NTSB investigations, 1983
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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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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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB SEA84LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150K Aerobat · Nr. Wrangell, AKThe acft nosed over during landing on a snow covered sand bar. The weather was VMC. The plt said he underestimated the depth of the snow and upon landing the nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over.NTSB NYC84FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H18 · Allentown, PAWhile en route, the plt encountered icing conditions, then reported he was unable to maintain alt & was having eng problems. He diverted toward Allentown, PA, then advised he had lost power in the left eng. Apch control began issuing vectors for a VOR apch;…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 LAX84LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Half Moon Bay, CAThe plt was taxiing to park when the right wing tip of his acft contacted the left wing tip of a Cessna 172RG, N6221R, that was parked beside the taxiway. According to the plt, the wing tip of the parked acft extended aprx 5 ft over the taxiway.NTSB LAX84LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBensen B8M · Rocklin, CAThe plt was operating his home built, non-registered gyrocopter as an ultralight vehicle. Reportedly, the eng lost power during flt, and subsequently, the gyrocopter was damaged during a forced landing. According to the plt, he encountered carburetor icing…NTSB LAX84LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206E · Red Rock, AZThe acft taxied into a ditch after landing on a road at night. After the acft came to rest it was apparently intentionally burned. Sob & injuries are presumed. The landing site was marked by the placement of white cloths along the edges of the road. The acft…NTSB LAX84FA073Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech J-35 · Ontario, CAThe acft forced landed in a vineyard where the nose gear dug in and the acft nosed over. The flt stated that climbing through 5000 ft MSL the power went to idle and then to zero. All fuel tanks were filled prior to departure & the left main tank was selected…NTSB LAX84FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Oceanside, CABefore takeoff, the plt received a wx briefing & was advised to expect IFR conditions in the vicinity of Oceanside, CA & that moderate turbulence existed below 20,000 ft. after takeoff, he obtained an IFR clearance to climb & cruise at 6000 ft. at about 2005…NTSB FTW84LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cisco, TXThe plt reported that while he was taxiing, after landing, he was focusing his attention on the radio, on the right side of the instrument panel, when the acft rolled off the rwy & into a ditch. During the occurrence, the nosewheel collapsed & the right wing…NTSB FTW84FA074Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Comfort, TXWitnesses stated that the acft barely cleared trees at the end of the arpt & that smoke was seen trailing from the righteng. The acft entered a right turn, stalled & impacted a ridge in a steep, near vertically banked dive. Teardowns of both engs & both props…NTSB DCA84AA008Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportLockheed L-1011 · Charleston, SCDuring flt at FL350, the fltcrew noted some thunderstorms in the vicinity of their route of flt & advised the ATC controller that they might have to detour. After turning & climbing to FL370, they noted 'moderate chop to light turbulence' & saw a flash of…NTSB CHI84LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Zanesville, OHAfter departing Zanesville, OH, the acft was at 2500 ft MSL when the eng began to 'knock'. The cockpit filed with smoke & the eng began to lose oil. The plt turned back to land at the arpt. He reported that the eng continued to run until the acft was about…NTSB ATL84LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Charlotte, NCDuring taxi for takeoff the pilot became disoriented and the acft collided with a ditch where construction of a new taxiway and old asphalt connected. The plt stated he could not determine the difference in the levels of the two surfaces. The taxiway was not…NTSB NYC84LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Great Pond, METhe plt stated that he was going hunting in a bog with a stream running thru the area. Reportedly, he was making a low pass to check for rocks in the stream before landing when a deer jumped up beside the float plane. He stated that he was watching to see…NTSB ATL84FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Waynesville, NCAfter departure at 1417 CST, radar track showed the acft climbing to & maintaining 7,600 ft until about 1733 EST & 28-30 mi north of the knoxville VOR. The acft then descended & crossed the snowbird VOR at about 6,700 ft. there were several up & down altitude…NTSB MIA84LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Miami, FLThe plt in command related that he had no experience in the Cessna 402 acft. He reported that while on a local test flt with the second plt, who was experienced flying the acft, the right eng malfunctioned. The co-plt climbed the acft to 500 ft AGL and