NTSB investigations, 1982, CO
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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.
Cases per year
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 117 |
| 1965 | 112 |
| 1966 | 149 |
| 1967 | 145 |
| 1968 | 130 |
| 1969 | 123 |
| 1970 | 100 |
| 1971 | 118 |
| 1972 | 91 |
| 1973 | 107 |
| 1974 | 130 |
| 1975 | 104 |
| 1976 | 100 |
| 1977 | 121 |
| 1978 | 118 |
| 1979 | 120 |
| 1980 | 98 |
| 1981 | 94 |
| 1982 | 105 |
| 1983 | 106 |
| 1984 | 94 |
| 1985 | 88 |
| 1986 | 71 |
| 1987 | 95 |
| 1988 | 86 |
| 1989 | 80 |
| 1990 | 78 |
| 1991 | 89 |
| 1992 | 90 |
| 1993 | 71 |
| 1994 | 63 |
| 1995 | 74 |
| 1996 | 85 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 66 |
| 1999 | 86 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 70 |
| 2002 | 73 |
| 2003 | 65 |
| 2004 | 73 |
| 2005 | 75 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 43 |
| 2026 | 43 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CO' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB DEN83LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · 11mi. So.Oftell, COPilot tried to land at 12,500 foot level. In the rotorwash whiteout he lost visual cues and rotor struck the slope because the right landing gear made snow contact.NTSB DEN83FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Aspen, COThe right front seat pax, who is a private plt, stated that the plt did not use takeoff flaps. The acft lifted off at about 85K & immediately started buffeting. The acft then impacted a highway in a nose high, left wing low attitude & collided with a rock…NTSB DEN83FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Leadville, COWhen a witness arrived at the arpt, the acft was at the fuel pumps & the plt had the preheater attached. The witness rprtd there was frost on the acft & the plt brushed the loose frost off with his hands. The plt asked for a window scraper, which was…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 DEN83AA033Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell 206B · Larkspur, CON2752Y, a Bell 206B helicopter, crashed in hilly terrain while on a flt to obtain video tape news of an aircraft accident. Plt was warned by FBO personnel of adverse wx conditions. Another plt who had just landed tried to persuade the plt not to fly. After…NTSB DEN83AA032Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportSwearingen SA-227AC · Pueblo, COAt 1906 the flt was cleared to descend & maintain 7,500 ft, turn right to a heading 040 for an asr apch to Pueblo memorial arpt, & that the mda is 5,200. The flt read back "left to one forty five two zero zero." Approach control advised the flt that the…NTSB DEN83LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Olathe, COAircraft ran off end of runway during takeoff during abort. Pilot heard stall warning and aborted takeoff. He also said he forgot 10 degrees of flaps.NTSB DEN83LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Erie, COThe pilot reported that he made a wheel landing on runway 33 with the wind variable from 360 deg at 15 gusting 25 knots. As the tailwheel was lowered, the aircraft veered to the right. He corrected back to the left and initiated a go-around, but the aircraft…NTSB DEN83FTE04Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportScorpion 133 · Englewood, COThe helicopter crashed while maneuvering at low altitude. The pilot had modified the cowling and had only completed the first phase of his training in this aircraft. The school warned the student not to try advanced flying without more instruction. A witness…NTSB DEN83FA021Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonald Douglas DC-10 · Denver, CODuring the taxi for takeoff, the crew noted a hydraulic malfunction on the right main gear and returned to the gate for maintenance. The aircraft was shut down and turned over to the maintenance crew for repair. The passengers were not deplaned. During…NTSB DEN83LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Leadville, COThe aircraft was taking off in snow with wheel pants installed. The pants filled with snow and plane pulled to left. In attempt to recover directional control and get back on the runway the aircraft hit the asphalt ridge on the edge of the runway separating…NTSB DEN83LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 28-140 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot failed to enrich mixture during descent from 10,000 feet. Power was lost during the approach and a forced landing made in a pasture. During the landing the aircraft collided with a fence and ground-looped collapsing the landing gear.NTSB DEN83AA019Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper 601P · Fountain, COAfter taking off at aprx 2250, the acft was identified on radar & observed to climb on course to an alt of 10,700 ft. the acft then descended thru 10,500 ft & the crew reported they would maintain that alt. At about 2301 the acft was about 5 mi se of Colorado…NTSB DEN83LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Durango, COThe pilot landed at a private airstrip and lost control of aircraft in a crosswind. The aircraft departed the runway and collided with a ditch. The pilot believed he lost control of his aircraft because of the wet runway and strong crosswind.