NTSB investigations, 1982, VA
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 | 75 |
| 1965 | 76 |
| 1966 | 91 |
| 1967 | 75 |
| 1968 | 90 |
| 1969 | 87 |
| 1970 | 74 |
| 1971 | 53 |
| 1972 | 60 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1974 | 61 |
| 1975 | 53 |
| 1976 | 59 |
| 1977 | 60 |
| 1978 | 64 |
| 1979 | 65 |
| 1980 | 63 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 53 |
| 1985 | 44 |
| 1986 | 42 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Where
Open the mapLatest cases
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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 ATL83LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Nelly'S Ford, VADuring takeoff roll the aircraft swerved to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder but was not able to straighten the aircraft. The pilot reduced the power and applied brakes. The aircraft collided with a fence at the end of the runway. Fifteen knot…NTSB ATL83FID03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Lynchburg, VAThe acft was observed on final drifting right. It then rolled sharply to the left back towards the trees south of rwy 28. The acft pulled up to a steep climb into a left turn & disappeared over the trees. The acft was found nose down in a vertical position on…NTSB ATL83LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Midland, VAThe pilot and flight instructor (CFI) were on an instructional flight for a biennial flight review. The pilot reported that during the landing, the sun was in his eyes. He stated that on final approach, the aircraft encountered a downdraft and struck a…NTSB DCA83AA009Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSwearingen SA-226TC · Chantilly, VAApproaching the arpt the flt was given vectors to rwy 01L & cleared to descend to 2,000 ft. the controller requested that the plt expedite the descent through 3,000 ft. the first officer, who was flying the acft, requested the gear down. The captain stated…NTSB ATL83FID02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Chesapeake, VAThe aircraft had previously been flown from orlando, FL to norfolk/Chesapeake, VA. While the original non-instrument rated pilot was in Virginia, the weather deteriorated, so the owner flew up from orlando (via the airlines) to fly the original occupants back…NTSB ATL83LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Bedford, VAWhile practicing stalls and turns, the student stated the aircraft began to vibrate. The student attempted to eliminate the vibration by reducing and advancing the throttle and found the higher the RPM, the greater the vibration. Upon attempting to land in an…NTSB ATL83LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VAThe aircraft had an engine fire a short time after take-off from Richmond, VA. The pilot declared an emergency and dove the aircraft from 6000 feet to put out the fire. Since the fire went out the plan to land at petersburg was changed to Richmond because of…NTSB ATL83FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Culpepper, VAAbout 16 min after takeoff the plt reported to ARTCC that he had lost the artificial horizon, gyro & vacuum pump. Radio & radar contact was lost shortly thereafter. Examination of the vacuum pump failed to reveal a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The acft…NTSB ATL83AA031Accident · 8 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Spencer, VAThe pilot filed an IFR clearance and took off on runway 30 after dark. At that time, the airport manager was in his living quarters, getting ready to eat his evening meal. He reported that from his position, the takeoff height looked normal. As the aircraft…NTSB ATL83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Exmore, VADuring flight, the pilot noticed a decrease in oil pressure and elected to land at an alternate airport. While en route, a complete loss of oil pressure occurred and the pilot executed an emergency landing in an open field. While on the landing roll, the…NTSB ATL83FID01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172G · Boones Mill, VAThe pilot was trying to approach roanoke in weather that obscured the mountain tops. He crashed into a mountain slope at the 2900 foot level. He had contacted roanoke radio but radar contact had not been established. During his weather briefing VFR flight had…NTSB ATL82DA283Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGlasflugel Mosquito · Tazewell, VAThe glider pilot was participating in a cross-country contest. As he was passing one of the turn points, he maneuvered to photograph the position. During this time, he went too low and was forced into making an emergency landing. While maneuvering to land, he…NTSB ATL82FID13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech B-19 · Franklin, VAN7698R crashed while on final approach, approximately one half mile east of Franklin airport. The father of the pilot stated that the aircraft had been taken without permission. The pilot holds an expired student pilot certificate. In addition, the pilot was…NTSB ATL82DA279Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Front Royal, VAPilot lost control during landing and in attempting to correct left turn went off runway to right.NTSB ATL82DA259Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Middletown, VADuring approach to an uphill & narrow strip, animals crossed the rwy. A go-around was initiated & the acft drifted into trees.NTSB DCA82FA030Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Woodbridge, VAFollowing a visual approach for final landing the acft touched down, bounced & the plt applied power for a go-around. At approximately 100 ft AGL over the departure end of the rwy the eng quit. The acft struck the ground in a small clearing. After the…NTSB ATL83FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ft. Pickett, VAThe acft collided with the ground at ft Pickett shortly after a similiar acft was seen trying to approach blackstone army airfield. This acft made a go-around and disappeared to the south. The wrecked acft was found 3.5 miles south of the arpt 8 months later.