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NTSB investigations, 1982, FL

180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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
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NTSB MIA83FA055Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · St. Augustine, FLApproach control advised the flt at the time of the initiation of the approach that weather for the general area was 300 ft overcast, 2 mi in fog. The flt was cleared for the VOR rwy 13 approach. The acft struck trees about 65 ft AGL in an area about 4 mi nw…Dec 31, 1982 · N8412F · DestroyedNTSB MIA83FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe aircraft crashed while the pilot was apparently attempting to return to land after takeoff. No radio calls were made, but landing gear had been lowered. High speed and excessive rate of descent are not consistant with a normal or even emergency attempt to…Dec 30, 1982 · N4055C · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Stuart, FLAircraft made a hard landing and damaged wings.Dec 19, 1982 · N4981P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · New Port Richey, FLAccording to the instructor (CFI), the tail wheel equipped aircraft veered left and headed toward trees after the tail rose, but while the main wheels were still on the ground. He attempted to recover with right rudder and brakes. Fearing a ground loop, the…Dec 18, 1982 · N88214 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83FA050Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Homestead, FLThe aircraft lost power during takeoff and the pilot made a hard landing in a plowed field. The magneto cam, p/n 10-349359-9, had separated the shaft. Bendix service bulletin #608 recommending a cam retaining screw had not been accomplished.Dec 17, 1982 · N81012 · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Ocoee, FLPlt approached with a higher than normal airspeed. The acft touched down nose wheel first about 1/3 down the rwy collapsing the nose gear causing the propeller to strike the rwy.Dec 11, 1982 · N95897 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83FA046Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Valparaiso, FLTwo minutes after takeoff the plt reported a loss of the left eng. He was immediately cleared for a landing at eglin afb. While maneuvering for a landing the left eng & wing separated from the acft. The eng was separated from the wing & showed evidence of in…Dec 9, 1982 · N90692 · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot attempted to extend the landing gear using both normal and emergency procedures. All attempts to lower the gear were unsuccessful. The pilot landed gear up on a foamed runway. Investigation revealed that the landing gear power pack solenoid, part…Dec 6, 1982 · N1666X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83IA043Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-225 · Sarasota, FLCatastrophic failure of the nr 2 engine occurred drg tkof roll. Tkof was aborted and the aircraft was stopped on the runway. There was no fire although engine parts penetrated the engine case and cowling severing coil and hydraulic lines and electrical wires…Dec 6, 1982 · N8871Z · Minor damageNTSB 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.Nov 28, 1982 · N79412 · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 28, 1982 · N25341 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 27, 1982 · N93286 · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 27, 1982 · HK284 · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 26, 1982 · N2VB · DestroyedNTSB 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…Nov 24, 1982 · N2727T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeagle 206 · Near St. Cloud, FLMarijuana laden acft collided with trees during a landing attempt on a 2-lane paved road. Injuries presumed.Nov 22, 1982 · N26857 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Miramar, FLThe aircraft lost power after a touch and go landing and the pilot elected to land in a meadow. The aircraft collided with a ditch after 300 feet of ground roll and the pilot lost control. The aircraft cartwheeled and was destroyed. The pilot was fatally…Nov 21, 1982 · N3677A · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · La Belle, FLAfter experiencing an eng failure the plt made a forced landing on the arpt. The acft overran the rwy & collided with a ditch causing the nose gear to collapse. The #3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker shaft housing failed due to high-cycle low-stress fatigue.Nov 20, 1982 · N4678K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6G · Daytona Beach, FLDuring landing, the left main landing gear collapsed. Inspection showed the strut had separated in the uppermost component containing the downlock ear that is threaded into the upper barrel of the shock strut. Examination of the assembly showed evidence of a…Nov 20, 1982 · N7618C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Belle Glade, FLAcft had been object of an airborne pursuit by U.S. Customs at about 1830 in the vicinity of Belle Glade. During the pursuit the acft door & 15 bales of a controlled substance were observed being jettisoned from the acft. After landing the acft was set on…Nov 15, 1982 · N163KT · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Pensacola, FLAccording to the pilot, shortly after liftoff the engine lost power and he aborted the takeoff. The aircraft overran the end of the runway and collided with uneven terrain.Nov 14, 1982 · N2699V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing 707-300 · Miami, FLDuring climbout from Miami, a cabin pressurization problem was encountered. All crew members donned their oxygen masks & the cabin altitude stabilized at 20,000 ft as the acft was leveled at 33,000 ft. about 40 minutes from destination the flight engineer…Nov 11, 1982 · N707GB · No damageNTSB 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.Nov 8, 1982 · N6875H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Near Miami, FLAbout 15 minutes after takeoff the aircraft engine quit. All attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful and the pilot landed in the everglades swamp. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the fuel manifold valve, PN-631427-A15 was stuck in the…Nov 5, 1982 · N6545X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83FA022Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Near Myakka Cit, FLThe plt was wx briefed four times prior to departure & again one minute after takeoff at 1821 when he activated his flt plan. He was advised that a cold front was moving se along st. petersburg & tampa, & the area was IMC at the time. At 1916 the plt called…Nov 5, 1982 · N63836 · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Everglades City, FLPlt landed hard, nose gear collapsed & acft flipped over.Nov 4, 1982 · N714LB · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Daytona Beach, FLAccording to the pilot, he lost directional control while taking off on runway 06R. The aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and collided with VASI lights. The wind was reported to be from 002 deg at 13 KTS.Oct 26, 1982 · N330FT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft. Myers, FLThe plt stated that during his solo x-country the throttle became stuck several times enroute. While approaching Ft. Myers he retarded the throttle but was unable to advance it again. Unable to maintain altitude, the plt made a forced landing. Post…Oct 24, 1982 · N739WY · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-39 · N. Ft. Lauderda, FLPilot says he refueled at nassau with 20 gals in aux. Tanks. Estimated 10 gals each main tank. 45 minutes after departure #1 eng. Failed. 