# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 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 LAX87DJA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DJA09.md): Emair MA-1-B · Paauilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1987 · N9924M · Substantial damage > During an aerial application flt, just after take off, the plt noted that the engine oil temp was high and that blue smoke was coming from the engine. Unable to land at the airport, the acft collided with the terrain short of the runway and nosed over.… - [NTSB MKC87DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87DPG03.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Tillar, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1987 · N3159X · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the prop RPM became erratic. On approach, the prop ran completely out of control, causing the aircraft to nose down into a plowed field just short of the landing area. The a/c hit on the main landing gear, broke them off, then it nosed… - [NTSB MKC87LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA168.md): Grumman G-164B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1987 · N8365K · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control on takeoff roll, ran off the side of the runway and impacted a dirt bank. The aircraft came to rest in an inverted position. Investigation revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions/failures. - [NTSB MIA87LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA228.md): North American AT-6D · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1987 · N3771M · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was inbound to sandy creek airport when he heard a loud bang and lost power. On landing rollout in a field the aircraft hit some sod, flipped over & came to rest inverted. Post crash examination of the engine revealed an internal blower… - [NTSB DEN87LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA222.md): North American AT-6C · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1987 · N7058C · Substantial damage > The plt reports that he accepted a tailwind for his landing and ground-looped during the roll out. - [NTSB LAX87DVA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVA11.md): Rockwell S-2R · Mendota, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 13, 1987 · N4219X · Substantial damage > The ground flagman reported the pilot had just completed spraying the bean field. The pilot was in the process of doing a touch-up application when he flew under the power lines. The airplane right wing contacted the lowest of the 4 powerlines, rolled… - [NTSB LAX87DJA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DJA08.md): Emair MA-1B · Pahala, HI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1987 · N9924M · Substantial damage > During an aerial application operation, while taking off, the aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest nose down. Inspection of the landing gear revealed that the left main landing gear scissor bolt broke. - [NTSB DEN87LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA211.md): North American AT-6A · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1987 · N90629 · Substantial damage > The plt does not possess a single engine airplane rating. The plt had a total of 18 hours in the AT-6A. Pilot was departing on a pleasure flt. Witnesses stated that the aircraft appeared to rotate prematurely, climbing at a slow airspeed and a high angle of… - [NTSB LAX87LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA295.md): North American T-6G · Butte City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1987 · N8335H · Destroyed > During a local flight, a witness observed the acft making shallow right turns at aprx 100 ft AGL. The acft suddenly nosed down and collided with the terrain. Neither the plt nor the passenger remember what happened. Inspection of the engine revealed… - [NTSB SEA87LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA151.md): Rockwell S-2R · Plymouth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1987 · N4229X · Substantial damage > Drg a swath run, a total loss of power occurred when the eng's #9 cylinder failed. The plt made a forced lndg in a soft potato field, but the acft nosed over after it slowed to about 20 KTS. - [NTSB ATL87DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DKG05.md): Schweizer G-164A · Summerdale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1987 · N8881H · Substantial damage > The pilot was about to engage in an aerial application operation. During climb the engine lost power, the chemical load was dumped and the airplane was landed in an adjacent field. On rollout the airplane hit a ditch and nosed over. Examination of the engine… - [NTSB LAX87DVA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVA10.md): Grumman G-164B · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1987 · N6725K · Substantial damage > During a repositioning flight, the plt landed the aircraft on a dirt road. During the landing roll the left wing struck an irrigation standpipe. The aircraft turned rapidly which collapsed the main landing gear. There were no mechancial failures or… - [NTSB ATL87LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA225.md): North American AT-6G · Clanton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N5557V · Substantial damage > The airplane engine loss pwr shortly after takeoff, and the plt turned back toward the arpt. The airplane crashed approx 1200 ft short of the rwy in a clearing. The plt reported that he had departed the arpt with the fuel selector in the 'off' position. - [NTSB FTW87DRG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRG05.md): Aero Commander S2R · La Joya, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N5510X · Substantial damage > During an aerial application flight at a low altitude the aircraft's engine failed. A forced landing was made to a grassfield resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. Disassembly of the engine revealed partial failure of the left magneto. The aircraft… - [NTSB DEN87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA192.md): Grumman G-164A · Romeo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N5398 · Substantial damage > The plt reports that the acft encountered a downdraft during the turn around following a swath run. The aircraft began to settle and collided with the ground, bounced, hit a second time and nosed over. The aircraft was loaded with 280 gals of amine and 70… - [NTSB MIA87LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA209.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Swiftown, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N7310N · Substantial damage > While spraying cotton, severe vibration was felt throughout the acft & the plt elected a forced ldg. During the flare, the throttle was advanced to raise the nose, & the plt discovered the eng had totally failed. The acft flipped inverted on touch down. An… - [NTSB ATL87DEI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI08.md): Grumman G-164A · Bucyrus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1987 · N7845 · Substantial damage > As the plt was apchg a field to spread fertilizer, the acft collided with a tree & crashed to the ground. The plt received a head injury & said he could not recall the acdnt. According to hospital records, he was suffering from pneumonia & had a 101 deg temp… - [NTSB ATL87DLT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DLT02.