NTSB investigations, 1982, NV
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
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 71 |
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1966 | 79 |
| 1967 | 77 |
| 1968 | 45 |
| 1969 | 51 |
| 1970 | 68 |
| 1971 | 66 |
| 1972 | 55 |
| 1973 | 46 |
| 1974 | 72 |
| 1975 | 55 |
| 1976 | 64 |
| 1977 | 55 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1979 | 51 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 36 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 12 |
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\" = 'NV' 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" = 'NV' 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 LAX83LVW02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Beatty, NVThe pilot landed on a 1700 long strip at the elevation of about 3500 ft MSL. He elected to takeoff to the north in calm wind conditions and avoid sun glare off the cover of his engine and on the windshield. He stated that soft field procedures were used in…NTSB LAX83FA038Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Near Shafter, NVPilot flew into the ground turning on final approach. Left wing and landing gear made first ground contact. The night was dark and terrain lacked lights. The runway was lighted. There were no known malfunctions to equipment. None of the occupants on board had…NTSB LAX83FA035Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Tonopah, NVAs the acft reached 15,500 ft, aprx 30 mi from the dep arpt, the plt & pax noted fumes that irritated the eyes & caused dizziness & breathing difficulties. The plt reversed course, then elected to make an emerg lndg on a dirt road. Drg the lndg roll-out, the…NTSB LAX83LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Alamo, NVAfter takeoff from a desert road the acft settled & struck a yucca tree.NTSB LAX83LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Reno, NVAircraft impacted on a hillside at 5200 feet level while on approach to cannon international airport Reno, NV at night. The weather was VMC. No malfunctions in equipment were found the pilot said the aircraft "fell from under me". He saw the terrain, pulled…NTSB LAX82FVW04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Panaca, NVThe plt encountered thunderstorm activity at 1900. The left fuel gauge was inop & he had no communication equipment. There was only one nav receiver operative, no instrument lights or slaved dg available. As it became darker he was unable to see the…NTSB LAX82FXQ14Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Imlay, NVThe pilot flew up a canyon in weather that obscured the ridges in low visibility and rain. Clouds also covered the terrain. A witness saw the aircraft disappear behind a hill and a storm obscured her vision and hearing. The aircraft was located in a box…NTSB LAX82DA349Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American P-51D · Reno, NVThe engine failed & caught fire during the national championship air races. The plt stated he was pre-occupied trying toput out the engine fire & turned base too late. The acft landed short of the rwy on a poorly graded road & the plt lost control of the acft.NTSB LAX82DXQ13Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportNorth American F-51D · Elko, NVThe plt flew down the length of rwy 06 about 100 ft AGL, pulled up & did an 8-point roll while climbing. He then flew down rwy 12 & pulled up. After a brief climb the plt began a slow roll to the left. Just as the acft became inverted the roll stopped & the…NTSB LAX82DA334Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Reno, NVAccording to the pilot, he realized the aircraft was too low when he was on final approach. He reported that he added insufficient power and the aircraft swerved to the left during touchdown. Subsequently, the plane hit a ditch and went over on its back.NTSB LAX82FXQ12Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Dayton, NVAt about 0130 the plt & 4 companions were evicted from the cocktail lounge at carson city arpt for being drunk & disorderly. After the lounge closed they continued their drinking on the acft ramp where the plt & one companion attempted to steal a twin-eng…NTSB LAX82DA304Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMenees LP-49MS · Sparks, NVThe plt stated he released from the tow plane at 1,200 ft AGL in a 200 fpm lift. Almost immediately he encountered a 1,000 fpm sink & immediately entered the pattern for a landing. He was unable to arrest the sink rate & the acft landed hard breaking off the…NTSB LAX82FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · 11mi.Sw Of Silv, NVAt 0237 the plt contacted ARTCC & verified that he was VFR at 9,500 ft MSL enroute to reno. At 0238 he located his position as 10 mi south of lidat intersection & was advised that oakland enroute radar was out of service. Lidat is on V105 between the beatty &…NTSB LAX82DA281Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Henderson, NVPilot raised landing gear instead of flaps on a touch and go landing. Pilot owns a C-411 and a BE-B55. Switches are reversed on these aircraft.NTSB LAX82FXQ11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportOmac 1 · Reno, NVN81PH was returning from a test flight and when the landing gear was lowered the right main gear failed to lock. The gear was cycled several times without success. During touchdown the right main gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest off the runway.…NTSB LAX82FA273Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Tonopah, NVThe acft impacted the east slope of a ridge at 6500 ft MSL.NTSB LAX82FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210L · Reno, NVThe pilot was descending in a mountainous area and did not clear the high terrain before collision with the ground occurred. The pilot was in radio communication with Reno tower and was given landing instructions. There was no verbal indication of trouble on…NTSB LAX82FA256Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Carson City, NVIt was reported the plt was going to make some touch & go landings before starting out on the cross-country. On the third approach the acft was observed on final approach, about 300 yds from the rwy, making a left turn of about 360 deg at a low altitude. At…NTSB LAX82DA251Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna P-210N · Reno, NVThe aircraft veered off the runway during landing. