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 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 FTW84LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Walters, OKThe plt & safety plt had made two simulated instrument approaches at duncan,OK &a low VFR pass at Walters which was to terminate with a circling approach & landing. The acft stalled during the pull-up from the low pass.NTSB FTW84FA064Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Nageezi, NMBefore takeoff, the plt was informed of a segmet which forcasted occasional severe rime or mixed icing from the freezing level at 8000 ft up thru 20,000 ft & moderate to severe turbulence below 18,000 ft. also, embedded thunderstorms, lightning & thunder were…NTSB CHI84LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Columbus, OHThe plt stated that during the preflt, he visually checked the fuel & estemated that the left tank was aprx 1/4 full & the right tank was about 1/2 full. He made his pretakeoff checks, but stayed on the ground longer than normal to allow the oil to warm up.…NTSB CHI84LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Northfield, MNThe plt stated that while enroute at an alt of 3000 ft MSL the eng failed. He also stated that all attempts to restart the eng failed so he proceeded to make an emergency landing. Investigation revealed a manufacturing defect in the left magneto; the body…NTSB CHI84LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20K · Buffalo, MNThe acft collided with trees during an approach on a dark night. The weather was VMC and the plt canceled his IFR flt plan 15 miles east of the arpt. The plt approached the arpt in a normal VFR pattern but on final approach he got an illusion from the lights…NTSB ATL84LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G · Middle River, MDWhile practicing hovering about 2 ft AGL the student allowed the helicoper to start drifting aft & right. The right skid heel contacted the ground & the helicopter roll onto its right side.NTSB NYC84LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Pittstown, NJDuring first landing the flt encountered windshear. The student did not make proper correction so the CFI took control &landed the acft. Prior to performing another takeoff & landing, the problem of windshear & what proper action to take was discussed. During…NTSB MKC84LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE77 · Des Moines, IAThe acft landed on the nose gear bounced and drifted off the right side of the rwy. During the 2nd touchdown the nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. The pilot was a student engaging in some solo landing practice. The pilot said he thought he was high…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 FTW84LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Freer, TXThe plt & 2 passengers were on a flt to look for deer in a pasture area. While in a turn after the last pass over the pasture, the eng lost power at aprx 150 ft AGL. The plt initiated an autorotative landing in an area of mesquite brush & bushes. He reported…NTSB DEN84LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yankton, SDThe plt stated the eng wouldn't start & he suspected a dead spot on the starter. He then asked a mechanic to rotate the prop. All switches were off except the battery switch. When the mechanic moved the prop the eng started & the prop struck the mechanic.…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 NYC84LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Morristown, NJEarlier in the evening, the plt had taken off with 3 passengers on board. Shortly after takeoff, he advised the tower that the eng was not developing full power. He remained in the traffic pattern & landed, then taxied to the ramp. Later, the plt made a 2nd…NTSB MKC84LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Sargent, NEThe pilot became dioriented on a flight from hastings, NE enroute to Sargent, NE. He decided to land on a county road west of Sargent. During the landing the acft right wing tip struck a pole and the acft tipped up on its nose.NTSB MKC84LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-3 · Millard, NEDuring arrival from vfr-on-top, the plt was given radar vectors for the NDB apch. The plt stated that he was in the clouds during the apch for only about 5 to 8 min. He reported that aprx 1/2 mi out on final apch, the nose became progressively heavy and the…NTSB LAX84LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Glendale, AZOn short final to a 2400 ft rwy the plt's father, who was in the rt ft seat and also a rated plt, asked 'you do realize this is a short rwy?' The son, who was the PIC, answered 'yes.' The acft touched down hard abt 1/3 of the way down the rwy, bounced up and…NTSB FTW84LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36 · Seminole, TXAbout half way thru a turnaround maneuver, the plt noted a loss of eng power & noticed that the manifold pressure had dropped about 5 inches. Due to the proximity of power lines, he was unable level his wings. Also, before he could dump his load, the left…NTSB FTW84FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lakeview, ARThe student plt had rented the acft to practice basic maneuvers prior to a flt scheduled the following day with his instructor to receive his endorsement for a check ride. Witnesses in the area observed the acft practicing stalls, & on the final maneuver, the…NTSB FTW84FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Childress, TXThe plt contacte fss requesting info as to fuel service. He was advised that the rwy lights at Childress arpt was out of service. About 34 min later the plt stated his eng had quit & he would try to make the arpt. The acft subsequently struck power lines…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 SEA84LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28F · Hillsboro, ORThe acft did a hard landing during autorotation after the engine ran rough and quit at 250 ft AGL during takeoff. The pilot had leaned the mixture, he said, prior to takeoff and he was not sure if he pushed the mixture to full rich when the engine started to…NTSB LAX84FU022Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLazair Ultralight · Elsinore, CAAfter purchasing the 2 eng ultralight, the plt modified it by installing 2 additional engs. These were 6 HP pioneer engsinstalled in the #1 & #4 positions. Just prior to the accident, witnesses observed the vehicle flying over the center ofa lake at aprx 250…NTSB FTW84LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Houston, TXThe acft nosed down during a crosswind landing. The rwy is 100/280 degrees and the wind was 360 degrees at 19 KTS. Shortly after the landing touchdown the acft nose gear separated from the acft.NTSB ATL84FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-300 · Charlotte, NCThe acft was first radar identified about 18 mi north of the arpt & was given radar vectors for a right downwind & base to rwy 36R. While on a downwind heading 150 deg, the plt was assigned a heading of 270 deg & was queried if the arpt wasin sight. The plt…NTSB NYC84LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Eliot, METhe acft nosed over during a forced landing in soft earth after the engine quit during takeoff. This acft had been scheduled for a flt on 11/13 but due to water in the fuel it was not used. The acft fuel was drained and replaced and the acft was test flown.