# NTSB investigations, 1988, ID 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 SEA89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA028.md): Cessna 210D · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1988 · N3815Y · Substantial damage > Prior to landing, the pilot was unable to lower the nose gear by using either the normal or emergency systems. Subsequently, he landed the acft with the main gear extended & the nose gear in the retracted position. After landing, the nose gear uplock actuator… - [NTSB SEA89LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA019.md): Piper PA-18 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1988 · N1963P · Destroyed > Plt reportedly stole acft and departed about midnight in snowstorm. For 3 hours he buzzed local residences vehicles until fuel exhaustion. Forced lndg made in rough field. Investigation revealed plt had long history of mental illness and had falsified medical… - [NTSB SEA89LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA023.md): Piper PA-18A · Murphy, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N8562C · Substantial damage > While making a low pass over a snow-covered airstrip, the plt misjudged his altitude. The aircraft's main gear made contact with six inch deep snow, & after traveling aprx 100 ft, the plane nosed over. - [NTSB SEA89LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA014.md): Cessna 150G · Post Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1988 · N3691J · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that due to the airstrip conds, he was making a low, flat apch. He was using carb heat. When power application became necessary, just before landing, the eng did not respond immediately. The plt maintained a nose high attitude to avoid obstacles… - [NTSB SEA89FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA010.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sun Valley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1988 · N8975J · Destroyed > The pilot flew into a box canyon at a low altitude above the ground near 9000 ft MSL. While attempting to climb over a ridgeline, the aircraft stalled, entered a spin, and descended nose down until impact with the ground. - [NTSB SEA89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA011.md): Roman LONG-EZ · Salmon, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1988 · N38AJ · Destroyed > The purpose of the flight was to spot wild game during feeding time (at dusk). The surviving passenger estimated the flight visibility was about one to two mi with smoke. While flying in close proximity to rugged, mountainous terrain, the acft struck a tree… - [NTSB SEA89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA005.md): Piper PA-28-140 · North Fork, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N7548R · Destroyed > The pilot flew the aircraft into a box canyon at dawn. The aircraft was unable to outclimb rising terrain. The aircraft impacted heavily wooded terrain at a slow airspeed at 8,000 feet MSL about 50 yards short of the crest. - [NTSB SEA88LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA185.md): Piper J3C-65 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1988 · N3647N · Substantial damage > When pax became ill, plt elected to land in a pasture. Gear contacted dirt mound hidden by tall grass, separating gear. - [NTSB SEA88LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA173.md): Maule M5-235C · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N56312 · Substantial damage > On approach for lndg on rwy 27, the plt noted that the windsock was indicating strong, shifting winds. The acft settled in the flare, despite added power, resulting in hard landing. - [NTSB SEA88LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA172.md): Young-Owens Cassutt 3M · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N67Y · Destroyed > On test flt in preparation for reno air races, plt entered power dive at 10000 ft to 230 KTS and experienced vibrations. He reduced power and entered a steep nose high climb allowing the aircraft to decelerate to near stall speed. The vibration continued. At… - [NTSB SEA88LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA168.md): Cessna 180B · Dixie, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1988 · N5085E · Substantial damage > While on final apch to land at the high alt arpt, the plt elected to go around & land at a slower speed. He rprtd that as he neared the rwy on the 2nd apch, the acft enctrd a sudden wind shear, which caused it to drop & bank to the left. Subsequently, the… - [NTSB SEA88FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA166.md): Cessna 150H · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1988 · N23204 · Substantial damage > The plt flew to hubler field (a pvt 2800' strip) & landed. After landing on rwy 10, he taxied back to the apch end & took off again. As the acft was climbing, about 60' over trees at the departure end, it rolled abruptly to the left, entered a steep descent &… - [NTSB SEA88LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA159.md): Cessna 150D · Athol, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1988 · N4393U · Substantial damage > Acft had been modified to conventional lndg gear. On landing roll, variable and gusty surface winds were encountered. Plt lost control of acft, which nosed over. - [NTSB SEA88LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA153.md): Champion 7GCB · Oreana, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N9806Y · Substantial damage > Plt was circling a friend's ranch at low alt when acft began an uncommanded left roll. Plt was able to level wings before ground contact in rough terrain. Investigation revealed aileron attach bolt missing. Aileron had just undergone repair. - [NTSB SEA88LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA145.md): Beech K-35 · Halley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N3PH · Substantial damage > Engine pwr loss occurred approaching destinaton about 2000 ft AGL. Plt switched fuel and attempted restart but failed to utilize proper procedures. Acft collided with wire fence hidden in tall vegetation on