# NTSB investigations, 1986: Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf 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 1 of 3 · 126 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI87DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEP04.md): Mooney M20F · Greenwood, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 30, 1986 · N9627M · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost engine power during a descent due to a loose throttle linkage and the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. On landing roll the aircraft struck a reflector post with the right wing. - [NTSB LAX87FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA065.md): Rockwell 112TC · Gardena, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1986 · N112DM · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to return and land at his home airport when the aircraft's landing gear failed to retract after a night takeoff. After reentering the traffic pattern the pilot changed his fuel selector to the left tank for landing. As the aircraft turned… - [NTSB MIA87FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA041.md): Cessna 320 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1986 · N1FD · Destroyed > While executing an ILS approach with aircraft radios that were not operating properly and using a hand held transceiver, the right engine failed due to a broken fuel pressure sensor wire, and the pilot lost control of the aircraft in IMC conditions and… - [NTSB LAX87DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUJ01.md): Robinson R-22 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N9006W · Destroyed > After 50 minutes of cruise flight, the pilot observed a decrease in oil pressure to zero and the illumination of the low oil pressure light. The pilot landed the helicopter and had an airframe and powerplant mechanic inspect the aircraft. There were no… - [NTSB MKC87LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA026.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Harrison, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N4031R · Substantial damage > The routine business flt had progressed normally until approaching bentonville, Arkansas. The PIC rptd his eng ran rough for a very brief period and quit. Emerg procedures were conducted but a restart was impossible. Only 1.5 hrs of flt had transpired since… - [NTSB SEA87LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA016.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N8419P · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, an eng failure occurred. The plt elected to make a forced lndg on a freeway. During the landing, the acft collided with two vehicles. An inspection revealed an eng oil line had ruptured which led to oil exhaustion. Evidence indicated… - [NTSB ATL87FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA009.md): Bell 206B III · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1986 · N2204Z · Substantial damage > The plt was in a descent toward a building in a downtown area which he wanted aerial photographs of. At about 1700 ft AGL he reported the helicopter jerked hard and yawed to the left. He initiated an autorotation and during the descent to the selected landing… - [NTSB NYC87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA022.md): Gulfstream American 112 · Beekman, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N1207J · Destroyed > The acft departed dutchess county airport, poughkeepsie, NY, and had an engine failure due to inadequate lubrication. The oil filter was found disconnected from the engine. At duthess county airport parking area, fresh oil was found on the grass parking area… - [NTSB NYC87DNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC02.md): Cessna 172M · Van Buren, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 1986 · N5255R · Substantial damage > While climbing from 1000 ft. the pilot of a C-172 expericed an engine failure at 1500 ft and made an emergency landing striking small trees and brush. Subsequent inspection of the engine revealed that the crankshaft dowel pin was sheared and the crankshaft… - [NTSB LAX87LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA015.md): Cessna 182A · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1986 · N4823D · Substantial damage > While cruising near King City, CA, the aircraft lost power and an attempt to restart the engine was unsuccessful. The aircraft was then landed in a field, but it collided with a tree during the landing roll. An examination of the aircraft revealed that the… - [NTSB NYC87DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC01.md): Enstrom F-28A · Belmont, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 1986 · N238Q · Substantial damage > The helicopter was in cruise flt when an engine failure occurred. The plt entered an autorotation and made a hard landing which collapsed the left front strut. The nose lowered as the tail cone rose and the main rotor made contact with the tail rotor. The… - [NTSB CHI87LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA003.md): Cessna 150L · East Jordan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1986 · N1420Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after extending 10 degrees of flaps and applying carburetor heat on final apch, he reduced throttle. Upon throttle reduction, the engine quit. Inspection of the engine revealed a broken mixture control cable housing. The engine operated… - [NTSB MIA87LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA005.