# Fatal NTSB investigations 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 321 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN86FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA175.md): Martin 404 · Buffalo, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N40443 · Destroyed > N40443 was contracted by the Wyoming dept of ag to spray grasshoppers. Investigation revealed the plt held a pvt certificate with asmel ratings. His medical certificate was denied because he failed to provide information concerning high blood pressure and… - [NTSB ATL86FEI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEI07.md): Bell 47G2 · Lisbon, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 26, 1986 · N984B · Minor damage > The aerial application helicopter was being serviced by a chemical truck that was parked adjacent to the acft. The acft engine was at high idle with the main rotor turning at 250 RPM. The ground crewman jumped off the side of the chemical truck into the main… - [NTSB NYC86FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA158.md): Beech V35B · Bradford, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N4445D · Destroyed > The private, instrument rated pilot flying a Beechcraft V35 collided with the ground, in an inverted attitude 1.5 miles from the approach end of the runway while on an ILS approach during IFR conditions. Heavy rainshowers fog and lightning were observed in… - [NTSB FTW86FPA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA23.md): Cessna A188B · Malone, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N9737J · Destroyed > The acft crashed before beginning a spraying operation after making a low pass over the field to alert a workman. According to one witness, a young bicyclist, the acft was turning around and began 'flopping' before it disappeared behind a hill. The field… - [NTSB CHI86FET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FET02.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Syracuse, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N8226W · Destroyed > The acft crashed into a lake while making a farewell low pass at friends on the lakeshore. He came over the lake toward his friends at such a low alt that he had to pull up to get over the trees. He commenced a steep rt turn which progressed into a descent… - [NTSB NYC86FNC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC04.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-4A · Rochester, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 22, 1986 · N430RH · Substantial damage > The pilot was participating in a x-country soaring race. Aprox 15 miles from destination and for unknown reasons, the pilot experienced in flight collision with terrain. There was no evidence of pre-impact malfunction or failure. The pilot was certificated… - [NTSB LAX86FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA260.md): Cessna 152 · Marysville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N4873H · Destroyed > At 0203 PDT, there was an electrical power outage when a Cessna 152, N4873H, collided with a power line that crossed the feather river near Marysville, CA. The acdnt occurred as a student plt was flying over the river at low alt with a passenger aboard at… - [NTSB DEN86FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA170.md): Cessna A150K · Silver City, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N6DW · Destroyed > The student plt took a private plt for a sight seeing ride. The acft was over gross weight and the density alt was calculated to be 9,292 feet. On an approach to landing the student plt elected to go around. The surviving plt said that in a steep bank the… - [NTSB ATL86FMG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FMG08.md): H. Preiss HP-19C · Boone, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N4259Y · Destroyed > The glider made a steep nose high turn, stalled and crashed after a premature tow release at aprx 150 ft AGL. Witnesses said that the glider appeared to be badly controlled from the beginning of the takeoff roll. After the stall during the turn the acft… - [NTSB ATL86FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA178.md): Cessna 120 · Marlton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N89789 · Destroyed > About 10 min after takeoff, the acft collided with trees & crashed while the plts were performing aerobatic maneuvers. According to witnesses, aerobatics were being performed at an about 500 ft AGL. They rprtd that the plts had made an overhead maneuver… - [NTSB CHI86FEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM09.md): Cessna 172I · Nunica, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 20, 1986 · N46074 · Destroyed > The acft was seen flying over the water at an alt of aprx 150-200 ft AGL prior to hitting wires. The acft was flying into the sun at the time of the wire strike. - [NTSB MKC86FCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FCJ02.md): Cessna A188B · Bridgeport, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 19, 1986 · N84729 · Destroyed > During an agricultural spray run, the aircraft collided with a utility pole, leaving part of the spary boom wrapped around the pole, and pieces of flap, wing, and fuel bladder nearby. The aircraft then