NTSB investigations, 1982, NC
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
| 1962 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 2 |
| 1964 | 102 |
| 1965 | 83 |
| 1966 | 81 |
| 1967 | 101 |
| 1968 | 85 |
| 1969 | 77 |
| 1970 | 67 |
| 1971 | 86 |
| 1972 | 89 |
| 1973 | 118 |
| 1974 | 100 |
| 1975 | 90 |
| 1976 | 76 |
| 1977 | 77 |
| 1978 | 77 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 47 |
| 1982 | 59 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 53 |
| 1985 | 51 |
| 1986 | 60 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1991 | 52 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 27 |
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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ATL83FA071Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Apex, NCThe Luscombe had departed the e-w rwy in an easterly direction, had reversed course & was on a straight-in apch to rwy 27. The PA-22 entered the arpt traffic via a standard left downwind & base pattern. During final the PA-22 ended up above & slightly behind…NTSB ATL83LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Snow Hill, NCThe pilot stated that the aircraft was descending about 10 mi from the destination airport when the engine failed. Subsequently, the plane collided with a ditch during a night landing. An examination revealed that the quick drain oil plug had failed…NTSB ATL83IA050Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-201 · Winston-Salem, NCThe flt from buffalo was reported as choppy & the chop continued during the descent. Wx was noted on the airborne radar sw & nw of the arpt. As the acft approached the outer marker the crew observed cloud to ground lightning near the arpt & were infromed that…NTSB ATL83LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Atkinson, NCThe pilot decided to land on a private strip due to strong gusty winds and thunderstorms. The pilot landed without incident and began to back taxi on the runway when the left main landing gear went into a mud hole off the side of the runway. The aircraft…NTSB ATL83FKM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172P · Near Maider, NCThe pilot crashed into trees 6 miles east of maiden, NC in deteriorating weather. Witnesses described the weather as rainy and foggy in the area of crash. Some heard the aircraft flying low before colliding with trees. The pilot was off course for statesville…NTSB ATL83FA033Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 411A · Plymouth, NCThe pilot attempted a takeoff on a wet turf runway and lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft left the runway and collided with trees. Sometime later the aircraft caught fire. The pilot did not cut the switches off. The origin or destination of the flight…NTSB ATL83AA029Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Brevard, NCAfter a missed approach at asheville the flt was cleared to the greenville-spartanburg arpt at greer,SC. Enroute to greer radar contact was lost. In response to a query from atlanta ARTCC the plt verified his position as being on the 235 deg radial of…NTSB ATL83IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportConvair 340 · Greenboro, NCThe pilot stated that while at cruise at 4000 feet that there was a sharp jolt in the airframe and on further investigation discovered that the left engine was on fire. The propeller stopped turning shortly thereafter. Immediately the pilot pulled the…NTSB ATL83FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 25 · Elizabeth City, NCAfter the two acft were established at 14,000 ft during a target towing operation, N13MJ(lead acft) maintained straight & level flt on autopilot while N47MJ(chase) came up along the left side to observe the target on the left wing. While moving forward &…NTSB ATL83LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot was on a flight to deliver the aircraft for routine maintenance. He stated that he lost right braking action as he was approaching the maintenance hanger. He attempted to maintain directional control with propeller reversing, but the left wing hit…NTSB ATL83LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Youngsville, NCWhile landing, the pilot touched down fast after crossing over power lines near approach end of the runway. He used the brakes to slow down, but was unaware that the wheels were skidding on the grass until the plane came to a bare patch of ground. According…NTSB ATL83LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Rowland, NCThe aircraft was being ferried to a nearby airport for winter storage. Immediately after takeoff, the engine began running rough and RPM was lost. The pilot turned and landed in a plowed field where the aircraft nosed over during the landing roll. The pilot…NTSB ATL83LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Denver, NCWhile cruising at 3500 ft MSL, the pilot heard a loud noise (like an explosion) and saw the engine cowling come open. Simultaneously, the engine lost power and would not respond to throttle movement. During a forced landing in a pasture, the aircraft collided…NTSB ATL82FLJ09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWainscott Scamp B · Holly Springs, NCThe pilot called ahead before landing at the airport and was told that the grass runway was usable. After landing, he initiated a takeoff from the soft, grass runway. According, to the pilot, the grass was uncut and was too high for a departure of his type of…NTSB ATL82DKM07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 269C · Marshville, NCThe instructor pilot (ip) and the student (a private, single engine land, pilot) were on a dual instructional flight. After completing several hover autorotations and hovering patterns, the ip took control. He positioned the helicopter for