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1986 · N5056S · Substantial damage > The plt stated the acft lost power and he was unable to make it to the arpt. The acft crashed in a field about 3/4 of a mile from the Lakeland arpt. Post crash examination of the eng revealed a complete failure of both magnetos, resulting in the loss of power… - [NTSB CHI86FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA233.md): Beech E18S · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1986 · N101VE · Destroyed > The acft had departed on rnwy 13. He was then directed to climb to 6000 ft. thirty seconds later he advised he had eng trouble and was returning to the arpt. Shortly thereafter he advised he could not maintain alt. The acft, one mile se of the arpt, struck… - [NTSB MIA86LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1986 · N56522 · Substantial damage > While established in curise flight the engine failed and all attempts to start it were to no avail. The pilot executed a forced landing to a soft field and the aircraft nosed over. Examination of the engine revealed that the #1 engine exhaust valve had failed… - [NTSB CHI86LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA236.md): Hughes 269B · Baldwin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1986 · N9427F · Substantial damage > After picking up his passenger at williams pipeline, minneapolis, Minnesota, the plt flew eastward along interstate 90 enroute to a pipeline near wausau, Wisconsin. While flying at approximatelly 400 feet, the plt and passenger stated that the engine started… - [NTSB MKC86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA193.md): Cessna T210M · Old Monroe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1986 · N6163N · Substantial damage > The PIC had initiated his descent ot his destination arpt when he rptd experiencing eng pblms. The rough running eng finally quit and the PIC made a forced lndg to an open fld. The subsequent lndg encountered a ditch and the nose gear collapsed. Exam of the… - [NTSB MIA86IA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA250.md): Bell 206L-3 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1986 · N111GF · No damage > The helicopter ditched in the Ocean after sustaining a flameout. After the helicopter was towed ashore on its floats the fuel system was found to contain at least 4 gals of fuel. Info contained in helicopter manual revealed all fuel was usable except about 1… - [NTSB SEA86LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA249.md): Cessna P-210 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1986 · N6185W · Substantial damage > While in cruise at 14,000 feet MSL, a catastrophic engine failure with a flash fire at the turbocharger occurred. A turn to reverse direction for a forced landing was initiated while making a rapid descent. An undershoot to the runway occurred with the… - [NTSB ATL86LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA261.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Plymouth, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1986 · N9513P · Substantial damage > During a turn to reverse direction while dispersing chemicals over a peanut crop, the engine lost power. The pilot dumped the load of chemicals and made a hard full stall forced landing in the peanut field. Inspection of the engine revealed that the left… - [NTSB NYC86FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA234.md): Cessna U206F · Holoyoke, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1986 · N8316Q · Substantial damage > While en route at 6000 ft, the acft lost power. The plt descended through a scattered layer of clouds and made a forced landing in a grass covered field 1 1/2 miles north of barnes municipal airport, shearing off the nose gear and coming to rest inverted.… - [NTSB FTW86FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA156.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N6198L · Destroyed > The ends of the outer string and the inner reinforcing wire of the engine air intake duct were not properly positioned under the duct clamp during installation. As a result, they unwound during engine operation and moved out of their normal position on and in… - [NTSB ATL86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA230.md): Rockwell S-2R · Shellman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N5042X · Substantial damage > Just after liftoff, the plt noted smoke and attributed it to an overhauled prop which had just been installed. He then heard a loud squeal from the eng and noted a loss of power. A forced landing was made in a rough corn field, where the acft was damaged. An… - [NTSB MKC86LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Wilson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N3442W · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that before the flight the spark plugs were cleaned and inspected and the engine was serviced with eleven quarts of oil. Three hours into the flight instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with rain was encountered and shortly thereafter… - [NTSB LAX86LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA331.md): Cessna P210N · Salton City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N5135A · Substantial damage > A total loss of power was experienced during a descent from 17,500' MSL to 10,000' MSL. Attempts to restart the engine failed and the acft was landed gear-up in a rocky field. Post accident inspection disclosed a track of internal electrical arcing in the… - [NTSB MIA86LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA242.