NTSB investigations, 1982
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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 DEN83LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Englewood, COThe aircraft was being repositioned for an air taxi operation. The pilot began taking off on a slush covered runway. He reported that as the aircraft accelerated, the nosewheel began to sling water and slush off the runway and onto the windshield. He raised…NTSB ATL83IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportConvair 340 · Greenboro, NCThe pilot stated that while at cruise at 4000 feet that there was a sharp jolt in the airframe and on further investigation discovered that the left engine was on fire. The propeller stopped turning shortly thereafter. Immediately the pilot pulled the…NTSB ANC83LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Near Seward, AKWhile attempting a landing on a beach Near Seward, Alaska, the aircraft's right main and nose landing gear were sheared off after the plane contacted rocks in the sand.NTSB SEA83FYK01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · 27ne Rogue Rive, ORAt 9,500 ft the eng failed. The acft impacted a large tree while maneuvering to land on a rural road in heavily forested mountains. Eng examination revealed that the top of the case had a large hole on the rear portion. Pushrod housings were missing from #5 &…NTSB NYC83LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Danielson, CTOn final the pilot realized he was late in reducing power and attempted to correct by abruptly bringing power back. A high sink rate was experienced and the pilot immediately applied full power. The aircraft impacted short of the runway.NTSB NYC83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C152 · Ellington, CTDuring landing, the aircraft hit hard on all three landing gear and bounced about 3 or 4 feet, landing on the nose gear. The left wing, prop, nose gear and cowling were damaged.NTSB MKC83LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Anthony, KSWhile returning from a spraying operation the aircraft ran out of fuel and the pilot made an emergency landing. In a field. The pilot stated that after rolling for about 300 feet during the landing, he observed a terrace ahead and applied heavy braking. The…NTSB LAX83LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Alturas, CAThe aircraft was landed long on a wet runway, and after overrunning the departure end, it collided with a fence and a dirt bank.NTSB LAX83FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337D · Scottsdale, AZFour minutes after takeoff the plt radioed that his eng had failed & he was going down. The acft crashed into a residential area, striking power lines, a fence & two houses. The acft had been flown during the day with no refueling the right aux tank contained…NTSB DEN83LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Beulah, NDPilot said he experienced power loss during takeoff, used carburetor heat but it seemed to get worse. He landed in a soft field to right of runway. Wing hit a fence and aircraft flipped inverted. Engine kept running until crash. No malfunctions found.NTSB ANC83LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Fort Yukon, AKDuring a night approach to runway 03 at Fort Yukon, AK, the pilot neglected to activate the runway lights, as prescribed on the jeppeson approach chart, and mistook a row of white lights on buildings as the runway lights. Upon landing on a parking ramp the…NTSB MKC83FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American GA-7 · Norfolk, NEThe aircraft collided with trees and crashed in an open meadow during an instrument approach at night. The pilot said the landing lights reflected in his eyes during approach so he turned them off. The pilot failed to obtain the latest weather before his…NTSB FTW83LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Midland, TXThe pilot advised Midland approach control that he was out of fuel over the west side of Midland, TX at 4800 feet. The aircraft was observed to disappear from the radar approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile north of the airport. The pilot stated he ran the tanks dry.NTSB FTW83LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · El Paso, TXWhile on a business cross country flight the fuel pressure began dropping with a subsequent drop in power. The pilot attempted to reduce manifold pressure to keep the engine running. Approximately 3-5 miles from El Paso airport the pilot landed on the desert.