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NTSB investigations, 1983, IA

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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NTSB MKC84LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Preston, IAThe student plt began a x-country ftw with no directional gtro installed. He stated that he had taken the acft with the advice of his instructor who believed that the magnetic compass would be satisfactory. On the 3rd leg of his x-country, he took the wrong…Dec 31, 1983 · N2490G · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Grimes, IAThe acft made a forced landing after engine failure during a night x-country. The landing gear collapsed during the landing. The plt reported that the fuel pressure went to zero and the engine quit as he approached des moines. Attempts to restart the engine…Dec 31, 1983 · N9225S · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Des Moines, IAThe acft departed toronto, Canada at 1927 CST. About 5 hrs & 1 min later, the eng lost power when the plt was on final apch for landing. Subsequently, the acft collided with a vehicle & a light pole when the plt made a forced landing on a snow-covered parking…Dec 31, 1983 · N732DZ · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Floyd, IAThe instructor plt (CFI) & student were on a dual instructional flt. According to witnesses, they were making 90 deg turns at about 1500 ft AGL, just prior to the accident. After turning from a heading of south to east, the acft entered a descent, then…Dec 31, 1983 · N4457E · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Davenport, IAThe acft skidded sideways during landing on an icy rwy. The nose gear collapsed sideways when it collided with a snowbank at the rwys edge. There were no injuries.Dec 29, 1983 · N7947Q · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Hospers, IAThe plt said he was on a power line patrol flt & was flying aprx 60 to 80 ft AGL. Reportedly, he applied carburetor heat for about 1 min. When the carburetor heat was turned off, the eng quit. The plt reapplied the heat & the eng restarted for a moment & then…Dec 29, 1983 · N7229T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Iowa Falls, IAThe acft swerved and collided with a snowbank alongside the rwy during landing. The pilot stated that she hit some snow and ice on the rwy and when the acft started to slide she lost control. The acft turned left and when the left wing hit the snowbank the…Dec 26, 1983 · N9565W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Council Bluffs, IAAccording to the plt, he landed on rwy 13, which was icy, and encountered a right x-wind. Subsequently, the acft drifted to the left, the left main gear hit a snowbank & the acft ground looped. The plt reported that the right wing hit snow & was damaged. He…Dec 6, 1983 · N5858N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Waterloo, IAAfter takeoff for an FAA part 135 check ride, the aircrew were unable to get a positive up indication for the landing gear. The gear was recycled & then the left main gear would not get a down & locked indication. Repeated attempts to extend the left main…Nov 28, 1983 · N600TS · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 25, 1983 · N7737U · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 17, 1983 · N67118 · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 14, 1983 · N5762L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Carlisle, IAThe pilot said the fuel gauges read full on the ground but as he leveled off in cruise they dropped to a reading of much less than full. The acft ran out of fuel short of destination. The pilot blamed the flu and fatigue for his oversight.Oct 16, 1983 · N2825T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Clear Lake, IAThe student plt was on a x-country flt that had originated at ames, IA. While enroute, he had landed at carroll, IA, but did not refuel. He stated that he was on a long, right base leg to land on rwy 12 at the mason city muni arpt when the eng began loosing…Oct 9, 1983 · N69035 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Cedar Rapids, IAThe plt reported that when he landed on rwy 13, the wind was from 170 deg at 10 gusting to 20 KTS. He said that about 30 ft beyond the touchdown point, a gust of wind picked up the right wing & the acft swerved to the right. Subsequently, the left main gear…Oct 1, 1983 · N7026K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 6 · Fort Madison, IAThe Balloon was one of 25 balloons participating in an event. The plts had received a collective briefing from the Balloon master at 0630 who stated that current winds at nearby reporting facilities were 8-10 KTS. The 0600 observation at burlington, IA,…Sep 24, 1983 · N2023F · No damageNTSB MKC83FA215Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Perry, IAThe plt was participating in a spot landing contest. A witness near the apch end of the rwy reported that when the acft was on final apch, it suddenly settled below tall trees about 1/8 mi from the rwy. He reported that it then went into a right bank, nose up…Sep 9, 1983 · N2452J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Bloomfield, IAWhile en route, the plt encountered a progressive, partial power loss. At 1st the eng began running rough, then the manifold pressure dropped to 15 inches (18 inches had been set for cruise). He heard a clicking noise & started a descent from his cruise alt…Sep 4, 1983 · N4057N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Klemme, IAThe acft inadvertently descended