an autorotation…NTSB ATL82DA270Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Goldsboro, NCThe aircraft was flown by an unauthorized person after it had been secured for the night and the flight operation had been closed. On the next morning, the plane was found about 200 yards from the departure end of runway 04, where it had crashed. An…NTSB ATL82FA251Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · State Road, NCThe plt reported his engine had quit. ARTCC advised the plt that the nearest arpt was elking at 12 mi. Several minutes later he reported that he didn't think he could make the arpt & was going to look for a field. Witnesses observed the landing gear down…NTSB ATL82DA256Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 269B · Angier, NCWhile spaying soy beans, the pilot observed 3 power lines bordering the field, but failed to see a fourth. While on a swath run, the helicopter struck the fourth line with the main and tail rotor blades which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB ATL82DA247Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 177 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot reported that during a landing on runway 27, he encountered gusty crosswinds from 150 to 160 deg. The said the aircraft drifted right about 30 ft. reportedly, he was slipping the plane back to the runway when the aircraft landed hard. During the…NTSB ATL82FLJ08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Scotland Neck, NCDuring the fourth swath run the acft struck a 60-foot tree approximately 5 ft from the top.NTSB ATL82DA237Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Spout Springs, NCThe pilot stated that the wind was gusting and shifting as he was landing with a cumulus build-up nearby. He reported that during his landing, he increased his airspeed to compensate for a gusty crosswind. The pilot stated that the mechanical brakes did not…NTSB ATL82DA236Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Jacksonville, NCThe pilot reported that the engine lost power while the fuel gauges were indicating at or near 1/4 full. Reportedly, the power loss occurred when the aircraft ran out of fuel. The aircraft was substantially damaged when it was landed in a corn field.NTSB ATL82DA231Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369HS · Wrightsville Bc, NCThe pilot reported that he initiated a downwind takeoff in a 10 kt wind and started a climb over water. Reportedly, the helicopter began to spin to the right as it reached an altitude of about 50 ft AGL and 20 KTS. The pilot allowed the helicopter to rotate…NTSB ATL82FA229Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Raleigh, NCShortly after takeoff the acft caught fire. The plt attempted to turn back to the arpt but the eng lost power & the acftcould not maintain altitude. The acft crashed into a heavily wooded state park. The #5 cylinder exhaust pipe was found separated & was not…NTSB ATL82FA224Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mt Airy, NCAfter arriving at the destination, the pilot landed on runway 36 with a westerly wind at about 7 gusting 10 KTS. After touchdown, the plane veered to the right, hit a ditch and was damaged. A post crash examination revealed no discrepancies with the braking…NTSB ATL82DA217Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Laurinburg, NCThe weather briefing forecast thunderstorms however the pilot took off on a cross country and circumnavigated two cells. The air became turbulent so the pilot decided to land in a plowed field. A downdraft caught the plane and it landed nosedown and nosed…NTSB ATL82FA212Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Louisburg, NCWitnesses observed the takeoff roll as being unusually long. The acft never climbed much above 100-200 ft AGL, & struck trees 1/2 mi off the end of the rwy. The flaps were observed up during takeoff. Normal takeoff flap setting used by the club for carrying…NTSB ATL82FA208Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B-60 · Sylva, NCThe aircraft crashed during takeoff after the pilot reported a loss of power on the left engine. The aircraft slid to a stop about 600 feet southeast of the departure end of runway 32. The pilots statement and physical evidence do not correlate. The prop…NTSB ATL82FKM06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportEvans VP-1 · Greensboro, NCThe eng quit at about 100 ft AGL after takeoff. The acft struck the ground approximately 80 deg nose down. Inspection of the fuel strainer revealed the screen gasket bent double which would allow foreign matter to enter the carburetor. The fiberglass fuel…NTSB ATL82FA202Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Eastover, NCAt about 60 ft AGL the eng quit. Water & rust sediment were found in the gascolator & carburetor.NTSB ATL82FLJ07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Gatesville, NCWhile on final approach for landing, the pilot added 1/3 flaps and adjusted the throttle to clear obstacles. He reported that when he was on short final, he was distracted by several deer that were approaching the touchdown point. The pilot theorized that…NTSB ATL82DA187Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20J · Swan Quarter, NCThe pilot landed with an effective crosswind component of about 10 KTS. He stated that after he retracted the flaps, the aircraft began to yaw to the left. He applied right rudder and started to go around, but subsequently, the left wing impacted 8-foot high…NTSB ATL82FA182Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hendersonville, NCReportedly, the engine power was normal during the engine run-up, ground roll and lift-off. However, shortly after takeoff at an altitude of about 250 ft AGL, the engine coughed, sputtered and lost power. At about the