# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series 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 13 of 38 · 1,867 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN88LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA131.md): Grumman G-164 · Ayr, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N455Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW88DRA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRA14.md): Grumman G-164B · College Port, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1988 · N6615Q · Substantial damage > Acft was substantially damaged when it executed an off-arpt landing following takeoff FR0M a wet sod strip on an ag flt. The plt stated that he was taking off to the north and that during the t/o roll the wind shifted to out of the south. He further stated… - [NTSB DEN88FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA114.md): Beech D-17S · Wheatland, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N1038M · Destroyed > The witnesses said they saw the acft fly a pattern indicative of a base to final approach to rwy 35. The airstrip has a second runway oriented east and west. The wind was blowing from the east at 20 knots. The acft wreckage was found approximately 3/4 miles… - [NTSB DEN88DTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88DTE04.md): Grumman G-164A · Vona, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N8518H · Substantial damage > The pilot said the wind was calm when he got in the aircraft before takeoff. He said that when the aircraft reached about 50 feet AGL, after takeoff, he encountered a tailwind. The aircraft settled and collided with the ground. The ground was soft and the… - [NTSB SEA88LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA087.md): Stearman A-75-N1 · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1988 · N53125 · Substantial damage > Plt performed a negative 'g' maneuver, estimated at 2 to 2.5 negative 'g' force, following which the engine lost power. A forced landing was accomplished in scrub trees. The engine is equipped with a float carburetor. There were indications that the cause of… - [NTSB MKC88FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA072.md): Beech H18 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1988 · N989B · Destroyed > The cargo flt dptd cincinnati enrt to wichita, KS with an intermediate stop at Kansas City dtwn arpt. The flt progressed nrmly to a VOR rwy 03 instrument apch, circling to rwy 01. The PIC had been clrd to commence the apch. Twr pers subsequently advised the… - [NTSB ATL88LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA099.md): Beech 18S · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N1480K · Substantial damage > PIC aborted first takeoff attempt due to crosswind induced directional control difficulties. During second takeoff attempt, gusty crosswind lifted left wing & acft became airborne. PIC forced acft back onto rwy, lost directional control and veered off rwy… - [NTSB LAX88LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA074.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1987 · N75397 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > While taxiing after landing, N911E was instructed to taxi to a position and hold, en route to that position, the acft collided with N75397 that was also holding in the same position. The plt of N911E stated that he did not see the acft due to moisture that… - [NTSB BFO88DHD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88DHD02.md): Boeing A75N1 · Milton, DE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 1987 · N53488 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper brake application during a 'wheel' landing, which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The slight downslope of the airstrip, a quartering tailwind, inadequate supervision on the part of the check pilot, and the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB MIA87LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA262.md): Boeing E75 · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1987 · N5190N · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the eng lost power & he was at low alt looking for an emerg ldg field when the wing hit a tree. The pax stated they were doing aerobatics at low alt & the eng quit. She stated that she was not wearing the required parachute & had asked the… - [NTSB LAX87LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA346.md): Boeing A75N1 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N68853 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft groundlooped during landing roll just as the tailwheel touched down. There were no reported mechanical problems and winds were light and variable. However, the pilot stated that he thought he felt a gustof wind. - [NTSB LAX87DVA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVA12.md): Grumman G164B · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1987 · N6607Q · Substantial damage > During an aerial application flight, after pulling out of a pass over a field the plt heard a loud bang followed by severe engine vibration. The acft lost power and the pilot made a forced landing in a plowed field. During the landing roll the acft nosed… - [NTSB CHI87FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA219.md): Beech H-18 · Rockford, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1987 · N5850S · Destroyed > The commercial pilot was on a repositioning flight from kenosha, Wisconsin to atlanta, Georgia, after having been without sleep for about 20 hours. Witnesses observed the aircraft circling a subdivision near Rockford, Illinois at a low altitude, just above… - [NTSB FTW87DRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD14.md): Grumman G-164B · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1987 · N48614 · Substantial damage > After completing the last pass of an agricultural operation the pilot pulled up and started a turn. At this time the engine started shaking and losing power. The pilot attempted a forced landing in a soft field. The wheels bogged four or five inches into the… - [NTSB LAX87LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA302.md): Beech C-45H · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1987 · N105DK · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a ditch after a loss of control during landing rollout. The pilot indicated that during the landing roll the aircraft veered left. Attempted braking action was ineffective. The aircraft had a history of brake problems. The acft had… - [NTSB ANC87LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA120.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Chackachatna Ri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1987 · N31522 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated after he touched down on the gravel bar he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to strike a log. The airplane then went up on its nose. - [NTSB DEN87DTE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87DTE03.