# NTSB investigations, 1986, LA 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 FTW87DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD02.md): Cessna A-188-B · Ft.Polk, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 28, 1986 · N49220 · Substantial damage > Examination revealed the tail wheel assembly was badly worn and its spacers were missing, causing the swivel mechanism to lock in the off center position. The aircraft landed on a narrow road. It veered slightly upon tail wheel contact and went off the… - [NTSB FTW87LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA038.md): Cessna 150 · Loreauville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1986 · N5788E · Substantial damage > A private pilot substantially damaged his aircraft while attempting a landing in a field following a engine failure due to water contamination in the fuel system. - [NTSB FTW87LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA019.md): Cessna 337 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1986 · N879SA · Substantial damage > During an instrument approach and the subsequent missed approach, both engines failed due to fuel starvation. It has been determined that as much as six gallons of fuel was contained in the auxillary tanks at the time of the accident but that none was… - [NTSB FTW87LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA020.md): Barnes Firefly 7 · Holden, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1986 · N1245F · Substantial damage > A commercially rated pilot on an instructional flight was attempting a touch and go landing in the median of hiway I-12 1 mile east of Holden, LA. The pilot failed to see and avoid some power lines substantially damaging the balloon. The pilot and student… - [NTSB FTW87LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA013.md): Cessna 182J · England Afb, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N2602F · Substantial damage > The plt was on an apch into England Afb, LA, behind a flt of 4 jet fighters. He stated that at aprx 200 ft past the threshold, while at about 3 ft AGL & 80 mph, the acft suddenly fell & touched down on the main gear. It then porpoised btn the main & nose gear… - [NTSB FTW87DRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD01.md): Cessna A188B · Gilbert, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 6, 1986 · N53137 · Substantial damage > The acft was conducting aerial application operations when a decrease in fuel pressure and engine surging occurred. Examination failed to reveal a reason for the loss of fuel pressure and the subsequent surging of the engine. The emergency landing had to be… - [NTSB FTW87LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA002.md): Robinson R22 · Minden, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N90455 · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated plt entered IMC conditions while in cruise flt on a dark night at an altitude of 500 ft. he then entered a descent to reach VMC. During the descent, the helicopter collided with a tree at aprx 75 to 100 feet AGL,then crashed to the… - [NTSB FTW87LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA001.md): Piper PA-30 · Sulpher, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1986 · N7533Y · Substantial damage > The pilot landed long at a private grass airstrip and deliberately ground looped the aircraft to avoid overrunning the airstrip into a three foot ditch. The nose gear collapsed during the ground loop and the wings and main gears were damaged when the aircraft… - [NTSB FTW86LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA173.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1986 · N3050Z · Substantial damage > The pvt plt took off on a pleasure flt with 1 pax on board. Drg the initial climb, the eng lost power at about 300 ft AGL. The plt then turned downwind & subsequently made a forced landing in a sugar cane field adjacent to the arpt. Drg the landing, the acft… - [NTSB FTW86FRD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRD25.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M18 · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 15, 1986 · N2710L · Destroyed > The pilot pulled up steeply at the end of a spray run and started a turn-around. During this time he allowed the airspeed to bleed off to the point at which the aircraft stalled and entered a spin without sufficient altitude to recover before ground impact… - [NTSB FTW86LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA163.md): Cessna 172N · Vick, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1986 · N737XJ · Substantial damage > The pilot was given incorrect information as to the location of his destination airstrip. However, he found an airstrip at that approximate location. It was a 2500 foot grass strip as opposed to the 3600 foot grass strip which he was expecting. While on the… - [NTSB FTW86FRD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRD24.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 1986 · N38092 · Substantial damage > The helicopter experienced partial power loss and descended to ground. It spray booms became entangled in the soy beans. The helicopter started to nose over, then rolled onto its right side and came to rest. Reason for the partial power loss is undetermined. - [NTSB FTW86LRD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD23.md): Grumman G-164B · Lecompte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1986 · N3632T · Substantial damage > The plt was engaged in an aerial application flt when a thunderstorm developed to the southwest of the airstrip. The plt was attempting to land to the east before the storm hit. Control of the acft was lost after touchdown and the acft nosed over. A 25 to 40… - [NTSB FTW86LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA144.md): Cessna A185F · Slidell, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1986 · N92BT · Substantial damage > The eng lost power