# NTSB investigations, 1986, IN 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 2 · 58 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI87FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA058.md): Piper PA-31T · Merrillville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1986 · N74NL · Destroyed > The acft was enroute to the chicago midway arpt. While letting down to 16000 ft the pilot reported he was shutting down the right eng. ARTCC cleared the acft to 5000 ft. ten minutes later ARTCC lost radio transponder and mode c contact. 15 minutes later the… - [NTSB CHI87DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DET01.md): Pitts S1S · Warsaw, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1986 · N39XP · Substantial damage > According to the pilot after touchdown the right brake seemed to lock up with a 'skidding' noise as the aircraft left the runway. The pilot stated he was having difficulty keeping his toes off the brakes as he was attempting to maintain directional control.… - [NTSB CHI87LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA051.md): Cessna 172RG · Bloominton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1986 · N9603B · Destroyed > According to the pilot he was cleared for the ILS approach and followed his glideslope and localizer indications in a normal manner. He eventually saw the ground prior to reaching his decision height of approx 200 feet AGL. This sighting of the ground was the… - [NTSB CHI87LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA046.md): Aeronca 11BC · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1986 · N3969E · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he gradually lost power while on final approach. He finally stalled the aircraft and pancaked it into the trees before the runway. The pilot also stated that he suspected carburetor ice was involved. - [NTSB CHI87DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX04.md): Aero Commander 500B · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 12, 1986 · N116CA · Destroyed > The pilot was on the fourth leg of a night cargo flight cruising at approximately 500' AGL enroute to Mt. Vernon, IL, when the aircraft struck some trees and subsequently collided with the ground. The engines and propellers were both torn down and tested and… - [NTSB CHI87MA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87MA053.md): Hughes 269B · Cross Plaines, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1986 · N8982F · Destroyed > The plt & observer were on a power line patrol flt. While proceeding southbound, they apchd an area were the lines were about 23 ft AGL & were crossed by another set of power lines, oriented in an east-west direction. The other power lines were about 45 ft… - [NTSB CHI87LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA035.md): Cessna 172G · Evansville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1986 · N3871L · Substantial damage > According to the plt, just after starting a descent from 300O feet, while inbound to Evansville dress regional airport(evv), the engine 'suddenly and without warning quit.' The plt stated that after deciding he could not make evv, he turned left and set up a… - [NTSB CHI87DEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX02.md): Rohdecap/Thorp T-18 · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 22, 1986 · N2433 · Substantial damage > The plt departed anderson, Indiana to check farm fields for standing water, then elected to land at the Elwood arpt at Elwood, Indiana. The sod rwy at the arpt had an uneven gradient & was soft from recent rains. While landing on the soft,uneven rwy, the acft… - [NTSB CHI87LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA028.md): Beech 23 · Laporte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1986 · N2335Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated that at the initial full throttle position the acft developed 2450 RPM. According to the plt, at approximately 200 feet of altitude he noticed a loss of rpm's to 2050 and he immediately rechecked the throttle and mixture controls, the magneto… - [NTSB CHI87LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA023.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Winamac, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1986 · N75363 · Substantial damage > After noticing a vague shape off the right side of the aircraft, during takeoff run at night, the pilot continued down the runway until the aircraft collided with a 180 pound deer. - [NTSB CHI87LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA022.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · South Bend, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1986 · N578PA · Substantial damage > During cruise at 7000' MSL, the plt assumed that he was having an electrical failure because he had not heard any ARTCC transmissions, fuel gauges were indicating low fuel, ammeter reading was zero, and landing gear would not cycle. He shut off all electrical… - [NTSB CHI87DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX01.md): Turnbloom Kitfox · Crawfordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 9, 1986 · N371DT · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that when he was preparing for the acft's 1st test flt, he made a hi speed run with the tail raised & acft control was good. On the next run, he planned to let the acft lift off the rwy, then let it settle back on the surface. He stated that he… - [NTSB CHI87LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA016.