# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 1988 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 · 80 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA061.md): Navion NA-1 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N2518T · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he experienced a loss of power shortly after takeoff and landed back on the runway. The landing was hard and the right wing was damaged. The FAA investigator checked the engine and fuel system for possible contaminants and water. No… - [NTSB FTW89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA033.md): Cessna TU206D · Alamo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1988 · N72249 · Destroyed > Airplane's collision with trees and terrain during an attempted forced landing at night following an engine faiure. The engine failure was caused by fuel starvation as a result of a faulty fuel system which the operator had failed to correct. - [NTSB NYC89FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA059.md): Beech A36 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N262C · Destroyed > Twice prior to being established on final the pilot was asked if he was getting proper indications for the approach to land. Contact was subsequently lost while the pilot was attempting to make an ILS approach to runway 06 at Bridgeport. The aircraft was… - [NTSB NYC89FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA056.md): Beech A36 · Harrison, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N555ST · Destroyed > The plt was clrd for an IFR departure from rwy 16 in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). His departure clnc was to climb on rwy heading to 800 ft, then turn right to a heading of 320 deg. When the acft took off, tower psnl did not have visual contact… - [NTSB CHI89FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA035.md): Cessna 310R · Madison, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N5121J · Destroyed > Pilot-in-command's disregard of IFR procedures in descending below the minimum decision height for the approach to a point where collision with towers and/or wires became possible. His abrupt maneuver to avoid such collision resulted in a stall/spin, from… - [NTSB ANC89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA026.md): Cessna 185 · Porcupine Lodge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1988 · N70087 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was taxiing for takeoff on the frozen Porcupine river in rural Alaska when the right main landing gear broke through the river ice, allowing the right wing to strike the ice. The pilot stated that he had landed on the river near the Porcupine… - [NTSB SEA89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA028.md): Cessna 210D · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1988 · N3815Y · Substantial damage > Prior to landing, the pilot was unable to lower the nose gear by using either the normal or emergency systems. Subsequently, he landed the acft with the main gear extended & the nose gear in the retracted position. After landing, the nose gear uplock actuator… - [NTSB ATL89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA055.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1988 · N14695 · Substantial damage > During descent toward his intended destination, the pilot noted a floating ammeter needle and shortly thereafter he noted his oil pressure was zero. The engine seized and he selected a straight stretch of paved road for his forced landing. In the final stages… - [NTSB ANC89LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA023.md): Cessna 207 · Napaskiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1988 · N70076 · Substantial damage > During an aborted takeoff, the airplane collided with a bulldozer on the departure end of the snow covered runway. The pilot reported that he elected to abort the takeoff due to a low fuel flow indication. The director of operations stated that during an… - [NTSB MKC89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA031.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Martelle, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1988 · N198V · Substantial damage > Anticipating a fuel shortage on a personal cross country flight, the plt requested the nearest airport from approach control. The nearest apt was within five miles of his destination apt so continued on course. About 15 miles from his destination, and having… - [NTSB FTW89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA030.md): Cessna A185H · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1988 · N7392H · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, the left wheel brake cylinder failed and the airplane groundlooped. The plt did not file an accident report. - [NTSB FTW89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA029.md): Cessna 210L · Texarkana, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N22229 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN89FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA036.md): Cessna T210F · Cortez, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1988 · N6105R · Destroyed > The plt obtained a wx briefing from las vegas fss and was told that flt under VFR was not recommended for the proposed flt to durango (dro). The plt filed a VFR flt plan and departed las vegas. Over page, AZ, he filed a PIREP and was again told VFR flt not… - [NTSB MIA89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA034.md): Beech V35B · Brandon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1988 · N2255N · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that he diverted to an alternate arpt due to fog at his destn. While en route at aprx 2000 ft MSL, the eng lost power. The plt said he repositioned the fuel selector & turned on the boost pump, but his attempts to restart the eng were… - [NTSB ANC89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Kasitsna Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N4759E · Substantial damage > The plt was landing on a beach to deliver mail. He rprtd that during touchdown, the acft skipped about 50 ft before settling to the ground, then it remained in contact with the ground & rolled straight ahead. During the landing roll, the acft nosed over. The… - [NTSB SEA89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA017.md): Cessna 210K · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1988 · N9495M · Substantial damage > During a gusty crosswind landing, touchdown was accomplished about 500 feet past the runway threshold. The aircraft bounced at touchdown. The pilot stated that he thought he had a flat main tire. The pilot momentarily added power after touchdown to go-around… - [NTSB DEN89IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89IA028.md): Beech S-35 · Matheson, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1988 · N977KM · Minor damage > The private plt and a friend were enroute for a hunting trip. Thirty miles east of a refueling stop, the pilot heard