during flt, & subsequently, the plt made a forced landing in a wooded area about 4 mi from the destn arpt. During an investigation, insufficient fuel was found remaining in the tanks & lines to permit continued eng operation. The eng… - [NTSB FTW86LRD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD18.md): Grumman G-164A · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N6718Q · Destroyed > The acft came to rest inverted with the engine under water after a power loss and forced landing. The plt stated that he started losing power in the turn to line up for his first aerial application run. The acft settled to ground impact in a landing attitude… - [NTSB FTW86LRD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD22.md): Grumman G-164A · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N920X · Substantial damage > During aerial application, the pilot was maneuvering for alignment with a field, when the aircraft struck the ground. Nopreimpact mechanical malfunction or failure was evident. - [NTSB LAX86MA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA309.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1986 · N57967 · Destroyed > The plt flew to a nearby arpt to practice takeoffs & lndgs. He rprtd that after 3 lndgs 'out of a hover,' he returned to the departure heliport & lndd again from a hover. Drg touchdown, the helicopter bgn to rock fm side to side & enteredground resonance. The… - [NTSB FTW86LRD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD21.md): Grumman G-164A · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1986 · N4842B · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he experienced a loss of engine power and made a forced landing in a wet pasture where the aircraft flipped inverted before coming to a stop. Subsequent engine examination failed to reveal a reason for the power loss. The owner reported that… - [NTSB FTW86LRD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD19.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Campti, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1986 · N3106L · Destroyed > The acft crash landed from about 60 ft AGL after the eng quit during the end of a cotton spraying operation. The plt said he just dived & 'pancaked' which sheared the landing gear. The reason for the power filure is unknown. The plt said he has had 20 power… - [NTSB FTW86LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA124.md): Cessna P-210N · Zachery, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N4UD · Substantial damage > The plt experienced a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. Approach control vectored him to a closer airport but the aircraft was beyond gliding distance and it collided with a house which was under construction. Inspection of the… - [NTSB FTW86FRD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRD17.md): Grumman G-164 · Rayville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1986 · N964X · Destroyed > The acft crashed during takeoff after losing pwr during a turn at 150 ft AGL. The plt said that the acft stalled and hit in a cotton field about 1/4 mile from the arpt. The plt also said oil hit the windshield about 3 seconds before pwr failure. The acft was… - [NTSB FTW86LRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD15.md): Grumman G-164B · Church Point, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N48585 · Substantial damage > The acfts left wingtip caught in weeds during takeoff and the acft was pulled left. The plt had turned to avoid a wet spot on the airstrip and contacted the high weeds then swerved into a rice levee. - [NTSB FTW86LRD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD20.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Marksville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N7321Z · Substantial damage > The pilot delayed in his pullup from a spray swath run until there was insufficient time and distance to clear the line of trees at the end of the field. Airspeed decreased rapidly during the pullup. Tree impact occurred and the pilot was unable to recover… - [NTSB FTW86LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA118.md): Cessna A185F · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1986 · N9937N · Substantial damage > The pilot decided to land due to rainy conditions shortly after departure. He had forgotten to retract the landing gear after takeoff and made a water landing with the gear down, causing the aircraft to invert and sink. - [NTSB FTW86LRD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD16.md): Grumman G-164B · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N48592 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he made a successful forced landing, due to loss of power, and then had to flip the aircraft to prevent colliding with a lateral (above ground irrigation system) with a water depth of about four feet. Subsequent engine examination revealed… - [NTSB FTW86LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA119.md): Aerospatiale AS35OD · Theriot, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N229EH · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced a sudden yaw in the helicopter at cruise flight. The ng started winding down confirming an engine failure. The pilot had to extend an autorotation over a tree line, which caused the RPM to decrease, and made a hard landing in an adjacent… - [NTSB FTW86FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA115.md): Cessna P206C · Grand Chenier, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N8621Z · Destroyed > The aircraft impacted the marshy terrain while in a very shallow descent and wings level attitude and at a relatively high speed (I.e.,cruise). It then cartwheeled and slid to a stop. There was evidence of substantial engine power being developed at impact.