# NTSB investigations, 1986 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 4 of 57 · 2,831 cases ## Cases, newest first - [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 FTW87LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA024.md): Mooney M20D · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1986 · N1970Y · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to extend the landing gear in preparation for landing. Troubleshooting and several attempts to extend the gear failed. The pilot then made a 360 degree turn over the airport to lose altitude during which, he secured the engine and stopped… - [NTSB DEN87LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA027.md): Cessna 152A · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1986 · N4784A · Substantial damage > The student plt was cleared to make a touch-&-go landing on rwy 21. As he was lndg, he noticed the arresting barrier (cable) was raised. He added full pwr & pulled back on the yoke to avoid hitting the cable. The acft lifted off, but its tail hit the cable.… - [NTSB CHI87IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87IA039.md): Douglas DC-9-51 · Madison, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1986 · N786NC · Minor damage > Aircraft slid off the right side the runway during the rollout from a cross wind landing and struck 6 runway edge lights causing minor damage to the inboard trailing edge of the right flap. At the time of the incident there was 1/2 inch of snow on the runway… - [NTSB CHI87FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA040.md): Mooney M20E · Hanna City, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1986 · N9210M · Destroyed > The aircraft struck power lines and crashed two miles from the end of the runway on final approach ground track after being cleared for an ILS approach. The accident occurred at the end of a three leg cross-country flight from the Bahamas which began aprx 8… - [NTSB LAX87DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUM01.md): Bell UH-1B · Calipatria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 1986 · N2770N · Substantial damage > During the initial climb at the beginning of an aerial application flight, the pilot made a climbing 180 degree right turn in the reverse direction when the rotor RPM began to drop. The pilot continued to raise collective, lost directional control and… - [NTSB NYC87LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA043.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pine Bush, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N8297Y · Substantial damage > The CFI and student were practicing a simulated eng failure when the accident occurred. At 1700 ft MSL, during the simulated emergency descent, the CFI applied full throttle to terminate the simulation and eng pwr could not be regained. During the forced… - [NTSB NYC87LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA041.md): Cessna 441 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N117EA · Substantial damage > Reason for the Cessna to veer in a semi-circle and collide with another aircraft is undetermined. Examination of the start lock assemblies could not be completed due to the extensive impact and fire damage. The acft was being prepared for a flt. During a… - [NTSB NYC87DFA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DFA02.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N1222S · Substantial damage > The pilot was landing a Schweizer SGS-233 when he started to get into a pilot induced oscillation. The oscillations increased and the aircraft impacted in a nose low attitude. The pilot said the accident could have been prevented with less control input,… - [NTSB MKC87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA029.md): Beech 95-B55 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N783PT · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was operating VFR out of ft. lauderdale, Florida, when he encountered IMC weather close to valdosta, Georgia. At this point, the plt further stated, he air-filed an IFR flight plan but elected not to land and refuel. According to ATC… - [NTSB MKC87FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA027.md): Cessna 177RG · Colby, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N7692U · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot filed an IFR flight plan after being briefed. There was freezing drizzle to the west that was moving toward the departure area. The airplane took off into a low ceiling with near freezing temperature. Pilot attempted to climb to… - [NTSB LAX87LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA058.md): Cessna 182L · Oceano, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N66CF · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that while the acft was climbing after takeoff, it appeared to be lower than normal. One witness rprtd that the eng sounded as if it was running rough. Another witness stated that the acft had begun making a left turn when he saw flames… - [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 ATL87LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA033.md): Mooney M20G · Painesvile, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N3683N · Substantial damage > The plt reported a complete engine failure while conducting a pleasure flt. Following the failure, the plt attempted to restart the engine, but failed. At this point the acft was about two miles south of casement arpt. The reported winds were gusting to 25… - [NTSB ATL87IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA032.md): Mooney M20F · Columbus, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N3782N · Minor damage > Plt rpted he was descending in IMC for instrument approach when eng quit, restarted for 30 sec after switching fuel tanks, and quit again. Acft broke out of clouds about 700 feet, plt landed on interstate. Eng exam showed alternate air door seal blocking… - [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 MIA87FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA040.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N930MA · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on takeoff roll as the nose wheel was lifted at aprx 60 knots, the acft veered sharply to the left, ran off the runway and collided with the glide slope building. The left eng and propeller were examined and both components were found to… - [NTSB LAX87LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA056.md): Pitts Special S1-D · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N365A · Substantial damage > At the end of a local pleasure flight, the aircraft ground looped while the pilot was turning off of runway 7R onto a high speed taxiway. The pilot reported that near the end of the landing roll, he tapped the brakes lightly in preparation to turn when the… - [NTSB DEN87LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA026.md): Beech A23-24 · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N5996S · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to land on a dirt road near two oil rigs. He said he made several low passes to view the road surface. During the landing roll, the wheels of the acft dug into the soft surface. A loss of control occurred which resulted in the acft traveling… - [NTSB DEN87LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA025.md): Cessna 152 · Ellicott, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N757TN · Substantial damage > During the initial climb phase of takeoff the plt encountered a wind shear with strong gusty tail winds. The acft entered an uncontrolled descent from 25 feet AGL, struck a wire fence off the end of the rwy and nosed over. - [NTSB DEN87FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA024.