeller to strike the rwy.NTSB CHI83LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Lacon, ILAfter a normal liftoff to pattern altitude the engine began to miss and backfire. The pilot returned to the airport. The pilot performed a thorough magneto check finding no unusual indications. The pilot tookoff and at approximately 200 ft the engine back to…NTSB CHI83LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColonial C-1 · Kalamazoo, MIPilot lost oil pressure and elected to land in a plowed field. Nose gear collapsed during landing. Oil leak was the cause of the drop in quantity and pressure.NTSB ATL83LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nashville, TNDuring an autorotation at about 125 ft AGL the student attempted to apply power for a recovery but noted that the oil pressure light was illuminated & the eng had quit. The CFI took the controls & executed an emergency landing. He maneuvered to avoid power…NTSB ATL83FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Summerville, WVOn 12/10/82, the student plt departed on a supervised solo x-country from moundsville, WV to huntington, WV, white sulpher springs, WV and back to moundsville. Wx conds deteriorated drg the 1st 2 legs of the flt and the student's flt instructor (CFI) told him…NTSB ATL83AA059Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportCessna 421B · Savannah, GAPlt reported he was on a missed approach & was returning to charleston "heading 360 degrees..." The acft crashed about 1/4 mi south & 100 ft short of the departure end of rwy 27. The wreckage scatter pattern was oriented on a heading of 155 deg. Missed…NTSB LAX83LXQ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna T182RG · Bridgeport, CAThe acft hit a small pine tree located on the top of the ridge, then slid down a snow covered slope to the bottom of a ravine where it caught fire & burned. The pax was fatally burned & the plt received a severe head concussion. The prop was stopped at the…NTSB DEN83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-291 · Denver, CODuring a "power-back" operation from the terminal gate, a ground signal person and two wing walker were used in accordance with procedures. After reverse thrust was applied and the aircraft was rolling backwards. The signal person communicated an emergency…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 CHI83IA054Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGates Lear Jet 35A · Over Fargo, NDWhile level at FL370 Over Fargo, ND, the crew heard a loud bang in the engine area and the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure. At the same time, the crew noticed that they had lost power on the #2 engine. After securing the engine and…NTSB ATL83LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Heflin, ALWhile on a pleasure flight the pilot experienced a fluctuation in his alternator indicator. Soon afterwards the alternator panel warning light came on. The pilot assumed his battery had gone dead after his radio lights also ceased to operate. At that point…NTSB SEA83AA028Accident · 8 fatalFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Near Klawock, AKAt 1236 the flt departed ketchikan seaplane base with a special VFR clearance & at 1240 reported clear of the control zone. The next & last transmission by the plt was made to the company via fm radio at about 1340. This report was issuedin the vicinity of…NTSB MKC83LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Alliance, NERight landing gear collapsed during landing. A hole was found drilled through strut. The hole was not shown on parts catalog.NTSB MIA83FA046Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Valparaiso, FLTwo minutes after takeoff the plt reported a loss of the left eng. He was immediately cleared for a landing at eglin afb. While maneuvering for a landing the left eng & wing separated from the acft. The eng was separated from the wing & showed evidence of in…NTSB LAX83LVM05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPitts S1C · 6 N.W. Half Moo, CAAircraft landed and a gust of wind turned the aircraft. Aircraft continued off right side of runway and nosed over in soft ground.NTSB LAX83LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Westley, CAThe acft collided with a dirt berm during a swath run tearing off both main landing gear. The acft continued to fly & an emergency landing was made at crow's landing nas. The plt attributed his inability to maintain sufficient ground clearance to the haze &…