# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series, 1986 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 FTW87FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA025.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Baytown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1986 · N43302 · Destroyed > The plt took off from a decommissioned, unlighted arpt at night after telling friends in a bar that he was going to new orleans. Later, witnesses observed the acft as the plt made several low passes over an interstate highway near the departure arpt. While… - [NTSB MIA87LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA026.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1986 · N2107C · Destroyed > While being followed at a low altitude by a united states customs service aircraft, the aircraft was observed entering a left turn. The left wing tip of the aircraft struck the water and it cartwheeled. After the crash, bales of an unknown substance floated… - [NTSB ATL86LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA261.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Plymouth, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1986 · N9513P · Substantial damage > During a turn to reverse direction while dispersing chemicals over a peanut crop, the engine lost power. The pilot dumped the load of chemicals and made a hard full stall forced landing in the peanut field. Inspection of the engine revealed that the left… - [NTSB FTW86FPA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA27.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Marlin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N7759Z · Destroyed > The plt reported the eng quit during a right turn after takeoff at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL. The acft crashed in a heavily wooded area aprx 1/4 mile west of the arpt. Cause of the eng failure was not determined. - [NTSB MKC86LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Wilson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N3442W · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that before the flight the spark plugs were cleaned and inspected and the engine was serviced with eleven quarts of oil. Three hours into the flight instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with rain was encountered and shortly thereafter… - [NTSB ANC86LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA141.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Stoney River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N400TH · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after liftoff he failed to maintain airspeed. The aircraft stalled and crashed into the River. - [NTSB SEA86FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA203.md): Maule M-5-235C · Grangeville, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N6267M · Destroyed > A passenger in the acft reported the plt made more than one pass over 'a salt lick', each time coming closer and closer to the trees. On the last pass the acft 'just fell out of the sky', hit the trees, and landed upside down. Fire broke out almost… - [NTSB DEN86LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA221.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N7681P · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd the acft was refueled to capacity at longmont, CO. Full capacity should have provided at least 3.6 hrs of flying time at normal consumption. After refueling, the acft was flown 1.3 hrs to fowler, CO, where it remained parked for a week. The plt… - [NTSB DEN86FTK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTK04.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Clear Lake, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N7121Z · Destroyed > There was a power line across the approach to the field being treated. The plt reports that he got too low during the flare out for entry to the swath run. The wheels contacted the sunflower crop and the acft impacted the ground. A fire developed during… - [NTSB MIA86LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA225.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Crestview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N7992P · Substantial damage > While on final aprch with the ldg gear extended for ldg, the plt observed another acft ahead of him which he felt he was overtaking. He elected to execute a go-around & while on downwind leg, the plt retracted the gear absent-mindedly thinking he was… - [NTSB CHI86FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA194.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N5713P · Substantial damage > The aircraft ran out of fuel after 3+41 hours of flight. The pilot stated that he was sure the tanks were full on takeoff. Flight planning and a documented conservative fuel burn rate indicated that the aircraft should have been able to remain airborne for at… - [NTSB MKC86LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA163.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hershey, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1986 · N9641P · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he was spraying insecticides on corn and encountered a wind shear that pulled the airplane down into the corn. He was unable to recover and the airplane hit the ground. - [NTSB DEN86FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA208.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1986 · N4346L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt for both acft was an aerial photo mission. N5113S was used as the camera platform. The plts of N5113S and N4346L discussed prior to takeoff the procedures of the flt. Both acft departed and flew a course to position the airplanes on a… - [NTSB DEN86LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA204.