# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 1987 NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB MKC88LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA034.md): Luscombe 8-A · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1987 · N71288 · Substantial damage > During a ldg attempt, acft touched down and swerved abruptly. Loss of control was experienced by PIC, and acft made a 180 degree turn on the runway. PIC stated the brakes may have been frozen, as he had taxied thru standing water during departure. - [NTSB MIA88FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA025.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Davie, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1987 · N53736 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff during the crosswind to downwind turn at an alt of aprx 50 ft, the acft stalled, spun to the left, & due to the low altitude the plt was unable to recover prior to impact in a left wing low nose down attitude. Postcrash examination of… - [NTSB NYC88LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA007.md): Piper J3 · Island Falls, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N92440 · Destroyed > The Piper J-3 cub experienced a power loss while cruising at an altitude described by witnesses as just above the trees. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. Examination of the engine disclosed that that fuel drain valve on the fuel… - [NTSB FTW87FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA223.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greenwood, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1987 · N3685K · Substantial damage > The pilot touched down briefly in a small clearing which he had prevously driven to by automobile. He then lifted off and started a climbout. Two separate electrical power lines were located just inside a tree line which was very close to the previously… - [NTSB LAX87LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA340.md): Piper JC3-65 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N6187H · Substantial damage > The pilot was observed to be flying at a very low altitude by two separate witnesses. They stated that he was flying and maneuvering at approximately 15-20 feet AGL and buzzing powerlines. The pilot stated that he can not remember what happened and that the… - [NTSB ATL87LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA246.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greenville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1987 · N92191 · Substantial damage > The flt was being conducted as part of a 'clown act' at an air show. The eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff as the plt was performing pitching maneuvers. He unsuccessfully attempted to regain pwr by 'pumping' the throttle. The airplane subsequently impacted… - [NTSB DEN87LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA229.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Manila, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1987 · N43424 · Substantial damage > The student plt was landing at an uncontrolled airport with an asphalt runway 5300 x 60 ft oriented 250 degrees. She said she made 3 passes over the airport to check for conditions and then executed a normal landing. Shortly after touchdown the aircraft… - [NTSB NYC87LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA239.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Bingham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N96241 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd he was taking off from a lake & was climbing thru about 200-300 ft AGL when the acft enctrd a severe downdraft. Subsequently, the float plane collided with rising terrain. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was rprtd. The plt rprtd the… - [NTSB CHI87FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA177.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Morris, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1987 · N99AW · Destroyed > The plt was ferrying the acft from Ohio to Alaska. While en route, he stopped & refueled at Morris, MN. After he took off, the plane crashed in an open field about 1/2 mi from the arpt. No known witnesses saw the acdnt, but a passerby found the acft on its… - [NTSB FTW87DPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPA04.md): Roe/Pietenpol Aircamper · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N1371A · Substantial damage > As the plt was landing, he applied excessively hard braking & the acft nosed over. No pre-acdnt part failure or malfunction was evident. - [NTSB ATL87LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA220.md): Aeronca 7AC · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1987 · N443WB · Substantial damage > The plt experienced a loss of directional control on ldg as the tailwheel touched down, and he executed a go-around. On the 2nd ldg attempt, the airplane veered off the rwy, traveled across a grassy area, and impacted a parked C-172. Post-crash exam of the… - [NTSB BFO87FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA048.md): Aeronca 7AC · Saluda, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N1810E · Substantial damage > While climbing thru aprx 400 to 500 ft after takeoff, the plt made a slight rgt turn which was flwd by a left bank. After moving the control stick for a left bank, it jammed to the left & was restricted in fore & aft movement. The plt applied full rgt rudder… - [NTSB LAX87LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA269.md): Piper J-3 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1987 · N42507 · Substantial damage > The acdnt occurred as the plt was maneuvering to land on a pvt airstrip located on a ranch. He rprtd that while in a right turn toward the rwy, the acft stalled & fell to the ground. No preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was evident. - [NTSB NYC87LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA201.md): Piper J3C-65 · Huntingdon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1987 · N33576 · Substantial damage > The flight encountered poor visibility while at cruise altitude. The pilot decided not to continue flight and landed on a football field. During roll out, the right main gear fell into a drain hole to the side of the field causing the aircraft to turn right… - [NTSB NYC87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA195.