# NTSB investigations, 1986, AL 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL87LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA049.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Mobile, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1986 · N3577U · Substantial damage > The plt had suspected a hydraulic problem prior to departure when hydraulic fluid was found on the hangar floor. The acft was flown to a nearby arpt for repairs. The acft then departed and aprx 1 hr into the flt a heater problem was experienced. The plt… - [NTSB ATL87LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1986 · N3869K · Substantial damage > The student pilot was making her first supervised solo flight in the PA28-140 model aircraft. The student reported that wind and low airspeed prevented her from reaching the runway prior to landing touchdown. - [NTSB ATL87FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA017.md): Cessna 210L · Montgomery, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N59034 · Destroyed > The acft was flown for slightly less than 3 hrs on an instructional flt. The acft was reportedly nearly full of fuel before takeoff. Capacity is 89 gals. At max consumption of 22 gph the acft should have still had fuel available when the eng quit. During the… - [NTSB ATL87FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA042.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pell City, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1986 · N4576R · Destroyed > The aircraft departed albany Georgia for fenton Missouri without a flight plan. VFR not recommended had been given to the commercial, CFI, instrument rated pilot twice during the day. The wreckage was found two months later on the side of a mountain in… - [NTSB ATL87LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA005.md): Cessna 305C · Catherine, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1986 · N720BC · Substantial damage > Plt had landed in a soybean field to participate in a dove hunt. Abt 1000 he decided to fly to another field near a restaurant for breakfast. He attempted a short field t.o. and at about 100 ft AGL, he stated that the eng quit with no warning. As a result of… - [NTSB ATL86LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA267.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Town Creek, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1986 · N44245 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine had developed a 'miss' and a precautionary landing was made near the cotton fields intended to be sprayed. Trouble-shooting and full power run-ups did not reveal any problems, therefore, the pilot elected to takeoff and… - [NTSB ATL86FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA265.md): Cessna A-37A · Yantley, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1986 · N3757Z · Destroyed > The plt had just purchased the acft which had an experimental airworthiness certificate. During a preflt wx briefing, he was advised of towering cumulus clouds along his route. After takeoff, he initiated a climb to FL 240 & leveled off aprx 10 min later.… - [NTSB ATL86LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA260.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1986 · N6041Y · Substantial damage > During initial climb phase of an experimental flt from mgm, AL, the plt rpted that the left engine had failed and an attempt was made to feather the prop. The plt radioed dannelly tower that the acft was returning to the arpt. Then the plt rpted that the… - [NTSB ATL86LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA256.md): Cessna 310J · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N3105L · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff the plt attempting to taxi between two rows of parked acft. He used the left brake to maneuver the acft between the rows and could not stop the turn by using the right brake. The acft continued in the turn and struck a parked Cessna… - [NTSB ATL86LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA251.md): Hughes 369HS/H-500 · Waterloo, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1986 · N9181F · Substantial damage > The acft lifted off the top of the support truck and started a takeoff with a partial load of chemicals to be applied to a logged over forest area. About 10-15 feet after lift off the plt detected a loss of rotor RPM. He was at the edge of a ravine with steep… - [NTSB ATL86LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA247.md): Piper PA-24 180 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1986 · N6309P · Substantial damage > The stated purpose of this flt was a bfr for the plt. Both the CFI and the plt stated that the bfr part of the flt was complete and that the plt was practicing a short field landing when the accident occurred. The approach was too low and the left main… - [NTSB ATL86LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA238.md): Joe Almon Falcon XP · Mt Olive, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1986 · N548YA · Substantial damage > While apchg to land, the registered ultralight acft encountered a downdraft which exceeded its climb performance. The acft was headed twd power lines, so the plt elected to fly under the lines. As the ultralight was crossing under the power lines, one of its… - [NTSB ATL86LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA225.md): Beech BE-19 · Ardmore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N285G · Substantial damage > During the landing attempt, the pilot elected to go-around after he realized that a safe landing could not be completed. During the go-around the acft settled to the rwy after the pilot retracted the flaps. The acft rolled off the departure end of the rwy at… - [NTSB ATL86LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA207.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1986 · N2952D · Substantial damage > The plt received a wx briefing prior to takeoff which forecasted widely scattered thunderstorms. On arrival at destination a thunderstorm was over the arpt. The plt executed an ILS rwy 14 apch. A preceding DC-9 made a missed approach due to tower reported… - [NTSB ATL86LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA205.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Dozier, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1986 · N5041W · Destroyed > The private plt and his pax were on a night cross country flt when he ran one fuel tank dry and the eng sputtered. He switched to the other tank and the eng caught for a few seconds then quit. He let down over a heavily forested area and stalled the acft into… - [NTSB ATL86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA202.