# NTSB investigations, 1988, 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 ATL89LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA064.md): Mooney M20F · Perdido, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N6969V · Substantial damage > While descending to 6000 feet the pilot experienced a complete loss of engine oil supply. The windscreen was covered with oil and the pilot had to use the side window to gain forward visibility. After completing the emergency landing check the engine seized.… - [NTSB ATL89DKJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ01.md): Sloan RV-4 · Russellville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 26, 1988 · N77SA · Substantial damage > While cruising at 2500 feet with ram air gate open, engine began to run rough. The plt closed the ram air gate and applied carb heat but the engine continued to run rough and then stopped. The pilot attempted to land in an open field, clearing several large… - [NTSB ATL89FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA051.md): Bell 206B · Pinson, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1988 · N3TV · Substantial damage > Two FAA inspectors were conducting currency training when the helicopter landed hard during a practice power recovery autorotation. The pilot had delayed in applying power and collective pitch. Upon contact with the ground, all engine instruments indicated… - [NTSB ATL89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA034.md): Cessna 210B · Uriah, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1988 · N5021P · Substantial damage > While cruising at 6500 ft, the eng lost power & the prop stopped windmilling. The plt elected to land on a highway. Drg the landing, the right wing hit overhanging tree limbs which yawed the acft off the right side of the road & down an embankment. The eng… - [NTSB ATL89FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA222.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1988 · N8211P · Substantial damage > On 10/31/88, the plt obtained wx info & filed an IFR flt plan fm vero beach, FL, to huntsville, AL. At aprx 1513 EST, hectcd ATC & rprtd climbing thru 1500' for 3000'. About 2.4 hrs later, he rprtd a loss of eng pwr. Vectors were provided toward an arpt, but… - [NTSB ATL89LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1988 · N555DU · Substantial damage > The flight instructor and the pre-solo student crashed after takeoff about 1/2 mile from the Hazel Green airport. The acft had been operated about one hour since the original takeoff from huntsville, Alabama. The instructor pilot reported that about 12… - [NTSB ATL89FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA006.md): Cessna 210N · Alexander City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1988 · N6510N · Substantial damage > The airplane crashed about 2 mi short of the destination arpt. Witnesses reported that it impacted nose down after clearing trees; no engine sounds were heard. According to rescue personnel, the plt indicated that there were no engine or other mechanical… - [NTSB ATL89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA002.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Monroeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N100J · Destroyed > According to the plt, he had requested the acft be fully svcd with fuel before takeoff; however, he did not visually check the fuel. He rprtd that after takeoff, he had flown about 50 min when he noted the rgt tank, which he was using, indcd empty. He said he… - [NTSB ATL88FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA256.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Oak Grove, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1988 · N7637E · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA253.md): Cessna 150G · Luverne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1988 · N3772J · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was flying at about 7-800 ft AGL while inspecting timber for insect damage when the engine suddenly lost power. He could not recover enough power to sustain flt, so he selected a pasture for his impending forced ldg. He reported that… - [NTSB ATL88LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA248.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Calera, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N24487 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the engine lost power during descent. The airplane subsequently crashed into a cornfield after clearing a row of trees, as the plt was attempting to make a forced landing. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that both the main & aux… - [NTSB ATL88LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA240.md): American AA-1A · Fairhope, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N9392L · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd the eng lost pwr 'without warning' as he & his pax were flying over water near the shore at aprx 500'. He performed emerg procedures & regained partial pwr, but not enough to cont flt. He maneuvered toward the shore, then elected to ditch the… - [NTSB ATL88LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA237.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1988 · N56606 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he landed on a grass strip adjacent to the paved rwy, to 'save the (airplane) tires' from excessive wear. He stated that the airplane groundlooped during the rollout when it encountered a hole in the turf. A mechanic who examined the… - [NTSB ATL88DKG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG16.md): Cessna 188 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1988 · N42404 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd he had flown off the strip all day & the temp had risen to 101 deg. As he was on his last takeoff, he realized the chemical load was too great for the conditions. He said he dumped part of the load, but the acft settled back to the ground.