…NTSB ATL82FID12Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBenson B8M · Suffolk, VAThe pilot stated that he was practicing high speed taxi with occasional lift off and landing. He stated that on this lift off the aircraft was approximately 25 feet off the ground when he lost control.NTSB ATL82FID11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportVolmer VJ-22 · Lewiston, VAPilot ferrying aircraft to new owner and lost power. A hard forced landing was made in a pasture. Aircraft contacted ground at a 30 degree angle which failed landing gear. Pilot had zero time in the aircraft prior to this flight. Owner of aircraft had power…NTSB ATL82DA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Ft Eustis, VAThe student pilot was practicing landings in preparation for his private pilot check. There was a 70 degree right crosswind at 4 KTS. The pilot stated that he had landed hard due to a bad flare and the plane bounced. He thought that the aircraft would settle…NTSB ATL82DA175Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Christiansburg, VAAfter flying from blacksburg, VA to monroe, NC. The pilot took off on a return flight to blacksburg without refueling. The pilot stated that before takeoff, he took the fuel tank caps off to visually check the fuel. However, he did not use the dip stick that…NTSB ATL82DA166Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper 22-160 · Lynchburg, VAThe pilot took off from newport news, VA on a VFR flight to south boston, VA. Later at dusk, he contacted the roanoke fss and asked for an "accurate fix" of his position. At that time, the pilot indicated that he was low on fuel. Fss personnel reported that…NTSB ATL82DA152Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Red Oak, VAThe pilot reported that he was on a local flight when the weather began to deteriorate. He decided to make a precautionary landing in a large bean field. While on a landing approach, the aircraft struck a utility line, wrapping the wire around the propeller…NTSB ATL82FID09Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMignet HM293 · Radford, VADuring flight, the pilot began flying over a river in his homebuilt HM293 "flea." He reported that he had started a right turn and was looking for a bridge when the left wing tip struck wires. The wires were part of a railway signal line that crossed the…NTSB ATL82FA145Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Norfolk, VAThe eng quit during final approach. The acft had a history of problems with water in fuel system leading to engine problems. On 2/8/82 significant quantities of water was found in the fuel system. Post crash examination revealed water in the fuel system.…NTSB ATL82FA144Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Oakwood, VAThe plt was flying railroad officials to inspect rail lines that had been covered by mud slides caused by recent heavy rains. A witness heard the helicopter coming up the valley & then heard two popping sounds. He saw the helicopter falling to the ground near…NTSB ATL82FID10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper 24-260 · Lexington, VAThe aircraft overran a 1500 wet, sod, downhill runway and collided with a ditch off the end of the runway. The collision collapsed the landing gear, bent the prop, and buckled the fuselage. The pilot reported the wind was 180 degrees at 5 to 10 knots.NTSB ATL82FIJ03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Gate City, VAThis was an external load operation to move seismographic oil exploration equipment. The pilot flew to the loading zone with a 150 ft cable and an aluminum bucket. After arriving, he lowered the bucket and hovered while the bucket was loaded. The pilot then…NTSB ATL82FID08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · West Point, VAThe pilot took off with a 50 gal load of water to calibrate the spray system. He stated that during a swath run, he heard a loud noise or whirring sound and initially thought there was a spray pump propeller failure. Immediately, he pulled up, started a left…NTSB ATL82DA127Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Herndon, VAFollowing an engine failure, the pilot had a limited choice of terrain for landing. He landed hard and slid into trees. A metallurgical examination revealed that the shaft on the engine oil pump drive gear, pn 538609, had failed from fatigue. Evidence of…NTSB ATL82DA126Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Front Royal, VADuring flight the aircraft engine developed a noise which the pilot described as a hissing. The pilot declared an emergency, was vectored to the nearest airport, and proceeded to shut off the engine at 5000 feet when over the airport. During the forced…NTSB ATL82FID07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 90 · Hot Springs, VAThe pilot stated that during an ILS approach, he delayed at the decision height for several seconds until he had a good view of the runway. The aircraft touched down 671 ft from the departure end of the runway in light and variable wind conditions. The pilot…NTSB ATL82DA095Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Tazewell, VAThe pilot stated that the engine failed at 8000 ft in clear air and level flight. He immediately attempted to switch the fuel selector to one of the two remaining full fuel tanks but the selector would not move. After repeated attempts to switch tanks using a…NTSB ATL82DA091Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Chantilly, VAThe pilot flew into an area of high forecast winds and altered his destination as a precaution. However, he failed to ask for or take precautionary measures after landing and the aircraft was blown over while taxiing.NTSB ATL82FID06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 402B · Newport News, VAThe pilot stated that during his first ILS approach, the localizer needle fluctuated to the left. He made corrective turns to the left. When he broke out of the clouds at the decision height (dh), he observed the runway to the right and made a missed…NTSB ATL82FA047Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Lambsburg, VAThe aircraft was on an air taxi flight to transport 2 prisoners and was to be operated on a VFR flight plan in VFR conditions only. Prior to takeoff, the pilot had obtained 12 weather briefing. In 2 of the briefings, VFR flight was not recommended. At about…NTSB ATL82FID05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Charlottesville, VAAfter performing four successful night approaches the pilot attempted a short field approach with the landing light off. On final he stated it appeared he was getting too low so he turned the landing light on and continued the approach. The aircraft struck a…NTSB DCA82AA008Accident · 8 fatalFinal reportCessna 414A · Ashland, VAThe plt received 2 wx briefings, one on the evening bfr the flt, another at 1009 EST, within 3 hrs of the tkof time. IFR conditions were forcasted at the uncontrolled, destination arpt. The plt filed an IFR flt plan, but did not list an alternate arpt. The…