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N8112T · Substantial damage > During an instructional flight a bird strike was encountered while practicing steep turns at about 2500' MSL. The horizontal stabilator was damaged to the point that it was barely operative. Landing was accomplished by using extreme forward pressure to the… - [NTSB CHI87LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA007.md): Beech BE-23 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1986 · N6997Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the acft would not start so he applied the acft hand brake and proceeded to hand prop the acft with no one aboard. While hand propping the acft, the engine fired and the hand brake did not hold. As the plt walked around the right wing, the… - [NTSB CHI86LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA234.md): Beech BE-95-55 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1986 · N562T · Substantial damage > While at cruise after sunset, the pilots discovered that the left panel lights and the overhead light were not operating. A white beam flashlight was used to observe the airspeed indicator, however, continued use of the flashlight blinded the pilots' vision… - [NTSB CHI86LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA226.md): Cessna 150M · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1986 · N66023 · Substantial damage > The acft was equipped with an O-320-E2D eng, but the plt calculated his fuel consumption based on the original eng, which was an O-200-A. The O-200-A eng used aprx 8 gal/hr, whereas, the O-320-E2D used about 10 gal/hr. Before reaching the destination on the… - [NTSB CHI86IA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86IA225.md): Boeing 727-25 · Evansville, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1986 · N8107N · No damage > After the aircrew of eastern flt 254 (a Boeing 727, N8107N) had landed on rwy 22 at night & was slowing, the tower controller (ctlr) instructed them to 'turn right on taxiway bravo, if able, hold short of rwy 18 and remain this frequency.' The crew of flt 254… - [NTSB CHI86LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA229.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N3072L · Substantial damage > The brake pads on the aircraft were allowed to wear beyond their limits. When the brakes were applied, the right brake cylinder moved out past its limit and released the o-ring. This resulted in a loss of brake fluid from the right brake. All of this happened… - [NTSB CHI86LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA223.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Danville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N7277P · Substantial damage > The aircraft veered off the left side of the gravel runway during the takeoff ground roll. The pilot stated that the airstrip was surrounded by cornstalks, and that on the left side of the airstrip, there was deep loose gravel. Reportedly, the loose gravel… - [NTSB CHI86LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA219.md): Hughes 500 (369HS) · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N2254X · Destroyed > The helicopter was at a low altitude hover video taping an athletic event when the aft flex coupling on the tail rotor failed. The plt was unable to regain control and during descent the main rotor blades struck the roof of a residence. The helicopter then… - [NTSB CHI86FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA200.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Shelby, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1986 · N4383X · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot initiated the VFR flight from wheeling, IL, to madison, IN, IN marginal weather conditions. The wreckage was found on the afternoon of the following day about 26 miles south of gary, IN. The aircraft sustained an in-flight… - [NTSB CHI86FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA191.md): Hawker Siddeley DH-125-1A · Bedford, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N50HH · Destroyed > The plt canceled IFR 8 miles from the arpt to continue on a visual apch and landing. Witnesses stated a strong thunderstorm had just passed over the arpt. Wind info issued to the plt by UNICOM were west at 20 KTS. Witnesses observed the acft apch rwy 31 and… - [NTSB CHI86LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA197.md): Globe GC-1B · Perrysville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1986 · N80591 · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field following a loss of power. Post accident inspection of the acft failed to reveal any fuel in either the fuel tanks or carburetor. - [NTSB CHI86LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA177.md): Cessna 150 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N63069 · Substantial damage > The student plt had been practicing touch and go landings for aprx 1 hour. On the accident landing, the acft veered to the left. The plt overcorrected and the acft began to travel off the right side of the rwy. While attempting a go-around the acft's wing… - [NTSB CHI86LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA168.md): Beech BE-58 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1986 · N9069Q · Substantial damage > The aircraft landed gear up at Indianapolis international airport. Pilot and witness report that gear was down. However, FAA inspectors and mechanics who inspected the aircraft state that the left main and nose gear were found in the wheels wells and the… - [NTSB CHI86LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA165.