NTSB investigations, 1982, NY
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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 2 |
| 1964 | 162 |
| 1965 | 197 |
| 1966 | 215 |
| 1967 | 226 |
| 1968 | 181 |
| 1969 | 172 |
| 1970 | 170 |
| 1971 | 164 |
| 1972 | 161 |
| 1973 | 124 |
| 1974 | 167 |
| 1975 | 121 |
| 1976 | 146 |
| 1977 | 152 |
| 1978 | 131 |
| 1979 | 119 |
| 1980 | 101 |
| 1981 | 100 |
| 1982 | 91 |
| 1983 | 95 |
| 1984 | 76 |
| 1985 | 84 |
| 1986 | 71 |
| 1987 | 70 |
| 1988 | 68 |
| 1989 | 64 |
| 1990 | 63 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 43 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 14 |
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\" = 'NY' 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" = 'NY' 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 NYC83LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 56TC · Gasport, NYDuring the takeoff roll from a snow covered runway the aircraft slid to the left of the runway and into a snow bank. The left main and nose gear collapsed.NTSB NYC83LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Newburgh, NYSimulated engine-out emergencies were being practiced. During takeoff the CFI failed the right eng. The student hesitated & the acft swerved to the right. The CFI was unsuccessful in gaining directional control & the acft ran off the rwy into a ditch.NTSB NYC83IA040Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Monticello, NYAs the flight made a three point landing in strong, gusting, left crosswinds, a gust of wind lifted the aircraft's left wing. Directional control was lost and the aircraft departed the right side of the runway. It came to rest at the bottom of a grassy slope…NTSB NYC83LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · North Caldwell, NYThe pilot stated that he encountered a fog bank while making a straight in landing at essex county airport. The pilot attempted to climb and still maintain visual contact with the ground, however the aircraft collided with a tree.NTSB NYC83FA039Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Monticello, NYThe aircraft collided with trees during an instrument approach to sullivan county international airport. An IFR flight plan was filed and the weather was IMC. It appears that the pilot did not receive a complete and current weather briefings and got his…NTSB NYC83FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Auburn, NYDuring departure on an IFR climb-out radar and radio contact was lost. The pilot's last reported altitude was passing through 4,500 ft. the aircraft crashed into a wooded area at an elevation of 1,700 ft MSL. Initial contact was with trees approximately 40 ft…NTSB NYC83FFA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Hunter, NYThe acft stalled while making a low level steep turn over a residential area.NTSB NYC83LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Little Ferry, NYStudent pilot step-taxiing from landing collided with a submerged object in the river and damaged the float. The river was at low tide.NTSB NYC83LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Watertown, NYThe pilot reported that he made two touch-and-go landings at the Watertown, new york intl airport. He then returned to his private airstrip in the local area. While executing a night approach to the private strip he got too low. The pilot stated that he added…NTSB NYC83FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Dexter, NYThe aircraft made a forced landing going upslope on a river bank following an engine failure. The landing was made just short of an open field. The engine failure occurred at 1404 feet. The power loss was due to failure of crankshaft gear indexing dowel pin.NTSB NYC83LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS2-33AK · Mecklenburg, NYDuring approach the pilot misjudged the wind velocity and failed to allow for strong downdrafts. The glider lost altitude 4-500 feet short of the field over a wooden area and came to rest in a nosed over position in the trees.NTSB NYC83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Jamestown, NYThe student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 13 with a reported wind from 180 degrees at 15 KTS. He reported that during a landing, he flared too high and bounced. Reportedly, power was applied to go-around, but the plane began to…NTSB NYC83LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Grahamsville, NYThe pilot and two passengers departed on a local sightseeing flight with full fuel tanks. About one hour after takeoff, the pilot flew over the passengers' house to take pictures. While a passenger was photographing the house, the pilot's attention was…NTSB NYC83LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe Swift GC-1B · Elmira, NYDuring takeoff, the right side of the canopy separated from the aircraft as it was climbing through about 150 to 200 ft AGL. The pilot notified the tower of the situation and clearance was obtained to land on any runway. According to the pilot, he turned…NTSB NYC82DA238Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Hancock, NYThe pilot flew past his destination. When he realized he was lost, he checked the VOR and chose to land at white birch field. After touchdown, he was unable to stop on the remaining runway. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway and struck a fence.