NTSB investigations, 1982, NJ

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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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NJ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB NYC83FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Ringwood, NJThe plt declared an emergency due to power loss & the acft crashed into a reservoir. Engine examination disclosed numerous pieces of the induction air filter throughout the engine. Filter paper was found lodged between the intake valve & valve seat of the #5…Dec 18, 1982 · N92612 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83FHA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182G · Rocky Hill, NJThe acft touched down on the last third of the rwy, made a series of bounces followed by a go-around at which time the acft collided with several tree tops & crashed.Dec 5, 1982 · N2366R · DestroyedNTSB DCA83AA006Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 182Q · Livingston, NJAero commander 560E, N3827C (27C), was returning from blairstown where it had been flown for minor maint. The plt was on an IFR flt plan, cleared by new york TRACON to proceed at 2000 ft MSL on a radar vector of 170 deg for an ILS apch to the teterboro arpt.…Nov 20, 1982 · N96402 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Morristown, NJPilot was flying with a mechanic to check avionics. Tower called to warn of helicopters. Mechanic asked him to change from right to left traffic. Pilot said the corrections disrupted his senses and he forgot to lower the landing gear.Nov 11, 1982 · N3974Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA239Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hackettstown, NJA private pilot (foreign national) was occupying the left front seat while a certified flight instructor (CFI) was in the right front seat. The aircraft was on a flight to Hackettstown, NJ where the CFI and a passenger planned to deplane, then the private…Oct 1, 1982 · N8478W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA227Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Marlboro, NJThe aircraft lost power after takeoff. While the pilot was attempted to land, the left wing of the aircraft collided with trees and the plane crashed. The fuel was found to have been exhausted.Sep 18, 1982 · N8905D · DestroyedNTSB NYC82DA231Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Pomona, NJWhile taxiing from landing, the pilot attempted to pass between a parked aircraft and a parked fuel truck. The wingtip of the taxiing aircraft hit a fender on the truck.Sep 9, 1982 · N2441A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA224Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech C23 · Hammonton, NJThe aircraft lost power at 300 feet after takeoff. The pilot stated he changed the fuel selector and tried a restart. The aircraft began to stall, but the pilot lowered the nose, then rotated to settle into trees. The aircraft flipped inverted. No malfunction…Sep 9, 1982 · N23965 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA214Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 112TC · Morristown, NJWhen pilot extended gear for landing a fire started. The fire continued after landing and pilot was unable to extinguish it. Fire department arrived within 30 minutes but aircraft was destroyed.Sep 7, 1982 · N1547J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA215Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Bridgeport, NJReportedly, the aircraft was substantially damage when it was landed short of the runway. The right main wheel collided with a small ditch and failed. The aircraft then flipped over.Sep 5, 1982 · N23807 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FA210Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fairfield, NJThe C-172 had been cleared for an overhead approach to enter a right downwind. The plt reported overhead & rogered that he saw the traffic coming up on midfield. He also okayed that he could follow the traffic. He was then instructed to start his right turn.…Aug 29, 1982 · N9121U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA213Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20J · Matawan, NJThe pilot stated that he had never been at this airport before. During arrival, he landed on runway 27 toward the setting sun with a crosswind from the left. He stated that he touched down firmly on the first 1/3 of the runway, then the aircraft floated…Aug 26, 1982 · N1156U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA206Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Ho Ho Kus, NJWhile in straight and level flight at 1000 ft, the pilot heard a "pop" in the engine area. He noted that the turbine outlet temperature (tot) began an immediate rise to the high yellow area initially, the power was reduced to 50% torque and the tot returned…Aug 21, 1982 · N57480 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FA199Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Trenton, NJDuring an approach to the mercer county airport at Trenton, n.j., the aircraft lost power and landed off airport in trees. The fuel selector was found positioned between left tank and off. The pilot attempted to fly to the runway, but unable. The aircraft…Aug 15, 1982 · N18958 · DestroyedNTSB NYC82DA200Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Coltsneck, NJThe pilot missed a banner pick-up, pulled up abruptly and leveled off at about 350 feet. The aircraft engine lost power and the pilot lowered the nose while in a right