…NTSB SEA83LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFroehlich M-II · Everett, WAPilot acting as safety pilot for a friend in formation under the hood in another aircraft. He noticed his fuel was low, called his friend and headed for home. When his engine quit 2 miles from paine field he ditched. The aircraft sank and was not recovered.NTSB SEA83FAD01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAerospatiale S350D · Starfish, AKWhen the flt arrived at anita bay there were areas of ground fog moving in & out over the logging camp landing sight. The helicopter was observed to fly over the camp & back out across the bay. Shortly after the helicopter was out of sight a noise sounding…NTSB MIA83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Near Melbourne, FLPilot made forced landing off airport due to power loss. Landing gear collapsed. No malfunctions found.NTSB FTW83FPM03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Tulsa, OKOn the day before the accident the plt flew the acft to excelsor springs, MO for refueling, returning to liberty. On 11/7/82 at 1545 the flt departedliberty on an IFR flt plan. Approximately 7 mi north of Tulsa intl arpt the plt elected to land at Tulsa for…NTSB DEN83FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Orderville, UTThe acft crashed in mountainous terrain on a x-country in bad weather. The plt had received a weather briefing which hadincluded the caution that VFR flt was not recommended. Also the acft had no radio so the plt told the briefer to assume him off at 1330…NTSB CHI83LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Evansville, INDuring 100 hour inspection a leak was found in the left main landing gear actuator. The seals were replaced and the aircraft was test flown. The gear down green light would not come on during the test but the aircraft was landed uneventfully and put on jacks…NTSB ATL83LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Birmingham, ALPilot made a hard off airport landing after loss of power. He had used a prolonged slip to lose altitude and the engine stopped. Then he could not reach the runway. The fuel selector was found on left tank. Left tank had less than two gallons of fuel.NTSB ATL83FKG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech A23 · Junnel Hill, GADuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 700 ft AGL. A forced landing was made in a pasture that was hilly with a gully running through it. During the landing, the aircraft first contacted the top of a small Hill in the pasture, then became airborne a…NTSB SEA83FYA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 180B · Near Irwin, IDThe pilot and two passengers were on a local flight to spot moose. While flying low with the flaps extended, the aircraft collided with trees on rising terrain, then impacted on the ground and burned. Initial impact occurred with a 75 ft tall tree, about 60…NTSB NYC83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Prospectville, PAPrior to departure the pilot performed a run-up and engine check. All indications were normal. The pilot stated that the takeoff was normal until 100 feet when an engine power loss was experienced. He attempted to land on the remaining runway, however was…NTSB MKC83LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Des Moines, IAThe pilot executed a forced landing after the engine stopped. The pilot successfully landed the aircraft on a highway, the left wing struck a pole and the aircraft came to rest in a ditch.NTSB MKC83FCA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBensen M8M · Gerald, MOThe eng quit on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff. The flexible fuel supply line from the fuel tank to the fuel pump was disconnected. The hose clamp was positioned & tightened so that the line could not have been properly installed on the…NTSB LAX83LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Alamo, NVAfter takeoff from a desert road the acft settled & struck a yucca tree.NTSB LAX83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1 · San Andreas, CAThe acft had been airborne about 2 hrs & consumed over 23 gals of fuel when the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The operator stated this was considerably more then the normal fuel consumption of about 8 gals/hr. During the emergency landing the acft struck a…NTSB LAX83DA031Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Marana, AZDuring cruise the aircraft ran out of fuel prior to reaching the pilot's intended point of landing. The pilot attempted a forced landing in the desert. Records indicated the aircraft had flown about 5.3 hours since it was last refueled.NTSB DEN83LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Bicknell, UTThe pilot stated that shortly after departing the Bicknell airport, a strong downdraft forced the aircraft into the ground while approaching the lee side of a ridge line. He indicated the aircraft was at about 100 mph indicated airspeed when ground contact…NTSB DEN83FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310H · Broomfield, COThe acft was unairworthy due to low compression on two cylinders on the left eng. A ferry permit was obtained which stipulates that the acft be airworthy for the proposed flt. According to the left eng logbook, the low compression problem was not corrected…NTSB CHI83LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Hope, MIThe pilot estimated that the wind was from 210 to 220 deg at 15 KTS. He reported that the grass runway was soft and wet. For takeoff on runway 18, he used 10 deg of flaps and about 1/2 of the available aileron while using a soft field takeoff procedure. The…NTSB CHI83LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Boston Heights, OHThe pilot reported that the engine lost power abruptly as he was climbing through about 200 ft AGL after takeoff. During a forced landing, he maneuvered to avoid houses and attempted to land between two trees. Reportedly, the