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Springfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N8953H · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd the eng lost pwr drg an aerial application flt & the acft nosed over drg a forced lndg in a soft, wet, terraced fld. There had been hvy rain on the previous day. An investigation revealed the acft had been refueled from a fuel tank mounted on a… - [NTSB FTW87DRA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRA09.md): Weatherly 201C · Louise, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1987 · N1296W · Substantial damage > The acft was loaded with aprx 1100 lbs of fertilizer & the plt attempted to takeoff from a pvt strip on a 'still & muggy' day with a temp of about 95 deg. He rprtd that during the takeoff roll, he opened the dump gate when the acft was midway down the rwy to… - [NTSB LAX87LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA265.md): Beech D18S · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N99CP · Substantial damage > The acft had not been flown for svrl years & was on a flt to ferry it to another location. While cruising at 7500', the plt decided to start using aux fuel. Shortly after moving the fuel selectors to the aux psn, both engs lost power & would not restart. The… - [NTSB MKC87LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA133.md): Grumman G-164B · Mcdougal, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1987 · N6609Q · Destroyed > The ag airplane was on takeoff roll when the pilot smelled smoke in the cockpit. He stopped the airplane and turned off the fuel and switches before evacuating the airplane. He said the flames were coming from the cowling around the engine. Due to the total… - [NTSB FTW87LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA162.md): Grumman G-21A · Big Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1987 · N322 · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt noted that the left fuel tank was almost empty and the right tank had gained fuel. He immediately switched from the both position to the right tank and started to work the wobble pump. The fuel continued to drop in the left tank and the… - [NTSB DEN87MA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87MA168.md): Beech D18S · Lakeside, MT · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N132E · Destroyed > The plt borrowed the acft to fly a musical group to kalispell for a pvt engagement at Lakeside, MT, which was aprx 15 mi south of the arpt. That evening, the group boarded the acft for the return flt. After takeoff, the acft was seen flying at low alt in the… - [NTSB SEA87LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA121.md): Grumman G-164A · Viola, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1987 · N5285 · Substantial damage > During an aerial applications maneuver a total loss of power occurred due to the internal failure of the supercharger impeller. During the forced landing the left main gear collapsed causing the aircraft to nose over inverted. - [NTSB ATL87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA184.md): Grumman G-164A · Cottonwood, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1987 · N7687 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that everything was normal for the acft during the preflt and runup. He had just about completed his first swath run when he reptd that the engine shook a little and started backfiring. He pulled up and started across a swamp toward a paved… - [NTSB CHI87DEX07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX07.md): Boeing E75 · Mccordsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N550LR · Destroyed > During initial climb the engine sustained a total power failure and the pilot attempted to return to the airport. The aircraft impacted in a soybean field approximately 200 feet short of the runway in a 20 degree nose down attitude. Investigation revealed the… - [NTSB ANC87LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA083.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Alexander River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N5349G · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the takeoff run the left float contacted a hidden sand bar. The aircraft then nosed over on its back. - [NTSB ANC87LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA078.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1987 · N98EL · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he started his takeoff run in the middle of the lake. The aircraft overran the lake and ended up on the tundra approximately 75 yards from the lake shore. - [NTSB SEA87LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA111.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK.1 · Sedro Woolley, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1987 · N64384 · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff a loss of power occurred and the aircraft struck trees in flight. Less than 1/2 fuel was available in all three fuel tanks. The fuel selector valve was tested and found that the selections plate was indexed off center for all selections… - [NTSB FTW87DRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRA03.md): Grumman G-164B · Egypt, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1987 · N6667Q · Substantial damage > Acft experienced a power loss drng an aerial app maneuver. During the ensuing emerg lndg, the left wing struck high weeds on the shoulder of a road, veered left into a ditch, and flipped over. Investigation revealed no. 7 cylinder had a pre-existing crack in… - [NTSB DEN87LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA129.md): Boeing A75N1 · Mandan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1987 · N75546 · Substantial damage > The pilot and his son were ferrying a recently purchased Boeing stearman to their home in Ohio. During landing roll, at an en route stop, a gust of wind lifted the tail section and the acft groundlooped. The left wing struck the runway and the acft was… - [NTSB NYC87LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA136.md): Beech BE-18 · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1987 · N66PA · Substantial damage > While the aircraft was being ferried from massy, Maryland to ankeny, Iowa, a loss of oil pressure on the left engine was experienced. A precautionary landing was made in a cornfield with the landing gear in the up position when the gear failed to extend. Fire… - [NTSB DEN87LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA101.md): Boeing A75N1 · Argusville, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1987 · N63915 · Substantial damage > The plt took off with a load of 46-0-0 fertilizer and proceeded to the field to be treated. The plt said when he arrived his flagger was not in position so he initiated a goaround. When the plt had turned 90 deg onto the x-wind leg the acft stalled. The plt… - [NTSB FTW87DPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPJ03.md): Boeing B75N1 · Fairmont, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1987 · N5102N · Substantial damage > During the pull up at end of swath run pilot misjudged power line clearance. Top line caught on aircraft and caused uncontrolled descent to ground. - [NTSB ATL87LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA048.md): Beech D-17-S · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1986 · N217SD · Substantial damage > Following a normal landing on runway 06 at bowman field, the acft nosed over while clearing the rwy. The plt reported applying brakes and recalled feeling the tailwheel lift off the ground. The plt did not report any system malfunction, and the investigation… - [NTSB MKC87LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA028.