NTSB investigations, 1982
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 DEN83LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Miles City, MTAfter executing a missed approach to rwy 22 the acft began accumulating rime ice. An approach was made to rwy 4. The acft had accumulated about 1/4 in ice, & during the flare the acft shuddered & stalled onto the rwy.NTSB ATL83FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot and passenger bodies were recovered from the atlantic Ocean near Ocean City, MD. Both persons had died of drowning without serious traumatic injuries. The aircraft was not recovered. Low ceilings and visibilities were reportedin the area throughout…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 DEN83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Santa Rita, MTAircraft nosed over during landing. Aircraft was swerving left after brake application. More braking was used and aircraft nosed over.NTSB DEN83FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Sioux Falls, SDAt 1915 while enroute the plt was advised that the destination wx was 100 ft obscured, 3/8 mi in fog. At 2140 the plt contacted approach control & was advised the wx was 100 ft obscured & 1/8 mi with an RVR for rwy 3 of 2,400 ft. he was cleared for an ILS rwy…NTSB CHI83FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Medina, OHAt about 1430 EST, the pilot took off from freedom field, Medina, OH in VFR conditions. When he returned about 3 hrs later at dusk, the weather was estimated to be: 400 ft overcast, 3/4 mi visibility with fog. A flight instructor heard the plane fly over the…NTSB NYC83LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker F-27-100 · New Haven, CTAircraft collided with a power cart as taxi to takeoff began.NTSB FTW83LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Addison, TXPilot hand propped engine with aircraft cockpit unattended. Aircraft started taxiing and collided with another unattended aircraft parked on the ramp.NTSB FTW83LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · El Paso, TXOn landing the pilot elected to make a go-around due to gusty wind conditions. On the next landing attempt the pilot initiated a go-around from short final at an altitude of approximately 30 feet. The pilot was unable to maintain alignment with the runway,…NTSB ANC83LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brevig Mission, AKWhile the pilot was landing on a road, the left main gear, forward support tube failed. The pilot stated that he applied takeoff power to avoid ground looping and the plane became airborne. He stated that he "dumped" his flaps while indicating 60 mph and…NTSB NYC83FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Auburn, NYDuring departure on an IFR climb-out radar and radio contact was lost. The pilot's last reported altitude was passing through 4,500 ft. the aircraft crashed into a wooded area at an elevation of 1,700 ft MSL. Initial contact was with trees approximately 40 ft…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 LAX83FUG07Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 172N · Near Rialto, CAThe pilot and his passengers had flown from van nuys, CA to palm spring, CA during the afternoon. After arrival, they spent several hours on the ground. At 1740, the pilot called a fss to obtain a weather briefing for a flight to concord, CA. During the…NTSB LAX83FA047Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · 12nm East Of An, CADuring the preflight wx briefing from thermal fss the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended into the san diego area. Although the plt requested a briefing to san diego, it is believed that the initial destination was carlsbad to deplane the rear…NTSB LAX83FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ramona, CAThe aircraft crashed into rising terrain at the 3500 foot level in IFR weather. The pilot had been advised of bad weather along his route. His flight plan was VFR. No malfunctions to equipment was found.NTSB LAX83FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · 13 Se Of Linden, CAPilot encountered weather on a cross-country flight and reported icing at 10,000 feet at 1828. He had been at 10000 feetsince 1745. At 1831, the pilot requested 8,000 feet to get out of ice and at 1836 requested 6,000 and was approved. At 1857 level at 6,000…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 NYC83FA033Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Williamsport, PAThe aircraft departed the airport with ice on the airframe. The pilot encountered more icing in flight and decided to return to the airport, but was unable to maintain his altitude. The aircraft collided with trees during a forced landing. The pilot had been…NTSB MKC83FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Kansas City, MODrg the 1027 wx briefing, the plt was advised that Kansas City was reporting very light rime icing from 4,000 to 11,000 ft & a PIREP of light to moderate rime ice between 6,000 & 8,000 ft 30 mi south of Kansas City. The plt announcedhis intentions of…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 MIA83LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft. Myers, FLDuring a night, VFR flight to opa locka, Florida, the pilot experienced a loss of power and was forced to make an emergency landing in the everglade swamps. The aircraft was recovered from 3 feet of water in an upside down position. Examination of the…NTSB FTW83DA046Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Corsicana, TXThe eng seized at 6,000 ft. due to unsuitable surrounding terrain the plt elected to land on a highway. The plt left the gear up until 50 ft AGL to clear a power line crossing the highway. The acft touched down with the gear partially extended. Eng teardown…NTSB ATL83FKG03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Stone Mountain, GAThe pilot reported that while flying in marginal weather, he came to Stone Mountain and turned to avoid it. The aircraft crashed on the side of the Mountain about 300 ft from the base. About 9 mi east southeast of the crash site, the weather was reported as…NTSB NYC83FA032Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Mount Alton, PAWhile enroute the plt reported he was icing up & would have to divert to bradford. About 12 mi from the arpt the plt declared an emergency stating he didn't think he could make a missed approach with the ice buildup. The plt then reported a rough engine & an…NTSB MIA83LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plymouth, FLThe student was practicing touch and go landings. On the second landing the aircraft landed hard in a nose first attitude. The nose gear collapsed.NTSB MIA83FA036Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 707-323C · Miami, FLAccording to the flight crew, a loud explosion was heard a few seconds after reaching takeoff power and the takeoff was aborted. While taxiing, the tower informed the flight crew that flames were coming from the no. 4 engine. The aircrew stopped