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NTSB investigations, 1983, SC

180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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 ATL84FA075Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Clemson, SCThe acft crashed in a wooded area about 15 miles from its destination but about 16 miles north of a straight line between gainesville, ga and anderson, SC. One witness about 5 miles from the site saw an acft just before the time of the crash flying at about…Dec 25, 1983 · N7076V · DestroyedNTSB ATL84LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Spartanburg, SCThe acft propeller struck a passenger approaching to board the acft. The plt had started the acft for warm-up prior to the boarding. The passenger stumbled approaching the acft and fell into the revolving propeller.Dec 21, 1983 · N2354G · No damageNTSB ATL84LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rock Hill, SCThe student plt reported he picked up a slight crosswind during his descent for landing. The acft touched down on the main landing gear wings level, started to veer left & did not respond to right rudder pressure. The plt applied max braking but the acft ran…Dec 20, 1983 · N69069 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Charleston, SCThe acft undershot the rwy during landing. The weather was VMC but the landing was made one hour after official sunset. Visibility was reported as 10 miles. There were no problems reported with the arpt or acft except the plt during one radio call saying he…Dec 15, 1983 · N4648F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Columbia, SCThe acft collided with a wall during a downwind forced landing. The engine had quit at 200 ft after takeoff. The plt turned right with the gear up. He landed on a football field and bounced down a track field into a fence and wall. When the engine was…Dec 4, 1983 · N9491X · DestroyedNTSB DCA84AA008Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportLockheed L-1011 · Charleston, SCDuring flt at FL350, the fltcrew noted some thunderstorms in the vicinity of their route of flt & advised the ATC controller that they might have to detour. After turning & climbing to FL370, they noted 'moderate chop to light turbulence' & saw a flash of…Nov 25, 1983 · CFTNJ · Minor damageNTSB ATL84LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Clemson, SCThe pilot failed to lower the landing gear stating that he was distracted by an acft on the ground & diverted his attention from the landing checklist.Nov 23, 1983 · N7221P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Columbia, SCWhile en route, the acft's ammeter went to a zero reading, and subsequently, a complete electrical failure occurred. Prior to landing, the plt attempted to lower the landing gear by letting it freefall, in accordance with recommended procedures. The gear…Nov 7, 1983 · N1750H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA039Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRand KR-2 · Greer, SCAccording to a witness, the plt began an apch to rwy 9, but made a go-around, then maneuvered to land on rwy 27. The witness stated that during the turn to final apch for rwy 27, the acft descended rapidly in a nose down attitude until it disappeared behind…Nov 6, 1983 · N25134 · DestroyedNTSB ATL84LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Columbia, SCThe purpose of the flt was to take pictures over lake murray. The plt stated that after taking off, he proceeded over the lake, then descended & varied his altitude between 400 & 800 ft MSL, so the passenger could take pictures. Shortly after rounding a bend…Nov 5, 1983 · N3055V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58P · Beaufort, SCThe plt stated that he started having problems with various eletrically operated components during the latter part of the flt. During descent into Beaufort, he lost the ability to transmit and communicated to ATC by transponder. The plt said he put the gear…Nov 4, 1983 · N3688E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Charelston, SCWhile on downwind for a second touch and go landing the plt lowered the landing gear but received a safe indication only on the nose gear. After 2 hours of additional flights and 5 attempts to lower the gear the plt was forced to land with the unsafe…Nov 4, 1983 · N8866A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Greer, SCDuring the flt, hydraulic failure of the landing sys occurred & the aircrew were unable to get the gear locked in the down position. After orbiting for over an hour, a landing was made. During touchdown, the gear collapsed. An exam revealed that an aileron…Nov 1, 1983 · N40249 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Moncks Corner, SCThe plt reported that he landed on rwy 5 with a wind from the north northwest at 8 to 15 KTS. During the landing, he encountered a gust of wind, the acft veered, and subsequently, the right main gear failed.Oct 6, 1983 · N1561A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Columbia, SCThe student plt reported he was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs & landings on rwy 11. While rolling after the 4th landing, power was applied for takeoff. At about that time, the acft veered to the left & ran off the rwy. Subsequently, it struck a drainage…Oct 1, 1983 · N53445 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA367Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell AC-112A · Batesburg, SCThe acft experienced a gear collapse during landing rollout. The pilot stated that the gear green lights were on prior to landing. The landing and rollout were uneventful until a right turn of 180 degrees was made. During the turn the left main gear folded…Sep 13, 1983 · N1423J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Estill, SCDuring a swath run, the acft began to lose power, so the plt aborted the mission & started back to the arpt to land. However, before reaching the arpt, the eng quit running & the plt landed in a field. During the landing, the acft was extensively damaged. An…Sep 7, 1983 · N4698 · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Cameron, SCThe plt stated that he was on a trimming/swath run at about 15 ft AGL & 15 mph when he heard a strange noise which was followed by a 180 deg yaw. Subsequently, the helicopter crash landed, damaging the tail boom & tail rotor blades and spreading the landing…Sep 5, 1983 · N4029R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ridgeland, SCThe acft overran the rwy and collided with a ditch during landing. The weather was VMC with the winds light and variablethe pilot said he found himself high as he crossed the rwy threshold. The acft reportedly floated before touchdown. The pilot used maximum…Aug 22, 1983 · N2531U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Summerville, SCThe helicopter was being used in controlled burning of timberland. While being operated at an alt of aprx 20 ft over wind rows of organic material, there was a partial loss of eng power. The plt stated that he was unable to maintain a hover, so he landed on…Jul 29, 1983 · N9419F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · N. Myrtle Beach, SCCessna T-210N, N6190C was struck by Piper J-3C, N42183, while taxiing at grand strand arpt. N6190C was not in motion at the time of collision and had taxied into the grass and turned off the acft eng in anticipation of the collision. The plt of N42183 stated…Jul 28, 1983 · N6190C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Johnston, SCThe plt reported that before taking off, he preflighted the acft & estimated that 6 gal of fuel was on board. According to him, the engine lost power aprx 30 min after takeoff & he was unable to restart it. During a forced landing, he intentionally ground…Jul 21, 1983 · N18188 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe acft stalled into an inland waterway shortly after takeoff for a banner towing flt. The pilot reported he had just refueled and made a takeoff. He was on the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern when the accident happened. He stated that he encountered…Jul 12, 1983 · N5172G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Charleston, SCThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after a stall during a low pass. The plt said he was flying around an islandat 500 ft AGL taking pictures when the acft began to settle. He added power and applied elevator back pressure. Then carburetor heat was…Jul 4, 1983 · N52471 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Fairfax, SCThe acft mushed into the ground after the engine quit from negative g forces imposed by the pilot after clearing a fenceduring a swath run. After the engine lost power due to the temporary fuel starvation the pilot managed to clear some trees and mush into…Jun 28, 1983 · N4411S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Columbia, SCThe student plt was practicing landings on rwy 7 & completed 1 successful landing. He reported that on the 2nd approach, a gust of wind blew the acft to the left, so he made a go-around. A 3rd approach was made with the acft lined up slightly to the left of…Jun 27, 1983 · N714HA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Florence, SCAccording to the plt, the eng lost power about 3 mi from the arpt after he switched from the right to the left fuel tank. He reported that he switched the boost pump to the 'high' position, but was unable to restart the eng. He estimated there was 5 to 7 gal…May 26, 1983 · N4395V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FA185Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cheraw, SCThe student was on his 5th dual instructional flt & was practicing landings with his instructor. They had completed 3 or 4 landings & were in the traffic pattern for another when an intense thunderstorm cloud moved over the arpt. A plt/witness stated that a…May 12, 1983 · N21991 · DestroyedNTSB ATL83FU002Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWizard J3 · Dovesville, SCReportedly, the owner/plt had purchased the ultralight acft on 4/21/83. His instructor stated that he (the plt) had received aprx 1 1/2 hrs of supervised taxi time, but had not flown the vehicle prior to the accident flt. On the day of the accident, the plt…Apr 7, 1983 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152B · Conway, SCThe acft bounced during a hard landing and stalled about 10 feet AGL. The second contact with the runway occurred with the nose gear first. The nose gear then collapsed. This was a training flight with a solo student pilot as pilot in command. The weather was…Apr 5, 1983 · N6521B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FA150Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Spartanburg, SCAccording to the plt's son, who was a passenger, the plt had made a final approach lineup on the wrong set of lights. Realizing the mistake, the plt initiated a go-around at aprx 200 ft AGL. However, the eng lost power. During an emergency landing at night,…Apr 5, 1983 · N8253U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FA122Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Hardeeville, SCThe plt stated that he noticed a peculiar pedal reaction during a turn-around; however, he reported that this may have been caused by the wind which was gusting to 15 KTS. Shortly after completing the turn-around, he experienced a complete loss of tail rotor…Feb 26, 1983 · N5191B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Pickens, SCThe acft collided with two birds while cruising at 6000 ft MSL. The weather was VFR but the acft was on IFR flt plan. The acfts left wing was damaged but there were no injuries. The plt stated that although he heard a thud on the left side of the acft he was…Feb 16, 1983 · N8472E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hampton, SCThe left main landing gear of the aircraft collapsed during a hard landing. The pilot stated that he cleared tall pine trees north of the runway at about 90 mhp (78 KTS). Shortly thereafter the aircraft started to sink 'real fast'. The pilot stated that he…Feb 12, 1983 · N40863 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA83IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Greer, SCAcft drifted to the right before a missed apch was initiated during which it made an inadvertent touchdown & struck a rwy light. The plt erroneously used RVR as his landing minimum. Actual RVR was below the published minimum. The sequenceflasher lights were…Feb 7, 1983 · N421EA · Minor damageNTSB ATL83LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Charleston, SCThe plt stated that the landing gear collapsed after acft had rolled aprx 1200 ft during the landing. An exam of the acft revealed that the gear retraction transmission was torn out of its fuselage bulkhead mount, the landing gear push-pull cable rod ends…Feb 6, 1983 · N1810M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FA093Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Johns Island, SCThe acft crash landed in a swamp as the pilot tried to return to the arpt during a forced landing. The engine lost powerduring takeoff climb at about 300 ft AGL. Witnesses said the acft was trailing black smoke as it departed. During the last annual…Jan 30, 1983 · N4548R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Columbia, SCDuring arrival, the pilot entered the traffic to land at owens field, an uncontrolled airport. He stated that the wind sock was limp despite a weather briefing to expect northwesterly winds at 8 to 20 KTS. He stated that he had allowed for strong winds by…Jan 18, 1983 · N70872 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Greenville, SCThe aircraft landing gear collapsed during landing rollout. The pilot stated that he raised the gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll.Jan 13, 1983 · N7737Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FA081Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Beaufort, SCWhile en route in IMC, the ATC controller noted that the acft began to reverse course & asked the plt if he was having a problem. The plt responded that the acft was in clouds, he was having problem with his artificial horizon & that he didn't realize he was…Jan 2, 1983 · N8066P · Destroyed