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Sisseton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N8629L · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng lost about 200 RPM during the takeoff roll and he decided to abort. During the abort the plt swerved to avoid a fence at the end of the rwy and the acft slid sideways collapsing the lt MLG. Investigation revealed a broken… - [NTSB ATL86FEK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEK03.md): Hiller UH-12E · Pataskala, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1986 · N136HA · Substantial damage > The acft autorotated to a forced landing after the eng quit at 600 ft AGL. The landing was made in a corn field. The plt told a FAA inspector at the scene that he had 8 gals of fuel remaining. When the fuel tank was drained it contained aprx 6 oz total. The… - [NTSB SEA86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA167.md): Maule M-5-235C · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N5636D · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff an inadvertant ground loop occurred during which the acft veered left striking another parked acft. The plt stated it felt as though the tailwheel jammed; however, post accident exam failed to disclose any failure/malfunction. - [NTSB CHI86FER12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FER12.md): Piper PA-25-235 · New Richland, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1986 · N9824P · Substantial damage > The aircraft performed a forced landing which resulted in substantial damage. Water was found in the fuel system. Water was also found in the underground fuel supply used to refuel the crop duster. - [NTSB CHI86FEM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM10.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ionia, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N4811Y · Substantial damage > During initial banner pick-up of a banner towing operation the tow cable fouled the rudder control mechanism. The rudder was jammed and the banner release mechanism failed to operate. The aircraft impacted the ground left wing first and was substantially… - [NTSB DEN86LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA183.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bynum, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1986 · N7099Z · Substantial damage > After the first landing on a gravel road for reloading liquid insecticide the pilot attempted to take off for an aerial application flight. During the take off ground roll the pilot observed that the left door was not properly closed. He momentarily reduced… - [NTSB DEN86LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA182.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1986 · N7131Z · Substantial damage > During the telephone interview, the plt stated the eng of his crop duster quit due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing was made. - [NTSB ATL86LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA177.md): Piper PA-24-250 · West Chester, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1986 · N6639P · Substantial damage > Drg flt, the eng lost power & the plt was unable to maintain alt. He made a forced landing on a road, but drg the lndg roll, the acft collided with a road sign. A post crash exam of the eng revealed the #6 cylinder had separated aprx 4' above the cylinder… - [NTSB ANC86FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA074.md): Maule M-5-235C · Volkmar Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N413X · Substantial damage > After touchdown the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the right wingtip to strike the water. The aircraft then rolled over and sank. The PIC was operating the aircraft and carrying passengers with only student pilot certificate. - [NTSB DEN86LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA154.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Harve, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1986 · N4768Y · Substantial damage > According to the plt, shortly after takeoff the eng lost partial pwr as a result of carb ice, & a forced landing was made. - [NTSB LAX86FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA233.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Chino, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1986 · N43504 · Substantial damage > The private non-instrument rated pilot, overflew his home airport by 23 nautical miles upon returning from a night cross country flight and descended into a hill. Instrument meteorological conditions were reported in the area due to reduced visibility. The… - [NTSB MIA86LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA123.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1986 · N9592P · Substantial damage > Purpose of the flight was to calibrate the spray equipment. The plt loaded the hopper with about 70 gallons of water and initiated a takeoff. At about 100 ft AGL on initial climb the cockpit filled with smoke and the eng failed. The acft struck a tree on… - [NTSB FTW86LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA061.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Springtown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N9019W · Substantial damage > The pilot reported colliding with a fence at the end of the runway when he landed short while on final approach into kezer airport near Springtown, TX. His aircraft sustained substanial damage to the left wing, nose gear and propeller after travelling 200 ft.… - [NTSB LAX86LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA110.md): Piper PA-23-250 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1986 · N5300Y · Destroyed > On feb 9, 1986 at 1717 PST a Piper PA-23, N5300Y, ditched approximately 460 NM sw of sfo, CA. The flt originated from hnl, HI. In flt fuel leak was discovered after 7 hrs of flight. Fuel vapors were seen contrailing off both wings. The plt attempted to… - [NTSB CHI86LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA073.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mechanicsburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N3414W · Substantial damage > The plt was on a personal flt when IMC was encountered. The plt elected to climb to a clear area above the IMC when the acft became totally 'socked in.' A 180 deg turn was made, vertigo was experienced and control of the acft was lost. An emergency descent… - [NTSB CHI86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA064.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1986 · N8470H · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the aircraft had been refueled the day before in buffalo new york. The aircraft was then flown to chicago,IL. The duration of the flight was four hours and thirty minutes. The following day, without refueling, the aircraft was flown to… ## 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") = 1986 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41532')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41532&year=1986 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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