# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 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 2 · 75 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX88LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1987 · N4297F · Substantial damage > During a cross country flt while cruising at 7500 ft MSL, the acft began to vibrate severely. The plt shut the engine down and landed without further incident. Inspection of the acft revealed that a section of one of the propeller blades had separated. The… - [NTSB MIA88LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA061.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1987 · N80BJ · Substantial damage > While on a business flt over the company's property the plt elected to land the acft on a 40 foot wide dirt road. After touchdown the acft drifted off the left side of the road, due in part, to a crosswind. The left wing collided with a tree. - [NTSB ATL88LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA061.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Richmond Hts, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1987 · N9494J · Substantial damage > The plt began taking off on rwy 23 with a wind from 160 deg at 13 KTS. The tower ctlr saw the acft turn sharply to the left after lift-off & subsequently impact about 250' left of the rwy. The ctlr said the plt appeared to have 'jerked' the acft off of the… - [NTSB NYC88LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA023.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1987 · N4533Q · Substantial damage > The Gulfstream-american AA5B was making a takeoff with a flight instructor and student pilot on board. At 65 knots during the takeoff, a deer was struck on the runway and killed. The takeoff was aborted on the runway. The student pilot and flight instructor… - [NTSB CHI88LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA031.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Danville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1987 · N5611P · Substantial damage > Earlier in the day, the acft was flown from Danville to rochelle, IL. While on a return flt without refueling, the eng began losing power, so the plt moved the fuel selector to the rgt tank (which indcd 1/4 full) & power was restored. However, about 2 min… - [NTSB LAX88LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA053.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1987 · N53917 · Destroyed > As the plt was completing a banner towing opn, he applied pwr to climb from 500' to 1500' to return to the arpt. As he advanced the throttle, the eng began running rough, then lost pwr. He said the cockpit filled with smoke & he released the banner. He… - [NTSB MKC88FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA021.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1987 · N9131J · Destroyed > On the day of this accident, there was a well-publicized weather system affecting the weather along the pilot's route: warm moist gulf air was moving northward toward a cold front that extended from Mexico to Canada. Residents in the area said the region had… - [NTSB LAX88FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA042.md): Mooney M20C · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1987 · N6670R · Destroyed > While cruising en route all engine power was suddenly lost and the plt attempted an emergency ldg at the Grand Canyon arpt. During the glide, the acft crashed into an outcrop of rocks on a steep cliff, 0.5 mi from the end of the rwy. Exam of the engine… - [NTSB FTW88FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N8980J · Destroyed > The pilot received a weather report indicating that IFR conditions prevailed. After takeoff the airplane traveled approximately 1/2 mile before it crashed. Pilot was not instrument rated and had very little total time. He did have three hours of night time… - [NTSB CHI88LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA025.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N47622 · Substantial damage > The pilot and his two pax were on takeoff roll at the local, uncontrolled arpt. The pilot stated that just prior to rotation a deer ran onto the runway and the right wing struck the deer. The pilot aborted the takeoff without incident. - [NTSB LAX88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA041.md): Beech C23 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N37188 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on his first solo flight in the Beech C23 aircraft. On landing the pilot pulled back on the elevator control and the aircraft began to porpoise. The aircraft touched down hard and the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft slid off the side… - [NTSB ATL88LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA035.md): Mooney M20A · Southport, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N1051B · Substantial damage > The airplane lost engine pwr shortly after takeoff. A forced ldg was subsequently made in a nearby waterway. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that the fuel selector was in the left tank position, and that the left tank contained about 1/2 gallon of… - [NTSB CHI88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA013.md): Grumman AA-5B · Leavenworth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1987 · N28483 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the aircraft was taking off from a 'bumpy' grass private strip. The pilot stated he discussed aborted takeoff procedures with the pilot rated passenger who was sitting in the right seat and stated if the aircraft did not reach takeoff… - [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 LAX88LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA007.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1987 · N2077P · Substantial damage > The right engine ran rough during the initial climb phase of a personal flight. The pilot advised the tower controller of the aircrafts loss of power and entered the downwind leg of the traffic pattern for landing. The pilot stated that the aircraft was… - [NTSB NYC88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA001.md): Beech B23 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1987 · N4007T · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the winds were from the south-southwest at 15 to 20 KTS. He rprtd that drg the landing roll on rwy 22, he applied full right rudder against the prevailing wind, but the acft veered left with the application of brakes. Subsequently, it… - [NTSB FTW87LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA228.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alvin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1987 · N4443T · Substantial damage > The plt initiated a soft field type takeoff with 10 deg of flaps. He said that he started the takeoff with 'full aft control wheel' until the acft became airborne, then he lowered the nose to remain in ground effect. However, he failed to maintain airspeed &… - [NTSB MKC87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA184.