# NTSB investigations, MI 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 35 of 95 · 4,705 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI86FEM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM11.md): Cessna 150E · Muskegon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1986 · N4072U · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that drg takeoff, the acft lifted off at about the midpoint of the rwy & climbed to just above treetop level. He turned the acft slightly into the wind, then noted that it seem to lose the ability to climb further. The stall warning horn sounded… - [NTSB CHI86LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA173.md): Lake LA-250 · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1986 · N1402X · Destroyed > The plt rprtd that during an attempted go-around, a crosswind caught the right wing and blew the acft to the left. The left wing hit a hangar door & was torn off, then the acft crashed to the ground & came to rest upside down. The wind was rprtd to be gusting… - [NTSB CHI86FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA172.md): Cessna 441 · Norton Shores, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1986 · N6857E · Destroyed > N6857E was transporting executives from holland, MI, to muskegon. The pilot was executing an asr approach to runway 06. The mda is 537 ft AGL. Co-pilot called out 1200 feet then below 1000 feet, pilot continued approach. Aircraft struck trees two miles from… - [NTSB CHI86FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC05.md): Jerry Berry MONO-FLY · Blissfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1986 · N84JL · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in a forced lndg after a power loss at 200 ft AGL. The plt/owner had an ignition problem with the eng quitting in flt. After ground checks & repairs the eng was ground run successfully but during test flt it quit again. An attempt was… - [NTSB CHI86FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA170.md): Grumman AA5B · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1986 · N81259 · Destroyed > The aircraft departed on runway 09. Passenger remembers the pilot starting to turn back to the airport when the wings went perpendicular to the horizon and the ground came rushing up. Teardown of the engine revealed a bent push rod and a split push rod shroud… - [NTSB CHI86LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA164.md): Cessna 150F · Selfridge Ang, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N8095F · Substantial damage > The plt became lost at night over a large body of water and requested assistance. When identified by ATC, the acft did not have enough fuel remaining to reach an arpt. The acft suffered fuel exhaustion on final apch and was landed on a golf course 2000 ft… - [NTSB CHI86LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA166.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fraser, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N9499T · Substantial damage > Aircraft nosed over during an attempted downwind dead stick landing on an airport after running out of fuel. The aircraft landed at midfield and was unable to stop before running off of the end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI86FEM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM10.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ionia, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N4811Y · Substantial damage > During initial banner pick-up of a banner towing operation the tow cable fouled the rudder control mechanism. The rudder was jammed and the banner release mechanism failed to operate. The aircraft impacted the ground left wing first and was substantially… - [NTSB CHI86FEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC04.md): Cameron 77 · Hamburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N340CB · No damage > Plt made a precautionary landing reportedly due to high winds. Upon touchdown the basket tipped and one of the pax received a fractured left leg. - [NTSB CHI86LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA160.md): Beech V35B · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N18393 · Substantial damage > After making two go-arounds the aircraft's landing gear collapsed as the aircraft porpoised on the runway during the third landing attempt. - [NTSB CHI86FEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM09.md): Cessna 172I · Nunica, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 20, 1986 · N46074 · Destroyed > The acft was seen flying over the water at an alt of aprx 150-200 ft AGL prior to hitting wires. The acft was flying into the sun at the time of the wire strike. - [NTSB CHI86FEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM07.md): Cessna 188B · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N53140 · Destroyed > During an ag spray operation, the plt flew over the area before starting his swath runs. On his first run, he flew over wires at the end of the field. On the return swath run, he attempted to fly under the wires. While doing so, the acft struck a newly… - [NTSB CHI86LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA152.