the…NTSB FTW84FA075Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGulfstream Peregrine · El Reno, OKAt about 215 KTS the plt rolled the acft in order to evaluate newly installed ailerons. It had been noted earlier that a dead-band existed in the aileron neutral range that increased with airspeed. The plt stated that upon rollout the dead-band was stronger &…NTSB DEN84FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Aurora, CODuring wx briefings the plt was advised of icing conditions in the denver area. While approaching the denver area the plt radioed 'can you get me down, it's a little bit icy up here.' The plt was subsequently asked & was given a close turn onto the outer…NTSB ATL84LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Clemson, SCThe pilot failed to lower the landing gear stating that he was distracted by an acft on the ground & diverted his attention from the landing checklist.NTSB ATL84FIA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150K · Newburg, MDThe plt reported that during takeoff at aprx 200 ft AGL, the eng began to sputter & run rough. He elected to make a 180 deg turn in an attempt to reach a clear area. However, the acft struck a tree & impacted in a wooded area. Reportedly, the acft had been…NTSB NYC84LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft. Plain, NYThe flt departed bedford, ma at about 1300. Upon arriving in the area of the destination arpt, the plt had difficulty inlocating the arpt. After seeing what he thought was a wind sock, he landed in a farmer's field. He was told that this was the original…NTSB MIA84LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bunnell, FLThe plt of the C-172 stated that as he entered the landing pattern he observed another company C-172 making landings & took an appropriate interval behind the observed traffic. The plt of the C-152 stated he made his approach behind an acft he observed in the…NTSB FTW84MA069Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · El Paso, TXN4742P departed El Paso, TX, on an IFR flight plan with a clearance to climb to 10,000 feet. No climb restrictions were included in the clearance. Departure control service was provided by albuquerque ARTCC since El Paso tower had shut downfor the night. The…NTSB FTW84FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · El Paso, TXThe acft collided with the ground at 4380 ft MSL. The plt had called the control tower in El Paso and advised that he was at 8500 ft and would have to start descending due to weather in the area. The plt was VFR and no flt plan had been filed. He was advised…NTSB CHI84FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportMooney M20C · Near Green Bay, WIAfter a taking off at 2029 CST, the plt climbed to 7000 ft & flew on a southerly heading toward the oshkosh VOR. At 2030, the plt indicated that he had a radio problem, but he remained in radio contact with ATC until a freq change at 2039, then no further…NTSB NYC84LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Farmingdale, NYWind was gusting 40 KTS with a reported low level windshear. The plt stated his approach speed was fast & he possibly did not flare enough on landing. The acft landed hard & porpoised. On the third bounce a strong gust of crosswind from the left was…NTSB MKC84FA029Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Sweet Springs, MOThe helicopter landed hard during a forced landing after a power loss during a ferry flt. The plt stated that at about 200 ft turning on a base leg for landing he heard a loud bang and the engine failed. A witness said he heard the engine die and saw the…NTSB LAX84FA068Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Wikieup, AZBefore taking off, the plt obtained 2 wx briefings & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. He departed at 1730. Several requests were made for en route wx from las vegas flt watch. At 1945, the plt declared an emergency & indicated that he was lost.…NTSB FTW84LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28RT-201T · Cameron, TXThe acft collided with trees during a forced landing after engine failure. During post accident examination the clamp which secures the turbocharger inlet tube to the engine exhaust was found to be off the threads of the bolt and were not damaged and the nut…NTSB FTW84LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Okmulgee, OKAccording to the plt, the eng was not producing sufficient power to maintain alt in normal cruise. Also, he reported that 'extra power' was required on final apch for landing at the destination arpt. He further stated that he was unable 'to cut power to idle'…NTSB DEN84LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Kalispell, MTThe acft landed hard just short of the rwy after the plt exprienced icing problems in flt. The airspeed indicator stopped working in flt so the plt was attempting a landing and says he also lost engine power at about 30 ft in the air during the flare for…NTSB NYC84FA033Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Franklin, PABefore departing youngstown, OH, the plt filed 2 IFR flt plans, 1 for a flt to plattsburgh, NY, the other for a return flt from plattsburgh back to youngstown. After a 2 hr & 10 min flt to plattsburgh, 70 gal of fuel was added, but the person who serviced the…NTSB MIA84LA035Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Nr. Orangeville, FLThe