# NTSB investigations, 1987, FL 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 1 of 4 · 200 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA88IA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA079.md): Cessna U206G · Key West, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1987 · N4820R · Minor damage > While water taxiing nw from the ramp to takeoff with the wind from the north at 22 KTS, the rt wing lifted resulting in the lt float digging into the water. The plt attempted to correct this by turning into the wind and applying full-up right aileron but was… - [NTSB MIA88NA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88NA070.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 28, 1987 · N8948E · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA88LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1987 · N89126 · Substantial damage > En route to the destination during a cross country flt, the acft was diverted to an alternate arpt due to weather conditions below minimums. Unable to land at the alternate due to poor visibility the non-instrument rated plt requested vectors to the… - [NTSB MIA88IA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA072.md): Boeing 727-231 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1987 · N54344 · Minor damage > Plt was instructed to turn the tail to the right as viewed by the signal man during power back. As power back started the tail was turned to the left as viewed by the signal man. The signal man corrected this turn but the acft was now making a much larger arc… - [NTSB MIA88LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA076.md): Crusenberry Windwagon · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1987 · N5223C · Substantial damage > While on a high speed taxi test the acft inadvertently became airborne. While looking out the rt side of the acft the plt rolled it into a rt bank. He then leveled the wings after which the acft stalled, touched down and separated the main landing gear wheels… - [NTSB MIA88FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA071.md): Cessna 150H · Destin, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1987 · N7005S · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that they observed the acft flying in the fog in a southeasterly direction and turn hard right just before it struck the 19th floor of a condominium. The fog according to residents of the bldg was so thick that the ground could not be seen… - [NTSB MIA88LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA069.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1987 · N5433Y · Destroyed > U.S. Coast guard personnel stated that the pilot reported that they were out of fuel and were ditching approximately 110 miles southeast of Marathon FL. The pilots were picked up by the coast guard and were transported back to miami. - [NTSB MIA88IA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA068.md): Beech 99 · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1987 · N6724D · Minor damage > The commuter air carrier crew received an unsafe nose gear indication on final approach. The approach was abandoned and all efforts to use the emergency extension procedures were to no avail. The crew secured both engines on final and landed nose gear up.… - [NTSB MIA88LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA067.md): Gulfstream American AA5A · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1987 · CGRRP · Substantial damage > While on a personal flt shortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 400 ft, the plt reported that the eng quit shortly after she turned off the electric fuel pump. Attempts to restart were unsuccessful. A forced landing followed during which the acft collided… - [NTSB MIA88LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA066.md): Cessna A188B · South Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1987 · N731LS · Substantial damage > The plt attempted a landing on a narrow runway, on an embankment. The airplane swerved to the left, into a crosswind, and left the rwy. The right main ldg gear collided with a boulder; the airplane nosed over and came to rest in the water. - [NTSB MIA88LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA064.md): Beech 95-C55 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1987 · N707CC · Substantial damage > While on a personal flt after the plt lowered the landing gear for landing, the left main landing gear did not extend. The plt continued the apch, & after touchdown, the acft veered off the rwy, collided with trees, then came to rest. According to FAA… - [NTSB MIA88LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA062.md): Champion 7EC · Ocoee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1987 · N4387C · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that before takeoff, he made a thorough preflt, which included a check of the fuel sys for contaminates & water, but no discrepancies were noted. Shortly after takeoff, at an alt of aprx 100 ft, the eng sputtered & lost pwr. The plt stated he… - [NTSB MIA88LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA061.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1987 · N80BJ · Substantial damage > While on a business flt over the company's property the plt elected to land the acft on a 40 foot wide dirt road. After touchdown the acft drifted off the left side of the road, due in part, to a crosswind. The left wing collided with a tree. - [NTSB MIA88LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA060.md): Mooney M20J · St Theresa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1987 · N4324H · Destroyed > While in cruise flt at 3000 ft south-southeast of st. Theresa, FL over the gulf of Mexico, the plt reported a total loss of power. Attempts to restart were unsuccessful. The acft was then ditched aprx 11 nautical miles & 146 degrees from st. Theresa, FL, near… - [NTSB MIA88LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA059.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1987 · N8767C · Substantial damage > Although the plt stated that he performed a preflt & eng runup prior to departure with no problem noted, shortly after takeoff, while climbing through 350 ft, the engine RPM dropped to & stayed between 1500 & 1600. The plt was unable to maintain altitude… - [NTSB MIA88LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA054.md): Cessna 310F · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1987 · N317L · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had made three touch & go landings & on the fourth landing, while on rollout, the left main gear collapsed & the acft slid to a stop on the runway. Post crash examination of the landing gear revealed that the left main gear downlock rod… - [NTSB MIA88LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA053.md): Beech C-45H · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1987 · N4209V · Substantial damage > While practicing short field landings the plt flared the acft for landing after which it stalled, descended right wing low, then crashed onto the rwy. The acft then touched down on the nose landing gear causing it to collapse, & slid off the