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1987 · N7275W · Substantial damage > During a ldg, the acft touched down long, ran off the end of the airstrip and struck a fence and then a ditch. The rwy was 2100 feet long, downsloping, and the grass surface was wet. - [NTSB NYC87LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA271.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N9122J · Substantial damage > The pilot said he flooded the engine of the Piper PA-28-180 and decided to pull the prop through a couple of times by hand. He said he thought he had turned the mags off, pulled the mixture to idle cut-off, and set the parking brake. When he had pulled the… - [NTSB MKC87LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA179.md): Jenkins Pitts S-1 · Orleans, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N4365 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft was cruising at 2,000 ft (AGL) when the engine lost power. He turned toward the nearest suitable emergency airfield but the aircraft's rate of descent precluded this option. The pilot selected a road as alternate, but… - [NTSB BFO87DID04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DID04.md): Bennetter-Stevens Starduster · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1987 · N36GP · Substantial damage > The plt went on an orientation flt in the home built starduster. Drg the lndg, the acft touched down at about 40 mph. The plt stated that as it slowed to about 25 mph, the 'right brake or something locked, plane pulled hard right, then up on nose & over on… - [NTSB LAX87LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA343.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N7896W · Substantial damage > A Piper PA-28-180 collided with a tree after veering off runway 15. The pilot indicated that he encountered a right crosswind during the landing roll and veered off the left side of the runway. The aircraft's left wing then struck a tree severing it from the… - [NTSB CHI87LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA220.md): Cessna 172RG · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N9543B · Substantial damage > According to the instructor (CFI), he & the student confirmed the gear was extended & locked as they entered the traffic pattern. Flaps were extended & they contd in the pattern to practice a short field landing technique. Power was reduced after crossing… - [NTSB NYC87FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA249.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Riverhead, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1987 · N15917 · Destroyed > The Piper PA-28-180 experienced a power loss due to fuel exhaustion while flying over the long island sound. The pilot was unable to reach shore prior to ditching. The ditching was successful and both occupants exited the aircraft without injuries. After… - [NTSB LAX87IA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87IA326.md): Mooney M20C · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1987 · N5826Q · Minor damage > The plt rprtd that before landing, he went thru the landing checklist, but the green gear light did not illuminate. He contd the landing, & subsequently, the acft touched down & came to rest with the gear retracted. There was evidence the gear was retracted… - [NTSB NYC87LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA242.md): Mooney M20B · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1987 · N77DL · Destroyed > During the plt's 1st apch to land, he noted a wind shift & made a go-around. He said the wind shifted back in favor of rwy 27, so he attempted another landing with a longer, lower apch to accommodate the winds. Also, he noted there were trees near the apch… - [NTSB LAX87DUG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUG08.md): Boyles Starduster II · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1987 · N1189B · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that shortly after takeoff, the eng began to 'cut out.' He moved the fuel selector to the reserve tank & activated the standby fuel pump, but was unable to restart the eng. Subsequently, the acft was damaged as the plt was making an emergency… - [NTSB LAX87LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA311.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N9144T · Substantial damage > The plt indicated that 10 min from his destination he became concerned that the fuel gauges read 'near zero.' The plt elected to divert to another aprt, which was closed. The plt maintained his alt in case of power loss. The plt stated, 'I also became glued… - [NTSB FTW87LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA202.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1987 · N6895J · Substantial damage > The engine quit during cruise flight at 5500 feet MSL but restarted when the pilot switched fuel tanks. He then headed for the nearest airport which was at Bridgeport, TX. While on final approach for landing the engine stopped again and would not restart. A… - [NTSB SEA87FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA166.md): Cessna 172RG · Kettle Falls, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1987 · N9747B · Destroyed > While on a local personal flight, plt entered a canyon into rising terrain, colliding first with a tree and then ground near crest. Investigation revealed that acft probably had performance to clear crest had tree not been struck. Circumstances indicate plt… - [NTSB BFO87LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA054.md): Mooney M20C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1987 · N6801U · Substantial damage > The plt refueled the acft at princeton, NJ, bfr departing on a flt to linden, NJ, then continued on to laurel, MD. He believed that he had positioned the fuel selector to the rgt fuel tank & said that he had used fuel out of the same tank until he arrived at… - [NTSB NYC87LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA231.md): Cessna 172 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1987 · N9425D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > After landing on an instructional flight, Cessna 172, N9425D, experienced brake failure due to a broken hydraulic fluid line. N9425D rolled into another Cessna. Both aircraft received sustantial damage. - [NTSB LAX87LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA299.md): Beech C23 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N24651 · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flight, just after take-off, the engine experienced a partial loss of power when the plt positioned the carb heat control to full cold. The plt stated that in order to obtain full power, during the runup he would position the carb heat to… - [NTSB ATL87DEK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEK02.md): Allen Pitts Special S-1 