NTSB investigations, 1982, LA

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 FTW83LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · New Orleans, LAThe eng quit while the amphibious acft was over the city. The acft had insufficient altitude to reach the Mississippi river & the plt made a forced landing on a residential street. The left main tank contained 14 gals of fuel & no usable fuel was in the right…Dec 27, 1982 · N121BJ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83FRD01Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Henderson, LAThe pilot and two passengers were on a flight from beaumont, TX to covington, LA. The non-instrument rated pilot departed on a special VFR clearance. At that time, the weather at beaumont was 300 ft overcast, visibility 12 mi. When the aircraft was about 10…Dec 26, 1982 · N5369T · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ruston, LAOn takeoff the pilot heard a loud bang sound then lost engine power. The pilot made a 180 degree descending turn back toward the airport. At the edge of the airport the pilot made a hard touchdown on all three gear assemblies. Investigation revealed the…Dec 12, 1982 · N89100 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · New Orleans, LAPilot used brakes to attempt to straighten aircraft veering in crosswind and aircraft nosed over.Dec 12, 1982 · N1026K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Venice, LAPilot making water takeoff pass piers collided with a tug that appeared out of a slip. Aircraft sank.Dec 2, 1982 · N1829R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83IA053Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 412 · Intercoastal Ci, LAWhile in cruise flight, the pilots heard a loud pop and felt a severe cyclic control vibration. An immediate precautionary landing was made. An examination revealed that there was a fatigue crack in the trailing edge of the blue, main rotor yoke flexure, pn…Dec 2, 1982 · N2258F · No damageNTSB FTW83LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Vinton, LAThe aircraft had been stolen by a noncertificated pilot sometime during the evening of 11/21/82. The purpose and destination of the flight was not determined. It was found laying upside down in a swamp on 11/29/82. The pilot was extracted by helicopter and…Nov 22, 1982 · N18632 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Alexandria, LADuring landing, the aircraft touched down with a right quartering tailwind. The pilot stated that after making a normal approach and landing, he overcontrolled the rudder. The aircraft veer off the runway and collided with a ditch before reaching the taxiway.…Nov 14, 1982 · N7682E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83FA027Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Baton Rouge, LAThe aircraft crashed and burned shortly after taking off in darkness on an IFR flight plan. The weather was reported as indefinite ceiling, zero obscuration, visibility 1/4 mi with fog, wind 120 deg at 5 KTS. A number of witnesses heard the aircraft, both…Oct 31, 1982 · N41045 · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Bastrop, LAThe pilot was preparing for an enroute landing when he got an unsafe gear light. While trouble-shooting, the left engine stopped. He feathered the left engine and almost immediately the right engine quit. The pilot failed to reach therunway during the power…Oct 24, 1982 · N1739H · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Sicily Island, LAThe pilot stated that on his last swath run the left outboard section of the wing collided with a light pole and separated jamming the aileron. The aircraft became uncontrollable and crashed in an open field. The aircraft cartwheeledand broke up before coming…Oct 15, 1982 · N8520L · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Iota, LAThe pilot chose to land on a private farm landing strip with a 2000 foot sod-surface runway and 50 foot trees at the north end of the strip. The pilot touched down long, and attempted a go-around but the aircraft contacted tall brush. The aircraft veered to…Oct 15, 1982 · N89003 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K II · Pineville, LADuring landing the acft veered right & the left main gear collapsed.Oct 3, 1982 · N707PC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-225A · Kenner, LAThe plt departed with a tail wind which exceeded the allowable component. Rotation was observed to have occurred at the departure threshold. The acft was estimated to be at 25 to 30 ft AGL when it was 1330 ft beyond the departure end of therunway. Two persons…Oct 3, 1982 · N817EA · No damageNTSB FTW82IA401Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 214ST · Intracoastal Ci, LADuring cruise flight, the crew heard a loud "bang" and felt a vibration in the aircraft. The flight was continued to its destination which was about 20 miles away and terminated without further incident. Investigation revealed that the left upper longeron…Sep 30, 1982 · N2091E · Minor damageNTSB FTW82FRJ18Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportKen Brock KB-2 · Coushatta, LAThe pilot was approaching for a landing in his home built gyrocopter at about 100 ft AGL when it suddenly nosed down and crashed in about a 60 deg descent. A witness stated that it impacted on its side, slightly inverted. No preimpact malfunctions were noted.