impacted the ground about 1000 ft from the pole & was… - [NTSB MIA86FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA185.md): Ayres S2R-1820 · Dundee, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1986 · N4023P · Destroyed > The ag acft was flying low over a water covered muddy rice field when the eng stopped running. The plt then jettisoned the load of fertilizer & entered a steep right turn. Subsequently, the aircraft struck the ground on the right wing & nose, then… - [NTSB DEN86FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA165.md): Beech A36 · Mosquero, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1986 · N333RS · Destroyed > The acft was observed flying at low altitude when it pitched up at a steep angle, climbed about 400 ft, rolled off on left wing, descended into the ground, exploded and burned. Post accident exam revealed the landing gear was retracted but the flaps were… - [NTSB DCA86AA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA86AA028.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 25 fatal · Final report · Jun 18, 1986 · N76GC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > At about 0933 MST, Dehavilland DHC-6, N76GC, (owned & operated by Canyon airlines) & bell 206B, N6TC, (operated by heliteck) collided while on sightseeing flts over the Grand Canyon national park. After colliding in flt, both acft crashed & burned in the… - [NTSB MIA86FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA184.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N1318V · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the acft entered a turn shortly after taking off from a touch-&-go landing, then stalled & began to spin to the right. The acft impacted the ground at the edge of a canal, aprx 1000 ft from the dept end of the rwy. One witness stated… - [NTSB DEN86FTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTK03.md): Piper PA-25 · Badger, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N6120Z · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after takeoff. The acft was landed straight ahead and rolled out into a standing pool of water 8-10 inches deep where it flipped over crushing the canopy and trapping the plts body. During post acc invest sediment… - [NTSB BFO86FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA037.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N6959W · Destroyed > Witnesses indicated that the engine sounded normal during takeoff run but started to lose power shortly after liftoff. The aircraft departed on runway 30 at lee airport, annapolis, MD. The runway is 2400 feet long and beards creek is located about 200 feet… - [NTSB ATL86FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA174.md): Schweizer SGS 1-36 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N36175 · Destroyed > The plt was attempting to achieve a club duration/altitude gain goal and released from the tow plane at 1,000 ft as opposed to the requested 3,000 ft tow. The plt communicated with another glider plt in the area and stated he was getting low and had to land.… - [NTSB ANC86FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA081.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lakecreek River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N83377 · Destroyed > According to a witness on the ground, the pilot-in-command landed from west to east and after unloading the supplies decided to takeoff in the same direction. The pilot taxied down to the end of the runway and upon turning around the witness stated the tail… - [NTSB ANC86FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA078.md): Cessna 207A · Saint Marys, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N9699M · Destroyed > The pilot stalled the airplane while making a steep turn to avoid high voltage power lines. The airplane caught fire on impact and the air taxi pilot subsequently died of extensive thermal injuries. The plt was flying in formation with another acft at low… - [NTSB MIA86MA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86MA182.md): Hughes 369HE · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N9045F · Destroyed > A LCL tv stn had hired the oper to provide a helicopter for use in broadcasting an airborne traffic show. The plt took off with a rprtr & a camera man aboard. Drg a live traffic rprt, the acft was hdg eastbound at slow speed ovr a downtownarea at aprx 400 ft… - [NTSB LAX86FUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUG03.md): Bensen-Jansen B-8M · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N2522 · Destroyed > The acft collided with power lines crossing the airstrip at midfield and crashed on the rwy. A witness stated that the plt had been briefed on the pwr lines prior to the flt. - [NTSB FTW86FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA115.md): Cessna P206C · Grand Chenier, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N8621Z · Destroyed > The aircraft impacted the marshy terrain while in a very shallow descent and wings level attitude and at a relatively high speed (I.e.,cruise). It then cartwheeled and slid to a stop. There was evidence of substantial engine power being developed at impact.