acft disappeared fm radar coverage while in cruise flt at 10,000 feet MSL near Orangeville, FL. The ATC transcript revealed that the plt had been inquiring abt the weather ahead of him and was cleared to descend to 6000 in order to get below strong…NTSB LAX84FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Grass Valley, CADuring arrival, the plt was cleared for a vor-a apch to the Nevada county arpt. The apch controller advised the plt that he had failed to issue the required radar info for the final apch fix & instructed the plt to initiate a missed apch. Radar contact with…NTSB FTW84LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-1 · Orange, TXAccording to the plt, the eng lost power as he made a throttle adjustment in the traffic pattern while turning from downwind to base. Subsequently, he allowed the acft to stall & land hard. Short of the rwy. The origin of the malfunction was not identified.NTSB DEN84FA027Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Boulder, COAccording to witnesses, the plt had made 3 attempts to land & during each attempt he overshot his approach & executed a go-around without touching down. On the fourth attempt he did touch down but appeared to be too fast & the acft skipped & bounced. After…NTSB CHI84LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Norwalk, OHThe acft made a hard landing while on a cross-country flt. The plt stated that he encountered turbulence below 3000 ft MSL. During the he encountered wind shear which caused him to drop 40 ft onto the rwy. The acft manual states that 'in high wind conditions…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 NYC84LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Bayport, NYThe acft dragged a wing tip after encountered a gusty crosswind and aborted his takeoff. According to the plt, as the acft became airborne it seemed to be pushed down and he initiated a landing. The takeoff was aborted by reducing power and the acft touched…NTSB NYC84LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Shirley, NYThe acft collided with the ground during an aborted go-around. This was a supervised solo flt for practice touch and go landings. During the 1st landing attempt the plt flared too high and decided to go-around. Full power was added and as the pilot moved her…NTSB MIA84FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Near Naples, FLThe plt, along with his safety plt, departed page field at 1401 to accomplish airwork. 1 min later the crew was questioned by the tower why they had not started a turn southbound. The safety plt responded 'I just pulled an engine onhim and he is going to…NTSB LAX84LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Peach Springs, AZReportedly, the wind was variable & gusty when the acft took off from the hualapai arpt, Peach Springs, AZ. The plt reported that after rotating for takeoff, the acft moved laterally to the left, and as he was correcting for the movement, the left main gear…NTSB FTW84LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Addison, TXThe plt reported that during an ILS apch to land, the eng lost power when the acft was about 1/4 mi from the threshold. He stated that he 'confirmed mixture rich, carb heat on, fuel pump on, fuel fullest tank.' The plt was unable to restart the eng. During an…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 DEN84LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Colorado Spgs, COThe Piper PA-18, N3594P, was being used to tow a burkhart grob flugzeugbau G103 twin astir, N4246L. At 0950 MST, the wind was reported from 310 deg at 9 KTS. Since the terrain sloped downhill to the south, rwy 17R (covered with hard packed snow) was being…NTSB CHI84FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Dexter, MIAt 2135 EST, the plt called the lansing fss & requested a wx forcast for the detroit city arpt & winds aloft. He was briefed, but he did not file a flt plan, sometime after 2200 EST, he took off form mason, MI on a passenger flt to ann arbor, MI. At 2252, the…NTSB ANC84LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-180 · Big Lake, AKAccording to the plt, the acft encountered an overflow while landing and nosed over. He stated his ground speed had almost decreased enough to maneuver when he encountered the overflow, which is water between the ice and snow on top.NTSB SEA84LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Oregon City, ORThe plt, who was an a & p mechanic, had just installed an eng that had been overhauled by someone else. He reported that the pretakeoff & run-up checks were normal. At aprx 250 to 300 ft AGL, during takeoff, the eng began to shake violently & lost power. The…NTSB NYC84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · West Dover, VTThe plt reported that during descent, below 4000 ft, he encounter severe turbulence. He reported that the destination wind was from the northwest, but he could not recall the wind velocity. During arrival, final apch to rwy 01 was flown at 80 mph while still…NTSB NYC84FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Stockholm, NJAt 1455 EST, a Beech K35 (bonanza), N106Q, & a Piper PA-34-200, N56670, collided while the acft were flying over the vicinity of the sparta VORTAC. The bonanza plt was on a local flt while the PA-34 was on multi-eng training flt. The student in the PA-34…