…NTSB NYC82FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 222 · New York, NYThe helicopter (hel) was being loaded with the engines running. The flt crew were at the ctls when the acdnt occurred. Initially, 4 paxs were escorted to the hel by a customer svc agent. As the 4 boarded, the agent retrieved their carry on baggage. Aft they…NTSB NYC82DA221Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Spring Valley, NYThe pilot reported that he landed too FAR down the runway at a speed of 75 KTS. Reportedly, there was a hump in the runway which obstructed his view of the end. Subsequently, he decided that it was too late to abort the landing; however, he was unable to stop…NTSB NYC82DA218Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180J · Frankfort, NYReportedly, the aircraft encountered a crosswind during the landing which raised the left wing and caused the right wing to contact the runway. The aircraft then veered left and departed the runway. The right tire blew out and the aircraft came to rest on the…NTSB NYC82FFJ18Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Dansville, NYThe accident occurred during a tow takeoff. The tow plane plt stated he broke ground about 70 mph at the same spot as previous tows. Upon reaching the departure end of the rwy he felt his acft decelerating & losing altitude. With declining airspeed, no climb…NTSB NYC82DA216Accident · No injuriesFinal reportConsolidated Aero LA-4-200 · Moriches Bay, NYAfter taking off, the pilot climbed to 1000 ft MSL and leveled off. As the throttle was retarded, the engine lost power for an unknown reason. While making a forced landing on a bay, the aircraft struck a submerged object about 100 ft after touching down and…NTSB NYC82DFJ19Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Elmira, NYThe plt stated he was too high on base & started slipping to lose excessive altitude. He lost too much altitude & speed,striking the ground short of the rwy.NTSB NYC82DA209Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 421C · Saratoga Spring, NYThe aircraft was on a flight to reposition it for an air taxi operation. The pilot-in-command (PIC) was in the right seat while the second-in-command (SIC) was flying in the left seat. During arrival to the Saratoga county airport, the aircrew were cleared…NTSB NYC82DA240Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Honeoye Falls, NYThe pilot departed rochester, NY on a cross country flight destined for ithaca NY. Enroute she became disoriented and called on 121.5 to receive help from the local controlling facility and was vectored towards Honeoye airport. While approaching the airport,…NTSB NYC82DA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Utica, NYThe throttle would not close during landing. The pilot tried brakes and then elevator as the aircraft nosed over. There was no indication of trying to stop the engine by other means (switch, mixture, etc).NTSB NYC82DA205Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Ceres, NYThe pilot made a precautionary landing on a private airstrip to await passage of thunderstorms. Two plus hours later, a takeoff was attempted and aborted. The aircraft contacted a ditch and nosed over. No flaps were used for short field takeoff. Braking was…NTSB NYC82DA198Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna R182 · Endicott, NYAfter making an approach and go-around, the pilot turned to a downwind and moved the gear selector to the down position. However, the gear would not extend by using either the normal system or emergency hand pump. Subsequently, the aircraft was landed on a…NTSB NYC82DA192Accident · No injuriesFinal reportde Havilland DH-114 · Sidney, NYWhile taxiing on the ramp the plt experienced a brake failure & the acft collided with several parked acft. The brake system is air operated & a small threaded rod with a small locking screw disconnected from the brake valve.NTSB NYC82DA232Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 185F · Lake George, NYWitnesses to the accident described a nose up pitch attitude of between thirty and forty-five degrees during the initial climb after departing Lake George. At several hundred feet above the ground, the aircraft was observed to make a desending left turn to…NTSB NYC82DA191Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Poestenkill, NYDuring a touch & go the plt retracted the flaps & applied full power, but the acft seemed sluggish in gaining speed. The plt applied brakes & cut the throttle, but the acft ran off the end of the rwy coming to rest at the edge of a swamp.NTSB NYC82DA184Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Long Lake, NYThe pilot was making a 360 degree turn to survey a lake landing area when he lost airspeed and stalled as he spotted a landing area. The aircraft sank in 15 feet of water.NTSB NYC82DA182Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 310C · Schroon Lake, NYThe brakes failed during landing roll and the aircraft went off the end of the runway damaging the prop and nose gear. The left brake was found inoperative and the right brake had excessively worn pucks.NTSB NYC82DA177Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Williamson, NYDuring a dual instructional flight the pilot experienced a power loss during takeoff while practicing touch and go landings. The aircraft was forced to land in an orchard and collided with trees.NTSB NYC82DA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Watertown, NYWhile en route on a night flight, the engine lost power. During a forced landing, the aircraft struck a power line while on final approach. The power line failed and the pilot continued the landing, but the propeller, spinner, nose