…Sep 26, 1982 · N3153G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA392Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Parks, LAThe pilot stated that the aircraft ran out of fuel. The fuel gauges were still registering 1/4 full on both tanks when the engine quit. In addition the pilot stated, "if I had dipped the tanks on preflight I would have known exactly how much fuel was in the…Sep 22, 1982 · N212GS · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA173Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna U206F · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot changed the fuel selector from right to left while descending through 2200 ft MSL. The engine failed immediately after the fuel selector was moved. Repeated attempts to restart the engine by changing fuel selector position was unsuccessful. The…Sep 20, 1982 · N9530G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA378Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180K · New Iberia, LAThe plt encountered detreiorating visibility due to fog & haze & decided to make a precautionary landing on the intracoastal waterway. The plt stated he was blinded by the reflected light when he turned on his landing light & did not see the pilings which…Sep 15, 1982 · N2677K · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA358Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Farmerville, LAThe pilot made a downwind takeoff from an intersection of the runway. The aircraft failed to clear trees at the departure end of the runway.Aug 30, 1982 · N66222 · DestroyedNTSB FTW82FRJ17Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Jamestown, LAThe pilot was conducting aerial burning operations over a wooded area when he heard a loud bang from the engine area of the helicopter. At that time, the helicopter was approximately 20 ft above the tallest tree in the area with the aerial torch burning. The…Aug 27, 1982 · N5754P · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA350Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Winnesboro, LAThe pilot was circling the field during alignment for his initial swath run when the aircraft engine failed. During the forced landing the aircraft nosed over and the pilot exited the aircraft without turning off any switches. He stated that fuel was leaking…Aug 26, 1982 · N4342S · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA354Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Columbia, LADuring takeoff, the left wing of the aircraft contacted the cotton that was growing on the left side of the runway. The pilot reported that he could not lift the wing out of the cotton. When he reduced the power, the aircraft turned left and slid sideways.…Aug 25, 1982 · N8390 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRJ16Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Jones, LAAir tractor AT-400, N2342Z, and another aircraft, a Rockwell international S-2R, N8474V, collided while both aircraft were involved in spraying operatons. The AT-400 pilot was spraying a field that was surrounded by trees. He had just completed a swath run to…Aug 23, 1982 · N8474V · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA343Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Grand Chenier, LAThe pilot landed the float plane on the water beside an oil drilling rig. As soon as the aircraft touched down, it water looped. The pilot stated that the tips of the floats had mud on them after the accident. He believed that the aircraft must have hit a…Aug 18, 1982 · N70467 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA335Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Alexandria, LAThe purpose of the flight was to prepare the pilot in the left seat for a commercial flight rating. After a power-off descent from 4000 ft to 2000 ft, the instructor gave the student a simulated forced landing. Reportedly, the throttle was opened briefly at…Aug 17, 1982 · N7744C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA323Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Grand Isle, LAThe pilot was approaching an offshore platform for landing at about 100 ft AGL when he felt the helicopter shudder. He also heard an engine-out horn and a low-rotor-rpm warning. He turned away from the platform, popped the emergency floats and initiated an…Aug 8, 1982 · N59504 · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA319Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Cheneyville, LAThe acft was on the approach to spray a cottonfield when a collision with an unseen power line occurred. The collision forced the acft down and the pilot made a hard landing which damaged the landing gear and the right wing. The visibilitywas about 5 miles in…Aug 8, 1982 · N8807Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA314Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Newellton, LADuring flight, the engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing in a plowed field. While landing on the soft terrain, the aircraft flipped over. The pilot reported that the engine had failed due to fuel starvation when one fuel tank ran dry while the…Aug 4, 1982 · N2375J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA310Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Abbeville, LAThe pilot was on a cross-country ferry flight when the engine lost power. A forced landing was made in a field of tall rice. The pilot stated that during the landing, the aircraft struck a rice levee and nosed over. The source of engine failure was not…Aug 2, 1982 · N5787J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA295Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Franklinton, LADuring takeoff, the engine lost power when the aircraft was climbing through about 500 ft AGL. The instructor took the controls, made a shallow turn to a clearing, and landed in a field covered with underbrush and tree stumps. The plane was substantially…Jul 26, 1982 · N5482Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRJ14Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Monroe, LADuring turn around after first spray run, the aircraft collided with trees at an altitude of 75 feet. The path of flight was on a heading of 280 degrees, into the sun.Jul 24, 1982 · N9125G · Substantial damageNTSB DCA82AA028Accident · 153 fatalFinal reportBoeing 727-235 · New Orleans, LAThe Safety Board's full report on this investigation is provided as Aviation Accident Report number AAR-83-02. To obtain a copy of this report, or to view the executive summary online, please see the Web site at http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/publictn.htm The…Jul 9, 1982 · N4737 · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA269Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3L-65S · New Orleans, LAAfter landing the float plane on a bayou, the pilot started to taxi past an anchored barge on the waterway. The barge was used to support a shrimp