# NTSB investigations, ID

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA87LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA131.md): Rockwell S-2R · Glenns Ferry, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N5580X · Destroyed
  > During takeoff with a quartering tailwind about 3/4 way down the runway the aircraft settled back onto the runway. There was not enough room to stop the aircraft. The aircrafts main gear caught on a fence and tall wheat with the aircraft coming to rest…
- [NTSB SEA87LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA121.md): Grumman G-164A · Viola, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1987 · N5285 · Substantial damage
  > During an aerial applications maneuver a total loss of power occurred due to the internal failure of the supercharger impeller. During the forced landing the left main gear collapsed causing the aircraft to nose over inverted.
- [NTSB SEA87LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA105.md): Beech BE18 · Glenns Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N503CW · Substantial damage
  > While at crz, plt encountered turbulence. Shortly thereafter, experienced elevator control difficulties and yoke vibrations. Plt declared emerg, requested vector to closest airport. Mtn home afb rapcon gave vector to Glenns Ferry airport. On approach, plt…
- [NTSB SEA87IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87IA093.md): Stinson 108-1 · Idaho Falls, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 9, 1987 · N9016K · Minor damage
  > During a go around the pilot decided to attempt to reland the aircraft. Gusty crosswind conditions existed at the time and directional control was lost during which the aircraft entered into a ground loop maneuver and the left main landing gear strut…
- [NTSB SEA87LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA083.md): Cessna 150L · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1987 · N21922 · Destroyed
  > During descent from cruise for landing the engine momentarily ran rough and then quit. The pilot attempted to land onto a road but struck a telephone pole in flight. The aircraft then descended onto the ground nose first. No reason for the engine failure…
- [NTSB SEA87LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA067.md): Grumman G164B · Reubens, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1987 · N6798Q · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff run the aircraft veered to the right of the runway, struck a ditch, and then nosed over inverted. The pilot found that the right dowel pin on the right main gear had broken. The reason for the failure could not be determined.
- [NTSB SEA87LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA058.md): Cessna 188 · Genesee, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1987 · N531SF · Substantial damage
  > After operation in light winds, plt attempted takeoff in calm wind conditions. Gravel runway was soft from overnight rains. Acft became airborne briefly in ground effect near end of runway, settled back into muddy terrain and nosed over inverted.
- [NTSB SEA87LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1987 · N50724 · Substantial damage
  > Acft lost pwr on init climb from takeoff, necessitating a forced landing in an open field. Acft nosed over inverted after touchdown in soft terrain. Investigation revealed #3 cylinder rocker arm bosses had broken. Inspection showed, during previous repair,…
- [NTSB SEA87LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA043.md): Champion Aeronca 7FC · Athol, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1987 · N7547E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing with the aircraft veering to the left of the runway centerline. The plt then elected to go-around and on the go-around the aircrafts main gear caught on a snow berm causing a loss of control in flight. The…
- [NTSB SEA87LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA020.md): Cessna 414A · Murtaugh, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1986 · N37561 · Destroyed
  > During the transition from a DME arc to the ILS final apch course, the plt allowed the acft to prematurely descend into the ground. The reason for the descent could not be determined. However, no pre-impact mechanical malfunction with the acft was found nor…
- [NTSB SEA87LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA028.md): Cessna T-206 · Warren, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1986 · N756WZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was attempting to land on a snow covered us forrest service airstrip at dawn. The aircrafts right main gear caught on uneven terrain to the side of the airstrip, veered to the right, and then nosed over inverted.
- [NTSB SEA87FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA027.md): Cessna U206F · Moose Creek, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1986 · N7311Q · Destroyed
  > After departure and during the initial cruise climb the plt and pax heard a metallic clicking described as sounding like a 'valve tap' in an automobile and coming from the eng area. The plt executed an immediate course reversal back to the airstrip while…
- [NTSB SEA87LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA023.md): Cessna 172M · Corral, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1986 · N12870 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was scouting for elk in rugged rising terrain. The eng began losing power, so he applied carburetor heat. However, the RPM dropped further & the acft crashed on wooded terrain. No mechanical difficulties were found. County authorities stated that…
- [NTSB SEA87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA029.md): Cessna 182Q · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1986 · N94529 · Substantial damage
  > On short final the engine began running rough. The pilot elected at that time to place the carburetor heat in the on position. The engine then ceased operating. The pilot landed the aircraft short of the runway and struck a chain link fence during the landing…
- [NTSB SEA87LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA009.md): Cessna 165 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1986 · N25468 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was lost during takeoff roll and a groundloop occurred. This was the pilots first flight in a tail wheel aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA87LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA010.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Lower Loon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1986 · N25SA · Substantial damage
  > The plt diverted from his original destination due to weather. Upon landing at the alternate airport wiht a 7 knot tail wind, while using heavy braking on wet sod, the brakes locked. The acft veered to the right of the center placing the right main gear on…
- [NTSB SEA86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA230.md): Aero Commander 100 · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N4156X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was attempting to land while a thunderstorm was within two miles of the airport. Strong turbulence was present during the approach but the pilot elected to continue the approach. A strong downdraft occurred when the aircraft was about 50 feet AGL.…
- [NTSB SEA86FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA233.md): Cessna 180 · Wallace, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N4703B · Destroyed
  > Plt received wx brief, advised VFR for proposed flt. Plt filed VFR flt plan and departed. Wreckage located 2 days later at crest of mountain pass.
