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NTSB investigations, 1983, MN

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 CHI84LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Eveleth, MNThe plt reported that after taking off, the cabin began to fill with smoke. He returned to the arpt for a precautionary landing; however, during touchdown, the left wing collided with a snowbank beside the rwy. An exam of the acft revealed that with the eng…Dec 29, 1983 · N9611G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Brainerd, MNAfter making a vor/dme apch, the plt circled to land on rwy 23 in wx conditions of light snow & fog. The terrain & rwy were covered with snow. The plt tried to contact Brainerd UNICOM to have the rwy lights turned up, but he received no response. He could…Dec 13, 1983 · N37252 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Northfield, MNThe plt stated that while enroute at an alt of 3000 ft MSL the eng failed. He also stated that all attempts to restart the eng failed so he proceeded to make an emergency landing. Investigation revealed a manufacturing defect in the left magneto; the body…Nov 18, 1983 · N15255 · DestroyedNTSB CHI84LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20K · Buffalo, MNThe acft collided with trees during an approach on a dark night. The weather was VMC and the plt canceled his IFR flt plan 15 miles east of the arpt. The plt approached the arpt in a normal VFR pattern but on final approach he got an illusion from the lights…Nov 18, 1983 · N9644B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mankato, MNThe plt received 2 wx briefings before the flt & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. Prior to departing, the 50 gal fuel sys was serviced with 35 gal of fuel. The plt reported that during the flt, he descended the acft thru a hole in the clouds…Nov 14, 1983 · N6128W · DestroyedNTSB CHI84LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Gatzke, MNThe acft collided with the ground when the pilot attempted a low level turn.Nov 7, 1983 · N95180 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA439Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Eveleth, MNWhile returning from a fishing trip in ontario, Canada, the plt landed at crane lake, MN, where he cleared customs & had 10 gal of fuel added to the right fuel tank. He then flew to Eveleth, MN, aprx 90 mi away. From Eveleth, he proceed toward ely lake, MN.…Sep 25, 1983 · N7169Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA437Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJilek-Smith Miniplane DSA-M3 · Rush City, MNThe plt was performing a high speed taxi test on rwy 33 when the acft became airborne. After lift-off, it climbed to an alt of aprx 50 ft & went into a left turn. It continued in a nose high attitude until it turned about 180 deg then crashed. One witness…Sep 21, 1983 · N2441Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA409Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Grand Marais, MNThe plt took off from the departure point after an unexpected 1/2 hr delay. By the time he arrived at his destination, it was dark. No rwy lighting sys was installed, so someone at the arpt drove a car to rwy 27 to light up the approach end with the head…Sep 3, 1983 · N1857V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA407Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anoka, MNThe plt rented the acft & reported that he & his friend would be going on a local flt. A witness stated that he saw the acft fly over at an estimated 1000 to 1500 ft AGL. Reportedly, the acft was in level flt when the plt 'cut' the power, the acft 'nosed up a…Sep 2, 1983 · N4975A · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA405Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Halstad, MNThe acft landed long and collided with an embankment at a private farm strip. The pilot stated he landed on rwy 35 and the wind was from 170 degrees at 5-10 KTS.Sep 1, 1983 · N6826G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA393Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-150 · Graceville, MNWhile spraying a field adjacent to a house the acft struck a guy wire which had been strung between a 82 ft tower on the house & a 28 ft pole supported by wires.Aug 26, 1983 · N6253Z · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA389Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Canton, MNThe acft collided with a tree about 20-30 ft AGL in IMC weather after calling rochester approach at 1244 CDT to say that he was lost and in a thunderstorm. The plt was not instrument rated. Radio contact was lost at 1247 CDT. The flt originated in alton, IL…Aug 21, 1983 · N84843 · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LER04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170A · Crystal, MNAs the plt applied brakes the acft veered off to the right. He applied left rudder & left brake to no avail, & the acft ground-looped off the right side of the rwy. The left brake outer lining was missing. There were two rivets missing & one rivet had broken.…Aug 14, 1983 · N9707A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LER03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Sabin, MNAcft collided with power lines.Aug 14, 1983 · N51125 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LER02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Olivia, MNDuring takeoff the eng lost power & the acft crashed landed collapsing the gear. The crankshaft, P/N631716, had broken in the cheek area between #2 & #3 crank throws. 