aircraft collided with a tree and…NTSB ATL83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Loris, SCWhile taxiing from ramp left wingtip struck a van parked in the tie-down area.NTSB SEA83LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Mccall, IDThe pilot reported that when he applied back pressure to raise the nose for takeoff, the aircraft felt sluggish, so he released some back pressure to gain airspeed. The pilot reported he then heard a loud metallic "bang" and stated that a vibration started in…NTSB NYC83LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-1D · North Conway, NHAfter a tow-release at about 2,000 ft the plt encountered a sink which eventually developed into about a 1,000 fpm sink. The acft struck a fence during the forced landing.NTSB NYC83LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Clarion, PAAfter engine quit pilot tried to return to airport but crashed off airport in a turn collapsing the nose gear and damaging the right wing. The fuel aboard was one gallon in left tank and about two gallons in right tank. The gauges indicated empty for left and…NTSB NYC83LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Nantucket, MAPilot approached runway and right wing dropped. Pilot corrected with full power aileron and elevator. Aircraft yawed and rolled to left. Left wing hit and main gear collapsed. Aircraft groundlooped and stopped.NTSB MKC83LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · 1nm N. Or Mcgre, NEUpon discovering his intended point of landing was closed, the pilot chose to land the aircraft on a nearby road. During his final approach the pilot saw a power line and dove under it landing short. The aircraft collided with road signs during the landing…NTSB LAX83LVG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Calistoga, CAThe pilot stated that he forgot to connect the elevator control when he assembled the glider for the flight. He also stated that he did not become aware of this situation until he tried to use the control during takeoff. The aircraft crashed in a nose down…NTSB LAX83LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Antioch, CAThe pilot stated that he came in high and fast, with only 20 degrees of flaps on his second landing attempt. Because of hilly terrain, the pilot elected to land long rather than execute a go-around. The aircraft overran the runway, rolled into a ditch and…NTSB LAX83LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226TC · San Francisco, CAFlight 238, was cleared for takeoff from runway 28L at San Francisco intl airport. While accelerating through V2 with the gear in upward transit at approximately 50 feet AGL, the red left engine fire warning light illuminated. The flight crew elected to abort…NTSB FTW83FPJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · 3 Miles Ne Of E, OKThe aircraft struck power lines near the south end of the airport, at dusk, while on a final approach to runway 36. After striking the wires, the plane impacted the ground.NTSB DEN83LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Holly, COThe pilot stated that during takeoff a piece of wood was picked up by a wheel and tossed against the elevator jamming itand causing him to lose control. While out of control he thought he impacted the ground. A farmers irrigation pipe one quarter mile from…NTSB DEN83LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Cut Bank, MTThe pilot started to takeoff on runway 31 with a wind from 270 deg at 20 KTS. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft veered and went off the left side of the runway. The pilot stated that after about 400 to 500 ft in the takeoff roll, the "plane veered right…NTSB DEN83FTM02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Near Holden, UTThe student pilot and his wife had flown from salt lake city to Holden, UT. According to his father, the plane crashed in an open field while the pilot was flying low and looking for a place to land. The plane crashed in an open grain field in about a 15 deg…NTSB ATL83FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 25 · Elizabeth City, NCAfter the two acft were established at 14,000 ft during a target towing operation, N13MJ(lead acft) maintained straight & level flt on autopilot while N47MJ(chase) came up along the left side to observe the target on the left wing. While moving forward &…NTSB NYC83LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenville, PAAircraft seemed to lose power after takeoff and pilot stall-mushed into trees. Aircraft then slid to ground and rolled inverted.NTSB MKC83LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Bucklin, KSDuring takeoff, the engine lost power from fuel exhaustion and the pilot made a forced landing in a plowed field. While landing, the wheels dug into the soil and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot stated that he regularily flew another aircraft with a larger…NTSB MIA83LA025Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Missing Acft, BahamasThe flt departed ft. lauderdale at 1626, & at 1654 in the vicinity of bimini was advised to contact nassau radio. The flt failed to contact nassau & there were no further communications with the flt. Search efforts produced negative results. IMC prevailed on…