# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 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 MIA88FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA063.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Geneva, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1987 · N3512A · Destroyed > Prior to the acdnt, a witness saw the acft flying across an open field at a very low alt. Subsequently, it collided with the tops of several pine trees at about 90 to 95 ft AGL, then it crashed to the ground. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was… - [NTSB MIA88LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA059.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1987 · N8767C · Substantial damage > Although the plt stated that he performed a preflt & eng runup prior to departure with no problem noted, shortly after takeoff, while climbing through 350 ft, the engine RPM dropped to & stayed between 1500 & 1600. The plt was unable to maintain altitude… - [NTSB DEN88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA020.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1987 · N5483H · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to take off on a frost-covered, pvt airstrip. Witnesses observed the aircraft become airborne before it settled back down to the ground. Control of the acft was lost and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB MIA88LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA039.md): Pitts S-1C · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N14SH · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on landing roll, as he added power to go around, he lost control of the aircraft, ran off the runway, flipped over and came to rest inverted. The torque of the relatively powerful engine added to the control problems in this short fuselage… - [NTSB LAX88DXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DXQ01.md): Pugh LONG-EZ · Newell, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N38EZ · Destroyed > Before taking off, the plt noted that the wind sock was 'whipping & was about 3/4 full.' He said that after takeoff, he made a flyby at about 50' AGL, with an airspeed of about 150 mph. He then entered a steep climbing right turn. The plt estimated that at… - [NTSB MKC88FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA007.md): Champion Aeronca 7GC · Columbia, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N4889E · Destroyed > Witnesses reported the pilot had planned to practice 'taildragger' takeoffs and landings. They reported the aircraft operated routinely from engine start through the final approach segment of a VFR traffic pattern. While stabilized at about 400 ft AGL on… - [NTSB DEN88FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA001.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Miles City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1987 · N1377A · Substantial damage > A cattle rancher was flying his aircraft looking for stray cattle and checking the condition of the ranch. He was at approximately 300 feet AGL when he spotted cattle that had strayed off the ranch. The pilot turned to get a better view of the cattle and flew… - [NTSB ANC88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA001.md): Piper PA-16 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1987 · N5373H · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during tkof roll he lost directional ctl of the acft which caused it to exit the rwy. It then struck a rwy light and nosed over. - [NTSB DEN87DTI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87DTI02.md): Bakeng Deuce · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1987 · N9659A · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that on each of his 1st 3 attempts to land, he began losing directional control during roll-out & went around. On the 4th attempt, he again tried to go around, but the acft swerved off the rwy & ground looped, collapsing the left main gear &… - [NTSB SEA87LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA187.md): Piper PA-18 · John Day, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1987 · N1394V · Destroyed > Plt departed hay field in hi density alt conds. The pilot was unable to clear trees and stalled/mushed into terrain, collapsing gear and colliding with trees. - [NTSB ANC87LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Gold King, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1987 · N1265A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the take off roll he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to exit the strip into a row of trees. - [NTSB ANC87LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA143.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Iowa Ridge, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1987 · N8510C · Substantial damage > The pilot was awakened in the night at his hunting camp by strong winds estimated at 70 - 80 mph. His airplane came loose at its tie-down and he elected to try and fly it to a safer location. Shortly after take off he lost control of the airplane and crashed.… - [NTSB ANC87LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA129.md): Piper PA-12 · Montague Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1987 · N3842M · Substantial damage > The plt was making an apch for a soft/short field landing at a strip which paralleled the ocean shoreline on Montague Island. He stated that when he came in to land, he misjudged the height & position of bushes nr the apch end of the strip. Subsequently, the… - [NTSB ANC87LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA133.md): Champion 7GC · Central, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1987 · N8507E · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was attempting to land in gusty, crosswind conditions and lost control of the airplane. He said the accident could have been avoided by choosing a different airport with less crosswind, or by initiating a go-around when he first… - [NTSB ANC87LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA123.md): Champion 7HC · Seward, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N8976R · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control on landing and veered to the right side of the runway. The aircraft then struck a small mound and nosed over on its back. The pilot stated that he landed with a 7 to 10 knot tailwind. - [NTSB CHI87DEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEV03.md): Piper PA-22 · Roanoke, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1987 · N7958A · Substantial damage > After developing an oil leak the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing. The aircraft encountered rough terrain on touchdown and collapsed the nose gear and nosed over. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries, however the aircraft was… - [NTSB FTW87LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA163.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N1175C · Substantial damage > Drg the initial climb after takeoff, the acft's eng lost pwr. The plt landed the acft on a median in a residential & shopping area, where it nosed over. An exam & an opnl check of the eng revealed no reason for the loss of pwr. - [NTSB LAX87DUJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUJ06.md): Davis Midget Mustang · Kirkland, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N7SD · Destroyed > During a low level aerobatic flight, the aircraft collided with the terrain after completing a roll. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions reported. The plt performed the last roll in view of two friends driving in a car near the acc scene.… - [NTSB ANC87LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA092.md): Piper J-3 · Lake Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1987 · N3691K · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he touchdowned on a gravel bar and shortly after touchdown he lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. - [NTSB ATL87DEI04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI04.md): Butler EAA Biplane 1 · Orrville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 23, 1987 · N11TB · Substantial damage > Acft lost power and was landed in a corn field. Left main gear collapsed and acft flipped onto its back. Mixture cable set screw on carburetor was found loose allowing mixture to vibrate to lean position. Earlier in the day the PIC had replaced the carburetor. - [NTSB SEA87LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA095.md): Piper PA-20-115 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1987 · N7732K · Substantial damage > During landing roll with a crosswind from the right a ground loop occurred. The pilot had just completed a solo cross country flight. The wind was from 210 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot was landing on runway 13L. ## 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 ('41506')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&year=1987 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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