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N52LA · Destroyed > N52LA was being flown in a 2-acft acrobatic demonstration (demo). After takeoff, the plts bgn the demo by passing each other in a low alt knife edge maneuver over the rwy. After passing, they rolled inverted, until near the ends of the rwy, then rolled… - [NTSB DEN87LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA197.md): Cessna 172RG · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1987 · N4709R · Substantial damage > The plt said that because of thunderstorm activity in the local area he was distracted from concentrating on his flying. During his landing approach, he failed to extend the landing gear and landed the aircraft wheels up. - [NTSB BFO87LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA052.md): Mooney M-20C · Basye, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1987 · N6769U · Substantial damage > When the pilot applied brakes during the landing roll the acft swerved left. He applied the right brake to straighten the acft and the acft swerved right. The pilot attempted to correct with left brake and the right main gear collapsed. No malfunctions were… - [NTSB CHI87LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA173.md): Beech C23 · Monticello, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N6011T · Substantial damage > The acft ran off end of the rwy after the eng lost power drg a practice short fld takeoff. According to the instructor (CFI), there was insufficient rwy remaining to stop the acft drg the aborted takeoff. Maintenance psnl could not duplicate the eng prblm… - [NTSB CHI87LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA171.md): Beech 23 · Danville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N6562T · Substantial damage > The plt landed long and downwind on a sod farm strip. The acft ran off the departure end of the fld and struck trees. - [NTSB MKC87LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA140.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Adams, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1987 · N8097S · Substantial damage > After a normal approach and landing on a private sod strip, the pilot stated the aircraft swerved to the left of the runway to an adjoining plowed field. The aircraft struck a large hay bale followed by a large mound of dirt. Post accident investigation… - [NTSB MKC87FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA131.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Holdrege, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N87099 · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that the aircraft was performing a loop when the left wing failed upward and rearward causing the aircraft to plummet to the ground, out of control. The aircraft appeared to have been in trouble during the loop entry and throughout the… - [NTSB BFO87FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA046.md): Grumman AA-5B · Abingdon, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1987 · N19SM · Destroyed > Fss advised the plt that VFR flight was not recommended due to obscured mountains along the flight route. There also were thundershowers west of the flight route. The plt said he had to leave to stay ahead of the thundershowers. He said that he would fly the… - [NTSB DEN87LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA171.md): Socata TB-10 · Cripple Creek, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N112U · Substantial damage > This acdt occurred when the plt attempted to takeoff on a 2600 ft long rwy when the density altitude was about 13,500 ft. the acft overran the rwy and collided with a highway. The plt said that the field was too high and too short and it was too hot. - [NTSB LAX87LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA253.md): Beech C23 · Brownsville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1987 · N5161M · Substantial damage > During a cross country flt, the plt over flew the rwy once for a visual wind speed and direction check. During the first approach the acft was too high so the plt went around. On the second approach, during the flare, the acft stayed airborne down most of the… - [NTSB ATL87FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA189.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jesup, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1987 · N15978 · Destroyed > Witnesses rprtd the acft 'buzzed' (flew low) over a factory, where the plt used to work, then it went over the altamaha river, flew under a bridge & continued up the river at low alt. About 2 to 3 mi upstream, the acft was maneuvering when it struck trees &… - [NTSB DEN87FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA159.md): Mooney M20A · Reserve, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1987 · N6060X · Destroyed > The plt was ferrying his acft from Reserve airport, NM, to jewitt mesa airport, apache creek, NM. There was a mature thunderstorm over the northern mountain ridge producing what one witness described as winds 'really blowing hard.' She said she saw the acft… - [NTSB ATL87LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA172.md): Mooney M20A · Middlefield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N8391E · Substantial damage > The acft struck a fence during a forced ldg, following a loss of engine pwr in flight. The plt reported that he had topped off both main fuel tanks prior to departure. About 10 minutes after departure at about 4000 ft MSL, he smelled fuel fumes in the… - [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 MIA87LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA175.md): Greco Bruno Dolphin 1 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1987 · N51PJ · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the acft stalled during the flare to touchdown, landed hard, & collapsed the rt main landing gear. - [NTSB ATL87LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA169.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1987 · N3923R · Substantial damage > A 17 inch portion of one of the prop blades fractured and separated from the 76 inch dia prop while the acft was at cruise. During the forced landing the acft struck a fence post. Examination of the prop revealed the presence of filiform corrosion across the… - [NTSB ATL87LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA159.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1987 · N2846N · Substantial damage > Engine quit during descent for landing. PIC lnded in field, left wing struck tree and was separated from acft. PIC rpted no mechanical malfunctions. On post crash exam eng ran properly and right wing fuel quantity sys was operable. No fuel stains were seen on… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41514&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 ('41514')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&year=1987 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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