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1986 · N5369F · Substantial damage > The plt aware she was ld on a 1750' wet grass strip elected to ld over high tension lines in calm wind. Pilot made two approaches and ld on third. Pilot aware of poor braking action turned off ignition. Acft ran off end of rwy and struck a ditch. - [NTSB CHI86FEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM08.md): Beech B35 · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1986 · N5152C · Destroyed > On takeoff at approx 100' the engine began to falter. The pilot did a 180 deg turn and landed about 1/2 way down the runway. After bouncing twice and seeing that he would probably run off the end, he performed a go-around. At a point near the end of the… - [NTSB CHI86FEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM06.md): Cessna 170 · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1986 · N4155V · Substantial damage > This student pilot on his initial solo flight bounced the acft during landing. On the second bounce, the pilot inadvertently applied the toe braked and aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB CHI86LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA147.md): Cessna 195 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1986 · N4745G · Substantial damage > The flight was to be a currency flight for the plt who indicated the acft had sat unused for over 8 months. After 10-15 minutes of flight the engine stopped. A hard landing was made on lake st. clair and the acft was substantially damaged. When interviewed… - [NTSB CHI86FEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM05.md): Eagle DW-1 · Baroda, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 23, 1986 · N8807Z · Substantial damage > The plt shut down the acft engine after noticing oil on the canopy and a loss of oil pressure. A forced landing was performed in a corn field and the acft nosed over. Post accident inspection disclosed the oil pressure hose had ruptured. - [NTSB CHI86LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA140.md): Cessna 150F · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1986 · N6647F · Destroyed > On rollout, while the plt was attempting to correct a drift to the right, the acft suddenly veered to the left and the nose gear collapsed. During the resulting slide, the aircraft began burning and was destroyed. The plt reported that the magnesium hub of… - [NTSB CHI86LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA139.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N48102 · Substantial damage > While departing to the north in light wind conditions, the pilot made a decision to abort the takeoff, then realized he would not be able to stop on the remaining runway. He attempted to continue the takeoff. He zoomed the aircraft to clear wires in his path,… - [NTSB CHI86FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA137.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Warren, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N1373P · Destroyed > The acft developed a small oil leak during a x-country flt. The plt reduced power to idle to conserve oil even though the oil pressure was still in the normal range. During the descent the acfts airspeed was not maintained and the acft contacted the ground in… - [NTSB CHI86LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA136.md): Cessna 404 · Marquette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1986 · N313R · Substantial damage > The acft was landed on snow covered rwy 26 with winds from 300 degs at 20 KTS gusting to 30 KTS. Directional control of the acft was lost during the first third of the landing roll and it traveled off the left side of the rwy. The acft entered soft terrain… - [NTSB CHI86LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA128.md): Cameron O-65 · Pickney, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1986 · N298CB · No damage > The balloonest had briefed and positioned his two pax for a anticipated hard/drag landing in a 9 kt wind. He stated the balloon touched and bounced then touched and bounced again before it entered the drag sequence of the landing. The female pax suffered a… - [NTSB CHI86LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA134.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Mt Clemens, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N2194U · Destroyed > After aprx 20 successful takeoffs & landings, the eng of the helicopter lost power at about 300 ft AGL, due to a #1 connecting rod failure. During an autorotation, the helicopter landed in trees & was destroyed. Although the pilot was instructing a new… - [NTSB CHI86LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA133.md): Let L-13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N30LH · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during landing the right wing of the glider touched the ground causing a right turn. The left wing then caught on a truck tire causing a 70 degree turn to the left. The glider was stopped when the right wing struck a barn. He was later… - [NTSB CHI86LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA130.md): Cessna 150 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N16047 · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that the purpose of the flight was to look at property and give a bfr to his dual student. The aircraft struck wires while on approach to runway 23 at the smith farm airport. The CFI stated this accident could have been prevented had he used a… - [NTSB CHI86IA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86IA121.md): Boeing 727-231 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1986 · N64324 · No damage > While taxiing for takeoff a male pax panicked and shouted 'open the door!' During a smoke-in-the-cabin occurrence (overheated a/c pack). The lead fa mistook this 'instruction' as coming from the cockpit and opened an exit door. Passengers interpreted her… - [NTSB CHI86FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA120.md): Luscombe 8B · Pittsford, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1986 · N28914 · Destroyed > The pilot overshot final approach due to a 10-15 kt tailwind on base leg. According to a pilot friend on the ground he put the acft into a 60 degree bank to in an attempt to realign himself with the final approach course. During this steep turn the aircraft… - [NTSB CHI86LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA124.md): Hughes 269A · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1986 · N8059H · Substantial damage > The pilot had just completed two autorotations when he landed hard on the third. The main rotor flexed down severing the tailboom and tailrotor. Although the pilot had logged over 6000 hours flight time, he had only 51 hours total rotorcraft time. He had… - [NTSB CHI86FEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM04.md): Perkins Viking Dragonfly · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 6, 1986 · N192AP · Substantial damage > On his first flight in this type of homebuilt the pilot encountered what he said was windshear on final approach for his first landing. He added power and the aircraft pitched up 30 degrees. He pushed down on the stick and the aircraft pitched down violently.… - [NTSB CHI86FEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC02.md): Cessna T210M · Highland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1986 · N732KR · Substantial damage > The aircraft was in cruise when the engine started sputtering. According to the pilot, he switched tanks and the engine would start to run then miss, start to run then-miss, over and over again. The pilot stated that while this was happening he was losing… - [NTSB CHI86FEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC01.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Leslie, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1986 · N94903 · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced lndg following a loss of power after a low pass over an off arpt intended landing area. The plt was overflying a field belonging to a friend in preparation for a possible landing when a loud clunk was heard from the eng… - [NTSB CHI86FEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC03.md): Cessna U-206B · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N3855G · Substantial damage > The acft collided with terrain following a landing on rwy 18. According to the plt, a gust of wind lifted the right wing of the acft during roll out. The propeller then struck the ground and the acft rocked back onto the right wing. - [NTSB CHI86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA114.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N3900P · Substantial damage > The eng quit during climb out shortly after takeoff. The plt switched tanks and tried a restart with no success. The acft then experienced a nose gear collapse and nosed over during a landing roll in a field. Investigation revealed the fuel line to the… - [NTSB CHI86FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA108.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Boyne Falls, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1986 · N43769 · Destroyed > After the plt was cleared for an rnav-b apch, the acft crashed on hilly trrn aprx 3 mi se of the arpt at an elev of 750'MSL. Impact occurred after the acft had turned to the sse & was dscndg. Min dscnt alt (mda) for the apch was 1680'. No preimpact mechanical… - [NTSB CHI86LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA105.md): Cessna 150J · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1986 · N50851 · Substantial damage > The student pilot flew a four leg round-robin with touch and go landing after each leg. After his return to his point of origin and following his second touch and go there, the engine quit at 100 ft AGL, halfway down the runway. He bounced into the grass at… - [NTSB CHI86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA104.md): Cessna 175 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1986 · N7191M · Substantial damage > The newly purchased acft was being flown off of the seller's turf strip. After taking off, the acft struck 50 ft trees off of the end of the runway. The seller, who watched the takeoff, stated that the pilot overrotated the acft after lift-off. - [NTSB DCA86AA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA86AA021.md): Embraer EMB-110P1 · Alpena, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Mar 14, 1986 · N1356P · Destroyed > Drg arrival at 2125 EST, simmons airline flt 1746 was adzd by wurtsmith afb apch ctl that the 2052 EST wx at phelps collins arpt was: sky partially obscd, ceiling 100' overcast, vis 1/2 mi with lgt drizzle & fog, & to expect an ILS apch. However, at 2119, a… - [NTSB CHI86FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA102.