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 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 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 FTW83FAMS1Accident · 4 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Durango, COThe aircraft originally departed helena, mt on a flight believed to be to taos, NM. A landing was made at ogden, ut where the plane was serviced with 47.5 gal of fuel. The last radio communication was at 1735 MST 11/2/82. At that time, the aircraft was…NTSB DEN83FTE02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172G · Mack, COWhile on a flt from evanston, WY to glenwood, CO, the plt encountered "cloud to ground" conditins & diverted toward grand junction, CO. He stated that due to a nav problem, he radioed grand junction tower to verify his position. Grand junction had no radar &…NTSB DEN83FTE01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportJ.A.Mullan Dragonfly · Erie, COThe pilot was on a flight to accumulate flight time on a home built aircraft. A mayday call was received on the UNICOM. Several witnesses indicated that the pilot was trying to land on the runway when the plane entered a left bank. And suddenly crashed.…NTSB DEN83LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · La Junta, COThe student pilot elected to practice touch-and-go landings on runway 12. He reported that after landing, he began to set the trim and prepare to takeoff, when the tail popped up and he could hear the wind whistling. Reportedly, he applied full power, but the…NTSB DEN83LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B · Nr. Englewood, COPilot was practicing maneuvers for certification test. He said he made a precautionary landing due to suspected engine trouble and a fire started under the aircraft in the grass. He exited the aircraft but left battery and radio on. This investigation…NTSB DEN82FTE28Accident · No injuriesFinal reportQuickie Q2 · Colorado Spring, COThe pilot stated he made a long final to the runway at approximately 80 mph. After touchdown, witnesses observed the aircraft to bounce three times before striking a runway distance marking sign and coming to rest 100 feet off the runway.NTSB DEN82DA194Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · 3/4 N.E. Of Nuc, COMinor eng maintenance was performed before takeoff. After takeoff the eng ran rough, backfired & could not produce sufficient power to sustain flight. During the landing in an open field the horizontal stablizer hit a fence. The plt reported that evidently a…NTSB DEN82IA192Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild/Swearingen SA226TC · Denver, CODuring takeoff on a maintenance ferry flight, with a mechanic flying from the right seat, the aircraft would not accelerate above V1 and would not rotate even with full aft yoke. The captain aborted the takeoff and the aircraft was stopped at the end of the…NTSB DEN82AA191Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Hayden, COA maint supervisor & 2 plts noted that the l eng did not respond normally while being started. Aft starting, the plt taxied to rwy 10 for an IFR departure. Since the twy did not extend to the end of the rwy, the plt of another acft waited on the twy, just…NTSB DEN82FTE27Accident · No injuriesFinal reportVari-Eze · Pagosa Springs, CODue to an approaching thunderstorm from the west, the pilot elected to make a takeoff on runway 04 with a quartering tail wind. The surface was wet and there was about a 20 ft rise in the last half of the runway. The runway was 5600 ft long, but its elevation…NTSB DEN82DA189Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMooney M20E · Falcon, COAcft was observed taking off downwind on an uphill gradient rwy. The acft rotated several times before lifting off into a 40-45 deg angle of climb & stalling. The takeoff roll was started abeam the runup pad which provided 3,500 ft for takeoff. An additional…NTSB DEN82DA201Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 31 · Sterling, COPilot came in high and made a hard, bouncing landing after which control was regained and the aircraft was taxied to ramp. Examination revealed extensive damage to the nose, wings, and fuselage.NTSB DEN82DA188Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Pueblo, COThe aircraft landed at rueblo, CO for fuel on a return flight to Texas. After landing, the pilot asked a female attendant if there were any liquor stores open. The pilot returned to the airport about 1/2 hour later and observed the pilot carrying a brown…NTSB DEN82FTE25Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDavenport BD-2 · Conifer, COThe pilot stated that while landing at a ranch strip the aircraft bounced. On the second bounce the right main landing gear crossed a ditch located on the right side of the runway, hit a mound of dirt and separated the wheel. The aircraft then nosed over…NTSB DEN82DTE26Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBarnes AX-7 · Aurora, COThe VFR local pleasure flight was being conducted in strong 20-25 kt wind conditions. The wind condition had changed substantially during the duration of the flight. During a landing in a plowed field the gondola bounced and was drug approximately 270 feet.