chosen forced lndg site. Investigation revealed left… - [NTSB SEA88LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA137.md): Cessna 172 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N8109B · Substantial damage > After low pass over intended landing area, acft would not outclimb rising terrain in canyon. Plt mushed into brushy clearcut area rather than collide with rough terrain. Plt report stated finding of low compression on 3 cyls. Density altitude estimated at… - [NTSB SEA88LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA130.md): Cessna 150G · Athol, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1988 · N2886S · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing full stop landings. He failed to raise the flaps from full down after the previous landing. On the subsequent takeoff, the aircraft became airborne prematurely. The pilot reduced the power and the aircraft stall/mushed onto… - [NTSB SEA88FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA122.md): Cessna TU-206-G · Root Ranch, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1988 · N732HH · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, prior to reaching 500 feet AGL, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and struck trees. After striking trees the aircraft then impacted the ground and exploded into flames. Witnesses stated that from the time of rotation to the time… - [NTSB SEA88LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA118.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-29D · Athol, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1988 · N91419 · Destroyed > Plt was on third flt in make/model. Witness stated approach was too low and slow to make airport. Acft made a turn to the left and then to the right. Wing dropped and acft entered stall/spin to the right and continued rotation to the ground. - [NTSB SEA88LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA114.md): Cessna 172P · Orofino, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N62961 · Destroyed > Plt stated that due to encircling tstms, elected a precautionary landing at 1800-foot usfs (forrest service) emrrgency strip. Touchdown was long and go-around resulted in a stall/mush into the trees. - [NTSB SEA88LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA112.md): Cessna 182B · Athol, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1988 · N7112E · Substantial damage > Plt landed long to avoid potential conflict with truck waiting to cross rwy. The pilot stated he experienced a tailwind after touchdown. He initiated a go-around but contacted rough terrain in overrun before becoming airborne. - [NTSB SEA88LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA100.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Clementsville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1988 · N4842Y · Substantial damage > The pilot was using a road as his base of operations for an aerial applications operation. During takeoff the aircrafts' wingtip struck a moving automobile's windshield. The plt did not file an accident report. - [NTSB SEA88LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA081.md): Rockwell A-9B · Grace, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1988 · N7657V · Destroyed > Plt/owner not certificated for aerial application. No record found of prior experience in aerial application. Replaced certificated plt for undet reason. Witnesses observed acft enter stall/spin during first aerial application turnaround maneuver in strong… - [NTSB SEA88FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA069.md): Aero Commander 680FL · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1988 · N291NC · Destroyed > While en route on a night IFR cargo flt, the plt reqd & was clrd for a dscnt from an IFR cruise alt of 16,000 ft to proceed vfr-on-top. The last transmission from the acft was at 2106 when the plt acknowledged that he was familiar with the terrain along the… - [NTSB SEA88LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA061.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1988 · N36352 · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during gusting crosswinds. During landing rollout the aircraft veered from the centerline of the runway to the right striking a fence. The pilot had only 7 hours of flight time in this aircraft. - [NTSB SEA88LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA042.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1988 · N4290R · Substantial damage > When the pilot attempted to reduce power to descend to land he was unable to obtain a power reduction due to the throttle rod end separating in flight. The pilot made a spiralling descent and then shut down the engine. The pilot misjudged his altitude and… - [NTSB SEA88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA041.md): Cessna 172M · St. Anthony, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1988 · N2320E · Substantial damage > During landing onto the 50 foot wide snow covered runway, directional control was lost with the aircraft drifting to the left of the runway, striking a snow berm, and then nosing over inverted. - [NTSB SEA88FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA039.md): Beech B23 · Hamer, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1988 · CFWET · Destroyed > The two non instrument rated pilots (owner/pilot in command and second pilot) as well as a passenger departed medicine hat, alberta, Canada, on a pleasure flight to las vegas, Nevada. Upon arrival at great falls, Montana, both pilots were briefed on the… - [NTSB SEA88LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA080.md): Cessna 180 · Hailey, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1988 · N180W · Destroyed > This Cessna 180 was on a VFR flight from gooding, Idaho to Hailey, Idaho when it disappeared. The wreckage was later found in a steep canyon about 15 miles from the destination. No mechanical failures were found. Good VFR weather conditions existed at the… ## 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" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=ID&year=1988 --- 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.