# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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. Page 1 of 5 · 209 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX88LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1987 · N12943 · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flight while on final approach, aprx 10 ft above the rwy, the acft suddenly dropped and bounced on the rwy. After a nearby rain storm passed over the area, the acft was flown to the home base. Several days later, the operator discovered… - [NTSB NYC88LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA063.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1987 · N32560 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was taxiing from a shop on the airport to runway 24 for a south end departure. The pilot stated that the left wing of the aircraft made contact with the parked truck causing substantial damage. - [NTSB LAX88LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA073.md): Cessna 195A · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1987 · N4026A · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > While holding short of the active rwy, the number one acft,N4309Y, was having radio problems. The tower began to clear other acft for takeoff. Two acft were able to get around the number one acft and takeoff. The third acft cleared to taxi into position did… - [NTSB NYC88LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1987 · N16491 · Substantial damage > During soft field takeoff, the instructor pilot who was watching from the ramp, said the the student plt seemed to have excessive angle of attack and stalled the aircraft. The aircraft crashed on airport property about 1,000 feet from the start of the takeoff… - [NTSB SEA88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA027.md): Cessna 172M · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1987 · N9134H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Cessna was at the runup area for runway 35 preparing to do his runup. Three pitts aircraft were taxiing abreast of each other, when one of the pitts's propeller struck the right wingtip of the Cessna causing substantial damage to the Cessna and minor… - [NTSB NYC88LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA049.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gloucester, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1987 · N1590R · Substantial damage > The flight departed leddon's farm for an engine check in an extended traffic pattern. Shortly after takeoff, the engine suffered a power reduction from 2200 RPM to about 1000 RPM. A short plowed farm field was selected for a forced landing. The aircraft… - [NTSB LAX88LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA056.md): Cessna 172N · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1987 · N75825 · Substantial damage > A Cessna 172N veered off runway 30. The pilot reported that a gust of wind lifted the left wing resulting in the right wing scraping the runway surface. The airplane subsequently ground looped to the right and departed the runway. The winds were reported to… - [NTSB CHI88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA029.md): Piper PA-28 · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1987 · N9817W · Substantial damage > The student pilot initiated a takeoff from a snow covered runway. During the initial ground run, he lost directional control. Subsequently, the aircraft ran off the side of the runway & collided with trees. The plt rprtd the wind was from the south at 8 to 10… - [NTSB ATL88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA041.md): Grumman AA-5A · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1987 · N7109L · Substantial damage > The airplane struck high-tension power lines while maneuvering at about 100 ft AGL. The collision occurred about 2/10 of a mile from the residence of the plt's girlfriend. One of the wires fell to the ground, damaging an auto and setting a field on fire. The… - [NTSB LAX88LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA055.md): Cessna 172N · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1987 · N9568G · Substantial damage > At the conclusion of a cross country instructional flight, the pilot made three approaches to land. On the first two attempts, the aircraft touched down on the nose wheel and porpoised, then the pilot initiated a go-around. On the third landing, the aircraft… - [NTSB CHI88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA028.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N2716Z · Substantial damage > After the acft was in the traffic pattern, the instructor (CFI) initiated a simulated forced landing. Just before touchdown on final apch, the student (a rated pvt plt) allowed the acft to drift to the right. The CFI attempted a go-around, but was delayed in… - [NTSB CHI88LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA021.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1987 · N8253E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The plt of north American P-51D, N6341T, was southbound on twy alpha as the plt of Piper PA-28 cherokee, N8253E, taxied from the run-up area to the hold line for rwy 33, which was near the intxn of twys alpha & india. The plt of the tail- wheel equipped P-51… - [NTSB ATL88LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA033.md): Cessna 172K · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1987 · N7140G · Substantial damage > The student plt rptd that the airplane contacted the rwy and bounced twice during the ldg flare. Once he got the airplane on the rwy, he realized that the airspeed was 'too high' for the rwy remaining and attempted to ground loop the airplane to stop it. The… - [NTSB NYC88LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Norfolk, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1987 · N53461 · Substantial damage > The pilot of the Cessna 172 was making her third takeoff, having made two prior takeoffs and landings to a full stop, when she experienced a loss of power. The aircraft ran off the departure end of the runway and was observed to porpoise several times prior… - [NTSB LAX88FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA032.md): Robinson R22A · Moraga, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1987 · N8475A · Destroyed > A divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in rotor contact with the cockpit area. - [NTSB MKC88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA013.md): Cessna 172 · Sweet Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1987 · N46094 · Substantial damage > During a night cross country flight an emergency ldg was made due to complete power failure. PIC said he failed to visually check fuel supply before departure, and also failed to check winds aloft, which were quartering headwinds, of twenty five knots. Post… - [NTSB NYC88LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA024.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1987 · N4302T · Substantial damage > The pilot was landing the aircraft on runway 25 at vansant airport. At about 100 feet down the runway, the aircraft veered to the left, off of the runway and slid down an embankment and came to rest after colliding with a tree. - [NTSB LAX88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA027.