NTSB investigations, 1984, VA
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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
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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\") = 1984
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") = 1984 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'VA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ATL85FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Dublin, VAAfter dropping the parachutist, the acft was observed to fly eastward over the dz, make a left 180 turn, line up on the parked van on an easterly heading and descend to a low altiude. Witnesses estimated the altitude at from 10 T0 30 ft AGL. The van was…NTSB BFO85FA009Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Manassas, VAAfter a higher and faster apch than usual due to conflicting traffic, the acft touched down on the nosewheel and began to porpoise, according to witnesses. After the second bounce, power was added for a go around, the pilot later stated. Witnesses saw the…NTSB ATL85FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Norfolk, VAThe acft crashed during an ILS approach following an engine power loss while on an air taxi freight flight. The plt related that at about 550 ft on the approach to rwy 23 the left eng fuel press warning lite illuminated & the lt eng loss power. The plt opened…NTSB BFO85FA008Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Clifton, VAShortly after leveling at the cruise altitude of 2500 ft, the pilot noted a gradual RPM decrease and resultant loss of power. Altitude could not be maintained and the pilot selected a rolling open field in which to land when he realized that reaching an…NTSB ATL85LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bumpass, VAVFR plt was using VOR airway navigation. He arrived in the vicinity of destination after dark and attempted to locate the arpt by flying a radial from the VOR; however, he used the 230 degree radial (published radial is 237 degrees). Further, the arpt is…NTSB ATL85LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Luray Caverns, VAThe acft was landed on a inadequate field during a simulated forced landing that became a real emergency because the fltinstructor cut the mixture to off. The CFI took over the landing at the last part of the approach and told the student to restart the…NTSB ATL85LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 75 · Rustburgh, VAThe pilot stated that he was landing on the 1,100 foot long runway to the south with a 16 knot tailwind. The plt continued to state that while on final apch the aircraft had an excessive rate of sink. The plt added full power in an attempt to arrest the…NTSB BFO85FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Waterford, VAThe aircraft was observed flying around the airstrip at dusk. As it passed over the aprx center of the field it was seen to nose over into a steep angle continuing until impact. Investigation revealed no evidence of any mal funtion of the aircraft or the…NTSB BFO85FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDouglas AD-4NA · Syria, VAThe plt had obtained two wx briefings bfr the flt both indicating VFR not recommended. He said he would fly VFR as long as he could along a northern route that was forecast to be VFR deteriorating to MVFR. The plt was not instrument rated. The acft was…NTSB BFO85FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hot Springs, VAThe destn arpt was unattended at night & when the plt received his last wx briefing at 0519 CDT, no current wx info was available. During arrival, the acft was vectored for an ILS rwy 24 apch & the plt was advised that current wx info was still not available.…NTSB ATL85FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech QU-22A 1074 · Fancy Gap, VAAt about the 2,800 ft level the acft flew into the mountainous terrain which was obscured by clouds. Witnesses observed 2 previous attempts to fly over the rising terrain under the cloud layer. Departure and dest arpt, plt identity, and acft owner are all…NTSB ATL85LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wirtz, VAAfter a 1 hr 45 min flt, plt decided to initiate another flt. Fuel quantity gages indicated 1/4 full. Eng lost pwr on initial climb. Forced landing executed in open field, wind struck fence post. Post-mishap inspection revealed fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL85FID01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Norfolk, VAThe plt was making his landing apch behind a Boeing 727 and in front of a Boeing 737. Plt was requested by ATC to make a short apch but was also cautioned about wake turbulence. On final apch at aprx 50 ft AGL, N70554 rolled sharply into a 90 deg bank,…NTSB BFO84FA008Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bayse, VAAccording to witnesses, the acft became airborne after rolling only about 1500 ft. it was described a being 'behind the power curve' for a considerable distance before climbing abruptly. The acft then banked steeply to the left & collided with a ridge at aprx…NTSB ATL84LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Waynesboro, VAThe pilot stated that while on final approach the aircraft encountered a downdraft and was forced down short of the runway. Pilot suggested that he may have also encountered possible wind shear.NTSB ATL84FA282Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Lynchburg, VAShortly after takeoff the plt reported to the tower that the left eng had failed. The prop was feathered and a left turn to downwind initiated. In the turn the right eng failed and the acft flew