… - [NTSB DEN86FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA163.md): Beech C90A · Jackson, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N114CM · Destroyed > The plt departed olathe, KS, en route to Jackson, WY. The plt radioed the denver efas and reported his position as 56 miles northwest of casper, WY. There was no further radio communication with N114CM. The plt's wife stated after the accident that the plt… - [NTSB MKC86FCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FCA03.md): Robbins ACRO-DUSTER II SA750 · Fenton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N111TR · Destroyed > The aircraft was observed to go into a steep climb after departure from the runway. At 300 to 500 feet AGL, it nosed over and started a steep vertical dive into the ground. Examination of wreckage found no malfunction or failure of the aircraft. The pilot had… - [NTSB MIA86FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA181.md): Robinson R22 HP · Lk Buena Vista, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N8400C · Destroyed > Motorists obsd the helicopter flying low ovr & along an interstate hiway. In the vicinity of a hiway rest area, the helicopter maneuvered to the side of the hiway, then flew back ovr the median. Two witnesses said it came to a hover, then started to continue… - [NTSB FTW86FPA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA24.md): Repliea 78 Ral Fokker DV III · Slidell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N2782A · Destroyed > The shutoff mechanism and handle separated from the fuel shutoff valve body and fell to the floor. This stopped the fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a total loss of engine power in the uncetificated home built aircraft. It was not determined why the… - [NTSB FTW86FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA116.md): MBB 105 · Houma, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N2784E · Destroyed > A fatigue failure in a main rotor blade pitch change link resulted in the loss of control of one blade, leading to an in flight separation of the tail boom. The helicopter was uncontrollable and pitched forward, impacting the ground inverted. - [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 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 SEA86FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA144.md): Sanders Starduster TWO · Mead, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1986 · N118JB · Destroyed > A witness reported seeing the aircraft perform a series of loop maneuvers. At the top of the last loop, the acft rolled upright then rolled into a near vertical right spin which continued to ground impact. The pilot had no history ofspin recovery practice in… - [NTSB SEA86FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA145.md): Grumman AA-5A · Round Mountain, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1986 · N9761U · Destroyed > The pilot and passenger departed on a local flight to spot potential fishing locations in mountainous terrain. High density altitude conditions existed at the time/place of the accident. Kinematics information from the accident site indicates that as the… - [NTSB FTW86FRG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG26.md): Benson B-8M · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1986 · N632X · Destroyed > The acft crashed out of control after the eng stopped during a landing approach, the acft had almost completed the 1st pattern around the field when the eng stopped. Investigation revealed a 1/4 inch nylon rope wrapped and tied around the rotor blade about 30… - [NTSB LAX86FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA249.md): Carnes Osprey 2 · Julian, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1986 · N627JC · Destroyed > Witness statements & examination of the wreckage revealed that the aircraft struck the ground as a result of a stall-spin type accident near the end of the closed portion of a box canyon about 200 feet below the top of the ridge. The investigation revealed… - [NTSB LAX86FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA248.md): Beech V35B · Del Rey Oaks, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1986 · N4457W · Destroyed > Approaching the destination arpt the plt informed ATC that he did not feel well and desired to land 'as quickly as possible.' The plt was cleared to land. While on a right base leg the acft pitched 45 degrees nose down, and collided with terrain and a… - [NTSB NYC86MA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86MA148.md): Sikorsky S-76B · Sutton, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1986 · N5AZ · Destroyed > About 16 min after takeoff, while cruising at 6000' MSL in IMC, the plt transmitted 'Sikorsky 507' (call sign of acft hefrequently flew). The ATC ctlr was talking to another flt & did not respond. About 1 min later, rdo & radar contact werelost & the… - [NTSB LAX86LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA242.md): Hiller UH-12E · Thermal, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1986 · N8503W · Destroyed > The helicopter collided with terrain during a maneuvering turn while applying a pesticide to a cultivated field. The acft was seen on the pass just prior to the accident and the acft appeared to be lower than usual. The acft was destroyed by post-impact fire. - [NTSB CHI86FER10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FER10.