# Final NTSB investigations, ND 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 10 of 23 · 1,126 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN86FTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTG02.md): Rarsch RV-4 · Erie, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N319ER · Substantial damage > The plt said he was making a short field apch to a private, sod, strip. He said he was in a shallow lt bank on final apch when he noticed the acft was in a slip and descending too fast to avoid a collision with trees 500 ft from the apch end of the strip. The… - [NTSB DEN86LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA248.md): Cessna 150J · Goodrich, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1986 · N50989 · Substantial damage > Plt said he was flying low and chasing black birds from his sunflower fields. Terrain was rolling hills. Plt said he made one pass over field and was turning around for another pass. 'I got my airspeed too low and started to stall. I brought it out of the… - [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 DEN86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA230.md): Cessna A188B · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N2417J · Substantial damage > While ground taxiing for takeoff the acft left main gear brake failed. During the ensuing right ground loop the left main gear collapsed and the left wing impacted the asphalt taxiway. - [NTSB DEN86LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA209.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1986 · N7592W · Destroyed > The plt reports that the flt was descending through 7,000 ft approaching the dest arpt when the eng began to run rough and lost pwr. The flt continued toward to the arpt but was unable to reach the rwy and landed about 1/4 mi short. After touchdown the acft… - [NTSB DEN86LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA205.md): Schweizer G164A · Grandin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1986 · N8379 · Substantial damage > Plt was attempting to take off from 2600 ft x 50 ft sod strip with full fuel (36 gal) and 160 gal of M22, a fungicide. Center of rwy was soft from recent rains. Plt began takeoff roll on right side of rwy. Right wing and spray boom contacted tall grain stalks… - [NTSB DEN86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA202.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1986 · N2355A · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the flt proceeded normally until he arrived at an airstrip sw of Minot for a landing. Several low approaches were made before he elected to land. He said that after the touchdown and during his landing roll, the acft swerved and went… - [NTSB DEN86LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA196.md): Beech 95-B55 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1986 · N67297 · Substantial damage > The plt said that he activated the landing gear retraction switch during the landing roll. The gear retracted causing the acft to settle on the rwy. - [NTSB DEN86LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA182.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1986 · N7131Z · Substantial damage > During the telephone interview, the plt stated the eng of his crop duster quit due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing was made. - [NTSB DEN86LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA174.md): Schweizer G-164A · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N6838Q · Substantial damage > According to the plt, during a swath run, the acft he was piloting encountered 'bad air' and descended until the wings and wheels contacted the crop of grain he was spraying. The plt stated the acft stalled and contacted the ground. - [NTSB DEN86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA167.md): Piper PA-25-235 · South Heart, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1986 · N8768L · Substantial damage > According to the plt, during a swath run (agricultural spraying), the eng quit & a forced landing was accomplished. During the interview, the plt stated the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DEN86FTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTG01.md): Piper PA25-235 · Stanley, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1986 · N6535Z · Destroyed > The acft went off the departure end of the rwy and collided with a ditch after which it erupted in flames. The temperature was 87 degrees with light wind. The density alt was computed to be 5000 ft. the plt had stated to the operator that he thought it was… - [NTSB DEN86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA157.md): Piper PA-25 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1986 · N6190Z · Substantial damage > Plt stated that he was unfamiliar with the geographical area on this flt. He also stated, 'I was paying attention to the pwr lines and road and did not realize the hill out front was as high as it was...I attempted to turn back out, but with downwind it blew… - [NTSB DEN86LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA153.md): Cessna 172G · Charlson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1986 · N1136F · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he lndd in an off arpt field to make a rest stop. He stated that bfr taking off again, he checked for wind & fnd none. He then initiated a soft field takeoff twd the NE with 20 deg of flaps. He stated that after lift-off, he 'took some… - [NTSB DEN86LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA151.md): Bell 206B · Portal, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N59495 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft hit wires at the end of a swath run. The pitch change link broke when the main rotor contacted the wires and the plt attempted to land. After touchdown, the helicopter rolled onto its side. - [NTSB DEN86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA145.md): Mooney M20 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1986 · N6519B · Substantial damage > The plt reports that he experienced difficulty in retracting the landing gear after departure but it did retract after several attempts. He said the gear system seemed to be hanging up. Upon reaching destination the gear again seemed to hang up when extension… - [NTSB DEN86FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA142.md): Cessna T210N · Elgin, ND · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1986 · N5280A · Destroyed > Plt received wx briefing prior to departure. VFR flt not recommended by fss. Plt radioed that he was in thunderstorm activity, IFR conditions and was attempting to turn around. Witnesses stated that they observed acft descending at a high rate of speed of a… - [NTSB DEN86LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA113.md): de Havilland DHC · Pembina, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1986 · N713W · Substantial damage > The plt stated the eng quit because the fuel cap had not been properly secured and the fuel had siphoned out in flt. - [NTSB DEN86LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA106.md): Cessna 150J · Tioga, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N51156 · Substantial damage > The plt dept minot, ND, with his son aboard, for a pvt airstrip near his home of windrose, ND. He said because of high winds he landed at Tioga, ND. He said that while taxiing after landing strong gusty winds flipped his acft upside down. The acft was… - [NTSB DEN86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA095.