cowling, lift strut, and…NTSB NYC82IA170Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-231 · Flushing, NYTwa flt 524, a Boeing 727-231, was executing an ILS rwy 22 apch to laguardia airport when it encountered low level windshear on final apch. The apch was conducted in IMC. The crew reported that they broke out and observed the rwy centerline lights at 100FT…NTSB NYC82DA167Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Hunter, NYThe brakes were ineffective during landing & the acft ran off the side of the rwy & came to rest inverted in bushes against a small hill. The brake linings were changed 204 flt hours prior to the accident. Inspection verified that the brakes were considerably…NTSB NYC82DA166Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna U206G · Batavia, NYThe aircraft had been parked at the genesee county airport since the fall of 1981. The accident flight was the first the aircraft had flown since the fall. As the aircraft cleared the end of the runway, and attained an altitude of approximately 300 feet, a…NTSB NYC82DA165Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 305A · Sagaponack, NYThe pilot reported that he was landing to the southeast on an 1800 ft grass strip with a crosswind from the northeast at 10 to 15 KTS. He stated that when he was on final approach with full flaps, he was distracted by four people with model aircraft near the…NTSB NYC82DA164Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Jamaica, NYAn airport operations agent, in a port authority automobile monitored ground control conversation with the pilot and offered to assist N9426E in locating the active runway. When approaching the lost aircraft's position the vehicle driver experienced sun glare…NTSB NYC82IA162Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Westhampton Bea, NYWhile taxiing in from landing during a left turn, the right main landing gear collapsed.NTSB NYC82DA158Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C23 · Millbrook, NYWhile on final approach for landing, the student lowered the flaps from 25 degrees to full down, then told the instructor that he as using an unusual amount of back pressure. The instructor checked the trim, it was full nose up at 75 KTS. The instructor then…NTSB NYC82DA159Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna R172E · Latham, NYPilot reduced power to idle on final approach and when he tried to add power there was no response. No reason for failure was found.NTSB NYC83FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · Missing Acft, NYThe non-instrument rated pilot called ground control and requested a VFR departure. He was advised that the field was IFR and an IFR clearance was needed. The pilot filed an IFR flight plan and about 15 min later called for his clearance. He had trouble…NTSB NYC82IA137Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-233 · Flushing, NYDuring initial climb, the amber leading edge flat light remained lit after flap retraction from 5 degrees to 2 degrees. Moderate aileron and rudder inputs were required to maintain wings level flight. After cycling the flaps from 5 back to 2 degrees, the same…NTSB NYC82DA142Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech B23 · North Castle, NYAircraft was ditched and sank in a reservoir in 20 feet of water after the engine failed in flight. The crankshaft was found to be fractured when aircraft was raised. Oil had sprayed on the windshield. Avco-lycoming part number that failed was 74968 serial…NTSB NYC82FHJ06Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 177 · Larchmont, NYThe aircraft was on a flight to take pictures of a home that was recently constructed on the shore of long island sound. While in flight, pictures were also taken of boats. A witness on a boat stated taht after the pilot made several passes over boats, the…NTSB NYC82DA160Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172H · Old Forge, NYThe pilot reported that during arrival, his traffic pattern and approach were normal until he was over the end of the field. The aircraft then suddenly dropped below the glide path and the stall warning horn sounded. He attempted to stop the descent, but the…NTSB NYC82DA130Accident · No injuriesFinal reportStinson 180-2 · Richland, NYWhile on a local flight, the pilot observed a front moving in, so he decided to return to the airport and land. He reported that there was no turbulence while he was on downwind or base and the wind sock was favoring runway 16. However, on final approach,…NTSB NYC82AA125Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Dunkirk, NYThe flt was cleared for a VOR rwy 24 apch. At 2226 the plt reported the arpt in sight. At 2228 the acft crashed 4,000 ftsouth of the departure end of rwy 24 on a heading of 115 deg. The jamestown,NY 2250 wx observation was partial obscuration, estimated 200…NTSB NYC82FFJ15Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNa 64 · Cambria, NYThe pilot reported that after he made a photo fly-by, he began to climb. At about 400 ft AGL, the engine failed and he began a forced landing. During the approach, the tail wheel caught on two electrical wires and the aircraft pancaked onto a paved road, then…NTSB NYC82FFJ13Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Canandaiqua, NYWhile taking off, an intermittent power loss was encountered. According to the pilot, the aircraft settled and bounced on a paved road at the end of the runway, then engine power returned and the plane began climbing again. At about 60 to 70 ft AGL, power was…