5 minutes later #2 failed. Aircraft sank.Oct 22, 1982 · N8856Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Augustine, FLUpon landing, the pilot noticed he was too high and executed a go-around. On the next landing the aircraft veered left on the landing roll so the pilot again attempted a go-around. On liftoff the nosewheel hit the airport perimeter fence and the aircraft came…Oct 19, 1982 · N12927 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · N. Okeechobee, FLThe site chosen for landing was an old road with high weeds which the pilot had used the week before. The left wing caught in the weeds during landing. The pilot stated that the right rudder was used to straighten the aircraft's course, however, the aircraft…Oct 19, 1982 · N8240M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Fort Lauderdale, FLEnroute the plt attempted unsuccessfully to circumnavigate the IFR wx that existed along his intended route & then decided to return to ft. Lauderdale. As the acft descended over the rwy threshold, it was observed to rock its wings several times as if the plt…Oct 18, 1982 · N64419 · DestroyedNTSB MIA83LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Brooksville, FLDuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 700 to 800 ft AGL while the plane was climbing. The pilot was unable to restart the engine. Subsequently, the aircraft crashed in an orange grove and was destroyed. An examination and partial teardown of the…Oct 17, 1982 · N1892Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Sarasota, FLThe pilot stated that during a practice ILS approach to runway 31, he was distracted by the aural signal of the marker beacon and failed to extend the gear. By the time he realized the gear was not down, it was too late to attempt a go-around. The aircraft…Oct 11, 1982 · N409V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Ft. Myers, FLThe accident occurred on a cross-country flight while the student pilot was landing. During the landing flareout, the pilot leveled off high, touched down hard, bounced two times, lost directional control and went off the runway collapsing the nose gear.Oct 9, 1982 · N50950 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Bunnell, FLDuring a simulated dual engine failure the student touched down short of the runway. The right main gear struck the edge of the runway with enough force to damage the innerstrut. The instructor then took control of the aircraft, landed, and the right landing…Oct 7, 1982 · N259ER · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lake Placid, FLAircraft was transporting marijuana and during an attempted road landing at Lake Placid collided with wires which damagethe landing assembly. Aircraft continued on to north about 4 miles and ditched in a lake. The aircraft sank with both occupants and cargo.Oct 6, 1982 · N13785 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Brooksville, FLThe student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. According to him, the nose gear collapsed as he lowered the nose on his third landing. The propeller struck the runway surface and the plane veered to the left. After departing the left side of the…Oct 5, 1982 · N2447F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLThe student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. After touching down on his first landing, he configured the aircraft for takeoff. Immediately after applying power, he observed another plane (unknown make & model) landing from the opposite direction.…Oct 3, 1982 · N93286 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cocoa, FLDuring takeoff, the engine lost power as the aircraft was climbing through about 300 ft AGL. The pilot s-turned and landed on a clear area beside the runway to keep from going into a river. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft flipped over.…Oct 3, 1982 · N2101R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA83LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Lake City, FLWhile enroute, the pilot diverted to Lake City, FL to avoid adverse weather. According to the pilot, he placed the landing gear handle in the down position while on the downwind leg. He extended the downwind to accommodate other traffic, then turned base and…Oct 1, 1982 · N8944U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA189Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miami, FLEngine quit while cruising and a forced landing was made in a swamp. #3 cyl exhaust valve head failed. A section of the failed valve head travelled through the induction system into the #2 cylinder damaging both spark plugs rendering the cylinder inoperative.Sep 30, 1982 · N921C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82FLA07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Oak Hill, FLThe aircraft collided with trees while flying in fog and rain on a dark night. This occurred shortly after the non-instrument rated pilot canceled his VFR flight plan. Neither the pilot nor the passenger could remember the details of the crash. The pilot…Sep 26, 1982 · N8091E · DestroyedNTSB MIA82DA187Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-36 · N. Chipley, FLAircraft collided with a tree while spraying. Aircraft then landed hard in the bean field.Sep 21, 1982 · N2327Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA82FLD20Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft. Myers, FLThe aircraft crashed after the engine lost power. The pilot stated he did not visually check the fuel on the day of the flight. The aircraft was checked after the accident and it contained a negligible amount of fuel. The wings and fuel tanks were not damaged…Sep 20, 1982 · N49863 · DestroyedNTSB MIA82DA185Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 500 · Kissimmee, FLDuring takeoff at about 75-100 ft the eng quit. The m/r blades flexed down & severed the tail boom during the autorotative landing in a pasture. After the accident the eng ran satisfactorily.Sep 19, 1982 · N50723 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA183Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Astatula, FLThe plt stated the acft failed to become airborne at the usual takeoff point & did not climb when forced into the air. The acft then settled into soft sand.Sep 18, 1982 · N3808E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA184Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot stated that he made a normal landing, but when he applied the brakes, they were ok for about 5 seconds, then they completely failed. The aircraft continued rolling until it hit a stump and some bushes at the end of the runway. The operator reported…Sep 17, 1982 · N759UV · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA181Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G4 · Madison, FLThe eng did not respond when power was added beginning a swath run. The plt hit the dump button to jettison the load & collided with the ground. Eng teardown revealed no evidence of failure or malfunction prior to the accident.Sep 13, 1982 · N1151W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA179Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Near St. Peters, FLThe pilot reported that the flight was uneventful until it was about 5 miles northwest of st petersburg, FL. At about that point, the pilot contacted the tower for landing and advised that the plane was low on fuel. Shortly thereafter, the engine lost power.…Sep 9, 1982 · N9421Y · Destroyed