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P Aerostar · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1986 · N35DM · Substantial damage > While enroute on an IFR flight plan, the plt changed destination to Dickinson, ND, which extended the length of the flt. He did not desiginate an alternate arpt or have an adequate fuel reserve as required. On arrival at the destination, he executed an… - [NTSB DEN86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA091.md): Cessna 175 · Kulm, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N7647M · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng lost partial pwr on takeoff due to carberetor ice. A forced landing was made during which the nose gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the acft. - [NTSB DEN86LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA084.md): Cessna 150L · Watford City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1986 · N16210 · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing on rwy 30 at Watford City muni arpt, ND, and was substantially damaged. The student plt said the accident occurred on the third touch-and-go. The plt said he used only 10 degrees of flaps. He noted some turbulence and an increase… - [NTSB DEN86FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA075.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1986 · N55654 · Destroyed > The acft was observed descending out of a low ceiling when it suddenly made an abrupt left turn. Engine noise seemed to increase momentarily and then the nose of the acft dropped to a near vertical position. The twin engine acft crashed into a vacant house… - [NTSB DEN86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA064.md): Cessna 172P · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1986 · N51238 · Substantial damage > The acft contacted a snowbank following a loss of directional control during landing. This was the plt's first landing on his second solo flt. Previous to this landing, the student had been practicing landing on rwy 17 with his CFI. - [NTSB DEN86LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA063.md): Cessna 150H · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1986 · N23148 · Substantial damage > According to the student plt, he was practicing touch and go landings, when the acft veered off the side of the rwy and contacted a snow bank. The plt indicated he had a total flt time of apx 23 hrs, including 1.5 hrs solo. This was his third solo flt. - [NTSB DEN86LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA062.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hope, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1986 · N50384 · Substantial damage > The plt stated the citabria he was piloting failed to obtain flying speed before reaching the end of the snow covered private airstrip. According to the pilot, he aborted the takeoff too late. The acft contacted a snowbank and nosed over. The plt said that… - [NTSB DEN86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA035.md): Stinson 108-1 · Beulah, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1985 · N8143K · Substantial damage > During a landing at dusk on a snow covered rwy, the acft encountered deep snow and nosed over onto its back. The plt stated that after touchdown, he realized that there was aprx one ft of snow on the rwy and was unable to make a go-around. - [NTSB DEN86LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA032.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1985 · N537NB · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the ground taxi after landing, the right main gear collapsed. During the investigation, it was determined the down lock mechanism was not engaged. Upon examination, it was determined that the main gear lock activator rod was… - [NTSB DEN86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA017.md): Beech A36TC · Bismarck, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1985 · N3663K · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, the plt of the Beech A36TC acft activated what he believed was the flap retraction lever, and the eng quit. The plt made a forced landing aprx 1000 ft from the rwy departure end. During the investigation, the eng was started and… - [NTSB DEN86LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA003.md): Grumman AA-5A · Sawyer, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N26207 · Substantial damage > The plt allowed the airspeed to decrease to the extent of activating the acft stall warning system on final apch at 100 ft above the ground and 200 ft from the end of the rwy. He corrected the low airspeed condition by lowering the nose, resulting in a high… - [NTSB DEN85LTG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG08.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Underwood, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1985 · N8864N · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. The plt stated he was practicing slow flt on the return flt from picking the acft up after an annual inspection. As the acft slowed to 90 mph during slow flt, the plt attempted to increase… - [NTSB DEN85LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA226.md): Cessna 152 · Rocklake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1985 · CGZSQ · Substantial damage > The student plt got lost during her 1st solo x-country flt. She subsequently attempted a lng on a gravel road but swerved the a/c off the road to avoid an oncoming car & the a/c received substantial damage. - [NTSB DEN85LTG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG07.md): Aeronca 058B · Mott, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1985 · N47500 · Substantial damage > While departing a stubble field, the aircraft's tire ran into a soft spot in the ground and the aircraft turned and struck the shoulder of a road. The right gear broke and the right wing tip struck the ground, the right strut broke, the tail wheel and rudder… - [NTSB DEN85LTG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG09.md): Piper PA-30/A · Bowman, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N7126Y · Substantial damage > The acft was landed gear up. The plt was