into the tops of a corn crop while dispensing smoke in preparation for spraying. The induced drag slowed the acft and it landed hard. The plt stated he diverted his his attn to the spray nozzles.Sep 2, 1983 · N9921G · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Corwith, IAWhile en route, the plt heard a clanking noise behind him which was followed by a severe vibration of the flt controls. He initiated an autorotative descent from 3000 ft. he said the helicopter began to roll left, then righted itself. The helicopter touched…Aug 31, 1983 · N173HA · DestroyedNTSB MKC83LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Indianola, IAThe acft overran the rwy and collided with a dirt bank during landing. The flt was returning from a cross-country and the wife of the pilot who was a passenger in the acft said her husband froze on the controls and made no attempt to stopthe acft after…Aug 30, 1983 · N9583Z · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArrow Arrow Sport · Red Oak, IADuring flt, there was a progressive loss of eng power. The plt was unable to reach the arpt & made a crash landing in a soybean fld. An investigation revealed that the #4 cylinder failed in the area of the exhaust valve rocker box.Aug 20, 1983 · N853H · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurnett Sonerai 2 · Oxford, IAAfter takeoff, the plt turned to a x-wind leg of the traffic pattern & then the engine lost power. He made a forced landing in an OAT field, but reported that during the approach, he misjudged his height & did not flare in time. Subsequently, the acft landed…Aug 15, 1983 · N65MB · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · East Amana, IAThe plt stated that he had flown into & out of the arpt numerous times. He said that during a takeoff, the acft normally became airborne after about 900 ft of ground roll. Also, he said that on this flt with 4 passengers, the acft lifted off at about the same…Aug 13, 1983 · N1347C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA189Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Whittemore, IAThe plt reported he was making a trim swath in a low area toward rising terrain when he approached an unexpected 'high line' wire. The wire was positioned diagonally across the field. He reported that while avoiding the wire, he was unable to clear nearby…Aug 13, 1983 · N8559L · DestroyedNTSB MKC83LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Agency, IAThe plt was engaged in aerial application over a small 9 acre bean field that was surrounded on 3 sides by hedge rows. He reported that as he descended on the leeward side of a hedge row to begin a swath run, the acft encountered turbulence & mushed into the…Aug 12, 1983 · N1259W · DestroyedNTSB MKC83LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Storm Lake, IAThe acft ran off the right side of the rwy and collapsed the right landing gear. The acft landing on rwy 35 with the wind from the northeast at 7 to 10 KTS. The pilot said the acft turned left after touchdown and she corrected with right rudder, then the acft…Aug 11, 1983 · N84581 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Sioux City, IAThe plt stated that the landing gear switch was down when he started tha takeoff roll. When the acft had accelerated to aprx 50 mph during the takeoff roll, the landing gear retracted/collapsed, nose wheel first, followed by the main gear. The plt stated that…Aug 8, 1983 · N555M · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 N · Ames, IAThe plt reported that during the landing, he came in too fast & over ran the rwy, then the acft ran into a ditch & turned over. Reportedly, he landed on the last 20% of the rwy.Aug 4, 1983 · N75552 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA172Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRotec Engineering Rally 3 · Council Bluffs, IAOwner/pilot stated that he was giving 'flight time and ground instruction to another ultralight owner.' The instructor allowed the student to co-operate the controls and did three takeoffs and landings. On the third landing a dead stick landing was initiated.…Aug 1, 1983 · N3915C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA171Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11CC · Orange City, IAThe aircraft had completed a landing in a field and the pilot was attempting a takeoff from the stopping point. The aircraft did not become airborne and ran for aprx 100 feet across a boggy swamp and impacted a four foot high dirt bank.Jul 31, 1983 · N4368E · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA167Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPietenpal AIR Camper · Saint Ansgar, IAThe acft crashed following tkof from an enroute stop during a x-country flt. The plt's friend witnessed the takeoff. The witness said the plt waved after takeoff and then the acft made a sharp left bank with wings waggling. The acft rolled level and entered…Jul 29, 1983 · N12938 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchippers BD-4 · Danbury, IAWhile en route, the propeller separated from the home built acft. Subsequently, the nose gear failed & the main gear were damaged during a landing on rolling terrain. An examination revealed that the mounting bolts for a propeller spacer had failed. The…Jul 28, 1983 · N412JS · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Farragut, IAThe acft stalled into an OAT field just past the departure end of the rwy during takeoff. The pilot stated that he took off on a hot day (temperature 86 degrees) from a 1500 ft grass strip. The acft would