…NTSB MKC84LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · St. Joseph, MOThe acft nosed down during landing after the left main landing gear strut failed. The plt stated that on the 2nd touch- and-go landing, he felt a vibration and saw the left gear strut trailing at about a 45 degree angle. The plt chose to land on the grass…NTSB MKC84LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Wiota, IAThe acft was in cruise flt at aprx 2500 ft when the eng lost power. The plt was able to restart the eng, but it ran only momentarily, then quit again. The best available place for a forced landing was a muddy, plowed field. During the landing roll, the acft…NTSB LAX84LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRider AA-4 · Salome, AZThe plt of the balloon was making a precautionary landing due to his proximity to the mexican border. To avoid high tension wires, the plt 'ripped out' at a higher than normal altitude resulting in a hard landing. The plt received a fractured skull when he…NTSB FTW84FA058Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Houston, TXThe acft lost power during the takeoff climb. During the forced autorotation landing the tail was severed by the main rotor. The engine was still running at 70 percent N-1. No discrepancies were noted in the engine during post-accident examination and run-up.…NTSB FTW84FA050Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Devers, TXThe acft collided with trees while maneuvering at a very low altitude after dark in a popular deer hunting area. The acft was observed rolling into steep bank with the eng 'revved up' then suddenly yawed toward the ground. The acft lights were on.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 DEN84FA231Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Climax, COThe wreckage of N7292S was located by the Colorado civil air patrol on July 22, 1984. An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed that the acft had impacted tall pine trees in a near vertical right hand spiral maneuver. Impact forces destroyed the acft…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 CHI84LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mankato, MNThe plt received 2 wx briefings before the flt & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. Prior to departing, the 50 gal fuel sys was serviced with 35 gal of fuel. The plt reported that during the flt, he descended the acft thru a hole in the clouds…NTSB SEA84FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJodel-Bernier Jodel F-11 · Inkom, IDThe acft crashed during a forced landing attempt after the engine quit. The pilot reported the engine stopped while in cruise flt. It started and stopped and started a 2nd time but would not maintain flt. The pilot turned toward a hayfieldfor landing. The…NTSB NYC84LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Martha'S Vineyard, MAThe plt had departed Martha'S Vineyard arpt & was climbing over lagoon pond (a large body of salt water) at aprx 900 ft AGL when the eng lost power. The plt decided the arpt was too FAR away for an emergency landing & there were trees in the area, so he…NTSB NYC84LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Fitchburg, MAThe aircraft's engine lost power on takeoff and the pilot elected to make an emergency landing in a residental area. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft between two homes and crashed into a tree. The aircraft rolled to the left and fell tothe ground.…NTSB NYC84LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Hackettstown, NJAccording to the plt, he made an extended pattern to keep spacing on a slower acft that was landing. He stated that he went thru the landing checklist & everything seemed normal. On final apch, the acft got a little low, but when the throttle was advanced,…NTSB MKC84LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Satanta, KSThe pilot said he was approaching to land and was low on approach. As the aircraft crossed the end of the runway, the left main gear touched down, striking what was described as a curb about 1 foot from the edge of the runway, substantially damaging the left…NTSB MIA84LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGary Wilson Quickie · Boca Raton, FLAccording to the plt, he had only 2 hrs flt time in quickie acft & this was his 1st flt in N114GW. He reported that after taking off, the acft tried to roll left. He used all available aileron to counteract the roll, but it was not effective. When impact was…NTSB LAX84LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26D · Lucerne Valley, CAThe student plt was on his 1st solo launch using an auto tow & a nose hook. During the launch, the glider became airborne at about 42 mph. Thereafter, the student climbed successfully to an estimated alt of aprx 200 ft. at about that time, the student's…NTSB LAX84LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tucson, AZThe plt was practicing engine-out forced landings. While recovering at about 200 ft AGL he inadvertenly pulled out the mixture control causing the eng to shut down. There was insufficient altitude for a restart & the acft touched down in arough feild.NTSB LAX84LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Bermuda Dunes, CAThe acft collided with a chain link fence and sand Dunes during an attempted go-around after landing. The plt said that after landing the brakes were applied to no avail so at midfield the plt elected to go-around. During the go-around the acft drifted off…NTSB FTW84FA049Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Waco, TXThe acft had climbed to about 7,500 ft when the plt encountered an overspeeding left eng. He turned back toward Waco & feathered the left prop. While receiving emergency vectors to an arpt the right eng quit. While breaking out of the overcast the plt saw a…NTSB ANC84FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 212 · Nuiqsut, AKThe search & rescue flt had been dispatched from barrow to an acft accident site adjacent to the Nuiqsut arpt. Accordingto the plt, upon arriving at Nuiqsut at 300 ft AGL the visibility was 2-3 mi. They lined up with snow machines for a visual apch to the…NTSB ANC84FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-210C · Nuiqsut, AKThe acft crashed during the approach to land at a fogged in arpt at night. Sometime between 2045 and 2100 yst an acft was heard overflying the arpt at Nuiqsut. The villager who heard the acft stated the noise decreased as though the acft was landing. He then…NTSB MKC84LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Kirksville, MOAfter taking off & climbing to 2000 ft, the plt heard a 'thud.' He reduced power & detected no mechanical or control problem & continued to kirkville, MO. After landing, damage & evidence of a bird strike were found on the leading edge of the right wing.