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Stugis, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N2161B · Destroyed > The plt agreed to ferry the acft for another plt who was not IFR rated & who had been forced to land at kadoka on the previous evening due to low fuel & apchg darkness. IMC prevailed thru-out the area. The commercial/ifr rated plt did not obtain a wx briefing… - [NTSB DEN87FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA023.md): Beech A36TC · Steamboat Sprgs, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N36TS · Destroyed > Plt and four paxs were returning home from a ski vacation. A witness at the arpt observed a normal takeoff and saw the acft turn towards an area of high terrain located approximately 1.5 miles from the Steamboat arpt. The witness observed N36TS continue on a… - [NTSB CHI87LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA045.md): Hiller UH-12B · Capac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N48209 · Substantial damage > Ten minutes after takeoff and just prior to letdown from 350 feet AGL a main rotor blade drag strut failed due to progressive fatigue through a threaded portion of the strut. Only partial control of the helicopter was possible after the failure. The pilot… - [NTSB CHI87DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DER01.md): Cessna 185D · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N1502F · Substantial damage > During landing after the skis had touched down the acft began to swerve. As the acft left the rwy the plt attemtped a go-around, however, one ski dug into the ground and the acft flipped over onto it's back. Post accident exam revealed the right ski had… - [NTSB NYC87FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA039.md): Bell 47-G2A · Jamesburg, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N7579 · Destroyed > The CFI and private student were practicing lifting off to a hover. The CFI allowed the student to preform one or two under supervision and they were satisfactory. The CFI then allosed the student to start preforming the manuevers. The CFI heard the right… - [NTSB NYC87DGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DGM01.md): Mooney M20F · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N6314Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported experiencing a rise in the acft's EGT and a loss of power during cruise flt. A forced landing was made during which the acft contacted trees. Examination of the fuel system showed that both the main fuel screen and the micro screen in the… - [NTSB NYC87DFA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DFA03.md): Cessna 150M · Guilderland Cnt, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N704EK · Substantial damage > The student pilot, on a solo 30 NM x-country training flt, became lost while using VOR navigation. A precautionary landing was made in an industrial park. The acft collided with a stack of slate during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX87LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA054.md): North American-Maslon SNJ-4 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N269WB · Substantial damage > A North American SNJ-4 ground looped after a loss of control during takeoff roll on runway 27R. The aircraft swerved to the left twice and then lifted off the ground with a high angle of attack and low airspeed. The aircraft then 'mushed along' at… - [NTSB LAX87FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA057.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N2371E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > A Cessna 172 & a Dehavilland gipsy moth collided at 150 ft. AGL while on short final approach to the uncontrolled arpt. On base leg the plt flying the moth failed to observe & yield the right of way to the Cessna which was already established on the final… - [NTSB LAX87FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA055.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N5814P · Destroyed > In cavu weather conditions, the acft crashed into open, level desert terrain at a 30 deg, nose low and near wings level attitude. No pre-impact mechanical malfunctions were found with the aircraft. There were no witnesses to the accident. - [NTSB FTW87LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA023.md): North American Navion A · Springtown, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N91548 · Substantial damage > The pilot told rescue personnel that he had taken off with empty tanks selected. The engine quit, and the aircraft impacted the ground before he could restart. Initial reports of serious injury only, but both occupants expired two weeks later. - [NTSB CHI87LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA038.md): Cessna 150G · Rockford, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N8703S · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff at about 100 feet AGL, pilot reports the engine lost power, aircraft stalled, entered a spin, and collided with the ground. Inspection of the aircraft and magnetos did not disclose any discrepancies other than possible coil deterioration. - [NTSB CHI87LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA037.md): Mooney M20K · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N3691H · Substantial damage > Following an engine power loss due to fatigue of the #1 cylinder, the plt force landed the acft on a highway. The highway was the only available landing area, according to the plt. On landing rollout, the plt was forced to swerve the acft off the paved… - [NTSB ATL87LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N32106 · Substantial damage > The plt called apch control & asked for vectors to the nearest field & said he was low on fuel. Vectors were provided but the eng lost power & the acft was damaged during a landing in a wooded area. An investigation revealed the acft had been flying for aprx… - [NTSB MIA87LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA039.md): Navion H · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1986 · N2507T · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while en route to boca raton, FL, he experienced