# NTSB investigations: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction 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 60 of 79 · 3,929 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MKC86LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA187.md): Cessna P337 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N90BK · Substantial damage > After a touch-&-go landing, the flt crew noted a problem with the landing gear. A check of the hydraulic sys revealed a lack of fluid in the reservoir; the plts were unable to either retract or extend the gear. Subsequently, they landed the acft with the nose… - [NTSB FTW86LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA164.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N5068F · Substantial damage > The plt was conducting sight-seeing flts from a rodeo/fairground area. During a critical part of a takeoff, a tail rotor blade separated & the plt lost directional control. He attempted an autorotative landing. After spinning around about 3 times, the plt… - [NTSB CHI86LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA219.md): Hughes 500 (369HS) · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N2254X · Destroyed > The helicopter was at a low altitude hover video taping an athletic event when the aft flex coupling on the tail rotor failed. The plt was unable to regain control and during descent the main rotor blades struck the roof of a residence. The helicopter then… - [NTSB SEA86FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA239.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1986 · N99313 · Destroyed > The plt reported he was climbing after a touch and go, during the climb the 'blown fuse' light came on for the generator. After replacing the fuse sparks started coming from behind the instrument panel. Smoke filled the cockpit as the plt tried to smother the… - [NTSB MKC86LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA184.md): Cessna 172N · Vichy, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1986 · N738CH · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft's ammeter indicated the electrical system was discharging while at cruise five miles west of rolla national airport, Missouri, and that he decided to continue to his destination airport. Fifteen miles east of rolla national… - [NTSB MKC86LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA183.md): Cessna 182F · Albany, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N3239U · Substantial damage > The plt-in-command (PIC) rprtd that a normal apch & flare were made, but as the acft touched down, the left main gear collapsed. The acft then swerved off the rwy & came to rest on upsloping dirt terrain. Investigation revealed the left main landing gear… - [NTSB LAX86FVG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVG07.md): Phillips Steen Skybolt · Sonora, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N69Z · Substantial damage > An amateur built Phillips steen skybolt experienced an inflight failure of the upper wing panel fabric which led to a rapid descent and subsequent hard landing in a parking lot. Examination of the wing panel revealed no evidence of glue or bonding material… - [NTSB SEA86FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA231.md): Ercoupe 415C · Prosser, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N3002H · Destroyed > The plt was practicing fly-bys for the next days airshow. The left wing sustained an inflight structural failure. Investigation revealed a progressive crack in the #7 rib emanating from previous damage to the leading edge of the left wing tip. This resulted… - [NTSB MIA86LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA245.md): Beech G-35 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1986 · N1883D · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the cabin door opened. The pilot continued the short flight to his home airfield. During approach he stated that due to the increased noise in the cabin he forgot to lower the landing gear. The aircraft contacted the runway with the… - [NTSB ATL86FEK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEK06.md): Sunburst N/A · Lima, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 29, 1986 · UNREG · Destroyed > According to the plt, the ultralight was being taxied when a gust of wind caused it to become airborne. The plt elected to fly around the traffic pattern and return for a landing, however, while airborne it was noted the ailerons were locked in the left bank… - [NTSB SEA86LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA227.md): Beech A-36 · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1986 · N354BQ · Substantial damage > During landing roll a loss of braking occurred due to excessively worn brake pads and a bent shaft in the left master cylinder. Near the end of the runway the pilot elected to ground loop the aircraft in order to avoid trees at the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB NYC86FHD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHD03.md): Passonno Skybolt · Moorestown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N8FP · Destroyed > The Passonno skybolt was observed to recover from a loop and then the tail surfaces started to shake. The acft then descended to the ground and was destroyed by impact. Examination of various horizontal stabilizer and elevator components showed that the… - [NTSB LAX86LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA332.md): Cessna TR182RG · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N738WQ · Substantial damage > The plt was unable to fully extend the landing gear and the acft collided with the surface of rwy 30R during landing. Post accident inspection revealed the gear down hose assembly was ruptured thus allowing for a loss of hydraulic fluid. - [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 MKC86LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA174.md): Scheibe Flugzeugbau Bergfalke II-55 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N5924 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he performed what he thought was a thorough pre-flight inspection, including the installation of the horizontal tail, before he pushed the aircraft onto the runway and hooked the tow line. Immediately after liftoff, the pilot further… - [NTSB MIA86FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA241.md): Russell Post Moni Motorglider · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N49P · Destroyed > Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft performing aerobatic maneuvers at approximately 1500 feet. The aircraft was later found with the tail surfaces separated. The tail surfaces were found 300 and 400 feet from the main wreckage. A metallurgical examination… - [NTSB LAX86FVA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVA15.