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Culver, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N32858 · Destroyed > The student plt initiated the takeoff, however, the CFI took over control of the acft when it became apparent that the acft was not climbing. The CFI was unable to salvage the takeoff and the acft struck and settled into trees at the departure end of the rwy. - [NTSB CHI86FEX10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX10.md): Bell 206L-II · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N1084L · Destroyed > The helicopter experienced a loss of power during cruise, for undetermined reasons, and was forced to make an emergency landing. Prior to touchdown the helicopter experienced a loss of directional control, due to a failed hydraulic pump, and collided with the… - [NTSB CHI86FEX09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX09.md): Cessna 150F · Marion, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N8602G · Destroyed > The plt rprtd that while circling around farm fields, he entered a turn & was looking behind the acft when it entered a power-on stall, then began to spin. Rprtdly, the acft was in a nose high attitude when it stalled. The plt stopped the rotation & was… - [NTSB CHI86LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA163.md): Beech 58 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N29CP · Substantial damage > The plt stated his left brake failed during landing roll on the 3,200 ft long rwy. The landing was made with a 20 deg right quartering 10 knot tailwind. To prevent running off the departure end of the rwy in to a 50 ft dropoff, the plt ground looped the acft… - [NTSB CHI86FET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FET02.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Syracuse, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N8226W · Destroyed > The acft crashed into a lake while making a farewell low pass at friends on the lakeshore. He came over the lake toward his friends at such a low alt that he had to pull up to get over the trees. He commenced a steep rt turn which progressed into a descent… - [NTSB CHI86LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA158.md): Cessna 182P · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1986 · N20735 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on a supervised solo flight. According to him, he closed the throttle over the threshold due to excessive speed and the plane floated for some distance as he brought the control column back. The nose of the aircraft then dropped and the… - [NTSB CHI86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA157.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N2295U · Substantial damage > The student plt & instructor (CFI) were on a dual instructional flt, practicing landings. During an apch to rwy 8, the student began to undershoot on final apch. As the helicopter was apchg a fence near the apch end of the rwy, he became alarmed & applied aft… - [NTSB CHI86FET03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FET03.md): Edward R. Merkner MUSTANG-II · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N9021A · Substantial damage > After three apparent hard touch-&-go landings, the left main landing gear collapsed on the fourth & final landing. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the aircraft prior to the accident. - [NTSB CHI86LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA155.md): Piper PA-16 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1986 · N5370H · Substantial damage > The plt with one hr PIC time in the tail wheel acft began to veer to the left during t.o. roll. He applied left brake instead of rt rudder ran off the rwy and struck a ditch. - [NTSB CHI86FET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FET01.md): Piper PA-20 · Rolling Prairie, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 31, 1986 · N7734K · Substantial damage > During a go-around from an aborted landing the acft struck unmarked power lines at the departure end of the landing rwy. The acft collided with terrain during the resulting uncontrolled descent. The rwy being used was a 2400 ft long and 50 ft wide sod private… - [NTSB CHI86LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA144.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1986 · N6612G · Substantial damage > The pilot had become disoriented and was concerned about his low fuel state when he decided to make a precautionary landing. The weather was deteriorating and it was getting dark although the pilot stated he could distinguish the trees from the ground. He… - [NTSB CHI86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA143.md): Beech BE-F90 · Eaton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1986 · N960V · Substantial damage > The acft had made a stop at muncie to pick up a fourth passenger. After boarding, the passenger closed the cabin door. After departure and climbing thru 6,000 ft the airstair separated from the aircraft and struck the vertical stabilizer. - [NTSB CHI86FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA141.