# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 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 SEA87LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA040.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Gates, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1986 · N4116R · Destroyed > The plt was attempting to land the aircraft at night on an unlit grass airstrip. Prior to reaching the airstrip the plt collided with an apple tree. Both wings were severed from the aircraft and it went inverted before striking the ground in a slightly nose… - [NTSB MKC87LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA026.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Harrison, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N4031R · Substantial damage > The routine business flt had progressed normally until approaching bentonville, Arkansas. The PIC rptd his eng ran rough for a very brief period and quit. Emerg procedures were conducted but a restart was impossible. Only 1.5 hrs of flt had transpired since… - [NTSB MIA87LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA032.md): Piper PA-32R · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1986 · N20816 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was not able to see the lighted wind sock from 1000 ft as he was unfamiliar with its location. The acft landed downwind on the rwy & was unable to stop before running off the end. A 15 to 20 kt tailwind was present at the time. The plt… - [NTSB MIA87LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA024.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1986 · N27418 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he thought he had put the gear handle down but on touchdown the gear was up and the aircraft slid to a stop on the runway. Post crash examination of the landing gear system revealed that the landing gear was up when it contacted the runway… - [NTSB NYC87FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA027.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1986 · N200GG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Piper PA-31, N200GG, was on a VFR flt to boston, MA. The PA-31 plt contacted boston TRACON & adzd he had ATIS info & would be lndg at boston. TRACON suggested a hdg & alt of 070 deg & 2500' for rwy 33R & told the plt to maint VFR. At aprx the same time, a… - [NTSB DEN87FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA046.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Leyba, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N8323P · Substantial damage > The plt departed albuquerque on October 29, 1986, in his acft for an unknown destination. When he failed to return to his home, relatives notified local authorities. A search was begun and on January 23, 1987, the wreckage was found. The pilot was deceased… - [NTSB ATL87FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA007.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1986 · N5260F · Destroyed > The flight was cleared for the localizer approach to rwy 31. The pilot reported the airport in sight. The flight descended into the cloud layer and crashed about 1000 feet short of the middle marker. The pilot did not report any aircraft problem. The approach… - [NTSB CHI87DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEE02.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Crestwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 1986 · N6955Y · Substantial damage > The aircraft was flown without authorization from the owner by unknown person(s). Upon landing, directional control was lost. The aircraft skidded off the runway into an aircraft tie-down area and collided with a parked aircraft. - [NTSB MIA87FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA002.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1986 · N217HM · Destroyed > Witnesses stated seeing the acft enter a left downwind apch to rwy 16, turn base to final normally then veer to the left of the runway in a nose high attitude & disappear behind a line of trees & crash aprx 500 feet east of rwy 16. Post crash examination of… - [NTSB CHI86LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA228.md): Piper PA-31-310 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1986 · N707HB · Substantial damage > At the end of an uneventful flight the pilot lowered the landing gear and noted three gear down indicator lights. Upon landing rollout the nose gear collapsed. An inspection following the accident revealed that a hydraulic leak was present near the hydraulic… - [NTSB NYC86IA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86IA231.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Binghamton, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1986 · N90349 · Minor damage > The plt stated that after leveling off at 9000 ft MSL. He heard a pop followed by an explosion in the left eng. The entire left side of the upper cowling was protruding into the airstream which caused the aircraft to roll to the right. The pilot had to use… - [NTSB DEN86LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA239.md): Piper PA-23E-250 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N900TS · Substantial damage > The acft was en route from flin flon airport, manitoba, cd, to mason city, IA, and had stopped at Grand Forks, ND, for fuel and to clear customs. During taxi for takeoff, the acft struck a 1-inch concrete lip on the ramp and the right main landing gear… - [NTSB MIA86LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA235.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1986 · N36LS · Substantial damage > Flt experienced loss of power in the left engine shortly after takeoff due to corrosion blocking the main jet in the fuel control unit. The pilot feathered the engine and returned for a landing. While on short final he remembered he would have to manually… - [NTSB ANC86LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA124.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1986 · N1491X · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the initial climb, the aircraft started to settle. The pilot stalled and crashed into a wooded area at the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB DEN86LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA224.