… - [NTSB ATL88DKG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG13.md): Grumman G-164A · Fadette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1988 · N8573H · Substantial damage > The pilot reported a partial power loss during an aerial application flight. The aircraft landed in the crops. The pilot stated that he found the number 3 cylinder partially separated from the engine. - [NTSB ATL88LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA221.md): Cessna 182A · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1988 · N4090D · Substantial damage > The plt was on a x-country flt from Elberta, AL, to destin, FL & return. The flt included 4 en route stops to pick up & drop off pax. During an en route stop, the plt checked the fuel by using a home made dip stick & he thought there was sufficient fuel to… - [NTSB ATL88FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA207.md): Piper PA-32 · Uniontown, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N8324V · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA201.md): Cessna 172M · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1988 · N5075R · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he attempted to make a touch and go ldg at the departure arpt before heading out on the first leg of a cross-country flt. The airplane encountered a gust of wind at touchdown and veered off the side of the rwy. The airplane subsequently… - [NTSB ATL88FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA200.md): Globe GC-1B · Myrtlewood, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N780GM · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA190.md): Sikorsky S-55C · Coaling, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1988 · N883 · Substantial damage > The helo was approaching a helipad for landing after the last aerial application flight of the day when there was a pop and tail rotor control was lost. After several rotations about the vertical axis, the PIC landed the helo hard, collapsing the landing… - [NTSB ATL88LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA187.md): Cessna 150F · Mc Kenzie, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N7067F · Destroyed > The plt reported that he attempted to takeoff from a pasture that was 'too short'. The airplane began to settle shortly after t/o and one of the MLG wheels struck a short post in the pasture. The airplane hdg was altered and the airplane crashed into a fence.… - [NTSB ATL88DKG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG07.md): Grumman G164A · Clanton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1988 · N48438 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL88FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA168.md): Hughes 269A · Ozark, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1988 · N1038Y · Substantial damage > Three months prior to the accident a mechanic repaired the left magneto. He reinstalled it and timed it with the right magneto. Both magnetos were found to have advanced timing. Internal examination showed discrepancies which would lead to electrical… - [NTSB ATL88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA166.md): Piper J5C · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1988 · N41333 · Substantial damage > A witness reported that the airplane encountered a 'downdraft' while attempting to pick up a banner. The main ldg gear caught the banner pick-up line and carried the banner aloft. The witness radioed the plt to advise him of the situation, but received no… - [NTSB ATL88IA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA146.md): de Havilland DHC-8-101/102 · Dothan, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1988 · N804MX · Minor damage > During cruise flight at 12,000 ft, the flight crew of the DHC-8 observed a low oil pressure warning light. About five seconds later, the right engine fire warning light illuminated. Fire was confirmed and the extinguisher discharged. The fire was extinguished… - [NTSB ATL88LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA132.md): Beech M35 · Mc Cullough, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1988 · N2255K · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was landing at his destination arpt when the accident occurred. The turf/grass was wet. The acft overran the end of the rwy and collided with the terrain, several trees, and bushes. There were no mechanical malfunctions reported. - [NTSB ATL88LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA127.md): Cessna 150J · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1988 · N50715 · Substantial damage > The seaplane collided with the water shortly after takeoff. The plt rptd that a large spider dropped in front of him and distracted him. The airplane was in a gradual right turn about 100 ft above the water at the time. He attempted to swat the spider with… - [NTSB ATL88LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA124.md): Cessna 150G · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1988 · N2738S · Substantial damage > The airplane experienced a loss of electrical power during the local, solo flt. The student elected to make a precautionary ldg at Muscle Shoals arpt (MSL) which was the nearest arpt. He made two attempts to land on rwy 36, with a 12-20 kt tailwind: on the… - [NTSB ATL88LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA115.md): Cessna 172K · Butler, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1988 · N78840 · Substantial damage > The plt rptd that he observed the engine oil pressure indication drop to zero during a low-level pipeline patrol flight. He attempted to increase engine pwr and initiate a climb, but the engine began to run rough. He subsequently landed on the pipeline… - [NTSB ATL88IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA102.md): Government Aircraft Fact Nomad N22B · Birmingham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1988 · N422NE · Minor damage - [NTSB ATL88DKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG04.md): Weber Evans VF-1 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 26, 1988 · N18JW · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL88LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA095.md): Cessna 182RG · Jacksonville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N1703R · Substantial damage > The pilot had just purchased the aircraft and it had less than one hour on the overhauled engine. The pilot was at 1500 feet when the engine quit. On final approach to the emergency landing area, the aircraft collided with trees. The engine examination… - [NTSB ATL88LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA090.md): Mooney M20F · Birmingham, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1988 · N7448V · Substantial damage > The airplane collided with trees on a hill at night, while on final approach. The plt rptd that he 'evidently got too low' on the approach. The visibility was 10 miles. The hilly terrain in the vicinity of the accident site was undeveloped, and had no… - [NTSB ATL88DKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG03.md): Davis RV-3 · Loxley, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 29, 1988 · N1387K · Destroyed > The pilot was making touch and go landings at a private airstrip. On the third takeoff witnesses said the aircraft climbed steeply and appeared to enter a hammerhead stall. The aircraft impacted the ground near the departure end of the runway. The… - [NTSB ATL88FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA085.md): Bell 204B · Stockton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1988 · N8514F · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA073.md): Cessna P210N · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1988 · N6438W · Destroyed ## 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") = 1988 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=1988 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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