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B-600 · Earle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1986 · N6898Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the powerplant was performing normally during initial climb when, suddenly, the engine experienced a power loss after backfiring. Immediate remedial action resulted in a partial power output but not enough to sustain flight. Emergency… - [NTSB LAX87FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA040.md): Boeing A75N1 · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1986 · N621SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The plt of N621SR said that as he entered the pattern downwind he saw only one low wing acft which was just turning final for rwy 25. On short final the plt said he noticed the wing and cockpit of the other acft in his left side periphial vision one second… - [NTSB NYC87LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA031.md): Beech BE18H · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1986 · N925J · Substantial damage > The aircraft suffered a right landing gear leg breakage due to a fracture in the area where the fork assembly separated during landing roll. - [NTSB MKC87LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA011.md): Grumman G164B · Memphis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1986 · N6608Q · Destroyed > The aerial application acft was en route to seed a wheat field when smoke came into the cockpit. The plt made a precautionary landing on a blacktop road. The road was the best available, but was not adequate and acft flipped forward to the inverted position.… - [NTSB ANC86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA167.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Fognak Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1986 · N5354G · Substantial damage > On takeoff, the right door popped open. The pilot reached across to pull the door closed and lost directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft then struck a tree near the bank of the lake. - [NTSB FTW86LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA160.md): Boeing E75 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1986 · N4563N · Substantial damage > While the acft was in cruise flt, the engine suddenly went to idle power. The plt attempted to land in a clearing, but was unable to reach the intended area. During the landing, the acft collided with low mesquite trees, damaging the landing gear & wings. An… - [NTSB FTW86LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA158.md): Boeing A75N1 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1986 · N7711J · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed & separated from the fuselage. An exam revealed the right main gear had failed due to fatigue. The acft had a total airframe time of 1481 hrs. - [NTSB DEN86LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA222.md): Boeing E75 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N1387V · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that he encountered a downdraft while crossing a ridgeline in mountainous terrain, aprx 5 mi NE of Tooele,UT. The elev of the acdnt site was about 9,000 ft & the temp was rprtd by the plt to be 80 deg. This would have resultedin a density alt of… - [NTSB DEN86LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA205.md): Schweizer G164A · Grandin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1986 · N8379 · Substantial damage > Plt was attempting to take off from 2600 ft x 50 ft sod strip with full fuel (36 gal) and 160 gal of M22, a fungicide. Center of rwy was soft from recent rains. Plt began takeoff roll on right side of rwy. Right wing and spray boom contacted tall grain stalks… - [NTSB ATL86FEG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEG01.md): Beech C-45H · Tremont City, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1986 · N8640E · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a utility pole during an exhibition fly-by. The acft continued to fly to its home arpt where it made an uneventful landing. The rt wing was damaged on the outboard end to include 2 ft of the aileron. The pole struck was 30 ft high and… - [NTSB FTW86LRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD15.md): Grumman G-164B · Church Point, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N48585 · Substantial damage > The acfts left wingtip caught in weeds during takeoff and the acft was pulled left. The plt had turned to avoid a wet spot on the airstrip and contacted the high weeds then swerved into a rice levee. - [NTSB FTW86LRD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD12.md): Grumman G-164A · Branch, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 1986 · N5407 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, a partial power loss occurred & the plt made a forced landing in a soft plowed field, where the acft nosed over onto its back. The plt rprtd the loss of power was due to failure of the eng blower. - [NTSB MKC86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA114.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Winona, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1986 · N6680Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he borrowed the airplane from his father to practice takeoffs and landings at his father's private, crop dusting airstrip. There were no chemicals onboard, according to the pilot. He further stated that on a go-around maneuver, and as he… - [NTSB FTW86FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA066.md): Grumman G164A · Hankamer, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1986 · N8751H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Two Grumman ag cats operated by the same air service collided in mid air. The accident occurred as one was departing and the other was returning to a temporary air strip adjacent to the fields they were fertilizing. Witnesses indicated that both pilot… - [NTSB MKC86LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA086.md): Grumman G164B · Advance, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1986 · N6609Q · Substantial damage > The airplane was being operated as an agricultural aircraft when the engine started backfiring and then quit. During the forced landing in a plowed field, the airplane flipped forward to the inverted position. Investigation revealed the teeth on the left… - [NTSB LAX86DVA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86DVA05.md): Grumman G164A · Snelling, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N8932H · Destroyed > The plt stated he had just lifted off during takeoff when the eng quit. The acft then stalled, hitting a canal and shearing off the main landing gear. The plt stated that a broken fuel line is suspect due to the sudden stoppage and intense ground fire. The… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=52008&page=14 ## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52008')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52008&page=13 --- 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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