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Frankfort, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1986 · N123RM · Destroyed > The plt was taking off from his local arpt and local residents described conditions of 100 ft vis in heavy ground fog. After lift-off he began a left turn toward a 300 ft high ridge topped by 100 ft trees. The acft struck the tree tops, the plt lost control… - [NTSB CHI86FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA094.md): Cessna 152 · Drayton Plaines, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N93604 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > After a home built dragon fly gnd looped, other acft in the VFR traffic pattern were sent around, including a Cessna 152(C-152), N93604, flown by a student plt. Shortly after the dragon fly was clrd fm the rwy, Cessna 172 (C-172), N48003, entered the pattern,… - [NTSB CHI86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA091.md): Cessna 210M · While Lake Twp., MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1986 · N761VX · Substantial damage > The acft was four miles from the arpt on an ILS apch when an eng failure was experienced. The acft was damaged during the forced landing on a frozen lake. Post accident eng teardown revealed the eng failure originated from movement of the #2 main bearing.… - [NTSB CHI86FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA079.md): Cessna 421C · Birmingham, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1986 · N68653 · Destroyed > At rotation the right eng failed. The acft entered a skidding turn to the rt and continued to climb to about 100 ft AGL. During the turn 110 deg from t.o. heading acft rolled inverted and descended into a car port. Extensive post impact fire destroyed acft,… - [NTSB CHI86LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA070.md): Cessna 185 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1986 · N1573F · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after the application of full power for takeoff his seat slid back to its full aft position. He could not reach any of the controls. He then unfastened his seat belt and lunged forward to pull the power off. At this time the right wing… - [NTSB CHI86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA072.md): Beech A23A · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N6900Q · Substantial damage > The pilot estimated he had 13 gallons of fuel on board for the estimated fifty minute flight. He estimated his fuel burn at nine gallons per hour giving him an hour and twenty five minute fuel endurance. He ran out of fuel an hour and twenty five minutes… - [NTSB CHI86LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA067.md): Sikorsky S-58F · North Adams, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1986 · N885 · Substantial damage > While accomplishing preflight systems checks with the engine running and the rotor system engaged the aircraft experienced a hydraulic hardover. Uncommanded displacement of the flight controls caused the aircraft to pitch up and left simultaneously. The pilot… - [NTSB CHI86LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA063.md): Cessna 150H · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1986 · N50255 · Substantial damage > The student was performing a practice approach to an emergency landing on a frozen, snow covered lake. After he had flown to an altitude low over the lake the instructor took over the controls. At this point the aircraft struck a ridge of snow and came to a… - [NTSB CHI86MA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86MA056.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1986 · N101AA · No damage > N101AA was operating as American flt 192. Flt 192 was originally cleared to land on rwy 21R; however, a preceeding acft had a landing gear problem, so flt 192 was cleared to land on rwy 21C, instead. The coplt, who was flying the acft, made a side-step… - [NTSB CHI86MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86MA052.md): Cessna 177B · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N34046 · Destroyed > The pilot took off with five passengers approximately 170 pounds over maximum allowable gross weight into known moderate icing conditions. His aircraft was not equipped to fly in these conditions. Radio and radar contact were lost at approximately 3500 feet… - [NTSB CHI86FEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM03.md): Robinson R22A · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 20, 1985 · N8488H · Substantial damage > The plt reported he flew into the wolverine power plant for the purpose of picking up a passenger to whom he was to demonstrate the helicopter's ability to survey power lines. He continued to report, shortly after landing during normal engine shut down… - [NTSB CHI86MA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86MA047.md): Beech B-60 · Carp Lake, MI · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1985 · N24RT · Destroyed > Drg arrival, the plt reported a problem with his #1 nav, but said he would try to make an ILS apch. He said he would return to pontiac, if his ILS did not work. ARTCC cleared him for the ILS rwy 32 apch & instructed him to contact pellston radio (fss). At… - [NTSB CHI86FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA046.md): Aerospatiale SA365N · Adrian, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1985 · N5800H · Destroyed > The purpose of this flight was to pick up an injured patient and return him to a medical center. The weather was adequate for a VFR takeoff. However, enroute weather reports indicated fog and probable low ceilings. 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