# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1986 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. Page 1 of 2 · 71 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW87LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA030.md): Cessna 305A · Mason, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1986 · N5211G · Destroyed > Private pilot of Cessna 305A ferrying aircraft from glascow, MT. To mc allen TX. Engine failed approximately 1 1/2 hours after departure from graham TX. Pilot attempted downwind landing on farm-to-market road and struck tree. Aircraft was destroyed. Pilot and… - [NTSB LAX87LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA061.md): Cessna 182Q · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N759DH · Substantial damage > During an instructional flight, the student pilot was not aligned properly with the runway. The flight instructor (CFI) took control of the aircraft on final, but he stated that it did not respond when he applied rudder control. After touchdown, the aircraft… - [NTSB LAX87LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA352.md): Cessna 180K · Lakeport, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1986 · N66039 · Destroyed > The plt & his daughter were believed to have depd his pvt airstrip on 11/22/86 or 11/23/86. They were rprtd missing on 11/24/86 & a search was begun, but the acft was not fnd until 8/19/88, when the wreckage was discovered by hunters. The crash site was… - [NTSB BFO87LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA011.md): Cessna 182K · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1986 · N2733Q · Substantial damage > The acft traveled out of control after the plt hand-prop started the engine. The acft collided with a parked fuel trucks. There was no fire. The sole occupant in the acft was a non-pilot passenger. - [NTSB ANC87LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA014.md): Cessna 305E · Barrow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1986 · N68396 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the takeoff he had full right aileron and left rudder. The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and crashed off the left side of the runway. At the time of the accident the wind was five knots or less. - [NTSB CHI87LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA033.md): Cessna 182F · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1986 · N3289U · Minor damage > The pilot was attempting to hand prop the aircraft due to a low battery. The engine started and the plane began moving. The aircraft struck the pilot and then traveled into a hangar door. - [NTSB SEA87LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA022.md): Cessna 182G · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1986 · N2038R · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he 'greased' the acft on the rwy, but the cast alluminum yoke on the nose gear failed & the nosewheel left the airplane. The strut then failed & the acft was further damaged. - [NTSB NYC87FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA020.md): Cessna 182E · Fishers Island, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1986 · N2830Y · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > A Cessna 182 taking off on rwy 25 collided with a Piper PA-28-181 which was landing on rwy 12. The collision occured in the intersection of the two runways. The two occupants of the Cessna were seriously injured and the two occupants of the Piper were fatally… - [NTSB SEA87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA029.md): Cessna 182Q · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1986 · N94529 · Substantial damage > On short final the engine began running rough. The pilot elected at that time to place the carburetor heat in the on position. The engine then ceased operating. The pilot landed the aircraft short of the runway and struck a chain link fence during the landing… - [NTSB ATL87LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA005.md): Cessna 305C · Catherine, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1986 · N720BC · Substantial damage > Plt had landed in a soybean field to participate in a dove hunt. Abt 1000 he decided to fly to another field near a restaurant for breakfast. He attempted a short field t.o. and at about 100 ft AGL, he stated that the eng quit with no warning. As a result of… - [NTSB BFO87LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA002.md): Beech D-45 (T-34B) · Patuxent River, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1986 · N662 · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flt. Was to check out the 11800 hour former naval aviator who stated he had previous experience in T-34B'S. The CFI, who had over 3000 hours, 173 in make and model but less as an instructor, stated he briefed the student on procedures and… - [NTSB MKC86LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA200.md): Cessna 182A · Lexington, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1986 · N6175B · Substantial damage > The student plt had taken the acft without the owner's permission & taxied onto a sod rwy. He rprtd that the acft almost became mired in mud on the sod rwy, so he added full power. The acft accelerated forward rapidly and the student lost control. The acft… - [NTSB SEA86LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA250.md): Cessna 180 · Dry Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1986 · N9138T · Destroyed > Gusty winds were present at the airstrip when the plt elected to go-around during the apch. During the go-around, a downdraft was encountered. The plt lost control of the acft which rolled inverted and struck the ground. The plt reported the wind velocity… - [NTSB DEN86FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA249.md): Cessna 182G · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1986 · N2030R · Destroyed > At approximately 0415 hours when it was still night time, the non instrument rated private plt took off on an extended cross country flt to Kentucky. About 15 minutes later he was observed flying in a left turn, at an attitude of 50 to 75 feet in heavy fog… - [NTSB MKC86LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA183.md): Cessna 182F · Albany, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N3239U · Substantial damage > The plt-in-command (PIC) rprtd that a normal apch & flare were made, but as the acft touched down, the left main gear collapsed. The acft then swerved off the rwy & came to rest on upsloping dirt terrain. Investigation revealed the left main landing gear… - [NTSB SEA86LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA235.md): Cessna 182D · Stibnite, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N8778X · Destroyed > After taking off in mountainous terrain, the pilot prematurely turned on course to a northerly heading, intending to cross over a ridge line. Shortly after the turn, and while flying up a drainage area towards rising terrain, he encountered a downdraft… - [NTSB LAX86FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA326.md): Cessna 182N · Wilmington, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1986 · N92252 · Destroyed > During a local night instructional flt the plts reported that the eng began to run very rough and eventually quit when power was reduced slightly to begin the descent for the destination arpt. The acft struck power lines, two small buildings and a brick wall… - [NTSB ANC86FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA126.