# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 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 FTW88FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Burnet, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1987 · N33007 · Destroyed > The pilot arrived in the area of his planned destination and completed the outbound and inbound procedure turns for the NDB runway 17 approach without reported incident. Almost immediately thereafter, the aircraft impacted a large oak tree about 15 feet AGL… - [NTSB BFO88IA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88IA012.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1987 · N924L · 2 aircraft · No damage > Twa flt 388 (DC-9, N924L) was in clouds climbing to 7000' when Baltimore (bwi) TRACON adzd that an acft (Piper PA-28R) was straight ahead at 3 mi dscndg fm 6700'. Flt 388 had passed 6000' & the capt requested a traffic avoidance vector. The TRACON ctlr… - [NTSB MKC88LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA022.md): Mooney M20J · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1987 · N201CQ · Substantial damage > Drg a wx briefing bfr tkof, the plt was adzd that VFR flt was not rcmdd due to low ceiling & icing conds. He was adzd the freezing lvl was forecast to be at 4000' over little rock & to slope down to the surface in se Missouri. Also, he was briefed on pireps… - [NTSB MIA88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Roseland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N36066 · Substantial damage > The acft was preflighted approx 20 min after refueling with no discrepancies noted. The plt had difficulty starting the acft. Mechanics flushed the acft fuel lines and declared the acft ok. No water was found in the fuel sumps or strainer during the plts… - [NTSB ATL88LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA039.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N41298 · Substantial damage > The rt wheel brake failed while the airplane was taxiing on a parallel taxiway. The failure occurred near the end of the taxiway, just as the plt was about to turn the airplane onto the rwy. The plt subsequently attempted to turn the airplane using… - [NTSB MIA88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA029.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1987 · N269ER · Substantial damage > While practicing short field landings, the student plt flared the acft prematurely resulting in a hard landing & substantial damage. The acft was then taxied to the ramp. - [NTSB CHI88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA020.md): Cessna 152 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1987 · N46065 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on his first solo flight. Before turning onto final approach to land, he noticed another aircraft ahead, already on final approach. The student decided to s-turn for spacing, but while maneuvering, altitude was lost. Subsequently, he saw… - [NTSB ATL88LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Homer, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N1547X · Substantial damage > The pilot reported a gradual decrease in power after reaching 4000 feet. The plt was unable to obtain a restart. He then elected to attempt a forced landing in a field. The aircraft collided with a tree prior to landing. The aircraft collided with and came to… - [NTSB ATL88LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N4639J · Substantial damage > During a dual instructional flight the student leveled the acft abv the rwy during the landing flare. The CFI told the FAA inspector that he was verbally coaching the student and did not assume the flt controls. The acft landed hard and the student applied… - [NTSB FTW87DPJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPJ07.md): Mooney M20F · Jenks, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1987 · N9520M · Substantial damage > Engine failed during initial climb. Aircraft collided with airport perimeter fence and slid across road during landing attempt. Water was found in the fuel distributor system following the accident. - [NTSB MIA87LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA249.md): Mooney M20J · Macclenny, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1987 · N201UX · Substantial damage > While en route at 8000', the eng lost power & the plt obtained vectors for an emerg landing at an arpt with a grass strip. Drg the roll-out, the left wing tip hit a hay wagon near the end of the rwy, then the acft veered & struck a hangar. An exam of the… - [NTSB ATL87LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA247.md): Mooney M20F · Put In Bay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1987 · N9784M · Substantial damage > The plt heard a loud 'snap' while taxiing to the rwy, and the ldg gear collapsed immediately thereafter. The plt observed that the gear handle was still in the down-and-locked position and that the green 'gear down' light remained illuminated. FAA exam of the… - [NTSB MKC87LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA162.md): Maxfield Pitts S-1S · Meade, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N900K · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, while depg to the se, the eng seized. All of the surrounding terrain consisted of plowed fields, so the plt tried to glide back to the arpt; however, he had insufficient speed & alt to get aligned with the rwy. Drg the lndg, the acft… - [NTSB LAX87FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA296.md): Cessna 152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N152SC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > A midair collision occurred abt 2.8 mi west of Palo Alto arpt (pao) as Cessna 152, N152SC, was on a left x-wnd dep fm rwy 30 & Mooney 20J, N5201Y was transitting the arpt traffic area (ata) fm se to NE & dscndg fm 2400' to 1500'. N152SC was on twr freq.… - [NTSB ANC87LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA102.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1987 · N1217L · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command of the amphibious airplane applied inadequate technique during the takeoff attempt and compounded the problem by delaying aborting the takeoff. He changed his mind twice before flying/skidding into trees. The pilot stated that he should… - [NTSB DEN87FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA186.md): Mooney M20E · Vail, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N71SB · Destroyed > The pilot proceeded up a box canyon while on a cross-country flight. When unable to out climb terrain, the pilot attempted to reverse direction. During the turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed into trees. The pilot had not received instruction in mountain… - [NTSB NYC87LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA243.md): Beech C24R · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1987 · N1997L · Substantial damage > During a landing at late dusk, the aircraft collided with a deer that darted onto the runway. The pilot said there was no time to take evasive action before the collision. The left wing and left gear door were damaged and the left fuel tank was ruptured. - [NTSB DEN87LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA164.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N5032S · Substantial damage > While en route on a x-country flt, a severe eng vibration began. The plt reduced power & slowed the airspeed to reduce the severity of the vibration. Subsequently, he elected to make a wheels-up landing on rocky desert terrain. After landing, he discovered… - [NTSB FTW87LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA144.