not fly out of ground effect and fell into an OAT…Jul 12, 1983 · N2446L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83IA152Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Cedar Rapids, IAThe tailwheel failed to extend fully due to a lack of lubrication. The acft was landed normally and the tailwheel collapsed.Jul 11, 1983 · N5600D · Minor damageNTSB MKC83LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Denver, IAThe pilot stated that on departure when the aircraft was 100 to 150 feet above the ground, the engine quit. He made a left turn toward more suitable terrain and the engine started up again. Before he could get set up for a more suitable field, the engine quit…Jul 7, 1983 · N407L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Corning, IAThe acft crashed in a swamp during a forced landing after the engine seized. The pilot noted a lack of oil pressure and rising oil temperature. He dumped his load and began to return to land. The engine began to run rough and soon seized. Post accident…Jul 2, 1983 · N4838Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Madrid, IAThe acft collided with unmarked wires over a river at about 150 feet AGL. A witness observed the acft low over the river and called an ambulance before the acft collided with the wires.Jun 26, 1983 · N69026 · DestroyedNTSB MKC83LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Dows, IAThe acft nosed over during takeoff. The rwy used was 090 and the wind was from 170 degrees at 17 KTS. The plt said the acfts right wing raised followed by the tail and then the left wing dropped impacting the sod rwy before the acft nosed over.Jun 21, 1983 · N3568U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · La Porte City, IAScattered rain showers in the area had just made the turf rwy wet. The pilot reported that as he turned off the rwy the acft skidded and went sideways into a ditch.Jun 18, 1983 · N3862L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA128Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Knoxville, IAThe acft was observed to lift off the rwy aft abt a 900 ft ground roll. The lndg gear began to retract as it lifted off, and it began an immediate left turn overflying the airport hangars. It was further observed with the wings aligned with the ground in a 90…Jun 12, 1983 · N3054C · DestroyedNTSB MKC83FA127Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Newton, IAThe non-instrument rated plt took off on a x-country flt at night. When advised of wx along his route, he requested & recieved radar advisories. A short time later, he reported that he was in a storm. For about 10 minutes, the radar controller was…Jun 12, 1983 · N5509V · DestroyedNTSB MKC83LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ottumwa, IADuring arrival, the plt canceled his VFR flt plan when he was about 3 mi from the arpt. At that time, fss personnel advised him that the wind was from 190 deg at 14 KTS & that the wind favored rwy 22. There was a tetrahedron wind indicator north of the…Jun 10, 1983 · N8077A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Atlantic, IAThe aircraft swerved off the left side of the runway collided with a fence and nosed over in a freshly plowed field during landing. The acft was owned by the pilot and was being landed on the pilots private airstrip at his farm. The pilot indicated that the…May 16, 1983 · N8094N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-140 · Mt. Pleasant, IAThe pilot stated he did not make a visual check of his fuel supply prior to flight. After a 45 minute solo flight he landed at a private strip and picked up a passenger. The right fuel tank was selected and the guage was indicating in the lower red 1/4 red,…Apr 30, 1983 · N77090 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Keosauqua, IAThe right main landing gear collapsed during the landing and ran off the runway. The flight originated about 30 minutes before the accident. The pilot said he was landing on runway 24 using 30 degrees of flaps. There was a wind of 18 KTS gusting to 25 KTS…Apr 25, 1983 · N2343X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83IA083Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-222 · Des Moines, IAThe right leading edge slat was damaged when the acft taxied onto a closed & thusly marked taxiway. The closed taxiway was not shown as closed on the charts and no NOTAM was issued. The sky ws obscured & visibility was 1/2 mile in fog.Mar 30, 1983 · N7441U · Minor damageNTSB MKC83LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Ollie, IAThe student reported that the eng lost aprx 500 RPM while he was practicing turns & stalls at an altitude of aprx 3500 ft MSL. Reportedly, the situation became worse & he was unable to maintain altitude. He applied carburetor heat, but it did not help.…Mar 7, 1983 · N8803G · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA073Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Council Bluffs, IAThe student, who was a rated helicopter plt, and a helicopter instructor (CFI) were on a dual instructional flt. After takeoff, the aircrew remained in a right traffic pattern for rwy 13 , intending for the student to make a 180 deg autorotation to a parallel…Feb 25, 1983 · N1040S · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Garwin, IADuring a briefing for a flt to western Oklahoma, the plt was advised that IMC wx was forcasted along the route. He changed his destination to waterloo, IA & was advised of IMC in that area also. While en route, the acft crashed in a field covered with snow.…Feb 9, 1983 · N6144T · Destroyed