a loud knock. Oil covered the windscreen and the engine seized. The plt looked out the side window vent to select a forced landing area. A… - [NTSB ATL89IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89IA026.md): Beech 58 · Georgetown, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N958MC · Minor damage > The plt reported that the nose gear collapsed after a 'normal' ldg. An FAA inspector who examined the rwy after the mishap reported that he found tire marks which indicated that the nose tire had contacted the rwy several times after the main tires touched… - [NTSB NYC89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Trumbauersville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1988 · N185SH · Substantial damage > An off airport landing in which the aircraft struck trees and a swing set, following a power loss caused by the failure of the pilot to determine that the fuel selector was in the off position and to turn it on prior to the power loss. - [NTSB LAX89DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ01.md): Cessna A188A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 23, 1988 · N5640J · Destroyed > During aerial application flight, the aircraft collided with a high-tension static wire and subsequently with the ground. Post-impact fire ensued. The pilot stated he misjudged his approach to the field and did not see the wire. - [NTSB ANC89LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA006.md): Cessna 206 · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1988 · N734GW · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command was attempting to air drop groceries to a mining site and a box of bread hit the horizontal stabilizer. The aircraft returned and landed uneventfully at Eagle airport. - [NTSB LAX89FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA001.md): Beech B23 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1988 · N7621R · Destroyed > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate lighting of the fuel selector valve. - [NTSB MKC88FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA183.md): Beech D55 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N7826R · Destroyed > The pilot had been executing a vor/dme rwy 35 instrument approach to north Little Rock muni (1M1). The PIC called 'missed approach' a short time aft having been clrd to execute the instrument apprch. Apprch control attmptd to provide instructions to the PIC… - [NTSB MIA89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA002.md): Beech V35A · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N8076R · Substantial damage > The plt stated that aprx 15 minutes after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale, the eng quit completely & he was unable to make it back to the arpt. While attempting a forced landing in a field, he landed nose down, the nose gear collapsed, and the acft slid to a… - [NTSB SEA88LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA192.md): Cessna 207 · Center Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1988 · N1651U · Substantial damage > The plt was landing upslope on a one-way 1700 ft rwy in wind that was variable & changing from calm to gusts from the north. The plt rprtd a northerly gust cond occurred as he was landing. Subsequently, the acft floated beyond the desired touchdown point &… - [NTSB LAX88DVG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVG10.md): Cessna A188B · Dixon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1988 · N21871 · Destroyed > Plt had completed aerial application of a field several miles south. Witnesses heard sounds of acft. One witness observed acft briefly inverted and 'out of control.' Acft impacted open field upright, wings level and nose down. Fire ensued. No evidence found… - [NTSB ANC88LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA149.md): Cessna 206 · Homer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1988 · N4634Z · Substantial damage > Just after liftoff the airplane experienced a complete engine failure, the airplane crashed on the mud flats approximately 500 feet off the departure end of runway 21. The chief pilot stated that the pilot did not check the fuel supply prior to this flight… - [NTSB ANC88LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA146.md): Cessna 207A · New Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1988 · N1763U · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he landed long on a rough 900' gravel strip. He was unable to stop the airplane before it went off the end of the runway and into the adjoining tundra. - [NTSB MKC88FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA175.md): Cessna 310R · Latimer, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1988 · N36HD · Destroyed > The pilot had completed his normal flight schedule and was assigned an additional trip from des moines, Iowa to st paul, Minnesota. Calculations show that the pilot had flown an estimated 5 hours in the 8 1/2 hours preceding the accident. The line attendant… - [NTSB DEN88IA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88IA204.md): Cessna 206 · Glade Park, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1988 · N71001 · No damage > The failure of the #1 connecting rod assembly in the engine, resulting in a forced landing. A factor in the incident was that the pilot did not see & avoid power wires in the forced landing path. - [NTSB BFO88LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA083.md): Cessna 310R · Washington, DC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1988 · N87297 · Substantial damage > During the landing roll the left main landing gear collapsed. The acft continued to roll and came to a stop on taxiway 'k'. Inspection revealed that the push-pull rod assembly, p/n 0840125-15, failed allowing the gear to collapse. The purpose of the rod is to… - [NTSB CHI88DER12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER12.md): Cessna A188B · Clearbrook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1988 · N4915Q · Substantial damage > On initial climb the right cowling door came open. The pilot was unable to maintain a climb and elected to make an emergency landing in a hay field. The aircraft encountered unsuitable terrain and received substantial damage. Post accident inspection of the… - [NTSB ANC88LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA136.