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28M2 · Porterville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N9023B · Substantial damage > During initial climb, shortly after takeoff, the pilot heard a loud whir then a boom sound. The aircraft started vibrating so the pilot shut down the engine. Having gained 200 to 300 feet of alt the pilot initiated a left 180 deg turn to attempt a forced… - [NTSB LAX86FUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUM02.md): Star-Lite UNK · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N42TJ · Destroyed > During a local test flight of an experimental homebuilt acft, the plt was circling aprx 700 ft AGL when the right wing separated from the fuselage. The acft entered an uncontrollable steep angle dive and collided with the terrain. Inspection as to the… - [NTSB SEA86LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA212.md): Mooney M-20-J · Aurora, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1986 · N201PJ · Destroyed > At about 9,000 feet MSL the pilot smelled smoke and electrical fumes. He then turned off the master switch and returned to land. He manually lowered the landing gear but it folded upon landing roll. Investigation revealed no mechanical reason for the gear to… - [NTSB NYC86LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1986 · N5803U · Substantial damage > The Piper PA-28-140 had just taken off when the main cabin door unlocked at the top. The pilot returned for a landing, had to go-around due to traffic, and was on final for his second approach, with the top of the main cabin door still unlocked. When, passing… - [NTSB MKC86FCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FCJ04.md): Amateur Built Quickie Q2 · Grand Island, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1986 · N39202 · Destroyed > The acft engine developed severe roughness during cruise and the plt decided to make an emergency landing. During approach, the engine quit and the plt attempted a tight turn to the runway. During the turn, the aircraft hit the asphalt ramp in a left wing… - [NTSB MIA86LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA231.md): Piper PA24-180 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1986 · N55UA · Substantial damage > Plt was unable to completely extend landing gear via electric and manual means. A landing was made with gear partially extended. Examination of the aircraft after the accident revealed the landing gear extention mechanism was binding in the manual extention… - [NTSB ATL86FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA218.md): Hughes 269C · Laurens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1986 · N7442F · Destroyed > The plt was flying an underground cable patrol at 500-600 ft AGL when the accident occurred. The plt reported pwr was set at 20' hg, 3,000 RPM when a 'very loud pop' was heard. The plt likened the sound to being hit by ground fire. The acft yawed and the eng… - [NTSB LAX86DVA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86DVA13.md): Bell 47G-4A · Shafter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1986 · N1185W · Substantial damage > Shortly after departing the loading rig, en route to an agricultural aerial application operation, the forward coupling tail rotor drive shaft failed. The helicopter was about 10 ft above ground level and about 100 ft west of the loading rig. The pilot… - [NTSB ATL86FLQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FLQ06.md): Bernard Sonerai II · Trenton, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 5, 1986 · N325WB · Destroyed > Witnesses reported seeing the acft spin to ground impact with a section of the right wing hanging. Post accident exam revealed the outboard half (aprx 4 ft) of the right wing was bent aprx 120 degrees to the inside half of the right wing. Monnett experimental… - [NTSB SEA86LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA191.md): Cessna T210 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N139BB · Substantial damage > During landing roll the aircraft departed the runway to the right despite the pilots attempt to correct with left rudder. The acft struck a ditch and the nose gear separated from the acft. During acft repair the mechanic found the right master cylinder was… - [NTSB MKC86FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA166.md): Attebery-Stainbrook Varieze · Osawatomie, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1986 · N6BZ · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that the aircraft appeared to be operating normally and flying at cruise altitude when, suddenly the left (port) wing separated from the fuselage. Sounds of engine power ceased immediately following the in-flight breakup and the aircraft… - [NTSB NYC86LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA208.md): Beech C24R · Hartford, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N6637E · No damage > The Beech 24R pilot noticed a build-up of a substance on the windshield. He also experienced a problem controlling the propeller. He said upon landing he could not judge forward visibility and flared high (30-40 ft). The pilot reported that the aircraft… - [NTSB CHI86FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA194.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N5713P · Substantial damage > The aircraft ran out of fuel after 3+41 hours of flight. The pilot stated that he was sure the tanks were full on takeoff. Flight planning and a documented conservative fuel burn rate indicated that the aircraft should have been able to remain airborne for at… - [NTSB CHI86FEP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEP08.md): North American T28D-FENNEC · Madison, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1986 · N128RM · Substantial damage > After the aircraft was initally taxied for takeoff, the pilot returned to the ramp and stated that he was experiencing engine problems. He inquired at an FBO about chartering an aircraft to take himself and his son to an experimental aircraft association… - [NTSB CHI86FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA193.md): Capetown Builders Glasair RG · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1986 · N137JM · Destroyed > The pilot experienced a complete electrical system failure that was caused by a broken wire at an alternator terminal. Upon extension of the hydraulically operated landing gear a safe gear down indication was not obtained. Activation of the CO2 operated… - [NTSB SEA86LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA183.md): Cessna 182 · East Sound, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1986 · N71131 · Substantial damage > During landing roll at about 25 mph the pilot applied both brakes. A short time thereafter the right brake pedal went to the floor. Despite the pilot's application of hard left brake and rudder, the acft veered to the left into a drainage ditch. The nose gear… - [NTSB CHI86LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA185.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1986 · N81753 · Substantial damage > During cruise flight, the engine stopped and the pilot attempted to glide to an airport, but was forced to land in a cornfield, aprx one mile short of the airfield. A post-crash inspection revealed the flange of the left intermediate exhaust pipe (pn… - [NTSB CHI86FER15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FER15.md): Samuel R. Hoskins Q-200 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1986 · N202SH · Substantial damage > Aircraft was being test flown following ground adjustment of rudder control cables. During the flight rudder control was lost when rudder bearing blocks detached from their mounting surfaces. Pilot was unable to maintain directional control during landing… - [NTSB DEN86LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA204.