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 6, 1986 · N36937 · Destroyed > The acft stalled & crashed following the initial takeoff. Witnesses stated that the plt aborted the 1st takeoff attempt. During the 2nd takeoff witnesses said that the acft nose was never lowered from a nose high position. After the acc the elevator trim was… - [NTSB NYC86FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA140.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chaumont, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N82079 · Destroyed > The pilot departed his private strip and crashed about 5 minutes later in a steep nose down attitude. Over 50 per cent of the fluid in the carburetor was a contaminant. - [NTSB FTW86FRG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG25.md): Aero Commander S2R · La Feria, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N8813Q · Destroyed > The acft contacted guy wires which supported a 1000 ft high television tower. Impact with the wires occurred at an alt of aprx 300 ft. - [NTSB LAX86FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA240.md): Cessna 177B · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N35252 · Destroyed > The plt took off on a flt to provide traffic reports to a local broadcasting station. Witnesses rprtd that shortly aftertakeoff, the eng began to misfire. The acft entered a steep left bank angle, then plummeted toward the gnd. While still in a steep nose… - [NTSB DEN86FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA150.md): Beech A36TC · Marietta, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N1835W · Destroyed > The plt obtained a wx briefing and was advised of scattered thunderstorm activity along his route of flt. The plt then filed an IFR flt plan from wiley post airport, Oklahoma city, OK, to houston intercontinental airport, TX. The plt and his wife took off at… - [NTSB FTW86MA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86MA097.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Bartlett, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1986 · N8CC · Destroyed > About 6 min after takeoff, at 2138:31 CDT, the plt rprtd level at 9000 ft MSL. At 2140:17, he transmitted that he had trouble & said he could not control or disconnect the autopilot (a/p) which was causing the acft to descend. At 2141:14,he stated he was… - [NTSB FTW86FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA098.md): Cessna T210N · Sperry, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1986 · N9444Y · Destroyed > The airplane departed jones (riverside) airport and climbed, on course, to its assigned altitude. It was in IMC conditions and a IFR flight plan had been filed. The pilot told ATC (after being asked) that his ride was 'smooth so far'. Shortly thereafter the… - [NTSB ATL86FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA156.md): MBB BO-105C · Peterson, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1986 · N114BH · Destroyed > The EMS helicopter was heard and observed as it flew at low altitude down the river. A witness saw it dip down then attempt to climb just prior to the collision with power lines across the river. The helicopter broke the wires but was stopped and came apart… - [NTSB ATL86FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA155.md): Beech 95-B55 · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1986 · N3001S · Destroyed > Acft observed in level flt in IMC just below EST 500 foot ovc. EST viz about 3/4 mi. Lt wing struck 15/16 inch dia steel guy cable 534 feet AGL shearing outer 118 in. Acft impacted earth fill dam 1169 ft from 650 feet tall tv antenna. Tower. Top of tower… - [NTSB MKC86FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA123.md): Cessna 140 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1986 · N89247 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Numerous witnesses on a sandbar in the white river observed this collision of two airplanes as they were flying close together, low, over the river. Of the nine witness statements received, five had the Piper PA-28-140 hitting the Cessna 140, three had the… - [NTSB SEA86FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA137.md): Bell UH-1L · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1986 · N4964N · Destroyed > N4964N, a Bell UH-1L, was being operated in logging ops by an experienced, military trained plt who possessed 6000 hrs of flt experience in model. While lifting a sling load gnd crew rptd smoke from the tail rotor area. Plt released sling load & acknowledged… - [NTSB FTW86FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA096.md): Meyers 200B · Krum, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1986 · N34397 · Destroyed > The retired airline captain was returning to a retirement party for another airline captain. He began a barrel roll from a relatively low pass over the party, but collided with the ground on pull out. Alcohol was not a factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=322 ## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=321 --- 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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