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The landing was on runway 16 and the wind was from 300 degrees at 14 knots. The pilot did not file an accident report.NTSB LAX82DA210Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 210 · Lovelock, NVDuring arrival, the pilot was unable to contact the fss. He was unaware that the fss station had already closed. He observed the wind sock and elected to land on runway 01 with a wind from 325 degrees at 30 knots. On final approach, a distinct crab of about…NTSB LAX82DXQ10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBroyill-Cowan-Murray BG12B · Yerington, NVAt about 1315 PDT, the pilot departed on a round robin cross-country flight from minden, Nevada to bridgeport California and return. He was participating in a region ii soaring championship (sport class). On the return leg of the trip, the pilot was oserved…NTSB LAX82DA158Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · North Las Vegas, NVDuring an instructional flight the instructor was demonstrating a short field landing using the minimum length of the runway. On final the aircraft hit a dirt bank separating the right main landing gear. The instructor stated there were no markings on the…NTSB LAX82DA156Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22HP · North Las Vegas, NVThe passenger stated that during the approach to the landing area he noticed a decrease in rpm's and that the pilot was having difficulty in stabilizing the aircraft. He also noted that the helicopter was descending faster than the prior approach. Damage…NTSB LAX82DA154Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 269B · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot ran out of fuel and autorotated to a hard landing. He stated the low fuel warning light never came on. He was going to use this as a signal to refuel. This would give about 15 minutes of cruise flight. The low level warning switch wiring was found…NTSB LAX82DA152Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 175A · Lathrop Wells, NVThe aircraft's engine quit while on approach to Lathrop Wells. During the emergency landing the aircraft stalled and dropped from about 15 feet AGL and came to rest inverted. Fuel was present at the accident site and the fuel selector was found midway between…NTSB LAX82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Deeth, NVThe pilot chose to land on an abandoned highway on a heading of 240 degrees. Reportedly, the winds were from the northeast at 8 gusting 18 knots. While making a wheel landing, a gust of wind was encountered about when enough speed had been lost to lower the…NTSB LAX82DA147Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350 · Gold Strike, NVThe helicopter had just returned from a sightseeing tour of the grand canyon. The pilot reported that the passengers wanted to get out while the helicopter was undergoing its two-minute, cool-down period. The pilot escorted four of the passengers from the…NTSB LAX82FVW03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot reported that during the night landing, he maintained a little more than normal speed and power since this was his first night landing at the mccarran airport. He stated that on final approach for landing, heavy left rudder was needed. He stated he…NTSB LAX82FXQ07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150 · Wadsworth, NVWhile flying over the truckee river on a local flight, the left wing of the aircraft struck a group of five powerlines. The aircraft then impacted the water in a nose down attitude. It was carried downstream about 100 yards by the current before coming to…NTSB LAX82FXQ05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Elko, NVThe pilot stated that the engine quit producing power and the plane crashed in mountainous terrain. A teardown of the engine revealed no preimpact failure. The initial impact occurred with a tree at an elevation of about 7000 ft MSL. A piece of the right wing…NTSB LAX82DA104Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Las Vegas, NVWhile preparing to takeoff, the pilot was cautioned to beware of wake turbulence from a departing jet and was cleared into position to hold. Preceding the accident, the winds were reported to be from 230 deg gusting to 29 KTS. While turning to align with the…NTSB MKC82IA042Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 707-131B · Las Vegas, NVThis incident occurred when there was no intent to fly. On 3-8-82, a Boeing 707-131, owned and operated by twa, was receiving routine maintenance in Las Vegas, NV. During the check, the servicing valve on the forward water tank would not open. A twa mechanic…NTSB LAX82DA094Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBarnes AX-7 · Henderson, NVWhile inflating the balloon, the pilot had some trouble keeping the pilot light lit. After the balloon was inflated, it was flown on a 20 minute flight without incident. However, while landing on the second flight, the balloon bounce during touchdown. At…NTSB LAX82FA088Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T21OL · Verdi, NVPrior to the acft's departure from truckee-tahoe arpt, an inbound plt recommended via radio that the flt not go because he had just flown thru the donner pass & the wx was terrible. He reported the wind 25-35K, gusting 40-45K. The flt received a wx briefing…NTSB LAX82DA087Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper J3-F65 · Yerington, NVDuring final approach for a hard dirt field the pilot reported that the bottom fell out and he hit short resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB LAX82DA059Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna TR182 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot stated that on landing after the second bounce the plane veered left and ran off the runway on to the desert and flipped over.NTSB LAX82DA057Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 177B · Elko, NVThe owner of the aircraft stated that he had "topped the tanks" after the previous flight. The pilot of this flight said that he did not visually check the fuel before takeoff. During flight, the right fuel gauge continued to indicate full. About 15 miles…NTSB LAX82DA060Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Carson City, NVThe aircraft struck an 18 inch high frozen snow bank that a snow plow had left stretched across the approach end of runway 09. The pilot not able to see the snow bank due to fresh fallen snow. The right main gear was sheared off and the aircraft slid to a…NTSB LAX82FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Near Las Vegas, NVThe aircraft, a Piper PA-34, was on a VFR flight to transport bank checks on a part 135 operation. Another company pilot in a Cessna 207 stated that he encountered instrument conditions at 9500 ft while he was flying from tonopah to las Vegas, NV. The Cessna…