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1986 · N1802R · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The plts of Cessna 185 (C-185), N1802R, & Cessna 180 (C-180), N9418C, received clearance fm ground control to taxi to rwy 32 via taxiway-n (twy-n). Both acft were tailwheel (conventional gear) equipped. As the C-185 was proceeding along twy-n, the C-180 plt… - [NTSB MIA86LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA237.md): Cessna 182-A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1986 · N3330F · Substantial damage > The 129 hour private pilot was landing on a runway with a 70 degree left crosswind and stated that upon touchdown the aircraft veered to the left and crashed into the trees. Post accident examination of the nose gear steering system and the brakes revealed no… - [NTSB ANC86FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA118.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1986 · N2913C · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > A ground control (gnd ctl) trainee clrd Cessna 152 (C-152), N757WV, to taxi to rwy 6, then relinquished the gnd ctl psn to a full performance level (fpl) ctlr, who had just signed on duty. The fpl ctlr was aware of the lctn & taxi destn of the C-152, the fpl… - [NTSB FTW86LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA139.md): Cessna 182A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1986 · N5088D · Substantial damage > The pilot touched down long but with adequate runway remaining. However, he delayed brake application and as a result was still going too fast to turn off at the end of the runway. Collision with the runway end barrier occurred. - [NTSB SEA86LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA173.md): Cessna 180 · Thomas Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1986 · N7583K · Substantial damage > The plt reported not being lined up properly on the airstrip when power was applied for takeoff. A witness reported seeing the tail of the acft pulling to the left causing the acft to slide down the airstrip. The left landing gear dug into the terrain,… - [NTSB ANC86LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA110.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1986 · N6455X · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he landed in the water with the landing gear on the floats in the down and locked position. The acft nosed over in the water on touchdown. The plt stated he failed to use a before landing checklist. - [NTSB ANC86LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA098.md): Cessna 180H · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N7935V · Substantial damage > After touchdown on the runway, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft which ground looped to the right. The right main gear was sheared off at the gear box during the ground loop. - [NTSB ANC86LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA097.md): Cessna 305 · Figure Eight Lk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1986 · N5312G · Substantial damage > The plt attempted an emergency landing on a lake following a partial pwr loss in-flt. During touchdown the plt lost control of the acft which nosed over on it's back and sank into the lake. The acft was not recovered from the water. - [NTSB ANC86LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA094.md): Cessna 180H · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1986 · N9001M · Substantial damage > The airplane approached the short and high elevation airstrip too high and fast. It bounced on the rough surface and ran off the end before nosing over. - [NTSB MKC86FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA139.md): Cessna 182J · Hartford, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N3328F · Destroyed > When the acft did not arrive at its destn, a search was initiated. The wreckage was located 4 days later where the acft crashed in mountainous terrain. An investigation revealed there was severe thunderstorm activity in the area at the time of the accident.… - [NTSB DEN86LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA178.md): Cessna 182F · Joliet, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N2BC · Substantial damage > According to the plt, horses ran in front of him during landing and he was forced to make evasive maneuvers. During the evasive maneuvers, the acft ground looped and was substantially damaged. - [NTSB ANC86FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA092.md): Cessna 180H · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N180SR · Substantial damage > The pilot and the owner of the airplane serviced the brakes prior to takeoff. When they returned from a local flight, the right brake was inoperative during the landing roll-out. The airplane groundlooped to the left, then went off the left edge of the… - [NTSB LAX86LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA267.md): Bellanca 14-19-2 · Mammoth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N7687B · Substantial damage > The plt lost control of the acft & it collided with terrain during a landing to rwy 27. The plt indicated that the winds were from 190 deg at 15 gusting 20 KTS. Reportedly, he landed on rwy 27 with an indicated airspeed of 80 mph. During the landing roll, a… - [NTSB ANC86LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA087.md): Cessna 305/L-19 · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1986 · N68396 · Substantial damage > The non-certificated flight instructor failed to respond in time to improper control input by the student. The airplane ground looped and went on its nose sustaining substantial damage. - [NTSB MKC86LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA141.md): Cessna 182 · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N2367G · Substantial damage > The PIC was practicing touch and go landings, and decided to change rwys for his final landing. The PIC stated he landed long on the 1650 foot turf rwy, but went off the end. The PIC stated he should have added pwr and made a go around. The PIC was late in… - [NTSB MKC86LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA130.md): Cessna 180 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1986 · N3166D · Substantial damage > A witness stated that the he observed the acft in a normal approach for landing but that it appeared slow. The witness observed the left wing drop just before the acft was to touchdown to the rwy. Tire scuff marks were seen by the witness on the rwy near… - [NTSB DEN86LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA172.md): Cessna 180K · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1986 · N61999 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, during the takeoff ground run, his seat slid to the full aft position. The plt stated he lost control & the acft ground looped. - [NTSB CHI86LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA158.md): Cessna 182P · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1986 · N20735 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on a supervised solo flight. According to him, he closed the throttle over the threshold due to excessive speed and the plane floated for some distance as he brought the control column back. The nose of the aircraft then dropped and the… - [NTSB LAX86LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA257.md): Cessna 182L · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N3496R · Substantial damage > A acft collided with a gravel pile after overrunning the 2,070 ft asphalt rwy. The plt indicated that the wind sock at the arpt was indicating a variable wind direction from 200 deg to 230 deg. The plt elected to land on rwy 12. He stated he would have had… - [NTSB ANC86LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA075.md): Cessna 180 · Tanunak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N3887C · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after touchdown he lost directional control of the acft which resulted in a ground loop and nose over. - [NTSB SEA86LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA151.md): Navion A · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N5208N · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to land onto a road to pick up a passenger. The pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from a wire fence to the right of the road and caught the right wing. - [NTSB ATL86IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA167.md): Beech H35 · Birmingham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1986 · N7989D · Minor damage > During takeoff ground run the aircraft would not develop full power according to the pilot. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff and during the aborted takeoff the aircraft ran off the end of the runway. - [NTSB DEN86LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA156.md): Cessna 180 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1986 · N3253D · Substantial damage > The student plt flew from alliance to Cheyenne on his solo x-country and flew locally at Cheyenne to make 3 landings at a twr controlled arpt. While he was in the pattern a cumulonimbus cloud moved into the vicinity of the arpt and the winds became gusty.… - [NTSB FTW86LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA101.md): Cessna 180K · Timbalier, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N20379 · Substantial damage > During the ground run portion of a water take-off from a canal, the pilot encountered a strong gust of wind to the right of the aircraft nose. The pilot lost control of the aircraft and collided with an oil rig. The pilot failed to compensate for the… - [NTSB CHI86LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA148.md): Cessna 182K · Durand, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1986 · N2669Q · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, winds at the time of the accident were out of the southwest at 10 gusting to 15 knots. He stated that upon landing on runway 18, the aircraft lifted slightly and rotated approximately 10 degrees to the right. It then ran off the edge… - [NTSB CHI86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA145.md): Cessna 182P · Platteville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1986 · N84118 · Substantial damage > The plt landed the acft on rwy 7 which was wet. Winds at the time were from 120 degs at 12 KTS. The plt stated that the wind caused the acft to skid and travel off the left side of the rwy. The acft nosed over after contacting soft soil alongside the rwy. - [NTSB ANC86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA060.md): Cessna 180 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1986 · N52189 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that at the time of the accident the wind was 30 knots gusting to 35 knots. After touchdown on the water, the pilot lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back and sink. - [NTSB ATL86FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA129.md): Cessna 182P · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1986 · N52911 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during a descent. The plt was attempting to fly below the overcast to determine his location. The plt radioed just prior to his descent to announce his intentions to his destination UNICOM. There were no further communications… - [NTSB MIA86LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA158.md): Cessna 182A · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1986 · N6155B · Substantial damage > The plt stated that as he was taxiing the acft from landing, the nose gear became stuck in soft dirt. The propeller then struck the ground and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB NYC86LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA122.md): Cessna 182P · Otselic, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1986 · N7313Q · Substantial damage > The Cessna 182P was cruising at 2500 ft when it experienced an engine failure. The pilot made a landing in a plowed field across the furrows. The nose wheel broke off on landing and the aircraft flipped over. The pilot received minor injuries while the… - [NTSB ATL86FEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEK01.md): Cessna 182D · Mt. Gilead, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N8880X · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground in a plowed field during a forced landing after a power loss. Post acc inspection of the eng revealed 3 pieces of felt like seal material lodged in the carburetor venturi. This felt was identical to the missing seal from the… - [NTSB MIA86LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA140.md): Cessna 182P · Hastings, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1986 · N1279S · Substantial damage > The plt stated she landed long and over ran the runway. She continued to state a go-around should have been performed. - [NTSB MKC86LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA096.md): Cessna 182M · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N71551 · Substantial damage > The acft nose gear collapsed during a hard landing. The plt stated that his original destination was gastons arpt, lakeview, AR, which has a turf rwy. There are three other arpts in close proximity to gastons, but all have paved rwys. He further stated that… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17026&year=1986&page=2 ## 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") = 1986 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17026')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17026&year=1986 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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