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G164B-600 · Union City, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N8046K · Substantial damage > The ag-acft lost power while turning, shortly after departure from a field. During the subsequent forced ldg, the acft struck a fence and nosed over. The engine was torn from the acft during the impact sequence. Post-crash examination of the acft engine by an… - [NTSB FTW87DRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD08.md): Grumman G-164A · Lacassine, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1987 · N9778 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated the aircraft's tail wheel broke during the takeoff roll causing the aircraft to veer to the right. The right wing contacted a small tree and the right main gear wheel dropped into a ditch which was parallel with the runway. Directional… - [NTSB FTW87DRD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD07.md): Grumman G-164B · Chenneyville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1987 · N7500K · Substantial damage > The engine experienced a total loss of power due to a failed #1 connecting rod. During the forced landing the left wing contacted cotton plants which caused the aircraft to veer left and flip inverted. - [NTSB SEA87LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA103.md): Ayres S2R · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N3693X · Substantial damage > During takeoff run the right main gear collapsed. The right wing dropped and the aircraft spun to the right. The plt discovered that the right main gear failed at the weld. The pilot, who is also an a & p mechanic, stated that this was an original weld from… - [NTSB NYC87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA155.md): North American SNJ-2 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1987 · N65370 · Substantial damage > The plt was performing touch-&-go landings. On the 3rd landing, the main gear collapsed & the acft received substantial damage. No pre-acdnt part failure or malfunction was reported. - [NTSB FTW87DPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPA01.md): North American SNJ-5 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 23, 1987 · N777HL · Substantial damage > The pilot reportedly made a normal touchdown in a calm wind condition. During the landing rollout,however, he applied excessive braking. This caused the tail wheel equipped aircraft to nose over into an inverted attitude. - [NTSB MIA87FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA160.md): Schweizer G-164A · Dundee, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1987 · N4654 · Destroyed > While spraying a rice field, the acft was flying across svrl small dirt banks that had been furrowed for water ctl. Drg a swath run, it struck 3 furrowed banks that were close together, flipped over as it crashed, then burned. Witnessesrprtd the eng was… - [NTSB ATL87DMG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DMG01.md): Grumman G-164B · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 18, 1987 · N3628Z · Destroyed > The plt had just loaded the hopper with dylox chemical. As the acft became airborne, the plt stated, he experienced wind shear and the acft rolled to the right. The plt corrected by leveling the wings and immediately experienced a second more violent wind… - [NTSB LAX87DVG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVG07.md): Grumman G-164A · Lambertsville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1987 · N4623 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the engine 'cut out' several times then quit completely. The pilot made an emergency landing on a plowed field and during the landing roll the aircraft nosed over. The accident was not reported for 4 days and during… - [NTSB LAX87DVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVG05.md): Aero Commander S2R · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 27, 1987 · N5644X · Substantial damage > On takeoff from a farmer's field the aircraft's engine lost power. The aircraft was unable to clear a levee, struck the levee and came to rest in a rice field. The aircraft's fuel pump was removed and tested. After one minute of operation the pump pressure… - [NTSB LAX87DUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUM02.md): Rockwell S2R · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1987 · N4194X · Substantial damage > During an aerial application applying sulphur, the sulphur ignited inflight. The pilot turned the aircraft back toward the airport; however, the cockpit filled with smoke and the pilot decided to land on a road. Due to the extent of fire damage it could not… - [NTSB MIA87LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA142.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Dundee, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1987 · N3652B · Substantial damage > The plt stated that when reversing direction after an aerial application maneuver the eng quit. He then landed the acft in a creek due to insufficient altitude to clear trees that were in the flight path. Upon touchdown the acft nosed over and came to rest… - [NTSB DEN87LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA102.md): Aero Commander S-2D · Columbus, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1987 · N1714S · Substantial damage > The plt departed deming, NM and flew to a ranch 15 mi n of Columbus, NM, to position the acft for aerial spraying that day. It was still dark when the plt made his apch to a road paralleled by power lines on the left and telephone cable marker posts on the… - [NTSB DEN87LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA084.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Conrad, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N23069 · Substantial damage > An ag plt was returning from an aerial application. Six miles from the destination arpt the engine quit. The plt attempted to land on a road but the acft struck the edge of a pit, spun across the road and came to rest facing 180 degrees from the original… - [NTSB BFO87LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA030.md): North American SNJ-5 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1987 · N8218E · Substantial damage > The tower cleared the aircraft to land on runway 35 at Norfolk international airport with winds from 010 degrees at 20 to 25 knots. The pilot stated that all other traffic was using runway 05. During landing roll the aircraft started to drift to the right,… - [NTSB MKC87LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA050.md): Grumman G-164A-600 · Hazen, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1987 · N5495 · Destroyed > The pilot stated that he had flown six loads of wheat seeds and was returning to a private airstrip for another load when he ran out of daylight while on final approach to a landing. During the time he was considering the option of a rejected landing and a… - [NTSB FTW87DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD03.md): Sikorsky S-55C · Kurthwood, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 3, 1987 · N418A · Substantial damage > The engine surged and subsequently lost power during low altitude cruise flight above a dense forest. The pilot autorotated into the trees and then fell through onto the ground. Post accident examination revealed water contamination in the fuel system. ## 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 ('52016')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52016&year=1987 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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