- [NTSB SEA86LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA235.md): Cessna 182D · Stibnite, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N8778X · Destroyed
  > After taking off in mountainous terrain, the pilot prematurely turned on course to a northerly heading, intending to cross over a ridge line. Shortly after the turn, and while flying up a drainage area towards rising terrain, he encountered a downdraft…
- [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 SEA86LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA223.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N4077X · Substantial damage
  > During an aerial application flight, the plt entered a right turn during a 'border pass.' While in the right turn, the right wing struck the ground and the aircraft cartwheeled & crashed.
- [NTSB SEA86LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA222.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N4151Y · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost directional control of the acft for unknown reasons during the landing roll and a ground loop resulted.
- [NTSB SEA86LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA220.md): Cessna 182 · Weippe, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N4694K · Destroyed
  > An undershoot occurred during landing at an unlit airstrip at dusk. Shortly after touchdown the aircraft struck a six foot mound of dirt. The aircraft then nosed over inverted and slid 60 to 70 feet before it came to rest.
- [NTSB SEA86LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA218.md): Cessna A185E · Soldier Bar Air, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1986 · N1RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was attempting to land on a 1600 foot runway with a tailwind. The density altitude at the time was about 6300 feet. During braking a gust of wind occurred and the aircraft nosed over inverted.
- [NTSB SEA86FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA217.md): Aeronca 7GCB · Stanley, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1986 · N9940Y · Destroyed
  > Witnesses reported the aircraft came from the direction of Stanley (8 miles to the north). Circled over the guest lodge, made one or more low (100 to 300 foot) passes. On the last pass the acft was heading away from the lodge towards highway 75. The acft…
- [NTSB SEA86LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA204.md): Bell 206L-1 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N1083Z · Destroyed
  > The helicopter plt was on an emergency medical service (ems/medivac) flt to transport survivors from an airplane accident. He landed at night on a ridge about 1/4 mi from the airplane crash site. At about 2400 MDT, the plt attempted to takeoff from the…
- [NTSB SEA86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA202.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Preston, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N5576F · Substantial damage
  > The jackson county sheriff reported that the pilot was attempting to take off from a farmer's field and failed to clear a dike. Subsequently, the acft cartwheeled into a county landfill and was damaged.
- [NTSB SEA86FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA203.md): Maule M-5-235C · Grangeville, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N6267M · Destroyed
  > A passenger in the acft reported the plt made more than one pass over 'a salt lick', each time coming closer and closer to the trees. On the last pass the acft 'just fell out of the sky', hit the trees, and landed upside down. Fire broke out almost…
- [NTSB SEA86LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA196.md): Cessna 210 · Stibnite, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N7459E · Destroyed
  > The pilot executed a steep, reduced power descent into the destination airstrip. He then reported that when he attempted to reduce the rate of descent with a power application, the engine did not respond. There was no evidence of any mechanical malfunction…
- [NTSB SEA86LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA179.md): Ayres S2R · Nampa, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N5511X · Destroyed
  > Ground personnel reported the acft entered procedure turnaround in an excessive attitude, appeared to stall, rolled inverted and struck the ground. No evidence found of pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction.
- [NTSB SEA86LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA178.md): Ayres S-2R · Kuna, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1986 · N5017X · Destroyed
  > Acft was observed in orbit pattern near object field for night aerial application. Plt overflew object field secured acft lights and shortly thereafter collided with powerline tower. Plt had made application at this field four previous times this year. Ground…
- [NTSB SEA86LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA173.md): Cessna 180 · Thomas Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1986 · N7583K · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported not being lined up properly on the airstrip when power was applied for takeoff. A witness reported seeing the tail of the acft pulling to the left causing the acft to slide down the airstrip. The left landing gear dug into the terrain,…
- [NTSB SEA86FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA174.md): Weiss-Haynes Stits SA6B · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1986 · N3HW · Destroyed
  > N3HW, a stits SA6B, was being flown from an airstrip with a density altitude of about 7,800 feet. The plt lost control of the acft during initial climb and the acft descended into the trees, struck the ground, and caught fire. The plt stated that during…
- [NTSB SEA86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA167.md): Maule M-5-235C · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N5636D · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing for takeoff an inadvertant ground loop occurred during which the acft veered left striking another parked acft. The plt stated it felt as though the tailwheel jammed; however, post accident exam failed to disclose any failure/malfunction.