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1986 · N6460W · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt the acft's eng failed and the acft was ditched in a river. Post crash eng exam revealed the no. 1 and no. 2 connecting rods separated from the crankshaft when both bolts failed on the no. 1 rod and 1 bolt failed on the no. 2 rod.… - [NTSB MIA86FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA239.md): Piper J3C-65 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N23266 · Substantial damage > Flight experienced loss of engine power while climbing through 200 feet shortly after takeoff. While attempting to return to the runway the aircraft collided with trees and the ground coming to rest adjacent to the runway. Examination of aircraft records… - [NTSB MKC86LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA177.md): Grumman G-164 · Goodwin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1986 · N634U · Substantial damage > The ag acft was being used to spray nudrin on soybeans when the engine lost power. The plt made a forced landing in a rice field and the acft flipped forward to the inverted position. Investigation revealed the two-piece cam reduction gear came apart. An AD… - [NTSB LAX86FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA326.md): Cessna 182N · Wilmington, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1986 · N92252 · Destroyed > During a local night instructional flt the plts reported that the eng began to run very rough and eventually quit when power was reduced slightly to begin the descent for the destination arpt. The acft struck power lines, two small buildings and a brick wall… - [NTSB MKC86FCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FCD03.md): Roger Warnell KR-1 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1986 · N49RW · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he had carburetor problems. The engine quit and the pilot made a forced landing about one mile from airport. This was the pilots first flight in this aircraft. - [NTSB MIA86LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA238.md): Champion 7KCAB · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1986 · N1638G · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while he was towing a banner the engine lost fuel pressure and the RPM began to deteriorate. He dropped his banner and tried to make it back to the airport but couldn't and landed short of runway 29 in the water. Post crash examination of… - [NTSB FTW86LPJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ11.md): Homebuilt SA-100 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1986 · N57DH · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after a power loss. The plt stated after the accident that the engine lost power during a roll maneuver. The engine ran for a short time at aprx 1800 RPM and then stopped completely. The plt landed in a cultivated… - [NTSB SEA86LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA210.md): Wise OR-71-B · Richland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1986 · N26RW · Substantial damage > While on a qualifying lap for an air race the number one piston failed. A forced landing was then made onto a field. - [NTSB MIA86LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA235.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1986 · N36LS · Substantial damage > Flt experienced loss of power in the left engine shortly after takeoff due to corrosion blocking the main jet in the fuel control unit. The pilot feathered the engine and returned for a landing. While on short final he remembered he would have to manually… - [NTSB FTW86LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA148.md): Cessna P210N · Altus, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1986 · N731RR · Destroyed > The engine failed at 10,500 feet MSL and the pilot was vectored to a small private sod strip. However, this strip had been closed and plowed up for about a year and was not listed on the current aeronautical charts. The pilot was then revectored to another… - [NTSB LAX86FVM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVM06.md): Hiller UH21E · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1986 · N169HA · Substantial damage > The plt experienced a 'ratcheting' to the right and a decrease in rotor RPM during cruise flt at 75-100 ft AGL. The plt made an autorotation but could not cushion the landing due to the low alt and lack of rotor RPM. The helicopter impacted hard and… - [NTSB MIA86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA230.md): Mooney M20E · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1986 · N1996Y · Substantial damage > During cruise, the plt attempted to switch fuel tanks and the fuel selector valve became stuck in the 'off' position. A successful gear-up forced ldg was made in a field. An exam of the valve confirmed that it was stuck due to corrosion and rust, the… - [NTSB NYC86FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA196.md): Grumman TBM-3E · Brooklyn, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N6581D · Destroyed > The acft was being flown to the owner's residence when the accident occurred. Shortly after takeoff black and white smoke was observed emitting from the eng cowling and the eng was heard sputtering. According to witnesses, the acft leveled off at an alt of… - [NTSB FTW86LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA141.md): Cessna 150H · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1986 · N50101 · Substantial damage > The plt took off on a test flt after an annual inspn of the acft & a top overhaul of the eng had been completed. While climbing thru about 1200 to 1300 ft AGL, the eng started running rough, then quit. The plt attempted to return to the arpt, but was unable.