turn in an attempt to return to the airport. He stated that engine power was restored while…Aug 15, 1982 · N87108 · DestroyedNTSB NYC82FHD18Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech E18S · Lakewood, NJPrior to flt the spark plugs on both engs were replaced due to minor eng vibration & the landing gear retract system wiring repaired due to the gear not retracting electrically on a prior occasion. After takeoff the gear would not retract electrically & the…Aug 13, 1982 · N380MA · DestroyedNTSB NYC82DA197Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Hanover, NJThe pilot stated that during the landing, the right brake failed after he touched down about midway on the runway at night. He stated that he tried to stop by using a combination of right rudder and left brake. However, the aircraft veered off the left side…Aug 8, 1982 · N2502Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA180Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Long Branch, NJEven though he had performed several banner pick-ups during the afternoon the pilot did no refueling. After 4 hours of towing banners the engine quit. The pilot stated the gauges read 1/3 full of fuel. The pilot ditched the aircraft which sank and has not…Aug 2, 1982 · N2705M · DestroyedNTSB NYC82DA152Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F28A · Hammonton, NJThe pilot performed an autorotation when the aircraft's engine lost power. Examination revealed no preimpact malfunction or failure.Jul 10, 1982 · N22BF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA147Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cape May, NJAfter departing on a banner towing mission, the pilot experienced a sudden power loss. He had insufficient power and altitude to return to the field and elected to ditch in a creek. An examination of the engine revealed that the no.2 exhaust valve, pn 75068,…Jul 9, 1982 · N6897B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA143Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Clementon, NJDuring arrival, rain was encountered and the aircraft was landed on a wet runway. The pilot reported that his approach speed was 15 to 20 knots high. After touchdown, he encountered hydroplaning conditions and was unable to stop on the runway. After departing…Jul 3, 1982 · N64657 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA133Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Lincoln Park, NJOn final approach the aircraft seemed to sink and full power was applied. The aircraft collided with a fence at the approach end of runway 19 resulting in substantial damage. There was no preimpact malfunction or failure of the aircraft engine determined.Jun 26, 1982 · N26870 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA131Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A-152 · Millville, NJOn a cross-country instructional flight the student pilot made a hard landing and the gear collapsed.Jun 25, 1982 · N7395L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FHM07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sandy Hook Beac, NJThe pilot reported that while he was towing a banner, the engine RPM began to decrease. He initiated emergency procedures, but could not restore the power. The plane was maneuvered for a forced landing on a beach. The plane crashed on the beach while the…Jun 20, 1982 · N6879B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DHD14Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRaven S-66A · Washington Town, NJThe pilot reported that moments after initial ground contact (during landing), a passenger reported that he thought his leg had fractured. The passenger reported that the fracture occurred after initial impact, when another passenger leaned or stepped on his…Jun 20, 1982 · N57023 · Minor damageNTSB NYC82DA124Accident · No injuriesFinal reportContinental EL Tomcat MK5A · Imlaystown, NJDuring a swath run, a bird flew into the windshield and the pilot rolled the helicopter to the right to avoid further bird strikes. The right spray boom contacted the crops and pulled the aircraft into the ground resulting in substantial damage.Jun 15, 1982 · N9062T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FHD13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMidget Mustang · Millville, NJThe pilot performed several high speed taxi tests with the tail up. During a high speed taxi, when the aircraft began to weather cock, the pilot attempted flight rather than risk groundlooping the aircraft. After several minutes of flight the pilot set up for…Jun 12, 1982 · N5497M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA118Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech V35B · Toms River, NJDuring landing, the aircraft swerved off the left side of the runway and encountered soft terrain. The nose and left main landing gear were substantially damaged and there was minor damage to the right wing, flap, and aileron. The pilot reported that during…Jun 6, 1982 · N4086S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA113Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150H · Cross Keys, NJAccording to the pilot, the aircraft touched down during landing, about halfway down the runway, then bounced several times. He elected to go around, applied full power, and moved the flap handle to the up position. The flaps were fully extended and did not…May 31, 1982 · N972MA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FHD19Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Bargaintown, NJAt about 50 ft AGL after takeoff the eng