- [NTSB SEA86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA157.md): Cessna 172 · Glenn'S Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N1641F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot had to be vectored during a night x-country. During cruise, 35 miles from his destination, he became concerned about his low fuel state. He then diverted, with ATC assistance to an unlit airstrip for landing. The acft touched down short of…
- [NTSB SEA86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA159.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1986 · N9621P · Destroyed
  > During an aerial application turn the aircraft encountered a severe downdraft. Although the pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft, leveled the wings, added full power and dumped his chemical load, he was unable to climb. The aircraft then struck the ground…
- [NTSB SEA86LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA154.md): Cessna A188B · Boise, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N9779G · Destroyed
  > The purpose of the flight was to spray thirty gallons of rinse water to clear the spray tanks of chemical. While maneuvering the acft struck power lines and then struck the ground. The acft slid for about 20 feet and then nosed over inverted.
- [NTSB SEA86LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA152.md): Rockwell S2R · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1986 · N4973X · Destroyed
  > Shortly after departure the pilot could not get any aileron response. A landing was attempted at a nearby airport where a go around became necessary. During the go around control of the aircraft was lost and it descended to ground impact. Investigation…
- [NTSB SEA86LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA151.md): Navion A · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N5208N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to land onto a road to pick up a passenger. The pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from a wire fence to the right of the road and caught the right wing.
- [NTSB SEA86LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA146.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Moore, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N3742E · Destroyed
  > During an aerial application turn a rapid rate of descent developed. The pilot released the chemical load at about 100 feet AGL and the aircraft continued to descend to the ground even though the pilot leveled the wings and initially lowered the nose. The…
- [NTSB SEA86FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA139.md): Hiller UH12B · Rathdrum, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1986 · N41319 · Destroyed
  > The plt reported noticing the fuel gage was nearing empty shortly before the eng quit. The acft crashed during an attempted forced landing on a road. The plt stated he was flying the acft to his residence where it was based. Investigation revealed little fuel…
- [NTSB SEA86LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA140.md): Varga 2050A · Bear Trap, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1986 · N5077V · Destroyed
  > During a simulated forced landing the instructor pilot allowed the student to enter into a stall while turning from base to final. Although the instructor attempted to correct the student's mistakes he allowed the student to go too FAR with the task before…
- [NTSB SEA86LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA136.md): Cessna 185 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N9397N · Substantial damage
  > During rollout after landing, the pilot was asked by the tower to expedite clearing the runway due to landing traffic. As the aircraft had slowed, the pilot attempted a turnout when a groundloop occurred. A gust of wind precipitated the groundloop. The wind…
- [NTSB SEA86LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA134.md): Ayres S2R · Hamer, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1986 · N4000A · Substantial damage
  > During aerial application the engine ceased operating and a small fire erupted. During forced landing the landing gear was torn off and the fuselage became twisted. After landing, the fire continued for a short period of time. Postaccident eng teardown…
- [NTSB SEA86LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA124.md): Cessna 206T · Murphy, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1986 · N1046V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to land with excessive airspeed and altitude. A bounced landing occurred with a touchdown being more than 2/3 way down the runway. During VFR co-around, a departure stall was entered and the aircraft struck the ground with the left wing…
- [NTSB SEA86LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA122.md): Cessna 182P · Smiths Ferry, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N91184 · Destroyed
  > The plt was returning to home base from a business flight on which he delivered parts to company personnel. The acft was observed flying down the north fork of the river at low altitude with its wings dipping. Aprx one mile after entering the canyon, the acft…
- [NTSB SEA86LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA116.md): Mooney M20C · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1986 · N6494U · Destroyed
  > During final apch the ATCT advised the plt of a 17 kt x-wind with gusts to 22 KTS. The plt landed but was unable to maintain directional control and the acft departed the rwy into a grass area. The plt attempted to takeoff again, the wind lifted up the wing…
- [NTSB SEA86LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1986 · N3580Q · Substantial damage
  > While landing for the fifth and final touch and go, the pilot touched down at about midfield, due to too high of an approach. Rather than go-around, the pilot selected heavy braking. The aircraft then veered to the right, struck a mound of dirt sheering off…
- [NTSB SEA86LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA251.md): Stinson 108-1 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N8165K · Destroyed
  > Plt called fss over lws for wx brief lws-bke-boi. VFR not recommended for route, mountains obscured in rain showers. Plt called fss 30 min later, reported lost in clouds attempting route. Radio contact lost before location established (2305 MST, 04-26-86).…
- [NTSB SEA86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA107.md): Cessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1986 · N70040 · Destroyed
  > The plt utilized updrafts to climb to 7800 ft to clear a mountain ridge which was covered with 'cap clouds'. On the lee side of the ridge a downdraft was experienced and the acft descended into the 'fog'. The plt reported the acft instruments were used to…

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## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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