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NTSB investigations, 1983, WY

180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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 DEN84LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Big Piney, WYPrior to departure the plt telephoned the FBO at Big Piney arpt. He was advised of the poor wx conditions that existed at the arpt & was also advised not to land at the arpt. The acft was later observed to land at Big Piney arpt, touch down on the snow…Dec 24, 1983 · N6884G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84FA047Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper 602P · Rock Springs, WYThe acft swerved off the snow-covered rwy during landing. The snow plow equipment operator was unable to keep the rwy clear due to strong winds. Finger drifts developed soon after each plowing. Two foot snow banks existed on either side of the rwy. The snow…Dec 23, 1983 · N6894P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84FA045Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair 440 · Rock Springs, WYCombs airways, flt 709, collided with a snow bank during the landing roll at sweetwater county aprt. The capt reported that 'immediately after touchdown, the acft veered left, struck a snow bank, then veered to the right 180 deg coming to rest on the rwy…Dec 20, 1983 · N73162 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Cokeville, WYThe plt reported that snow had been falling regularily for the previous few days before the flt. He departed the staging area with 12 drill crew members. At that time, the visibility was 2 to 3 mi & a ceiling of 800 to 1000 ft. the plt flew 9 of the…Dec 2, 1983 · N1084N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Rawlins, WYThe plt stated that the approach into Rawlins was normal but while on short final he realized that the acft was too low. The acft was actually lower then the runway which is located on a plateau. He attempted to correct but lost airspeed and landed short. The…Nov 30, 1983 · N5802V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Douglas, WYThe plt took off on an aerial observation flt to spot cattle in a mountainous area. When he failed to return, a search was initiated. The plane was found in a valley between 2 mountain ranges. An investigation revealed that the acft had crashed while in a…Nov 29, 1983 · N7697E · DestroyedNTSB DEN84FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Moose, WYThe acft crashed shortly after takeoff in IFR weather. The plt failed to follow established departure procedures and in fact he did not even call in the fact that he had departed or his departure time as instructed by salt lake center. Attempts by salt lake…Nov 28, 1983 · N107CB · DestroyedNTSB DEN84LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Grovont, WYThe plt reported that after taking off, the gear warning horn sounded when he retracted the gear. He continued en route while trying to get a safe indication. Subsequently, aprx 20 mi east of the departure point, he elected to entend the gear & return to the…Oct 7, 1983 · N7039W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Fort Bridger, WYThe acft was enroute from a powder magazine to a staging area about 2 mi away during a seismic exploration operation. The plt stated that while 100-200 ft AGL he initiated a right turn of 60 deg of bank towards a bowl formed by low lying hills to observe a…Oct 4, 1983 · N57556 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Medicine Bow, WYThe purpose of the flt was to take photographs of an oil drilling rig. The plt was unable to find the rig & decided to land on a dirt road to talk to the driver of an oil company truck. The plt made three low passes over the road, which was oriented to the nw…Oct 1, 1983 · N61692 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FA222Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Encampment, WYA low pass was made over a fishing pond so the front seat plt could wave at his father. According to the plt's father, the pass was below the level of the tree tops. In attempting to pull up sharply to avoid the trees, the acft was banked steeply and stalled.…Sep 24, 1983 · N3770P · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-2O · Rock Spring, WYThe acft landed with the landing gear up after the flt experienced some delays in landing because an airshow was in progress. The accident plt was told to hold 30 minutes and then 6 minutes later was told he could land if he hurried and'got back to the arpt…Sep 4, 1983 · N5297B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Powell, WYAccording to the pilot he made an approach to a dirt road beside a feed lot and overshot the intended touchdown point. He was relectant to make a go around because there was a high hill close ahead. He tried to stop the acft on the road remaining but the road…Sep 4, 1983 · N2339F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FU003Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWeedhopper Unknown · Powell, WYThe ultralight vehicle crashed in a corn field while on a local pleasure flt. It impacted the soft ground in a nose down, vertical attitude. The engine buried itself to a depth of 18 inches. Examination of the wreckage airframe revealedthat a bolt with a self…Aug 28, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cheyenne, WYThe acft groundlooped during takeoff. The plt stated that he incorrectly assumed a 14 kt headwind when the tower gave the 'winds light at fourteen' after previously assigning rwy light. After applying power he realized that he had a x-wind and cut the power.