rwy. - [NTSB MIA88LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA051.md): Piper PA-38-112 · San Antonio, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1987 · N2405F · Substantial damage > The student plt became lost while on a solo x-c training flt. He attempted to contact his non control tower destination airport via UNICOM. He stated that he flew around for 20 or 25 mins attempting to make UNICOM contact & was unsuccessful in doing so. He… - [NTSB MIA88LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA050.md): Cessna A185F · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1987 · N60925 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the flt was low and slow on final apch. As a result the main landing gear collided with a dirt bank located short of the rwy. The gear then collapsed and the acft slid to a stop. - [NTSB MIA88FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA049.md): Beech K-35 · Crescent City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1987 · N125LE · Destroyed > The pilot experienced a partial engine failure at lift off with 1/2 of the runway remaining in front of him. The pilot then attempted to do a 180 degree teardrop back to the runway, stalled and crashed. Investigation revealed water contamination of the fuel… - [NTSB MIA88LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA048.md): Cessna 172K · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1987 · N84613 · Substantial damage > The pvt plt flying the acft for the first time from the rt seat landed it aprx 170 ft short of the runway on soft grass. The acft rolled 6-10 ft, after which the nose gear sank & the acft then nosed over & came to rest inverted. - [NTSB MIA88LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA047.md): Cessna 210 · Quincy, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1987 · N9492T · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he performed a prelanding check on final apch but failed to lower the landing gear. He continued the apch, & just prior to touchdown, was advised that the gear was not down. The apch to landing was continued & the acft slid to a stop. He… - [NTSB MIA88LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA046.md): Cessna 172P · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1987 · N62083 · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced an engine failure due to a heavily coked #4 cylinder exhaust valve while on climb out at 500 ft AGL. He attempted a turn back to the airport and stalled in the turn and crashed. - [NTSB MIA88LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA045.md): Mooney M-22 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1987 · N7739M · Substantial damage > Plt stated that on landing roll at approximately 30 to 35 knots the nose landing gear began to shimmy and turn to the left. Full right brake and rudder could not correct the left turning tendency of the aircraft. The aircraft ran off the left side of the… - [NTSB MIA88FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA044.md): Cessna 172N · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1987 · N246ER · Destroyed > The student plt was flying the acft on a solo instructional flt in the north practice area & was assigned to practice landings, takeoffs, stalls & slow flt. Witnesses stated they observed the acft flying at a very low altitude just before it collided with a… - [NTSB MIA88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Roseland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N36066 · Substantial damage > The acft was preflighted approx 20 min after refueling with no discrepancies noted. The plt had difficulty starting the acft. Mechanics flushed the acft fuel lines and declared the acft ok. No water was found in the fuel sumps or strainer during the plts… - [NTSB MIA88FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA042.md): Cessna 152 · Okeelanta, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N89741 · Destroyed > The acft crashed into a wildlife management area in a steep nose down attitude with about 20 degs flaps extended. The stated purpose of the flt was to spot deer & a suitable area in which to hunt. Torsional damage to the airframe suggested that the acft was… - [NTSB MIA88LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA038.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1987 · N539FT · Substantial damage > During an instructional flt while practicing accuracy touch-and-go landings, the student plt flared the acft for landing at low altitude, aprx 45-60 feet from the apch end of the rwy. The acft landed hard short of the runway. As a result the landing gear… - [NTSB MIA88LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA037.md): Mandley Steen Skybolt · Placida, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1987 · N44JM · Destroyed > When attempting to start the eng the plt heard it backfire & then observed smoke coming from under the eng cowling. He then immediately exited the acft & left the scene to summon the fire department. He later returned to find the aircraft consumed by fire.… - [NTSB MIA88LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA035.md): Cessna 152 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N6369H · Substantial damage > After successful completion of 6 dual touch-and-go landings, the student plt departed to perform 3 touch-and-go landings for her first solo flight. The instructor plt stated that the apch to the first landing appeared to be low & after touchdown, the acft… - [NTSB MIA88LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA040.md): Piper PA-31-310 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1987 · N112AG · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while enroute to West Palm Beach, she encountered severe turbulence. The aft cabin door popped open but remained attached and the flt was continued and lndd w/o further incident. As the plt attempted to restart the engs for the return trip… - [NTSB MIA88LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA033.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1987 · N5086Y · Destroyed > Plt stated that shortly after starting the left engine he heard an explosion and saw flame spreading from the accessory area of the left engine toward the left wing tip and the cabin. He shut down the engine by turning off the magnetos and he and his… - [NTSB MIA88LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA031.md): Piper PA-28-161 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1987 · N82811 · Substantial damage > The plt, familiar with the arpt, overflew it 2 times in an attempt to activate the rwy lights using the acft's radio as well as to observe the wind sock. After observing a northerly wind & being unable to activate the lights he elected to land on rwy 36… - [NTSB MIA88LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA030.md): Cessna T-210N · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1987 · N4612C · Substantial damage > During ldg gear extension plt did not get safe down indication. Attempts to use emergency extension pump were unsuccessful. Acft was landed nose gear extended main gear retracted. Post accident inspection of the acft revealed the left main gear down lock… - [NTSB MIA88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA029.