lost power & the acft settled into trees. The plt stated the eng quit due to carburetor ice. The eng was tested & operated normally.May 16, 1982 · N28432 · DestroyedNTSB NYC82FHD12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188A · Winslow, NJThe acft ran out of fuel while returning to the arpt. The acft landed into a plowed field & then on into an orchard.May 16, 1982 · N3520Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA090Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20G · Pittstown, NJDuring arrival, the pilot elected to land on runway 26 in calm wind conditions. During the landing, the aircraft touched down just beyond the intersection of runway 12/30. The pilot applied the brakes as she approached the grassy area, which was still wet…May 7, 1982 · N9078V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DHD11Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G · New Egypt, NJThe pilot stated that he was about to finish spraying the field and had only two passes remaining when the accident occurred. Passes were made to the north and south with the wind from the west at 5 to 10 knots. After completing a pass to the south, he pulled…May 1, 1982 · N1002P · DestroyedNTSB NYC82FHD10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 210B · Toms River, NJThe plt reported the acft was laboring after takeoff from atlantic city. He decided to circle the field (badger) prior to continuing on to northampton, MA. Upon reaching 3,000 ft he stated the acft again started losing airspeed although the power indicated…Apr 29, 1982 · N9740Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA074Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Morristown, NJThe student pilot proceeded to the Morristown municipal airport to practice touch and go landings. He stated that during his first touch and go, the right wing picked up. He initiated a go-around to correct the problem. However, during the go-around, a wing…Apr 19, 1982 · N54576 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA072Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Trenton, NJDuring a departure, the pilot initiated an intersection takeoff with about 4000 ft of runway remaining. He reported that the takeoff proceeded normally through lift-off to about 25 ft AGL. From there, the aircraft returned to the runway surface and bounced.…Apr 15, 1982 · N4940G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FHM05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Tetersboro, NJWhile approaching the teterboro airport, the pilot encountered a bird strike which broke the windscreen. The pilot reported that he was partially blinded with blood and feathers. He regained his sight and landed the aircraft at teterboro.Apr 13, 1982 · N6896T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA055Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot reported that he elected to fly his IFR approach to the runway with a 10 kt quartering tail wind. He reported encountering hydroplaning conditions after landing within the first quarter of the runway. By the time he considered a go-around, there was…Mar 12, 1982 · N1519T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA048Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Pittstown, NJAfter arriving from alexandria, NJ with an instructor pilot, the student made two practice landing at the Pittstown airport without incident. However, on a subsequent solo flight, the student pilot landed long on the 2000 ft runway. He stated that he ran off…Mar 10, 1982 · N8787F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA031Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Wrightstown, NJThe pilot returned from a local flight with four passengers on board. The aircraft gross weight was near the maximum limit and the center of gravity was near the forward limit. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for landing on runway 36. The wind was from…Feb 7, 1982 · N738QM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FHD06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTed Smith Aerostar 600 · Toms River, NJThe pilot stated that during a VOR approach, he broke out at 600 ft and got the runway in sight. He reported that the visibility dropped frequently, but he was able to keep the runway in sight until he was about 200 yards from the runway. He stated that the…Feb 3, 1982 · N9759Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA017Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Caldwell, NJThe student pilot was at the controls during a landing on runway 04. The wind was from 330 degrees at 15 knots. The instructor reported that the plane was slipped to the left on short final, and shortly thereafter, the right wheel struck a snowbank. The…Jan 31, 1982 · N17065 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA020Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJAfter returning from a local flight, the pilot landed on runway 03 with the wind from 310 degrees at 15 gusting 20 knots. The runway had been plowed, but it was about 60 percent covered with patches of snow. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, a…Jan 26, 1982 · N5989W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA015Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 401B · East Hanover, NJDuring flight, the pilot diverted to East Hanover to avoid weather. While landing on a wet runway in light wind conditions, he was unable to stop before reaching the end. The plane continued off the runway and struck a dirt bank.Jan 1, 1982 · N7967Q · Substantial damage