same time, two witnesses noticed that the…NTSB ATL82FKM05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech F35 · Franklin, NCThe pilot made his initial approach to runway 07 at mason county airport. The approach seemed high to the pilot, so he executed a go-around and decided to land on runway 25. During the second approach, he extended the flaps, but not thelanding gear. When the…NTSB ATL82FA164Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Asheville, NCThe flt reportedly involved mountain flying techniques. The student observed that the acft was not climbing normally & the CFI suggested they slow to 70K. The student started a turn toward a wide valley but the CFI urged him to continue toward the mtns which…NTSB ATL82IA159Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Asheboro, NCDuring cruise at 5000 ft the pilot smelled electrical fumes and noticed smoke filling the flap indicator gauge. He pulled the wing flap circuit breaker but moments later volumes of smoke arose from under the instrument panel, with flames observed behind the…NTSB ATL82DA148Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Williamston, NCThe pilot stated that while cruising at 11,000 ft the engine started missing and losing power. After repeated attempts to restore power the pilot landed in a field. During roll out the nose wheel became lodged in soft sand and the aircraft turned over. Engine…NTSB ATL82IA139Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Charlotte, NCDuring takeoff, the hydraulic pressure was lost after the gear was raised and the flaps were being retracted. The pilot attempted to extend the gear with both the normal and manual systems, but to no avail. Subsequently, a gear up landing was made. An…NTSB ATL82DA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Havelock, NCAbout eight minutes after takeoff, the pilot declared an emergency and reported an engine failure. He diverted, but was unable to reach the airport. A gear-up landing was made about one mile short of the runway. An examination of the aircraft revealed that…NTSB ATL82FKM04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172G · Worthville, NCDuring arrival, the pilot entered a left downwind for runway 11 and proceeded to make a low pass over the strip to chase off cows. At approximately midfield, he initiated a climb and according to the passenger, when power was applied, the engine did not…NTSB ATL82DA147Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Charlotte, NCThe pilot stated that during takeoff roll he turned and reached for a bag that had started to fall out the door. The right wing of the aircraft struck the ground causing the aircraft to turn sideways and collapse the gear.NTSB ATL82DA128Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A150L · Greensboro, NCWhile landing the pilot reported his misjudgement caused him to undershoot and touchdown short of the runway. The pilot stated he touched down hard on the left main gear and suggested that the nose gear failed to the right, possibly prior to contact with a…NTSB ATL82FKM03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHudson 2-2-2E · Statesville, NCWitnesses observed the pilot make a low pass parallel to runway 26, then pull-up sharply in a left climbing turn. The witnesses reported that after the pull-up, the left wing dropped and the aircraft entered a spin. The aircraft crashed about 1000 ft south of…NTSB ATL82IA109Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech BE-99 · Asheville, NCDuring takeoff on a regularly scheduled passenger flight the aircraft sustained a total engine failure and flameout on the right engine. After securing the engine, the crew executed an uneventful single engine landing without further damage to the aircraft or…NTSB ATL82DA108Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C23-180 · Greensboro, NCThe pilot stated that he experienced a failure of the right brake system preventing him from maintaining directional control during ground roll after landing on runway 09. The mechanic who removed the aircraft from the accident scene reported that tire tracks…NTSB ATL82DA107Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Jacksonville, NCAfter rotation the airspeed would not accelerate past 60 mph during climbout. The instructor took over and after realizing that the aircraft would not climb above 10 feet attempted to land on the remaining 1/3 of the runway. The aircraft floated and ended up…NTSB ATL82FA104Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5 · Hendersonville, NCThe aircraft crashed on tree covered/rising terrain after the pilot was cleared for a night ILS approach to runway 34 at the asheville regional airport. The crash occurred about 1 to 2 mi south of the final approach fix while the aircraft was on an outbound…NTSB ATL82DA096Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Winston-Salem, NCBefore landing, the pilot was advised by approach control that Boeing 737 training was being conducted on runway 33. The pilot agreed to land on runway 21 and hold short of runway 33. The aircrews conducting 737 training were so advised. The aircraft was on…NTSB ATL82FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bostic, NCThe aircraft crashed in a steep nose down attitude about 5 mi east of the destination airport. When the airport operator went home at about 1830 EST, he noted that a 350 ft mountain peak near his home was obscured by clouds. At about that same time, he…NTSB ATL82FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Francisco, NCThe non-instrument rated pilot received a partial weather briefing by telephone, but hung up when he obtained the information that he requested. FBO personnel stated that he looked and acted tired before taking off at 0022 EST. Subsequently, the plane was…