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1986 · N8544P · Substantial damage > The plt was on an approach for landing when the acft began to settle. He said that increasing power did not seem to have an effect. Subsequently, the acft landed hard, collapsing the nose gear. The plt believed that he had encountered wind shear during the… - [NTSB ATL86LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA216.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1986 · N7946V · Substantial damage > The pilot was performing a test flight to test a new spray pump which was recently installed on the aircraft. Following a low pass over the runway the pilot heard a grinding noise from the left side of the aircraft. Shortly thereafter the aircraft lost total… - [NTSB CHI86FER16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FER16.md): Aero Commander Callair A9B · Argyle, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N7617V · Substantial damage > While setting up for a swath run the pilot struck the ground in a wings level descent. He stated that a 'whirlwind' or 'downdraft' prevented him from pulling up in time to pre-vent impact with the ground. - [NTSB NYC86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA193.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1986 · N9531Q · Substantial damage > The Piper PA-60 Aerostar was making a takeoff with five passengers on board. The PIC did not establish any procedures with his co-pilot prior to the takeoff. The aircraft continued off the 4100 ft runway to the overrun finally becoming airborne. The co-pilot… - [NTSB MKC86LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA154.md): Piper PA-23-250T · Norfolk, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N62719 · Substantial damage > A fire started inflight in the left wheel well and nacelle area just after the pilot turned on the electric fuel pumps during the turn to final approach. The airplane was landed and the pilot evacuated safely. According to witnesses, the airplane appeared to… - [NTSB LAX86LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA286.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1986 · N39944 · Substantial damage > The plt was informed that he was trailing smoke on climb out. The plt elected to continue the climb due to IMC at the departure arpt and divert to another arpt located 26 NM north. He continued to climb to 4,500 ft MSL to VMC. The oil warning light… - [NTSB FTW86LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA122.md): Piper PA-24-260 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N9165P · Substantial damage > The pilot was cleared to land on runway 12L when he encountered wind gusts on touchdown causing the aircraft to veer off the runway into a grassy area. - [NTSB FTW86FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA107.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Huffman, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N3539K · Destroyed > The pilot was being vectored around thunderstorms in the area just prior to the accident. During the last radio contact the pilot was issued a vector to the destination airport. During this turn, for unknown reasons, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and… - [NTSB FTW86IA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86IA103.md): Piper PA-31 · Kingston, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1986 · N68ST · Minor damage > Acft received minor damage as a result of an electrical fire in-flight while in cruise at 9,000' MSL. The plt stated that he observed smoke emanating from the c.b. panel mounted on the left side wall of the cockpit and that several c.b.'s popped and he lost… - [NTSB ATL86LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA161.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Guntersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1986 · N326JR · Substantial damage > The plt allowed the aircraft to settle back onto the runway shortly after liftoff from the runway after having already retracted the landing gear. The aircraft landed with the landing gear retracted. - [NTSB FTW86LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA089.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1986 · N717WL · Substantial damage > The right eng failed during cruise flt and the plt was unsuccessful in his attempt to restart the eng. The acft was unable to maintain alt and impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the acft. Although there was no evidence of any… - [NTSB DEN86FTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTK02.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Dell Rapids, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1986 · N7757V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the takeoff roll, he lost rudder effectiveness after accelerating to about 60 KTS. He applied brakes to stop, but the acft veered off the left side of the rwy & struck a fence. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was reported.… - [NTSB MIA86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA159.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1986 · N9491P · Substantial damage > While in the traffic pattern the acft's electrical system failed due to internal failure of the alternator. The plt failed to extend the landing gear by the emergency gear extension handle and a gear up landing resulted. - [NTSB DEN86LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA121.md): Piper PA-25-260C · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1986 · N76LF · Substantial damage > During the initial telephone interview, the plt stated the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion while returning from an ag spraying flt. However, in the plt accident report, the plt states that he could not rule out mechanical problems. - [NTSB NYC86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA104.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1986 · N41AR · Substantial damage > The pilot made a long landing and ran off the end of the runway. After departing the runway, he ran through a fence and hit a dirt embankment. The pilot said when he realized he was going off the end of the runway, he stayed on the brakes rather than add… - [NTSB ATL86LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA109.