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1987 · N4101E · Substantial damage > During an instructional flt, the student was performing climbs, descents and turns when the engine sputtered and lost power. The flight instructor took control of the aircraft but was unable to restart the engine. The aircraft was landed on a dirt road where… - [NTSB LAX88LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA024.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1987 · N3181Z · Substantial damage > During a local flt while practicing touch and go landings, the plt lost control of the acft during the landing rollout. The acft groundlooped to the left, exited the rwy and nosed down. - [NTSB ATL88LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA021.md): Cessna 172P · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N4946G · Substantial damage > The acft was being returned to its home base following a 100 hour inspection. The plt reported that the eng quit as he was descending prior to traffic pattern entry. An off airport landing was attempted. The landing gear was extensivelydamaged and the… - [NTSB LAX88LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA035.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1987 · N8779D · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine would not start by pressing the starter so he decided to hand prop the engine. After several attempts the engine finally started. The engine immediately increased power and the aircraft jumped the chocks. The non-pilot… - [NTSB BFO88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA004.md): Beech 23 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1987 · N2387Q · Substantial damage > While flying at abt 2000 ft AGL, the plt noticed a change in eng sound. The tach indcn dropped below 1000 RPM & the suction gauge went below the green arc. During a subsequent emerg lndg, the nose & left main gear collapsed in soft terrain. No preimpact part… - [NTSB ANC88FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88FA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Homer, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1987 · N4193Z · Substantial damage > The weather between Homer and anchorage included marginal conditions along segments of the route. The airline transport rated pilot was encouraged to take advantage of an offer to travel by automobile and still arrive in time for a commitment in anchorage. He… - [NTSB NYC88LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA012.md): Cessna 172P · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N97313 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > A Cessna 172, N97313, and a Beech C23, N6718Z, collided in flt as the plts of both acft were arriving to land on rwy 11 at hanscom field. The Cessna plt had planned to land at beverly, MA, but diverted to hansom field due to wx. The Cessna was in a left turn… - [NTSB ATL88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA016.md): Cessna 172N · Brookville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N737WU · Substantial damage > While on final approach the acft began to fall below the flight path the plt desired. Remedial actions were insufficient to correct the deviation. The acft impacted short of the rwy and collapsed the landing gear. Investigation revealed the use of 40 degrees… - [NTSB ATL88DMG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DMG01.md): Rogers-Gibson 1 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N111MJ · Destroyed > The homebuilt aerobatic airplane impacted flat terrain adjacent to the rwy shortly after takeoff. A pilot/witness who was in the arpt terminal lobby at the time rptd that he briefly observed the airplane pass by the terminal at a low level in a near… - [NTSB MIA88FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA006.md): Robinson R-22-B · Plymouth, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1987 · N2276X · Destroyed > The private pilot, with an expired medical certificate and a license restricted to no carriage of passengers, took off and experienced an engine failure for undetermined causes. He did not execute an autorotation and the aircraft crashed. The pilot had also… - [NTSB LAX88LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA011.md): Piper PA-28-161 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1987 · N4342B · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated pilot became disoriented when he inadvertently flew into a layer of fog while making an enroute descent for landing at his destination. The aircraft collided with trees while the pilot was attempting to execute a climbing course… - [NTSB LAX88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA010.md): Piper PA-18-150 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1987 · N4085E · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the landing roll he was distracted and looked downward. He said that when he looked back up the ground loop had started and it was too late to correct it. He did not report any mechanical problems prior to the accident. - [NTSB SEA88LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA003.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canby, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N4112J · Destroyed > At a reduced power setting, while maneuvering, a loss of power occurred. An inadvertent stall was then entered. The student pilot is legally deaf, but the stall warning system incorporated a red stall warning light. After the stall occurred the aircraft… - [NTSB MKC88LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA011.md): Champion 7GCB · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N9967Y · Substantial damage > The plt indicated that on final app, when ovr the rwy threshold, he leveled the acft off at abt 10 ft and it dropped in. Subsequent inspection revealed that all four wing spars had longitudinal cracks. The plt had recently purchased the acft and had abt 14… - [NTSB FTW88LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA003.md): Grumman GA7 · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N718GA · Substantial damage > The pilot touched down with excessive speed, and due to the poor mechanical condition of the aircraft's brakes, was unable to stop before over-running the departure end of the runway. The aircraft's annual inspection was two months overdue. The pilot's… - [NTSB LAX88LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA003.md): Grumman AA-5A · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1987 · N7368L · Substantial damage > The student pilot bounced during landing and collided with runway lights and a taxiway sign. He landed on runway 25 with winds reported 040 degrees at 8 knots. He said he could not receive wind information because he had inadvertantly turned off his radio. - [NTSB ATL88LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA003.md): Cessna 172N · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1987 · N5266E · Substantial damage > During the ldg roll on rwy 28, a crosswind gust caused the airplane to become airborne again. The plt added full pwr and attempted to abort