complete electrical failure near labelle, FL. He continued inbound but when in the boca raton area, encountered other traffic and because of the congestion decided to fly north along the… - [NTSB MIA87IA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA038.md): Beech BE-95-55 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1986 · N5WE · No damage > The private pilot suffered a massive heart attack in cruise flight shortly after take-off. The pilots wife who held an expired private pilots certificate took over and landed successfully. The pilot was pronounced deceased upon arrival at a local hospital. No… - [NTSB LAX87MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87MA052.md): Beech A36TC · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1986 · N6750L · Destroyed > On an instructional flt, the student plt & instructor (CFI) made an ILS low apch to rwy 30R. Drg a go-arnd (missed apch)a twr ctlr obsvd a 'light trace of smoke' emanating fm the eng exhaust. Shortly thereafter, the acft 'banked hard to the left and appeared… - [NTSB LAX87DVM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVM01.md): Moore-Van RV-3 · Carmel, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 27, 1986 · N135RV · Destroyed > The experimental homebuilt acft was performing aerobatics consisting of loops, rolls and high speed climbs from pull-outs. The acft limitations allowed for the performance of aerobatics, which included the maneuvers the plt was performing at the time of the… - [NTSB FTW87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA022.md): Cessna 172C · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1986 · N7709U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The certificated stu plt of the citabria was making touch and go landings at the uncontrolled arpt when the accident occurred. He took off to the south flying a left hand traffic pattern. The base to final turn was made aprx 1/4 mile from the rwy in front of… - [NTSB CHI87DEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX03.md): Cessna 172N · Raymond, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 27, 1986 · N4767E · Destroyed > The accident aircraft impacted in an open field shortly after a predawn departure from an unattended airport. IMC prevailed an no flight plan was in effect. In a conversaton held the day before with a local pilot the pilot of the accident aircraft stated his… - [NTSB SEA87LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA032.md): Cessna 172D · Kennewick, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N2349U · Substantial damage > The private pilot was seated in the right front seat with the student pilot in the left front seat. The pvt pilot allowed the student pilot to takeoff. The student over rotated and the stall warning was sounding. The pvt pilot took command of the aircraft but… - [NTSB NYC87FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA038.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Glen Mawr, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N8130A · Destroyed > Drg arrival, the acft was vectored to intercept the ILS rwy 27 localizer (LOC) bfr reaching the munci initial apch fix (iaf), which was 21.5 mi fm the rwy. The ATC controller (ctlr) told the plt to maint 4000' until on the LOC, then clrd him for the apch.… - [NTSB MKC87LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA025.md): Cessna 150 · Nevada, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N5976T · Substantial damage > The PIC preflighted his acft prior to departure, but the preflight did not include refueling the acft which contained about 8 gallons of fuel. Normally the 8 gallons of fuel would have been sufficient to reach the destination arpt which was 21 statute miles… - [NTSB MIA87LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA037.md): Cessna 182E · Chiefland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N2945Y · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was on final apch & attempted to go around due to gusting winds. He applied power, the eng quit & he collided with the trees at the end of the rwy. No determination could be made as to the malfunction of the eng as described by the plt. - [NTSB DEN87LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA022.md): Cessna 150 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N19224 · Substantial damage > During a touch and go landing, the acft's left landing gear tangled in loose wire. The acft swerved to the the left, struck a used tire barrier then nosed over. The landing was made on a closed rwy. - [NTSB ATL87IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA027.md): British Aerospace BA-31 · Louisville, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N823JS · Minor damage > While taxiing for takeoff, a jetstream 31 operating as a commuter carrier to dayton, Ohio, collided with the fourth baggage cart of a four car train. The visibility on the ramp was reduced due to rain and fog. The baggage cart driver stated that he was… - [NTSB ATL87FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA030.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Clinton, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N122FP · Destroyed > While en route on an IFR flt plan at FL180, the plt acknowledged instructions to dscnd to 16,000'. Later, the radar controller (cltr) noticed the acft had deviate fm course & was not replying with mode 'c' alt info. The ctlr reqd alt info & the plt responded,… - [NTSB ATL87FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA029.md): Beech 35-B33 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N9592Y · Destroyed > The flt departed rochester, NY, and received and IFR clearance. The flt and ATC handling were normal. The plt was cleared for the ILS rwy 33 apch to Winston-Salem, NC. The flt was established on the final apch but collided with trees about 2 miles southeast… - [NTSB SEA87LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA033.md): Piper J-3 · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1986 · N6849H · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to circle coyotes at a very low altitude. During the second turn the aircraft felt mushy. The aircraft's left wing tip struck the ground followed by the aircraft striking the ground hard and flat. - [NTSB SEA87FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA031.md): Cessna 177RG · Republic, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1986 · N52069 · Destroyed > A witness observed the acft taxi out ot the rwy in light snow showers and taxi to the north end of the rwy. During the takeoff the area was covered with a heavy snow shower, with winds from the north gusting T0 20-25 mph. The acft was observed to depart to… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1986&page=5 ## 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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=4&year=1986 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.