into trees in a residential area about 1 mile from the arpt. No…NTSB ATL84LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Warrenton, VAThe plt inadvertantly deployed the flaps on final apch instead of the spoilers. The glider overshot the airstrip touching down in rough terrain off the departure end.NTSB ATL84LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Virginia Beach, VAOn landing roll plt diverted aircraft to right to avoid a truck which had pulled onto the runway. This placed the aircraft in line with banner towing equipment. The plt applied the brakes while the tail wheel was still off the ground in attempts to stop prior…NTSB ATL84LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Chesapeake, VAThe acft had not been flown for about 5 yrs. The plt, who was a mechanic, performed an eng ground run & the eng stopped after he noted a fuel flow problem. He examined the eng & found that the fuel injectors were clogged with corrosion. They were cleaned, &…NTSB ATL84LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Virginia Beach, VAAfter a banner tow pick-up, rudder jammed full right. Plt applied both feet to left rudder pedal in attempt to control direction of flt. Left rudder cable then failed in overload as banner engaged power line and broke free. Directional control requirements on…NTSB BFO84FU003Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportUltralight Flight Phantom · South Boston, VAThe plt arrived at the arpt about 1530 for a demo flt & possible purchase of a phantom Ultralight. The FBO had the plt fly a C-152 from the right seat to familiarize the plt to fly with the control stick on the right & the throttle on the left since this is…NTSB BFO84FU002Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAmerican Aerolights Eagle XL · Smithfield, VAThe plt of the ultralight vehicle, a student, was in radio contact with his instructor thru use of a portable hand-held UHF transceiver. About 10 min after takeoff, the instructor asked him to return to the airstrip for a practice power off landing. During…NTSB ATL84LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Williamsburg, VAThe acft collided with a dirt mound during a go-around. The plt recalled that the wind was variable & gusty, but generally, the wind sock showed a x-wind of 30 to 90 degs. After bouncing on 1 wheel & then on another, the plt initiated a go-around. The acft…NTSB ATL84LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222 · Salem, VAThe helicopter was flown to the site of an auto accident to transport an injured person. After landing, the patient was loaded without shutting down the eng. Due to the position of power lines, the aircrew had to depart in the opposite direction. While…NTSB ATL84LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, VAThe plt practiced several landings, then made a soft field apch with 20 deg of flaps. During the 1st part of the landing roll, he held the nosewheel off the rwy, then lowered the nose & applied the brakes. At that time, the acft veered right, went off the rwy…NTSB ATL84LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Skyote · Portsmouth, VAThe acft was a recently manufactured, home built plane that was equipped with brakes that were designed for a much larger (Piper PA-23) acft. The plt stated that the brakes were too sensitive for his acft, a skyote. Also, he equipped it with a high quality…NTSB ATL84LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-2 · Troy, VAThe acft lost power during takeoff climb and crashed on the arpt during a forced landing. Examination of the acft after the accident revealed that the right fuel tank vent was clogged about 4 inches into the vent by a mud dauber nest restricting fuel flow to…NTSB ATL84LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco RNF · Danville, VAThe pilot was en route to NJ when the eng began to run rough. He diverted to Danville, VA, and landed. During the subsequent takeoff the eng began to run rough, then quit at an alt of aprx 700 feet. The pilot turned the acft and over flew the departure rwy to…NTSB ATL84LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Harrisonburg, VAThe acft's left main landing gear strut failed during a landg. A mechanic, who examined the acft, stated that the strut had a previously existing crack prior to the accident. The strut failed at a hole where the step was attached.NTSB ATL84FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Chesapeake, VAThe acft was being flown on a test flt after a new fuel pump had been installed. While taxiing for takeoff, the eng stopped. The plt restarted the eng & subsequently performed a takeoff. Witnesses saw the acft climb to about 500 ft AGL & begin a turn onto the…NTSB ATL84LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Buckingham, VAThe acft bounced and drifted during the landing flare. The plt added power to go-around and was unable to clear the trees near the rwy.NTSB ATL84FA164Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Painter, VAAfter encountering low ceilings, the plt attempted a precautionary ldg. Upon realizing lights from the ground were on a house, a go-around was initiated with a climbing left turn. The acft then flew into trees one fourth to one half mile from the house.NTSB ATL84FA158Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Trammel, VAThe acft collided with static wires attached to an electrical transmission line while cruising at low alt, crashed and burned near hwy 63. The plt was thrown from the acft before it burned. The plt said he never saw the wire he hit. He had been employed as a…NTSB ATL84LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Louisa, VAThe