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1986 · N9332 · Minor damage > During flt, the acft encountered turbulence (turbc) while flying in the vicinity of a thunderstorm (tstm). During the occurrence, a flt attendant, who was serving beverages, sustained a fractured lumbar vertebrae. Radar data revealed the acft was about 4 mi… - [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 ATL86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA193.md): Cessna 177A · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1986 · N30365 · Substantial damage > The acft had set on the ramp with little fuel in it for aprx one week. Just before the accident flt, the pilot took fuel samples, but found no water. He then taxied to the fuel pumps and added aprx 20 gal of fuel in each tank. Another fuel sample was not… - [NTSB ATL86LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA168.md): Anderson Tierra II 1984 · Smith Station, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N5291Y · Substantial damage > The acft's engine lost pwr shortly after t/o and a forced ldg was made in some saplings. The plt reported that he neglected to use the electric fuel boost pump during the t/o and subsequent pwr loss. He had previously installed the pump on the home-built acft… - [NTSB ATL86IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA167.md): Beech H35 · Birmingham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1986 · N7989D · Minor damage > During takeoff ground run the aircraft would not develop full power according to the pilot. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff and during the aborted takeoff the aircraft ran off the end of the runway. - [NTSB ATL86LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA161.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Guntersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1986 · N326JR · Substantial damage > The plt allowed the aircraft to settle back onto the runway shortly after liftoff from the runway after having already retracted the landing gear. The aircraft landed with the landing gear retracted. - [NTSB ATL86LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA166.md): Cessna A188B · Magnolia Spring, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1986 · N9105R · Substantial damage > During a spray run the plt attempted to climb over a tall tree, the acft failed to clear the tree which was contacted with the right wing. The acft then crash landed in a field. The acft was observed to stagger during several turns earlier in the operation.… - [NTSB ATL86LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA268.md): Stinson 108-1 · Roanoke, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N8838K · Substantial damage > Reportedly, during the landing roll, the acft went off the right side of the rwy and continued across a shallow ditch and down an embankment. The plt stated that the acft did not RESP0ND to control and brake inputs to correct the swerve in calm winds. The FAA… - [NTSB ATL86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA157.md): Mooney M20E · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N1308W · Substantial damage > The eng lost pwr and a forced landing was made aprx 5 miles south of the destination arpt. The plt reported that, prior to departure he visually examined the fuel tanks and estimated having aprx 9 gals total fuel onboard. He estimated that only 5 gals would… - [NTSB ATL86LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA158.md): Cessna T188 · Tyler, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1986 · N4927J · Substantial damage > During a takeoff from a field strip the plt experienced a complete eng failure. The plt made a forced landing in a pecan orchard which resulted in airframe damage. Powerplant exam disclosed that the eng drive fuel pump had failed. - [NTSB ATL86FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA156.md): MBB BO-105C · Peterson, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1986 · N114BH · Destroyed > The EMS helicopter was heard and observed as it flew at low altitude down the river. A witness saw it dip down then attempt to climb just prior to the collision with power lines across the river. The helicopter broke the wires but was stopped and came apart… - [NTSB ATL86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA143.md): Aero Commander 100 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1986 · N4003X · Substantial damage > During a descent of 400-500 fpm at 120-125 mph the windshield blew into the aircraft. A portion of the windshield remained attached to the acft, folded up so as to jut above the cabin roof and acted as a spoiler. Level flight could not be maintained due to… - [NTSB ATL86FKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG09.md): Pitts S-1 · Atmore, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 24, 1986 · N83JW · Substantial damage > The acft crashed almost vertically from aprx 250/300 ft AGL after rolling inverted at the completion of a double snap roll to the rt. The acft slowed during the rolls and appeared to be too slow to control the stopping of the rolls. The acft continued to roll… - [NTSB ATL86LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA140.md): Cessna 150E · Gulfshore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1986 · N6108T · Substantial damage > The pilot related that the aircraft ran out of fuel and he attempted a forced landing in a field 3 miles from his airport of intended landing. The fuel cells were not visually inspected to determine the fuel quantity, however, the pilot stated that the fuel… - [NTSB ATL86LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA138.md): Bell 47G-3B · Red Bay, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1986 · N73269 · Substantial damage > The pilot had completed a dispensing operation and was returning to the ag staging area to refuel. As the helicopter hovered towards the parked refueling vehicle, the main rotor blades struck a metal structure attached to the truck. The pilot stated that the… - [NTSB ATL86LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA135.md): Cessna T210N · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N1239U · Substantial damage > While on final approach for landing the aircraft lost total power and the pilot attempted a forced landing on a road. The aircraft landed across the road and ran into an open field. The pilot stated that the aircraft ran out of fuel. - [NTSB ATL86LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA134.md): Piper PA-38 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N25737 · Substantial damage > During the touchdown landing phase on runway 23, the aircraft veered off the left side and crashed following an attempted go-around. The pilot applied full power, but was unable to clear a tree line off the departure end. As the pilot elected to abort, the… - [NTSB ATL86FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA129.md): Cessna 182P · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1986 · N52911 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during a descent. The plt was attempting to fly below the overcast to determine his location. The plt radioed just prior to his descent to announce his intentions to his destination UNICOM. There were no further communications… - [NTSB ATL86LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Natural Bridge, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1986 · N89339 · Substantial damage > The student plt reported making an error during preflt planning for the solo x-country flt. The student's instructor didnot detect the error. The student plt flew an incorrect hdg, became lost and ran out of fuel. A forced ldg was made in a field. - [NTSB ATL86LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA123.md): Aero Commander 112 · Roanoke, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N55VH · Substantial damage > The plt lost control of the acft during an attempted go-around. While on final apch, full flaps were lowered and power was added to maintain 80 KTS. The acft continued descending, the airspeed decreased to 65-70 KTS and the stall warning activated. The plt… - [NTSB ATL86LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA109.