… - [NTSB MIA86LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA221.md): Cessna 210B · Hopewell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1986 · N9620X · Substantial damage > Flight experienced complete engine failure when crankshaft failed due to fatigue cracking of the crankshaft cheek between the number 1 and 2 rodbearing journal. During the subsequent forced landing the aircraft collided with trees due to the pilot not wanting… - [NTSB CHI86FEP07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEP07.md): Wheeler Gold Wing · Sturdevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1986 · N54314 · Substantial damage > This aircraft force landed shortly after takeoff and was substantially damaged when the wing struck the shoulder of a ditch during the landing. An examination of the engine after the accident revealed that the fuel pump was improperly installed (not in… - [NTSB MKC86LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA162.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1986 · N5694X · Destroyed > The pilot stated that after takeoff, during initial climb, he heard grinding metal and smelled hot metal before the engine slowed down and seized. After crash landing in a corn field, the pilot further stated, he noticed smoke coming from the engine… - [NTSB SEA86LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA184.md): Cessna T-210 · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N4137C · Substantial damage > After a loss of power and a propeller overspeed, a forced landing was made. The pilot diverted from two chosen landing sites due to power lines crossing them. A road was chosen and during landing rollout the aircraft's wing tip clipped the top of a fence. The… - [NTSB MIA86MA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86MA217.md): Douglas DC-3 · Isla Verde, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N27PR · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, the acft's climb performance bgn to deteriorate & the r eng started to overheat. Subsequently, the r eng was feathered & the crew attempted to return to the arpt. The radio transmitter bcm unintelligible, so the tower psnl cleared the… - [NTSB ATL86FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA203.md): Bell 222UT · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1986 · N222DU · Substantial damage > Drg an emerg med svc (EMS)/med evac flt, an uncontained pwr turbine burst of the #1 eng occurred. Debris fm the #1 eng disabled the #2 eng & severed the tail rotor drive shaft. The #2 eng fire lgt illuminated & the plt discharged the #2 eng fire extinguisher.… - [NTSB ATL86LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA199.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Orange Beach, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1986 · N11703 · Substantial damage > During a banner towing flight along a Beach, the aircraft lost power and the pilot attempted a landing on the Beach of a small island. During landing roll the aircraft rolled into the water and flipped inverted. The operator of the aircraft reported that the… - [NTSB MKC86LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA150.md): Stainbrook Avid Flyer · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1986 · N146AF · Substantial damage > The PIC had been practicing touch and go landings at a private air strip. At 50 feet AGL the PIC stated the engine quit and he descended into the ground off the rwy. Post accident inspection of the eng revealed that the propeller reduction gearing had broken… - [NTSB SEA86LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA168.md): Bell 47G2A · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1986 · N12848 · Substantial damage > During an aerial applications maneuver, a complete loss of power occurred. The power loss was caused by failure of the connecting rod bolt. The acft was too low for autorotation and the aircraft struck the ground tail low. The main rotor blade then struck the… - [NTSB SEA86LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA166.md): Rockwell S2R · Royal City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N5698X · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 110 ft AGL, a loss of pwr occurred due to the #2 cylinder failing. The acft nosed over during the subsequent forced landing in a wheat field. The plt then extinguished a small exhaust fire. - [NTSB ANC86LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA103.md): Cessna 170B · Tekanika River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N3162B · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during the forced landing which followed a total loss of pwr. The plt reported he noted a decrease in oil pressure during cruise flt just prior to the pwr loss. Examination of the acft eng revealed that the #6 cylinder push rod had failed. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1986&occurrence=351&page=2 ## 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") = 1986 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 351) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=351&year=1986 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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