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Angola, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1986 · N44603 · Destroyed > The pilot diverted into Angola, an airfield he had never landed at before, due to an unidentified electrical problem at night. He was given vectors to the airport and reported the field in sight. He then said he was going to circle to lose altitude prior to… - [NTSB CHI86FEX08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX08.md): Conner KR-2 · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 2, 1986 · N4702Y · Substantial damage > Drg takeoff, the eng sputtered & quit at about 350' AGL. The plt rprtd that he turned on the electrical fuel pump, but did not get the eng started. Subsequently, the acft hit a tree & crashed inverted on the ground. An investigation revealed the push rod for… - [NTSB CHI86LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA135.md): Cessna 182P · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1986 · N21139 · Substantial damage > The acft had sat idle for four days in heavy rains prior to this flt. A loss of power was experienced during takeoff. The plt attempted a 180 deg turn back to the arpt during which the acft stalled and descended to ground impact. Aprx 2.5 ounces of water were… - [NTSB CHI86FEX07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX07.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Bruceville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1986 · N3660Y · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during a pull-up at the end of a swath run. During the collision the rt wing tip separated from the acft and the acft rolled hitting the ground with the rt wing first which started a cartwheel. Investigation revealed that the acft… - [NTSB CHI86LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA132.md): Piper PA-22 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N3321A · Substantial damage > After takeoff and while climbing through 60 ft AGL the plt could not move the aileron to recover from a 15 deg left bank. The plt reduced power and landed the acft in a left wing low attitude. The acft slid and struck a creek bank with the right wing. Post… - [NTSB CHI86LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA127.md): Hughes 269A · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N8752F · Destroyed > Approx 10-15 minutes after takeoff the student pilot lost control of the helicopter and crash landed into trees. Following the accident, the only unusual thing FAA personnel could locate was a failed horizontal stabilizer spar. Post-crash examination of the… - [NTSB CHI86LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA125.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1986 · N39693 · Substantial damage > Two successful takeoffs and landings had previously been completed during the training flight. On the approach for the third landing, the crew received a three-green indication, but after touchdown, the nose gear folded and the aircraft settled on its nose.… - [NTSB CHI86LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA126.md): Cessna 140 · Remington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1986 · N76460 · Substantial damage > The aircraft's engine quit at about 200 feet AGL during takeoff climb. The pilot executed a forced landing into a plowed field and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot stated that he believed the fuel selector was in the incorrect position. Examination revealed… - [NTSB CHI86FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA122.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Westville, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1986 · N4491J · Destroyed > The plt was taking a friend and two of her acquaintances on a sightseeing ride when the acft crashed into a plowed farm field. The acft's weight was estimated to be 60 lbs under max allowable gross weight at the time of the crash. A witness near the crash… - [NTSB CHI86LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA118.md): Cessna 411 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N3213R · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while while on final apch to rwy 35, the acft encountered 'extreme wind-shift' & was blown about 550' rgt of course with a 30 kt loss of airspeed (fm 130 to 100 KTS). He stated the acft lost about 300', then was blown back on course with an… - [NTSB CHI86LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA106.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Veedersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N9910W · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting a short field takeoff from a 1080 foot wheat field that he had mistaken for a private airstrip 1 1/2 miles to the northeast. The pilot said the engine had a slight RPM loss and then developed full power but he was unable to clear the… - [NTSB CHI86FEX06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX06.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Henryville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 28, 1986 · N4804S · Destroyed > Shortly after leveling the acft off at 9000 ft MSL, the plt experienced an engine failure. During the subsequent forced landing the acft struck a tree and was further damaged during the forced landing roll. Metallurgical exam revealed the crankshaft failed… - [NTSB CHI86FEX05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX05.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Aurora, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 26, 1986 · N39RH · Destroyed > The aircraft impacted the ground when an unsuccessful aerobatic loop maneuver was attempted on takeoff. The pilot of the aircraft was issued a statement of acrobatic compentency which allowed all maneuvers within the limitations of the aircraft and with a… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1986&state=IN&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") = 1986 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=IN&year=1986 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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