the aircraft…NTSB LAX83LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental 305 · Glendale, AZThe pilot stated he attempted 2 times to land on runway 17 on the third landing attempt the pilot lost control and collided with a fence. The winds were from 080 degrees at 15 knots.NTSB LAX83FVG03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lincoln, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot took off at about 2003 PST. The weather at the marysville fss (20 NM north) was; thin obscured, 500 ft overcast, 2 miles visibility with fog. The plane crashed about 1800 ft northeast of runway 33.NTSB LAX83FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · 10 M.N. Of Gilr, CAAircraft hit a 2721 foot ridge just below the top while cruising in bad weather on a dark night. He was on a VFR flight plan and was not instrument rated. Low overcast obscured the mountain tops.NTSB CHI83FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11CC · Spencer, WIThe acft was observed in a steep left turn at low altitude then impacting the ground straight down. Both propeller blades were bent back with no evidence of twisting. Approximately 1/2 inch of ice was found in the fuel line gascolator.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 SEA83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot reported that slush accumulation on the runway prevented the aircraft from reaching takeoff speed. He aborted the takeoff and with braking action "nil" slid off the end of the runway. Gustavus airport is owned and operated by the state of Alaska and…NTSB MKC83LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 700 · Neosho, MOThe pilot stated that he made a VOR approach to runway 19 and after touchdown the aircraft began to turn to the left. When he attempted to stop the turn with the right brake he found the brake had failed. Investigation revealed the aircraft had landed hard,…NTSB MIA83LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-220C · Near Ocala, FLThe pilot reported that during flight, the engine stopped and the cockpit filled with smoke. He shut down fuel to the engine and started to glide toward an airport, but it was too FAR away. He then selected a field, but had to stay high on final approach to…NTSB LAX83LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · El Monte, CAThe pilot experienced a problem directly after takeoff when he discovered the landing gear would not retract. After continually trying to lock the gear in place, he executed an emergency landing. Investigation revealed a malfunction in the hydraulic power…NTSB LAX83FVG04Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150L · Lincoln, CAThe acft crashed on the arpt immediately after takeoff. A plt who had landed at the arpt at 2030 reported that fog had just reached the arpt with a top approximately 1,100 ft AGL & the base a 200 ft AGL. He advised the plt against going, but the plt stated he…NTSB DEN83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Afton, WYThe pilot stated that he touched down on the snow covered runway and the brakes were frozen. The aircraft hit bare pavement and veered to the left. Wheel dropped off edge of runway into a snow bank. The aircraft nosed over. An interview with the pilot…NTSB ATL83FKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Pine Moutain, GADue to local wx conditions, the acft was receiving radar vectors to columbus, GA. Enroute to columbus, the plt elected to land at the callay gardens-harris county arpt. During final approach, he encountered a downdraft & struck several trees. He then added…NTSB MKC83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-18 · St. Charles, MOWhen power was applied after a long 20 mile descent the engine would not respond except for a "chugging idle." The pilot stated that he did use some carburetor heat during the early part of the descent. FAA advisory circular AC-20-113 recommends "heat should…NTSB MKC83FA025Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Oxford, NEThe pilot made 3 low passes near his son's home. Reportedly, the 3rd pass was made at an altitude of about 40 to 50 ft AGL. A witness then observed the pilot pull up abruptly to about a 45 deg climb. After climbing an additional 40 to 50 ft, the aircraft…NTSB LAX83FA050Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Williams, AZThe original departure point was camarillo, CA. Before departing camarillo, the pilot obtained a weather briefing for a flight to flagstaff, AZ. At about that time, the flagstaff weather was, in part: zero ceiling, 1/16 mi visibility. The pilot was warned of…NTSB DEN83FTK02Accident · 5 fatalFinal reportCessna 182Q · Bryant, SDThe aircraft crashed in an open, flat, stubble field just south of Bryant SD. The angle of impact was 45 degrees nose down, with wings level. Fire after impact consumed most of the wreckage and the 5 occupants received fatal injuries. Theweather was IFR with…NTSB CHI83LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Red Wing, MNThe pilot stated that while enroute to Red Wing, MN he ran into deteriorating weather and the engine started to run rough. He decided to execute a precautionary landing into a hay field rather than encounter darkness and adverse weather conditions with a…NTSB ATL83LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Bedford, VAWhile practicing stalls and turns, the student stated the aircraft began to vibrate. The student attempted to eliminate the vibration by reducing and advancing the throttle and found the higher the RPM, the greater the vibration. Upon attempting to land in an…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 ANC83LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Anchorage, AKThe plt stated that during an earlier takeoff from a frozen lake that he struck an unknown object imbedded in deep snow. He noticed that his right gear & ski were damaged, & continued his flight to Anchorage. Approaching Anchorage he was advised by lake hood…NTSB NYC83LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Middletown, PAAfter landing the tower directed the pilot to back taxi on the runway. After clearing the runway the pilot taxied straight ahead with proper control deflections for a 10 degree strong wind behind the left wing. A strong gusty wind was encountered causing the…NTSB MIA83LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Titusville, FLThe pilot reported that before landing, he extended the landing gear and observed a safe down and locked indication. He stated that as he applied brakes at about 45 KTS, the gear warning horn sounded and the gear collapsed. Also, he positively stated that the…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 CHI83LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rockford, ILThe student pilot with his instructor on board were performing touch and go landings. After the third takeoff the engine quit at approximately 150 ft AGL. The pilot made an emergency landing between the two runways at Rockford. Examination of the engine…