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1986 · N4087W · Substantial damage > After takeoff pilot noted loss of engine oil pressure. Engine siezed and pilot landed short of runway. A/c hit ILS antenna during landing roll, severed right wing. Engine oil cooler line burst due to aging. Line was fabricated in the 1st qtr 0F 1972. Oil… - [NTSB ATL86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA107.md): Piper PA-32R-300T · Fort Deposit, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1986 · N22370 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff smoke and flames entered the cockpit. The pilot returned to the airport and landed hard damaging the firewall. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the turbo charger exhaust clamp broke and allowed hot exhaust gases to ignite a fire… - [NTSB ATL86LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA103.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Fort Rucker, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N8140Y · Substantial damage > The x-c flt departed killeen, TX, with an intermediate stop at alexandria, LA. A passenger was disembarked at cairns aaf and during departure for dothan, the aircraft's engine sputtered and lost power. The aircraft collided with trees near the airport. Prior… - [NTSB ATL86LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA094.md): Shaffer KR-2 · Mobile, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1986 · N455JS · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the aircraft during cruise flight while attempting to close the cockpit canopy which inadvertently unlatched. The aircraft entered a spin and the pilot was unable to recover prior to ground impact. The aircraft was an experimental… - [NTSB ATL86LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA089.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hanceville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1986 · N74HB · Substantial damage > While enroute to birmingham the pilot experienced a complete power failure when no. 2 cylinder separated from the engine assembly. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing on interstate 65 near Hanceville, AL, and the aircraftcollided with an… - [NTSB ATL86MA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86MA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Andalusia, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1986 · N1099X · Destroyed > The accident flt was to be the last in a series of flt tests. This flt was for the purpose of determining the landing characteristics of the acft with a combination speed/stol kit installed. When the FAA flt test plt failed to return from the mission a search… - [NTSB ATL86FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA082.md): Beech A23 · Russellville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1986 · N3536R · Substantial damage > Outboard half of one propeller blade separated during cruise flight. During the subsequent forced landing attempt the acft struck trees, severing the right wing, and crashed inverted. Front occupant seats separated from seat tracks. Examination of propeller… - [NTSB ATL86FKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG06.md): Bushby Mustang II · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 2, 1986 · N32RH · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground in an inverted attitude during a forced landing after a power loss at 400 ft AGL during takeoff. The acft was observed to turn after the power loss and then the wings leveled. Power was heard to resume at about 100 ft AGL.… - [NTSB ATL86LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA068.md): Cessna 172P · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1986 · N52238 · Substantial damage > The acft was observed to make one takeoff and landing from an umimproved pasture. The second takeoff attempted was unsuccessful and the acft collided with a tree and crashed to the ground. The plt did not report any mechanical problems with the acft. There… - [NTSB ATL86FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA063.md): Beech 95-B55 · Anniston, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1986 · N7948K · Destroyed > The acft was observed flying through the base of the low level cloud layer prior to its impact on the side of a mountain. The plt was not instrument rated, had not filed a flt plan nor obtained a wx briefing. The impact point was several hundred ft below the… - [NTSB ATL86FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA058.md): Cessna 310G · Ragland, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N8983Z · Destroyed > The acft with sputtering engs was heard circling overhead in low overcast skies. The horizontal tail surfaces separated in-flt and came to rest aprx 450 ft from the main wreckage in mountainous terrain. The student plt had no instrument experience. The acft… - [NTSB ATL86LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA053.md): Hughes 269A · Brewton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1986 · N8866F · Substantial damage > During low level controlled burning of a small timber forest the helicopter lost power. A forced landing was attempted in a field and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The aircraft owner related that the aircraft ran out of fuel. - [NTSB ATL86FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA055.md): Cessna T337B · Talladega, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1986 · N2407S · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during the final approach to landing. The light conditions were dark, skies were clear and winds were calm. Prior to the accident, the plt had landed and visited the FBO from where the acft was recently purchased to correct some… ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AL&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. 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