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N874K · Substantial damage > While maneuvering at approximately 50 feet AGL, the aircraft's landing gear contacted a 7200 volt powerline. Control of the aircraft was lost, and it descended out of control into about 2 feet of water, causing substantial damage. - [NTSB ATL87IA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA163.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Birmingham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1987 · N56657 · Minor damage > The pilot reported that during a landing, he forgot to extend the landing gear. He was wearing a 'dave clark' headset with earplugs & did not hear the landing gear warning horn. During a subsequent check of the landing gear, it operated normally. - [NTSB DEN87LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA154.md): Mooney M20E · Harwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N6933U · Substantial damage > The plt was landing his Mooney M20E on a private grass airstrip. He said he lowered the manual landing gear and thought he felt the thumblock snap into place. Upon touchdown the landing gear folded up and the acft slid to a stop, resulting in substantial… - [NTSB SEA87LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA109.md): Hughes 269C · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1987 · N9606F · Destroyed > During a practice run-on landing the aircraft started to vibrate violently and an almost simultaneous fire occurred. Both pilots and an eyewitness stated that the run on landing was very smooth. Both pilots stated that something mechanical let loose during… - [NTSB FTW87LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA131.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1987 · N41788 · Substantial damage > During landing roll the right main landing gear tire failed causing a loss of directional control. The acft departed the right side of the rwy, and the right main landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB MKC87FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA106.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Sioux City, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1987 · N4982J · Destroyed > The PIC had telephoned the fss at huron, s.d. for enr wx to Sioux City, IA, fm Sioux falls, s.d., late the evening of may 20. The fcst indicated IFR flt cond's with intermittent trsms along the rte throughout the fcst period. The PIC dptd Sioux falls, s.d. at… - [NTSB DEN87LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA126.md): Mooney M20J · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N201MK · Substantial damage > The private plt and his pax were starting a cross country business flt. The plt reported that on initial climb, at 100 feet AGL. The acft lost partial pwr and began to settle. A gear up, forced landing to a field resulted in substantial damage to the acft.… - [NTSB MKC87LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA102.md): Enstrom F-28A · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1987 · N13CM · Substantial damage > The PIC was demonstrating the helo to a prospective customer. The PIC was hovering in a remote area with rough and uneven terrain. The PIC rptd outside air temps of abt 90 degrees during the demo flt. The PIC stated that he was moving around over the grnd in… - [NTSB ATL87DEG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEG05.md): Enstrom F-28A · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1987 · N180Q · Substantial damage > During a climbout the pilot reported a power reduction. The engine continued operating and the rotor RPM dropped as the helicopter climbed to 10 feet. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any system malfunction or failures. The pilot was attempting to… - [NTSB BFO87LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA028.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1987 · N5216Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The rockwell was in level flight at 2800 ft and the Piper was climbing when midair collision occurred. Neither acft was operating under ATC. Neither plt saw the otr acft before the collision occurred. The bottom of the rockwell cabin and the left tiptank of… - [NTSB ATL87LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA089.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Darien, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N2948R · Substantial damage > During normal cruise flight at 6,000' the plt reported hearing a loud bang simultaneous with a total loss of power. The plt declared mayday and made a forced landing in small pine trees. Examination of the engine revealed cyl.#2 connecting rod had become… - [NTSB MIA87LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA101.md): Beech C24R · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1987 · N18891 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed in a river aprx 1 mile west of his alternate landing location after the eng quit while descending for an apch, due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA115.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1987 · N7498J · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to land while the runway and VASI approach lights were off. The night was dark and he inadvertently landed on a roadway parallel to the runway. The aircraft collided with a fence when the road came to a dead end adjacent to the near… - [NTSB NYC87LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA082.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1987 · N1486X · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed the aircraft to stall and touch down hard causing substantial damage. The pilot was unfamiliar with the short field at this airport. - [NTSB CHI87LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA077.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Bridgman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1987 · N6686L · Substantial damage > Plt was attempting to takeoff from a soft field. The gear caught a rise in the field and acft settled back to the soft ground tearing off the nose wheel and damaging both wings. - [NTSB BFO87LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA018.md): Piper PA-28R-200R · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1987 · N33399 · Substantial damage > After making a low pass over the uncontrolled airport the CFI decided to let the student pilot make a touch and go landing on runway 27 at West Point municipal airport. West Point, Virginia. The maneuver was successfully completed and the aircraft came around… - [NTSB LAX87FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA101.md): Mooney M20E · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1987 · N79366 · Destroyed > During a pleasure flight, the airplane was seen flying low and disappeared into instrument meteorological conditions, consisting of low clouds, gusty winds and snow which lasted throughout the day. The airplane was found on the side of a hill in a descending… - [NTSB FTW87FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA043.md): Mooney M20J · Gladewater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1987 · N201AV · Destroyed > The pilot departed into low overcast clouds (about 200 foot ceiling) with one to two miles visibility in light rain and fog. He did not file a flight plan although he was instrument rated. His currency for flight in instrument conditions are unknown.… ## 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 ('41515')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41515&year=1987 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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