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N2460E · Substantial damage > The student plt rented the acft & flew to a field aprx 40 mi from the dep arpt. After landing, a passenger boarded the acft. The student started to takeoff again. Drg takeoff, the acft lifted off, but would not climb sufficiently to clear trees at the dep end… - [NTSB ANC87LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N95695 · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated that during a landing roll on the gravel bar he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. - [NTSB ATL87LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA171.md): Luscombe 8A · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1987 · N1029K · Substantial damage > The pilot was making a planned refueling stop at madison county airport. He stated he made a normal pattern entry, approach and landing. During the roll out the aircraft groundlooped to the right and departed the runway. Investigation revealed no preimpact… - [NTSB NYC87LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA176.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N4889L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Taylorcraft, N43978, collided with the tail of Piper, N4889L while both were taxiing to rwy 22. The plt of the Taylorcraft stated that he was taxiing parallel to the rwy and the Piper came from behind and to the left to cross in front of him. The plt of… - [NTSB NYC87LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA151.md): Aeronca 11AC · Jeanette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N3886E · Substantial damage > The plt put small chocks under the wheels, then began to hand prop the eng with no one at the controls. The eng started, & before the plt could reach the cockpit, the acft made svrl 360 deg turns & subsequently rolled into trees. - [NTSB SEA87LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA089.md): Woehrle FLUT-R-BUG SA6B · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1987 · N3769G · Destroyed > Immediately after takeoff and while engaged in a tight climbing turn at low alt the pilot allowed the aircraft to enter a stall condition. Plt failed to recover before impacting the ground. - [NTSB CHI87LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA118.md): Piper J3C · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1987 · N6AJ · Substantial damage > While taxiing to runway 24 run up area the aircraft flipped over onto its nose. The pilot stated a gust of wind caught the plane from behind. Winds at the tri-city airport, 12 miles southeast of Midland, were reported from 130 degrees at 6 knots. - [NTSB NYC87LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA168.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1987 · N58032 · Substantial damage > The acft was being hand propped from behind the prop on the rgt side when the eng started. The plane jumped the chock, knocked the plt to the ground, turned to the rgt & collided with a parked acft in the tie-down area. The acft was not tied down & only the… - [NTSB MKC87FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA083.md): Aeronca 11AC · Stillwell, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1987 · N85846 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that this flight was to be a photographic, pleasure trip involving two aircraft. After several aerial photos were taken of each other's aircraft, both airplanes landed at the accident airport. The PIC and his passenger then took-off while the… - [NTSB MIA87LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA140.md): Piper J3C-65 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1987 · N33592 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after landing he allowed the coplt to taxi the acft though he followed him through on the controls due to his lack of experience on tailwheel acft. The acft veered off the left side of the rwy and before control could be re-established by… - [NTSB FTW87LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Horizon City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N85397 · Destroyed > The pilot delayed in initiating recovery from a simulated forced landing. Then when the throttle was advanced from idle to full open the engine hesitated briefly and full power was restored too late to recover. A hard left bank was initiated to align the… - [NTSB LAX87DVM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVM02.md): Bowers Flybaby 1A · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 31, 1987 · N792JB · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flt in an experimental acft, during the takeoff roll, the eng sputtered, however, the plt continued the flt. After takeoff at aprx 30 ft the eng sputtered again. The plt made a sharp 45 deg turn which put him on downwind, however, the acft… - [NTSB DEN87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA075.md): Aeronca 7AC · Columbus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N6050V · Substantial damage > A pre-solo student and CFI were practicing landings. The CFI reduced pwr on climbout at 300 to 400 feet. During the discussion of what to do in case of lost pwr on takeoff, the student executed a steep, 180 degree turn, toward the arpt. The acft stalled, and… - [NTSB CHI87LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA102.md): Luscombe 8A · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N25333 · Substantial damage > Aircraft lost power on takeoff and plt made a forced landng in a rough field. The left main gear collapsed and substantial damage to the outer two feet of the right wing was sustained. Inspection of the aircraft after the accident did not disclose cause of… - [NTSB CHI87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA075.md): Aeronca 11AC · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1987 · N86079 · Substantial damage > While taxiing after landing on runway 12, a tailwind was encountered. The acft spun around, slid backwards off the rwy, down a steep embankment and struck a large rock. The plt reported winds from 270 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 18 knots. - [NTSB NYC87DHD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DHD04.md): Marrone VM-1 · Jobstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 17, 1987 · N4047A · Destroyed > The plt was observed to make a low pass over the arpt, then cont beyond the departure end where the acft flew into a row of trees. Witnesses rprtd the sun was low & that the plt was flying toward the sun. Impact with the trees occurred about 1200 ft from the… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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") = 1987 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17003')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17003&year=1987 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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