plt reported that the grass & ridges on the strip held the acft's speed down more than expected during the takeoff roll, so the plt decided to abort. The plt later stated that he could have made it safely, but his 'instinct' was stronger so he decided to…NTSB ATL84FA150Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Suffolk, VADuring the initial takeoff climb the acft contacted power lines located 584 ft from the end of the rwy. This was an initial test flt of the acft after having the engine overhauled. The plt stated at an alt of aprx 50 ft AGL the engine began to lose power and…NTSB ATL84LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-24R · Bedford, VAThe straight-in approach was high over the trees on the approach end of the rwy. The plt waited until he was 1/2 way down the 3000 ft rwy to reduce eng power to idle. The acft floated before dropping to the rwy & bouncing back into the air. Power was applied…NTSB ATL84FA141Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Nw.Of Abingdon, VAThe acft crashed into a mountain at the 4000 ft level about 100 ft below the crest en route to chattanooga, TN. The plt had received a pre-flt telephonic briefing that was considered current and appropriate for the flt without any special remarks. At…NTSB ATL84LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Woodbridge, VAThe CFI stated that while hovering with a prospective student pilot using the cyclic control, the student pushed rapidlyforward on the cyclic control. The instructor pilot (CFI) attempted to regain control but the acft struck a tree and crashed.NTSB ATL84IA134Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Herndon, VAThe acft entered an uncommanded dive at about 11,000 ft MSL, with recovery made below 2,000 ft MSL. Investigation revealed that during the descent, in order to accomodate other air traffic, the plt exceeded vne speeds. Shortly, thereafter the elevator trim…NTSB ATL84LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Forest, VAThe acft was taxied directly to takeoff after being handpropped to start. To the witness who handpropped the acft it appeared to climb at about a 70 degree angle after takeoff and stall before diving nose first into the ground. Engine sounds remained constant…NTSB ATL84LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Warrenton, VAThe CFI shut down one engine during takeoff for a simulated emergency and the plt taking instruction applied the incorrect rudder action during the aborted takeoff and left full power on the operating right engine. The CFI was unableto correct the resulting…NTSB ATL84FA116Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Manassas, VAThe accident occurred on missed approach at night in weather conditions below the destination minimums after aprx 5 hours and 25 minutes of flight. Performance computations indicated the accident occurred at or near the time of projected fuel exhaustion.…NTSB ATL84LID01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChampion S-150 · Ft. Eustis, VAThe plt reported that he made a smooth landing using full flaps. He stated that suddenly with no warning, the left wing came up and the right wing hit the runway. The acft went off the left side of the runway and the rt main gear collapsed. Investigation…NTSB ATL84MA101Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Charlottesville, VAWhile proceeding on an IFR flt plan, the plt requested he be assigned an alt below 8000 ft due to 'a passenger with an ear problem.' Otherwise, the en route portion of the flt proceeded without incident. During arrival, the plt was cleared for an ILS apch to…NTSB ATL84FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-160 · Massies Mill, VAWhile en route, the plt was progressing northbound when he contacted the Washington fss at 2134 EST for updated wx info. At that time, he described his position as north of lynchburg, VA. The fss briefer noted that his voice was normal, his manner was calm &…NTSB ATL84LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oak Grove, VAThe acft collided with trees during an approach to land in IMC weather. The plt had taken off about 10 minutes earlier and when fog rolled in he tried to land. After one go-around he made a 2nd approach and descended to 75 ft AGL to obtainbetter visibility…NTSB ATL84FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Chesapeake, VAPrior to departure, the plt was twice advised that the destination wx was below most users minimums. The non-instrument rated plt then departed dulles arpt on an IFR flt plan in IMC. After departure, he did not follow assigned headings, & for a period of…NTSB ATL84FA102Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG II · Chantilly, VAPlt stated he saw baggage tug at a stop, apparently holding, btw taxiways T-1 and T-2. Tug driver reported he stopped at the stop sign, looked left, looked right and observing no acft. He accelerated his vehicle and saw N1734R directly in front of him. He…NTSB ATL84FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Newport News, VAThe flight had been airborne for aprx 38 mins when the pilot began experiencing communication problems. Nine minutes later the pilot reported 'instrument problems' and began to receive radar vectors to a landing. 15 minutes later she declared an emergency and…NTSB ATL84LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Snowville, VAThe acft crash landed in a pasture during a go-around attempt after a demonstration forced landing. The go-around was delayed and the terrain rose faster than the acft ascent rate. Since there was a powerline in the way the CFI elected to land the acft.