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1988 · N6470H · Substantial damage > The pilot was an aircraft mechanic for the operator of the airplane, and was enroute to another airport to repair a company airplane. The pilot stated that he did not do a complete job of preflighting the airplane, and attempted to takeoff with the control… - [NTSB DEN88LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA188.md): Cessna T210F · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1988 · N6132R · Substantial damage > While on a landing rollout, the left main gear strut failed & separated from the acft. The plt said he held the acft straight for about 600 ft, then it veered to the left & went off the rwy. Subsequently, the left wing & left horizontal stabilizer were… - [NTSB SEA88FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA154.md): Cessna 210E · N Bonneville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1988 · N3ME · Destroyed > While on a flt from oroville to orchards, WA, the acft was about 25 to 30 mi east of the destn when it collided with trees & crashed. Impact occurred aprx 100 ft below the top of a ridgeline at an elev of about 1755 ft. a witness, who heard the crash, rprtd… - [NTSB MKC88LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA155.md): Cessna 188B · Sumner, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1988 · N4999R · Substantial damage > During takeoff for an aerial application operation, the pilot said he was not able to climb high enough to clear a 4 foot high road at the end of the runway. He collided with the road, shearing off the main ldg gear and substantially damaging the acft. He… - [NTSB CHI88LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA196.md): Cessna 320E · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N222L · Substantial damage > Drg a night arrival, the plt failed to get a down & locked indcn for the nose gear. He made svrl low passes over the rwy for observation. Tower & fire/rescue personnel rprtd the nose gear appeared to be extended, so the plt made a normal landing. As the nose… - [NTSB CHI88DET04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DET04.md): Cessna A188B · Preu, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N5550G · Substantial damage > Aerial applicator experienced total failure of throttle cable during application swath run. Aircraft received substantial damage when pilot executed forced landing in adjacent crop field. Aircraft and engine had received annual inspection 125 hours prior to… - [NTSB CHI88LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA197.md): Cessna 310RII · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1988 · N98980 · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, shortly after touchdown and brake application, the left main landing gear collapsed due to the failure of the drag brace. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft and it veered off the left side of the… - [NTSB ANC88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA151.md): Cessna U206F · Lake Minchumina, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1988 · N401SU · Substantial damage > The plt said he was taxiing the floatplane from a windy/wavy location to a small protected cove for a final preflt. While taxiing, the top cap of the left float was open & the float began filling with water. Subsequently, the float- plane rolled over & sank. - [NTSB MIA88FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA234.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N28140 · Destroyed > The acft departed spruce creek arpt and aprx 2 minutes later lost power and crashed into trees just west of the volusia county landfill aprx 4 miles northeast of the Daytona Beach regional arpt. Postcrash examination of the engine revealed the drain line on… - [NTSB ANC88LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA095.md): Cessna 207A · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N1773U · Substantial damage > The aircraft touched down approximately 2/3 of the way down the runway. During the ldg roll, aircraft hit a rut on the runway. The plane nosed over and came to rest on its back, off the departure end of the rwy. The FAA flt info publication states that this… - [NTSB ANC88LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA093.md): Cessna 185 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1988 · N93769 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the aircraft ran out of fuel approximately 25 miles from the airport. The aircraft crashed into a wooded area. The pilot stated that both fuel indicators were indicating at or near empty at the time of the accident. - [NTSB LAX88LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA261.md): Cessna 185E · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N23FB · Substantial damage > The plt rpted that the engine cylinder temperature was very high as he crossed mountainous terrain. He elected to make a downwind precautionary landing to a short airstrip with a high density altitude. The acft touched down beyond the normal touchdown zone,… - [NTSB ATL88DKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG10.md): Cessna 188 · Douglas, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1988 · N91217 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA164.md): Cessna 210M · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N210WP · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he was on his way back from another local airport. He thought that he had lowered the gear when he had entered the traffic pattern. The aircraft landed gear up. Post-accident exam disclosed no mechanical failures or system malfunctions… - [NTSB ATL88DKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG09.md): Cessna 188 · Garfield, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N3525Q · Destroyed > Following minor engine maintenance, the plt/mechanic made the test flight. The engine cowling was not installed prior to the flt. Witnesses reported that the acft wheels touched the water of a nearby pond followed by a sharp pull-up into the plt's customary… - [NTSB DEN88LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA148.md): Beech A36 · Craig, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1988 · N6051M · Substantial damage > While on final after a 4.6 hr x-cnty flight, the pilot reported that the engine quit. The plt said that the engine probably failed due to fuel exhaustion. Personnel at the wreckage site reported no fuel was found in the fuel tanks. After the engine failed,… - [NTSB ANC88FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88FA083.md): Cessna 185 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N185BT · Substantial damage > The flight departed six mile lake on elmendorf air force base and was destined for coghill lake. The airplane was found at the 2500 foot level of a mountain on the north side of burns glacier. The airplane heading was 324 degrees. The heading to go through… - [NTSB ANC88LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA081.md): Cessna 206 · Naknek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1988 · N5045U · Destroyed > The pilot was hauling fish from remote beach sites in Alaska to a nearby gravel airstrip. Witnesses reported seeing the airplane make two approaches to the field in weather estimated as visibility 1/2 mile in fog, and a ceiling of 100-200 feet. After the two… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17032&year=1988&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") = 1988 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&year=1988 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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