net framework. While passing the barge, the right wing of the aircraft struck the framework and was damaged.Jul 5, 1982 · N24500 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA267Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182G · Abbeyville, LAThe pilot reported that he had taken off on a local flight and was at about 1000 ft AGL when the engine lost power. He attempted to restart the engine, but was unable. The aircraft was landed firmly on a roadway. The pilot smelled gas fumes and exited from…Jul 4, 1982 · N2408R · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA260Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-39 · New Orleans, LAPilot stated he lost power on left engine during takeoff so he elected to abort. The acft landed hard off the end of runway and collapsed all landing gear.Jul 2, 1982 · N125AC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA257Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Epps, LAThe pilot stated that while he was spraying crops, he looked into the cockpit during a turn to check the amount of solution that was remaining. He stated that when he looked up, he was too low to complete the turn and miss the trees. He went to full power and…Jul 1, 1982 · N6562 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRD16Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Belle Chasse, LAThe acft departed southern seaplane's land rwy 20 & climbed to approximately 200-300 ft where it was observed trailing white smoke. It travelled approximately 1.6 mi from its departure point & struck a tree on the bank of the algiers outfall canal. Eng tear…Jun 26, 1982 · N3446W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA241Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · French Settleme, LAThe pilot departed shreveport, LA at 1400 CDT on the return part of a cross-country to jackson, MS. A VFR flight plan had been filed listing 3 1/2 hrs of fuel on board. At about 1706 CDT, the plane crashed near French settlement, LA, about 140 miles south…Jun 22, 1982 · N2495N · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA239Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Jennings, LAThe pilot had just finished spraying and was on his way back to the airport when the engine failed. A field with grass was selected for an emergency landing. During the landing roll, the aircraft encountered ruts and nosed over. The operator reported that the…Jun 22, 1982 · N9684 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRJ12Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Wildsville, LAThe pilot took off on a local flight to spray a bean field. About 1000 ft from the end of the field was a 300 ft radio tower. The aircraft was observed to circle the bean field and circle the radio tower twice. During a procedure turn, the aircraft struck the…Jun 21, 1982 · N90297 · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA234Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 77 · Jackson, LAWhile in the vicinity of Jackson, LA, the instructor pilot (ip) had the student make a simulated forced landing. The landing was to be to a full stop on the Jackson airport. According to the initial modification, the student allowed the aircraft to drift left…Jun 19, 1982 · N3726Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA236Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAyres S-2R · Edgerly, LAAfter takeoff with a load of fertilizer, the aircraft lost power and a forced landing was made which resulted in damage to the aircraft. The cause of the engine malfunction was not determined.Jun 16, 1982 · N8989Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRD15Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Egan, LAAs the plt was adjusting the powerplant & prop controls the eng accelerated, & at the same time oil covered the windshield. The acft went down into a bean field & flipped over. Disassembly of the eng revealed the rear counterweight trailing pin worn &…Jun 11, 1982 · N6787Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA214Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Transylvania, LAThe pilot landed fast on a wet grass runway. Application of brakes failed to stop the aircraft and the pilot attempted to ground loop and struck a ditch damaging the right wing.Jun 7, 1982 · N9424J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRD13Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Charles, LAThe plt told the surviving pax he was going to make a short fld takeoff with full (40 deg) flaps. The pax, who is also a plt, disagreed with the plt. The plt said it would be okay & proceeded to take off. During the takeoff roll the pax suggested he change…Jun 6, 1982 · N83006 · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA213Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185E · Lafayette, LAThe pilot stated that during a water landing the right main landing gear dropped down causing the aircraft to swerve to the right. The left wing contacted the water and received substantial damage. The reason for the gear to drop out was never determined.Jun 6, 1982 · N210ZZ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRD14Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Kaplan, LAThe operator reported that the pilot was making a left turn to line up with the flagman when the aircraft stalled and went down into trees. The temperature was reported to be 95 deg. There was no mention of injuries in the operator's accident report…Jun 5, 1982 · N5261 · DestroyedNTSB FTW82IA209Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P-135 · Lake Charles, LAWhile cruising at FL200 in VMC conditions, the pilot smelled and then observed smoke coming from the windshield defrosters and under the instrument panel. He advised houston center of his situation, then turned off all electrical equipment and made an…May 28, 1982 · N222SA · Minor damageNTSB FTW82DA232Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 58 · Oak Grove, LAThe pilot reported that during his landing roll, he intended to retract the flaps, but inadvertently rectracted the landing gear instead.May 26, 1982 · N4963M · Substantial damage