# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 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 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. ## 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 ('52008')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52008&year=1987 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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