…Aug 8, 1983 · N2590K · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FA183Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Lander, WYThe plt reported that during a landing with full flaps, the acft touched down, then 'floated' back into the air about 5 ft. he elected to go around & applied full power. The acft then pitched up & to the left & began to travel to the left. The plt controlled…Aug 6, 1983 · N318MV · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Cody, WYThe acft groundlooped during landing and damaged the landing gear. The pilot had 80 hours in tailwheel acft but only 1.6IN the accident make and model. The landing was on rwy 22 and the wind was from 130 degrees at 10 to 12 KTS. The plt slipped the acft on…Jul 20, 1983 · N88399 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T21OL · Saratoga, WYDuring a sight-seeing flt at aprx 7000 ft MSL (500 ft AGL), the engine lost power about 15 min after the plt switched from the left to the right main tank & descended from a higher altitude. Subsequently, the plane was damaged during a wheels up landing on…Jul 4, 1983 · N2317S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FA156Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wheatland, WYDuring an aerial application maneuver, the acft collided with the ground. An exam of the wreckage indicated that it impacted in a steep nose down attitude while rotating to the left. The flaps were found extended 25 deg & the airspeed gage was found…Jul 2, 1983 · N6850Z · DestroyedNTSB DEN83FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Gillette, WYThe plt had recently purchased the acft. While on a x-country trip, he landed at an arpt with an elevation of 4363 ft & refueled. When he was taking off, the density alt was aprx 7089 ft & the acft was near its max gross wt limit. Shortly after lift-off, the…Jun 23, 1983 · N6029V · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Burlington, WYThe acft departed the rwy in an evasive maneuver to avoid a deer. The acft contacted small trees and brush off the rwy and collapsed the landing gear. The pilot said he was about 150 yards down the rwy with the tail of the acft up when thedeer ran onto the…Jun 19, 1983 · N9789V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Afton, WYThe pitts special and a Cessna 182 collided on an active rwy the pitts was landing and the Cessna was taxiing down the rwy for refueling. The Cessna had made a radio call leaving the hanger area but did not make one prior to actually goingonto the rwy. The…Jun 14, 1983 · N4763N · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3-B1 · Devils Tower, WYThe acft crash landed in trees after the engine lost power. The helicopter was being used in aerial application at the time of the accident. The operation was being done in 8 minute segments. Every 8 minutes the helicopter landed for a reload of herbicide. At…Jun 1, 1983 · N80711 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Evanston, WYAfter departing Evanston the plt encountered adverse wx about 100 mi east & returned to Evanston. The plt executed a go-around from a rwy 34 approach due to unfavorable winds & then landed on rwy 16. Directional control was lost & the acft collided with a…May 31, 1983 · N5136X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-315B · Kemmerer, WYThe helicopter crashed during takeoff. The weather was VMC and a company VFR flight plan was on file. According to the pilot, he tookoff and brought the acft to a hover, made a right pedal turn and accelerated for a normal takeoff. The acft suddenly jerked,…May 31, 1983 · N16297 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 24-180 · Horse Creek, WYThe acft crashed in rolling terrain minus about 6 ft of its left wing. This portion of wing was found about 339 ft east of the main wreckage. Exam revealed evidence that the outboard portion of the wing separated in an upward and aft direction indicative of…May 30, 1983 · N7079P · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircoupe 415-C · Big Piney, WYThe pilot was practicing a short field takeoff. However, he held the elevator full back during the takeoff roll until the acft was 50 ft AGL, and then only released it slightly. According to the pilot, airspeed was 47 mph at 50 ft and about 57 mph at 70 ft.