…NTSB DEN82DA185Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3 C65 · Durango, COThe pilot reported that he took off with the doors latched open, and after lift-off, the aircraft failed to exceed 42 mph. He reported that an altitude of about 150 ft was attained. Due to the lack of performance and fearful of obstructions ahead, the pilot…NTSB DEN82DA184Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 177 · Castlerock, CODuring a flight to englewood, CO, the aircraft's engine stopped running and the pilot made a forced landing on the northbound lane of interstate 25 at castle rock. Investigation revealed there was no fuel in the aircraft's fuel tanks.NTSB DEN82DA181Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Englewood, COWhile on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, a strong odor of fuel was detected by the aircrew. A few seconds later, there was a considerable loss of power. The engine continued to operate at reduced power, but the sink rate was too great to reach the…NTSB DEN82DA178Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 35 · Grand Junction, COThe pilot stated that before landing, he lowered the gear and checked the indicators which showed that the gear was extended. During the landing, the aircraft settled on the right wing. Despite the pilot's use of left aileron, left rudder and left brake, the…NTSB DEN82DA177Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 84 · Aspen, COAt low altitude after takeoff, the aircraft hit turbulence and the tow rope broke. The pilot reversed course and attempted to return to the airport. Having insufficient altitude, he landed on a railroad track and collided with bushes. The left wing canopy and…NTSB DEN82FTE24Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Monarch Pass, COThe acft crashed in mountainous terrain at approximately 10,950 ft MSL 22 minutes after takeoff. The temperature at the accident site was about 50 deg f. rate of climb at 10,000 ft MSL & 50 deg f is about 251 fpm at 76 mph.NTSB DEN82DA176Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft. Collins, CODuring a supervised solo flight, the student pilot bounced during landing, ran off the side of the runway and nosed over.NTSB DEN82FA175Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair 340 · Del Norte, COAccording to the flight crew, VMC had deteriorated into IMC over the mountains. After entering IFR conditions the acft impacted a mountain ridge.NTSB DEN82DA172Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C24R · Palisade, COAccording to the pilot, the flight departed the arapahoe airport with the fuel tanks half full because of passenger load factor. As the aircraft approached within 45 miles of the destination airport, the pilot switched from the right fuel tank to the left…NTSB DEN82DA169Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportQuicksilver Mxii · Broomfield, COReportedly, the pilot made an intersection takeoff from about midfield on runway 02. He stated that he took off at rotation speed plus 2 KTS. The passenger reported that they reached about 40 ft AGL, then lost lift and begun to settle. As the two-place…NTSB DEN82DA168Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Weldona, COThe plt stated to a FAA inspector that prior to takeoff the fuel gauges indicated approximately 1/4 full in each tank. The inspector indicated the fuel supply was exhausted. Numerous attempts to obtain an accident report from the plt were unsuccessful.NTSB DEN82DA167Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Englewood, COThe engine quit on downwind and the pilot attempted to land downwind on the runway but crashed off the airport. The fuelselector was found on an auxiliary tank. According to the pilot and other operators of the aircraft, only about three gallons of fuel are…NTSB DEN82DA166Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 60 · Meeker, COThe aircraft overran the runway and collided with a ditch during landing. There were no malfunctions found and no other pilots complained of braking surface of runway. There was no wind and the high density altitude was about 9100 ft.NTSB DEN82DA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · 15mi. Ne Of Chr, COWhile en route, the engine began to lose power, and subsequently, there was a total power loss. The pilot landed in a small clearing, but during the landing roll, the right main gear hit a large rock. The gear failed and punctured a hole in the fuel tank. The…NTSB DEN82DA165Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Yuma, COThe pilot stated that as he touched down the aircraft porpoised "a couple of times." When the aircraft had slowed to approximately 25-30 mph it ran off the runway into soft dirt and nosed over.NTSB DEN82DA164Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Durango, COThe pilot reported that he was starting his flare to land when a gust of wind was encountered. He reported that the aircraft touched down on the left main gear and got out of alignment with the runway. The pilot stated that rudder was applied, but he was…NTSB DEN82DA163Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · 5nm Colorado Sp, COThe pilot on a cross-country landed after 2.4 hrs. No refueling crew was found so he measured 15 gals into each tank forabout 25 gals each. The next leg was 3.5 hours. At 3.3 hrs both tanks were out of useable fuel 6 miles from the destination. A forced…NTSB DEN82DA162Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172XP · 3 Miles Sw Of D, COThe aircraft was cruising at 11000 ft when the engine began to run rough. Attempts to enrich and then lean the mixture, throttle adjustments and switching the fuel tanks did not alleviate the engine roughness. The engine then lost all power. Another plt…