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1987 · N269ER · Substantial damage > While practicing short field landings, the student plt flared the acft prematurely resulting in a hard landing & substantial damage. The acft was then taxied to the ramp. - [NTSB MIA88LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA036.md): Raven S-66A · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1987 · N4094G · Substantial damage > After liftoff with the deflation panel partially open, the flt continued towards the landing location. With a high rate of descent established, the plt realized that the balloon would not clear the powerlines that were ahead of the landing location. He then… - [NTSB MIA88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA027.md): Learjet 35A · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1987 · N900JE · Substantial damage > During taxi up to hangar under direction of lineman after arrival the flt experienced loss of hydraulic pressure and brakes. The plt could not activate the emergency brakes prior to rolling into the hangar and colliding with two acft prior to coming to rest.… - [NTSB MIA88LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA026.md): Learjet 35A · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1987 · N888DJ · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard ldg during heavy rain & after being advised of wind shear. The crew stated that at one point, the acft was thrown into a 60 deg bank with airspeed fluctuations plus or minus 20 KTS about 400 to 600 ft AGL. The plt stated that at 100 to… - [NTSB MIA88FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA025.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Davie, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1987 · N53736 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff during the crosswind to downwind turn at an alt of aprx 50 ft, the acft stalled, spun to the left, & due to the low altitude the plt was unable to recover prior to impact in a left wing low nose down attitude. Postcrash examination of… - [NTSB MIA88LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA034.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N2746Q · Substantial damage > Drg arrival, while being transferred from tampa apch ctl to twr ctl, the plt was clrd to lnd on rwy 14. Bfr lndg, he was adzd the wind was fm 070 deg at 15 KTS. Rwy 4 was available, but it was not suggested by the twr ctlr or reqd by the plt. The plt stated… - [NTSB MIA88LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA022.md): Mooney M20F · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1987 · N413HM · Substantial damage > Plt stated that while turning final approach he believes he placed the landing gear handle in the down position and observed red gear intransit lights. He was occupied by a strong wind for the landing and never checked for a gear down and safe indication. The… - [NTSB MIA88LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA021.md): Parrish Dragonfly · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1987 · N41GK · Substantial damage > While on short final approach the flight encountered a wind gust which caused the left canard to drop. The landing gear on the left canard then struck the raised lip of the runway causing substantial damage. The aircraft came to rest on the runway. - [NTSB MIA88LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA039.md): Pitts S-1C · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N14SH · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on landing roll, as he added power to go around, he lost control of the aircraft, ran off the runway, flipped over and came to rest inverted. The torque of the relatively powerful engine added to the control problems in this short fuselage… - [NTSB MIA88LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1987 · N4207F · Substantial damage > After a go-around, at aprx 300 ft, the eng lost power. The plt attempted to return to the arpt, but was unable. The acft descended, collided with trees, bounced off the roof of a house & came to rest against a vehicle in the driveway. Inspection of the… - [NTSB MIA88LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA018.md): Bell 47J-2 · Key Colony Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1987 · N73201 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he did not check the fuel system for contaminates after refueling but an eighteen minute flt after refueling was uneventful. He then landed the helicopter, remained on the ground aprx 20 minutes, performed a walk around insp, again without… - [NTSB MIA88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA016.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1987 · CFZJY · Substantial damage > According to a witness the acft was taxiing slowly but at a higher than normal RPM. When the acft was stopped in the runup area, the right main landing gear caught on fire burning the bottoms of both wings. Examination of the brakes revealed that the linings… - [NTSB MIA88FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA012.md): Cessna 210M · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1987 · N8193M · Destroyed > During a part 135 on-demand air taxi cargo flt, the plt reported an eng malfunction when the acft was aprx 15 miles sw of the arpt while on apch to land. The flt continued & the plt then reported that the eng quit & the flt was 5 miles sw of the arpt. A… - [NTSB MIA88FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA008.md): Extra Flugzeugbau 230 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N230WF · Destroyed > The accident occurred while the aircraft was performing exhibition aerobatics at an airshow. The acft had just completed a portion of the planned low alt aerobatic sequence which included a tail slide & 3 rolls with the nose of the acft pointed toward the… - [NTSB MIA88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA010.md): Beech A-90 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N601TA · Substantial damage > After the plt placed the master switch on to start the engines the landing gear collapsed. He stated that the passenger, in the co-plt seat, bumped the landing gear handle into the up position. The passenger stated that he did not. Insp of the acft revealed… - [NTSB MIA88FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA007.md): Rockwell 700 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N26574 · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that just after takeoff, the left engine started to leave a trail of white smoke, the acft then turned left back towards the arpt & crashed into the street. Post crash examination revealed one of the left engine crankshaft counterweights… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1987&state=FL&page=2 ## 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") = 1987 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=FL&year=1987 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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