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Sisseton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N8629L · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng lost about 200 RPM during the takeoff roll and he decided to abort. During the abort the plt swerved to avoid a fence at the end of the rwy and the acft slid sideways collapsing the lt MLG. Investigation revealed a broken… - [NTSB MIA86IA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA213.md): Boeing 727-225 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1986 · N8872Z · Minor damage > Flt was unable to extend nose gear and a nose gear up landing was made. Investigation revealed the nose gear drag brace to be locked in the up position. Disassembly of the drag brace revealed the link assemblies which connect the locking pawls to the locking… - [NTSB NYC86LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA190.md): Cessna 172P · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1986 · N65612 · Destroyed > When the plt checked the airspeed indicator on takeoff, he saw no indication of speed & aborted the takeoff, but was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. The acft contd off the departure end, when down an embankment & became inverted. An exam revealed the… - [NTSB LAX86MA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA309.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1986 · N57967 · Destroyed > The plt flew to a nearby arpt to practice takeoffs & lndgs. He rprtd that after 3 lndgs 'out of a hover,' he returned to the departure heliport & lndd again from a hover. Drg touchdown, the helicopter bgn to rock fm side to side & enteredground resonance. The… - [NTSB FTW86LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA131.md): Beech B-100 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1986 · N6354H · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to get a green light for the left main gear prior to landing and finally had to make an emergency landing on the nose and right main gear. The aircraft was substantially damaged when it veered off the runway on the landing roll out.… - [NTSB MIA86LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA209.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1986 · N9306N · Substantial damage > Flight experienced loss of engine oil and subsequent seizing of the engine at which time the aircraft was ditched in the gulf of Mexico. Post crash examination of the engine revealed the oil line from the propeller govenor to the engine nose case had failed… - [NTSB NYC86LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA179.md): Champion 7GCAA · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1986 · N9574S · Substantial damage > Pilot made a precautionary landing after experiencing a rudder control failure after a banner pick up. The left aft rudder cable had parted 49.5 inches aft of the rudder pedal attachment point. - [NTSB LAX86FVA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVA11.md): Bell 47G-5 · Porterville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1986 · N1316X · Substantial damage > During an aerial application flight the plt lost control of the helicopter and collided with a building. Examination revealed that the inside diameter of the tail rotor driveshaft was not coated with aluminized lacquer as required by the Bell finish process… - [NTSB LAX86LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA283.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13H/M · Valencia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1986 · N51856 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he heard a loud bang and grinding noise from the engine/main transmission area while on a swath run. He stated that the main rotor RPM decayed immediately after he heard the noise. As the helicopter descended to about 50 feet above the… - [NTSB LAX86FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA278.md): Beech C24R · Meyers, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N66287 · Destroyed > With a density altitude of about 8400 ft, and an aircraft near its max certificated gross weight, the plt & 3 pax departed on rwy 18. During takeoff either the pilot's door was not closed or it came open. The open door degraded the acft's climb performance.… - [NTSB CHI86FEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEE05.md): Eipper Mxii · Aurora, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N4976X · Substantial damage > During cruise flight the ultralight experienced an inadvertent deployment of the drag chute accompanied by a failure of the drag chute to inflate. This resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent impact with the terrain. - [NTSB ATL86LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA191.md): Cessna 337F · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N1770M · Substantial damage > When the gear selector handle was placed in the up position the gear unsafe warning horn sounded. The plt reported a stall warning horn to ATC and returned to the airport and landed. Finding nothing wrong with the aircraft the plt. Took-off again. Whenthe… - [NTSB MIA86LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA191.md): Beech 76 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1986 · N313RM · Substantial damage > The plt stated that just as he rotated the acft for takeoff, the cabin door popped open. The acft then struck the ground hard in a nose down attitude, sheared off the main landing gear and slid to a stop on the runwy. According to the emergency procedures in… - [NTSB MIA86LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA186.md): Cessna U206F · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N1372V · Substantial damage > The private pilot had just completed a short no-radio night flight and during the landing roll the nose gear wheel assembly separated from the aircraft. Examination revealed that the wrong nuts had been installed on the wheel assembly at the last annual… - [NTSB ATL86LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA179.md): Andrew D. Moore HP-18 · Chester, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N9700P · Substantial damage > The pilot related that while turning from base to final he heard a loud bang from the left side of the aircraft. The aircraft entered a steep left turn and crashed left of final approach course. Post crash examination of the aircraft revealed that the flap… - [NTSB ANC86IA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86IA088.md): Cessna 404 · St Marys, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N4450M · Minor damage > During the descent into st. mary's, Alaska, the door ajar warning light illuminated. The pilot-in-command checked the rear door and then the front crew door. When the handle of the crew door was retouched it flew open and departed the airplane taking about… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=130&page=61 ## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&page=60 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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