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1986 · N4087W · Substantial damage > After takeoff pilot noted loss of engine oil pressure. Engine siezed and pilot landed short of runway. A/c hit ILS antenna during landing roll, severed right wing. Engine oil cooler line burst due to aging. Line was fabricated in the 1st qtr 0F 1972. Oil… - [NTSB LAX86LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA166.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1986 · N3872E · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the aircraft which traveled off the runway following a nose gear collapse during landing. Examination of the aircraft revealed evidence of side loading. - [NTSB ATL86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA107.md): Piper PA-32R-300T · Fort Deposit, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1986 · N22370 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff smoke and flames entered the cockpit. The pilot returned to the airport and landed hard damaging the firewall. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the turbo charger exhaust clamp broke and allowed hot exhaust gases to ignite a fire… - [NTSB MIA86FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA103.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Osteen, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1986 · N77TS · Substantial damage > Before the flt, the plt & pax were observed drinking alcoholic beverages on the way to the arpt. After much difficulty taxiing to the rwy, the flt was cleared for takeoff after entering the active rwy without clearance. After taking off, the acft was seen… - [NTSB DEN86FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA101.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1986 · N555EB · Destroyed > The acft crashed on the second aborted takeoff attempt. The plt said that the acft was not accelerating properly on the first attempt and that the eng lost power on the second attempt. Ground witnesses said that the air conditioner condenser door was open and… - [NTSB MIA86LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA099.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1986 · N4599P · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while switching tanks, his fuel selector froze up & both eng's failed. Upon landing, the acft struck a tree severing a wing. The NTSB form 6120.1 that was sent to the plt was returned, it stated that the addressee moved & left no address.… - [NTSB MIA86FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA095.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Florida City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1986 · N49984 · Destroyed > The acft touched down on the top of a flood control dike approx 12 ft wide. The acft continued for about 1336 ft before the left wheel slid off the dike where the dike makes a slight curve to the right. The left gear was torn from the acft as it left the… - [NTSB DEN86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA095.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P Aerostar · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1986 · N35DM · Substantial damage > While enroute on an IFR flight plan, the plt changed destination to Dickinson, ND, which extended the length of the flt. He did not desiginate an alternate arpt or have an adequate fuel reserve as required. On arrival at the destination, he executed an… - [NTSB ATL86MA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86MA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Andalusia, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1986 · N1099X · Destroyed > The accident flt was to be the last in a series of flt tests. This flt was for the purpose of determining the landing characteristics of the acft with a combination speed/stol kit installed. When the FAA flt test plt failed to return from the mission a search… - [NTSB FTW86LQG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG12.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 28, 1986 · N57878 · Substantial damage > The ag acft was climbing after a pass to clear power lines at the north end of the field. The main lndg gear contacted the top wire as the acft started leveling off. The wire did not break and the acft descended to ground impact. The lndg gear snapped off and… - [NTSB MIA86FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA085.md): Piper PA-32-300 · St. Cloud, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1986 · N4081R · Destroyed > The acft was on a VFR flt, the wx was clear with an almost full moon when the acft crashed in a fld. There was no evidence of an airframe, flt control system, eng or propeller malfunction or failure. The autopsy & toxicological studies revealed no pre impact… - [NTSB MIA86FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA080.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1986 · N7EA · Destroyed > On February 17, 1986 the wreckage of N7EA along with the skeletal remains of two persons were found. The acft crashed into trees causing the separation of the outboard six feet of left wing and then continued crashing through more trees before colliding with… - [NTSB ATL86FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA064.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Milwaukee, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1986 · N222HD · Destroyed > The acft was observed to descend and level off at low alt. Witnesses indicated that it leveled off just above the trees, then rolled to the right and dove into wooded terrain. The eng was reported to be running loud and steady until impact. No preimpact part… - [NTSB MKC86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA047.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1986 · N38127 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he mistook an ice and snow covered area for a taxiway and turned off past the actual taxiway. The acft struck a snowbank which collapsed the nosegear. The blue taxiway light was out. This light marks the edge of taxiway. The taxiway was free of… ## 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 ('41533')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41533&year=1986 --- 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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