aware of the condition at one point in the traffic pattern. A check by retarding the throttle(s) on final produced no warning horn so the plt assumed that the gear was down. After the gear up landing, the circuit… - [NTSB DEN85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA219.md): Cessna C-172 · Killdeer, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1985 · N7202A · Substantial damage > The plt said he measured the length of the r/w prior to t/o. the t/o was normal on a downsloping r/w with trees at the FAR end. The plt said that as the a/c lifted off the r/w the a/c struck the trees. He said a gust of wind caused the a/c to settle into the… - [NTSB DEN85LTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG05.md): Grumman G164A · Colfax, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1985 · N5364 · Substantial damage > The plt noticed the spray pump was stuck in the off position shortly after takeoff for the aerial application flt. The decision was made to land on a private strip and during landing on the soft fld, the acft contacted high vegetation and nosed down. - [NTSB DEN85LTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG06.md): Bell 47G-4A · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1985 · N1041B · Substantial damage > The plt was engaged by a deputy sheriff to fly the helicopter about 2-1/2 mi to the Minot intl arpt for impoundment. During takeoff, it began climbing, then the plt lost control & the helicopter entered a descent & crashed. Initial impact occurred about 35 ft… - [NTSB DEN85LTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG04.md): Piper PA-25 · Antler, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1985 · N6083Z · Substantial damage > The left wing of the acft received substantial damage when it contacted trees during a pull-up at the end of a swath run. The plt then flew the acft to a fld aprx 1 mile away and a precautionary landing was made. - [NTSB DEN85LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA191.md): Cessna 172 · Sykeston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N739GA · Substantial damage > The plt said he made a normal landing on an aerial application airstrip. During the rollout the plt spotted an unmarked mail box. The plt said he swerved to avoid colliding with the mail box. The acft went off the side of the strip and into a field. The plt… - [NTSB DEN85LTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kramer, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N9538P · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the shoulder of a hwy when the plt attempted to avoid power lines during an aerial application flt. - [NTSB DEN85LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA168.md): Hughes 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N5203V · Destroyed > On June 18, 1985, a student plt and his instructor were on alocal tng flt. Prior to completing the mission, the instructor had his student execute a 180 degree autorotation. During the maneuver, the main rotor RPM was allowed to decay into the critical range… - [NTSB DEN85LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA166.md): Piper PA-25 · Leonard, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1985 · N4733Y · Substantial damage > During an aerial spray operation, the plt returned to a field with his 2nd chemical load. As he descended over trees to begin a swath run, he began a flare, but the acft continued descending & impacted the ground. The right landing gear was torn off & the… - [NTSB DEN85LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA147.md): Intermountain Mfg. Callair A-9 · Michigan, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N3569G · Substantial damage > The plt elected to fly the newly purchased acft around the airstrip to test the spray sys. Shortly after taking off, the eng stopped running while the acft was over a slough. The plt was unable to glide the acft to suitable terrain, & subsequently, the acft… - [NTSB DEN85FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA113.md): Swearingen SA-227-AC · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1985 · N3005J · Substantial damage > The flt crew stated after the accident that the flt was uneventful from rap to ins. The first officer was flying the acft when the accident occurred. According to the flt crew all checklist items had been performed prior to the landing. The acft made gnd… - [NTSB DEN85LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA115.md): Cessna 150M · Beulah, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1985 · N66387 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he encountered turbulence and gusty winds on landing approach to runway 28. He said his speed was fast to compensate for these conditions but that he did not use a crosswind landing technique because the winds had calmed down. The… - [NTSB DEN85LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA101.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1985 · N2582S · Substantial damage > On March 21, 1985, a Piper pa 18 ground looped on landing rollout at gran Forks, ND. The instructor stated the aircraft accident occurred when he was checking out another flight instructor in the tailwheel airplane. During the landing roll out the airplane… - [NTSB DEN85LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA071.md): Beech 76 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1985 · N1850S · Substantial damage > On Sunday 1/27/85 at approximately 0849 MST, a Beech DUCHESSN1850S, on lease to the university of north dakota crashed after takeoff from the Grand Forks airport, Grand Forks, ND.the student pilot and certified flight instructore were not injured. Two… - [NTSB DEN85LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA061.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Newburg, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1985 · N5046C · Substantial damage > Plt attempted takeoff on a slippery, snow covered field with a 45 degree x-wind. Acft veered during the takeoff ground run and left main gear sheared off after contacting a snowbank. - [NTSB DEN85LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1984 · N48738 · Substantial damage > According to the solo student plt, the landing was made in a snow filled ditch aprx 5 ft right of the rwy. The nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. The plt and his CFI stated that rwy markings were inadequate. - [NTSB DEN85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA030.md): Luscombe 8E · Oaks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1984 · N2759K · Substantial damage > Plt stated that immediately after touchdown, the right wheel seemed to drag. Right drift was initially corrected by use of opposite aileron to reduce weight on right wheel and rudder for directional control. 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