the ldg. The airplane subsequently drifted to the downwind side of the runway and impacted rising terrain. The plt… - [NTSB ATL88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA001.md): Cessna 172P · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1987 · N66090 · Destroyed > The student plt was performing a crosswind landing which resulted in a hard landing. The acft drifted to the side of the rwy and one wheel was off the paved surface upon the next touchdown. The student plt attempted to hold the acft straight in the direction… - [NTSB ANC88LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA002.md): Piper PA-18 · Wind River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1987 · N54763 · Substantial damage > The acft lost power during takeoff and the acft stall/mushed back to ground contact. The pilot stated that the partial power failure was due to carburetor icing. The examination of the aircraft engine revealed no mechanical failure or malfunction. - [NTSB DEN87LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA249.md): Cessna 172P · Rangley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1987 · N62938 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on his second supervised solo flight and was attempting a second landing on runway 24. The plt stated that the approach was normal and that the acft bounced on touchdown. The plt attempted to correct and the acft banked left. Power was… - [NTSB NYC87LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA237.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N4332N · Substantial damage > The pilot was on takeoff roll when he decided to abort. He stated that he felt the engine was not developing adequate power and the airspeed was not up to required takeoff speed. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway and inverted in swampy soil. - [NTSB SEA87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA195.md): Beech 23 · Basin City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N2330Q · Substantial damage > The pilot was making a low pass over the ground for a possible off airport landing next to his farm. During the low approach, he noticed power lines ahead and pushed forward on the controls to clear under them. However, there was a wrecked vehicle below the… - [NTSB NYC87LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA267.md): Grumman AA-5A · Irwin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N9772U · Substantial damage > During taxi operation, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and it struck a tree stump which was located to the side of the runway. The aircraft then continued to roll about 500 feet off the rwy where it came to rest with substantial damage. - [NTSB CHI87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA224.md): Cessna 172L · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N3599F · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed hard, nose wheel first, and collapsed the nose landing gear tire. PIC was concerned about a sharp knocking noise in the rear of the aircraft that he heard after liftoff. The reason for the noise was not determined. He acknowledged that he… - [NTSB ANC87LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA167.md): Piper PA-18 · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N4471A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was maneuvering 20 feet above the tree tops when a gust of wind made him lose directional control of the aircraft, causing the aircraft to strike the trees and hillside. - [NTSB LAX87LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA349.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1987 · N5366K · Substantial damage > The student pilot, on his first supervised solo flight, executed two full stop landings without incident. On the next landing, the student pilot stated that the aircraft apparently caught a gust of wind and ballooned. He indicated that he over-corrected and… - [NTSB ANC87LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA163.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1987 · N90947 · Substantial damage > The airplane was substantially damaged after it nosed over during the takeoff roll, but the pilot and his passenger were uninjured. The pilot stated that he had landed at an off-airport site to set up his moose hunting camp and that during a subsequent… - [NTSB CHI87LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA215.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Belleville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N7108B · Substantial damage > The aircraft was returning to an unlighted private airstrip after a local pleasure flight. The sun had set but, according to the pilot, the sky was still illuminated. The pilot stated he was able to set up an approach, but when established on final he 'lost… - [NTSB ANC87LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA164.md): Interstate S-1B2 · Beluga River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N50AA · Substantial damage > The pilot landed on a small lake, decided it was too small and attempted to take off. He was unable to attain lift off speed prior to striking the opposite bank with his floats and subsequently damageing the airplane. - [NTSB MKC87LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA173.md): Cessna 172M · Festus, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1987 · N13568 · Substantial damage > The CFI was giving inst to a pvt plt who was undergoing a biennial flt review. The pvt plt cmpltd the maneuvers and ret to the arpt. The lndg was aborted and a go-around was made. The CFI took control and executed another appch. The pvt plt was to monitor an… - [NTSB MIA87FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA250.md): Commonwealth 185 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1987 · N92919 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilot of the Commonwealth erroneously reported his positon to the tower for landing instructions. He then failed to follow the instructions and collided with a Beech 23 acft that was on downwind to land at albert whitted airport. Both aircraft involved in… - [NTSB ANC87LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA161.md): Piper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1987 · N7051 · Substantial damage > The pilot of the airplane was an Alaska state trooper performing his official duties and was flying an airplane owned and operated by the state of Alaska. He had landed on a remote ridge top to recover essential items of evidence for a pending case. Upon… - [NTSB ANC87LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA154.md): Piper PA-18A · Windy Ridge, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1987 · N9350D · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had just lifted off from the gravel bar hen he stalled the aircraft and crashed. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41508&year=1987&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") = 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 ('41508')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=1987 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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