1 month prior to this accident the acft had collided with a fence. Afterinstalling a new…Aug 14, 1983 · N2060J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Austin, MNThe plt started to takeoff on rwy 35 with a wind from 300 deg at 19, gusting 25 KTS. During the takeoff roll, the right door popped open & the acft veered to the left. Reportedly, the plt intended to continue the takeoff (to circle, land & fix the door).…Aug 10, 1983 · N5732K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FER01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGoodyear FG1D · Crystal, MNThe plt reported that during the takeoff roll, there was a slight loss of manifold pressure. This was followed by a loud 'misfire', a futher loss of manifold pressure & a drop in the eng RPM. With an estimated 2000 ft of rwy remaining, he elect to abort &…Aug 3, 1983 · N62290 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Rochester, MNWhile en route, the engine lost power & the plt was unable to restart it. During a forced landing on a road at dusk, the vertical stabilizer struck a wire. Aprx 16 inches was cut off the top of the stabilizer & the rudder was torn loose from the hinges.…Jul 29, 1983 · N4985D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKane Bush BY Mustang 2 · Winona, MNThe plt initiated a takeoff on a 2000 ft grass strip. He stated that the takeoff was normal until it became apparent that the acft would not climb out of ground effect. Since the go/no go decision point had been passed, he attempted to climb straight ahead.…Jul 28, 1983 · N4K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Crookston, MNThe acft collided with a barley crop during a forced landing on a narrow dirt road. The acft had lost power after takeoff for a calibration spray run. The pilot stated he took off with about 10 gallons of fuel (1/8 tank) and did not visually check the fuel…Jul 18, 1983 · N92037 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Brooklyn Park, MNThe plt reported that he was spraying the end rows of a field when the helicopter approached some wires. He stated that he saw the wires at the last second & tried to get under them. Reportedly, the helicopter crossed below a set of power lines, but struck a…Jul 18, 1983 · N120NR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA319Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Hibbing, MNPrior to departure, the plt obtained a wx briefing & was advised to check back before departing to see if anything had developed. Reportedly, he took off at 0815 CDT, and at 0831 CDT, he radioed the Hibbing fss for wx info. The fss specialist advised that the…Jul 18, 1983 · N4831V · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188-B · Springfield, MNThe acft crashed into a cornfield during a takeoff to spray crops. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the acft. Investigaiton showed that the pilot attempted a takeoff on rwy 31 with a 5 kt tailwind. The acftdid not become airborne.Jul 16, 1983 · N21700 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA310Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8-24 · Hamel, MNDuring flt, the plt used fuel from 2 of 4 propane tanks, then switched to the 2nd 2 tanks & started a descent. At aprx 300 ft AGL, he tried to start the burner, but could not get a light because the pilot light was out. He attempted to manually relight the…Jul 13, 1983 · N1509W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Hibbing, MNThe acft collided with a ditch during takeoff roll. The takeoff was on rwy 31 with the wind from 270 degrees at 8 KTS. The plt said that at 30-40 mph he lost directional control and swerved off the rwy into a drainage ditch. The rwy was 150 ft wide and made…Jul 11, 1983 · N51228 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportViking Dragonfly · Flying Cloud, MNThe pilot was initiating a high speed taxi run when the acft became airborne for 500-1000 ft. when a landing was attempted the aircraft bounced.Jul 9, 1983 · N59BC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-65 · St. George, MNThe plt elected to land on an uncultivated farm field that had been exposed to heavy rains 2 days previously. During the landing roll-out, the acft encounter soft terrain & nosed over.Jul 5, 1983 · N23632 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Brooten, MNThe helicopter had just lifted off of the flatbed of a truck when it started to spin. The plt lowered the collective, reduced the power & landed beside the truck. During touchdown, the main rotor blades struck the truck. An investigation revealed that the…Jul 5, 1983 · N4028K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sauk Centre, MNThe acft nosed over during a precautionary landing because of weather. During the landing roll the nose gear struck a rut and the acft nosed over. The weather was IMC. The pilot did recieve a weather briefing and the weather information was accurate. The…Jul 4, 1983 · N5010A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Morris, MNThe plt reported that while he was waiting for the flagman, circling the field to be sprayed, & talking to the flagman, the acft began to sink & struck trees. The load was dumped, but the plane continued to sink to the ground. During the landing, the acft…Jul 1, 1983 · N8379 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA287Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Morgan, MNThe acft collided with trees while turning during aerial application. The pilot reported that the acft controls felt soft. Thinking he was stalling he reduced bank, lowered the nose and at 85 mph indicated with full power continued levelflt until a wing hit a…Jul 1, 1983 · N6002Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Crane Lake, MNThe plt reported that while he was taking off on an easterly heading, the float plane was on the step & became airborne sooner than he expected. While he