…May 22, 1983 · N3726H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lander, WYAt noon on 5/21/83, the plt departed riverton, WY on a flt to ogden, ut to transport a minister back to riverton for a wedding. After arriving at ogden, he obtained a wx briefing for the return flt. He was warned of possible thunderstormactivity, turbulence,…May 22, 1983 · N54609 · DestroyedNTSB DEN83FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Burns, WYBefore departing, the plt received a wx briefing & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended thru western Nebraska & eastern Wyoming. A frontal wx sys was forcasted to produce thunderstorm activity with associated turbulence & rain. Reportedly, the plt was…May 17, 1983 · N33066 · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Buffalo, WYThe plt reported that he attempted to takeoff on rwy 30 with a left x-wind from 210 deg at 25, gusting 30 KTS. At aprx 45 mph, after he had raised the tail of the acft into the takeoff attitude, a gust of wind was encountered & the acft weathervaned to the…May 15, 1983 · N585C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 28-180 · Alpine, WYThe acft collided with mountainous terrain in IMC weather. The pilot had been briefed on the weather. Part of the observation called for mountain obscuration by clouds or precipitation. A person who resides in Alpine, WY said the mountain tops were obscured…May 3, 1983 · N7295W · DestroyedNTSB DEN83AA105Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 340 · Rock Springs, WYThe aircrew of a Cessna 340, N5415M, were scheduled for an air taxi check ride with an inspector at jackson, WY, later in the afternoon. They had planned to takeoff from Rock Springs, WY, practice a few instrucment apchs at Rock Springs, then proceed to…Apr 26, 1983 · N5415M · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB DEN83FTC02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPitts S-15 · Laramie, WYThe acft crashed during a ferry flt in VMC wx conditions. While in formation with two other acft N6CQ was observed to pull up to a near vertical climb, reverse course and disappear. Found near the maneuver location, the acft struck the ground in a nearly…Apr 20, 1983 · N6CQ · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hulett, WYThe acft struck a deer while landing into the sun at a private ranch strip. The animal was seen just before touchdown but not in time to avoid hitting it.Apr 14, 1983 · N8254C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Worland, WYThe acft collided with a ditch and collapsed the landing gear during a forced landing after the engine quit during a ferry flight. The plt refueled the empty right fuel tank and topped-off the left tank with 3 gallons of fuel before the initial takeoff on the…Mar 28, 1983 · N8977D · Substantial damageNTSB DCA83AA021Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBoeing 737-2H4 · Casper, WYAcft touched down with all landing gear retracted. The gear handle was found in the neutral position. The first officer was distracted by an inop aps and both the captain and the first officer were distracted by a GPWS aural warning on final apch.Mar 23, 1983 · N7381F · Minor damageNTSB DEN83LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Baggs, WYThe plt reported that he was hauling hay for his stranded horse. The plt was delivering hay, 5 bales per flt & dropping 1 bale at a time. On the 19th drop, after 4 hrs & 15 min of flt time since refueling, the eng lost power. During a forced landing in deep…Mar 12, 1983 · N533LD · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Wright, WYThe acft spun into the ground from low alt while hunting foxes. The acft had previously landed in a wheat field and the occupants talked with a friend about seeing foxes nearby. They were going to fly around some more and have a look. A short time later the…Mar 11, 1983 · N7527E · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Douglas, WYThe plt had recently purchased the plane & had only 6 hrs of flt time in tailwheel equipped acft. He reported that during a landing, the acft bounced once, then touched down just left of the center of the rwy. He stated that the acft veered left, then he…Mar 10, 1983 · N2280D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Evanston, WYWhen en route, the acft collided with power lines where they crossed over a highway about 39 ft AGL. Two witnesses near this location reported that the acft was flying low & was following the highway on a westerly heading when the acft struck the wires. The…Mar 6, 1983 · N8406F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Buffalo, WYThe acfts main left gear collapsed during a groundloop on landing. The pilot stated that his approach to landing was normal but after touchdown the acft veered to the right. He said the wind was not a factor. The pilot gave a federal inspector the impression…Feb 26, 1983 · N1896C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Riverton, WYThe acft slid across a road and slid parallel to a fence until the acft hit a fence post during a forced landing. The acft was on a test flt after maintenance which included adjustment of the absolute controller. The before takeoff checkswere made and…Feb 15, 1983 · N5393A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Harmony, WYThe acft collided with a fence at the departure end of a pasture field during a go-around. The pilot had decided to land in an easterly direction to avoid powerlines and did not consider direction of the wind. Full flaps did not slow the acft effectively…Jan 19, 1983 · N736YA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Almy, WYBefore departing, the plt obtained a wx briefing & was advised of a SIGMET which forecasted severe turbulence below 18,000 ft, strong up/downdrafts, strong surface winds & wind shear near mountains & in passes. He took off with full fuel tanks & aprx 400 lbs…Jan 6, 1983 · N6893L · Destroyed