was correcting the stituation by lowering the nose, the left float dug into the water. Subsequently,…Jun 29, 1983 · N96333 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Minneapolis, MNThe acft ran off the end of the rwy and collapsed the nose gear during an aborted takeoff. The acft exceeded the maximum gross weight for takeoff by 190 lbs. Decision to abort was made about 2/3 of the way down the rwy. Braking was good and deceleration…Jun 24, 1983 · N8310L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83IA300Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech H-35 · Graceville, MNOn landing roll on slick grass with a crosswind the acft slid to the right and the right wing tip struck a tree.Jun 24, 1983 · N5HK · Minor damageNTSB CHI83LA276Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Saint Cloud, MNShortly after takeoff, the plt's door came open. He tried to close it, but was unable, so he turned back toward the arpt to land. While making a turn before landing, the eng lost power. Shortly after that, the acft started falling to the right & crashed. An…Jun 22, 1983 · N6718M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G3B · Litchfield, MNThe helicopter rolled over while attempting a takeoff after servicing from a truck platform for a spraying operation. The hose used to put the chemical spray into the hopper was not removed. When takeoff was attempted the acft was tethered to the ground rig…Jun 17, 1983 · N8471E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anoka, MNThe acft touched down off the runway and nosed over. The low time student pilot stated that on his 6th and final landinghe landed 'slightly off runway.' When the nose wheel was lowered it touched down in soft sand and the acft nosed over. The student pilot…Jun 16, 1983 · N68438 · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Crookston, MNThe acft collided with the ground after takeoff. The pilot said the acft lost power and felt sloppy at about 350 ft AGL.he added power but maximum obtainable was 2000 RPM as opposed to 2300. The pilot said he tried to drop the load but the load remained with…Jun 13, 1983 · N8595H · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Blackduck, MNThe acft made a hard landing in an alfalfa field after loss of engine power. During an enroute portion of this flt the pilot stated that oil consumption was excessive. He planned an intermediate stop for that reason. Before reaching the intermediate stop the…Jun 12, 1983 · N2487M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · St. Paul, MNThe CFI stated that the student (private pilot) was informed of a crosswind condition after the acft was established on the base leg. The CFI stated that after touchdown the acft yawed sharply to the left and proceeded toward the grass area adjacent to the…Jun 9, 1983 · N201FC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Roseau, MNDuring an aerial application flt, the acft collided with power lines during a pull-up from a swath run. The plt reported no preimpact malfunctions.Jun 6, 1983 · N7221L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206A · St. Cloud, MNThe acft bounced during a hard landing and nosed over. The weather was VMC but there was a crosswind on rwy 31 which wasthe active rwy. The wind was 290 degrees at 11 KTS with gusts to 19 KTS. After 2 bounces during which the acft moved about 20-25 ft to the…Jun 6, 1983 · N9465Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Lake, MNThe acft collided with a railroad sign during approach to a private airstrip. The weather was VMC but there was a cross-wind of about 15 KTS and a low sun creating sunglare. The acft drifted to the south side of the rwy due to wind and collided with the sign.…Jun 4, 1983 · N55270 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bemidji, MNThe acft veered off the rwy during landing. The landing was on rwy 07. The wind was from 360 degrees at 15 KTS. A thunderstorm was in the area and some turbulence remained. The pilot stated he felt one good bump at 50 AGL and from that point to touchdown very…May 28, 1983 · N7453G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA223Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchreder HP12A · Stanton, MNThe pilot performed his preflight checks including a flight control check. After lift off the pilot could not control the pitch of the glider. As the pitch increased to about 30 degrees he elected to release the tow cable from the tow aircraft. The glider…May 21, 1983 · N544J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Mora, MNThe acft ran off the departure end of the rwy into a cornfield during an aborted takeoff. The pilot stated that after liftoff the stall warning came on and the acft would not accelerate or climb. He pulled the power off and aborted the takeoff. The acft…May 11, 1983 · N36804 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Austin, MNThe acft ran off the right side of the rwy during landing flare. The right wing tip struck the ground and the acft cartwheeled. The wind was reported as from 010 degrees at 25 KTS gusting to 33 KTS.May 7, 1983 · N4664F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes XTC2 · River Falls, MNThe acft pulled up steeply after takeoff and stalled. The acft crashed back on the rwy. The pilot said he reduced power after takeoff and the acft stalled. He also said if he had not reduced power the accident would not have happened.May 4, 1983 · N3885D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Ely, MNThe plt was practicing water takeoffs & landings. He stated that during takeoff a gust of wind caught the acft lifting the right wing. The left wing struck the water & the acft flipped inverted.May 3, 1983 · N9906N · Substantial damage