… - [NTSB FTW86FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA116.md): MBB 105 · Houma, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N2784E · Destroyed > A fatigue failure in a main rotor blade pitch change link resulted in the loss of control of one blade, leading to an in flight separation of the tail boom. The helicopter was uncontrollable and pitched forward, impacting the ground inverted. - [NTSB FTW86LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA105.md): Maule M7-235 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N232T · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control of the acft during the landing roll when he failed to compensate adequately for the x-wind resulting in a ground loop. - [NTSB FTW86LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA101.md): Cessna 180K · Timbalier, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N20379 · Substantial damage > During the ground run portion of a water take-off from a canal, the pilot encountered a strong gust of wind to the right of the aircraft nose. The pilot lost control of the aircraft and collided with an oil rig. The pilot failed to compensate for the… - [NTSB FTW86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA095.md): Cessna A185F · Orange Grove, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1986 · N96158 · Destroyed > During a part 135 check ride, the check plt had the plt execute a pwr off landing from an alt of 150 ft AGL. The plt reacted to the pwr loss by attempting a left turn to land. The acft then stalled and impacted the ground after the failure maintain airspeed. - [NTSB FTW86LRD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD13.md): Grumman G164B · Morse, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1986 · N665OQ · Substantial damage > The acft settled into power lines and stalled into the ground during a spray operation. The plt had turned downwind to line up for his spray run. The acft started descending and even though power was applied as load was jettisoned the acfts tail wheel snagged… - [NTSB FTW86LRD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD12.md): Grumman G-164A · Branch, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 1986 · N5407 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, a partial power loss occurred & the plt made a forced landing in a soft plowed field, where the acft nosed over onto its back. The plt rprtd the loss of power was due to failure of the eng blower. - [NTSB FTW86LRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD14.md): Grumman G-164A · Guedan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1986 · N7371 · Destroyed > The pilot lost engine power at an altitude of about 150 feet AGL following takeoff. He impacted a raised roadbed during the forced landing, flipped inverted, slid to a stop, and burned. The fire damage prevented determination of the cause of engine failure. - [NTSB FTW86FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA079.md): Cessna 411A · Bossier City, LA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1986 · N49DD · Destroyed > The pilot reportedly did an unusual amount of engine run-up before pulling onto the runway. He then performed another run-up before departing. This is evidence that he was aware of a problem with his aircraft. The engine(s) were popping and puffing black… - [NTSB FTW86FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA073.md): Partenavia P68C · Goudeau, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1986 · N3832E · Destroyed > The pilot received a weather briefing indicating IMC conditions existed at the point of departure and at reporting stations near the point of the first intended landing. (There was no reporting stations at the airport of intended landing). Weather conditions… - [NTSB FTW86LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA057.md): Cessna 185F · Point Aufer, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1986 · N1867Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported losing control of his aircraft, during takeoff from a canal at Point Aufer island, LA, when gusty wind conditions lifted a wing, causing the aircraft to collide with a bank. After the collision, the aircraft continued up onto the canal… - [NTSB FTW86FRD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRD11.md): Grumman G-164A · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N4561 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into wires and a house during an attempted forced landing. The plt was preparing to do rice seeding when the eng began to backfire & lose power. The plt was trying to return to the ag strip when the eng quit and he was forced to land. Eng… - [NTSB FTW86FRD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRD10.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Krotz Springs, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 11, 1986 · N40820 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into a road sign during a forced landing on a hiway following fuel exhaustion. The plt had made a x-country flt and only added ten gals of fuel for the return trip. His estimate of fuel remaining was inaccurate partly because the carburetor… - [NTSB FTW86LRD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD09.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 9, 1986 · N3821P · Substantial damage > On March 9, 1986, at 0900 CST, Piper aircraft PA22-150, N3821P, registered to derrick d. smith, experienced a power failure due to fuel exhaustion. This was a pleasure flight in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was filed. The aircraft was… - [NTSB FTW86LRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD08.md): Cessna 172P · Many, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N5234K · Substantial damage > The acft drifted off the rt side of the rwy into the soft shoulder during landing in a 10-12 kt x-wind. When the nose gear contacted the soft dirt it collapsed, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB FTW86LRD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD07.md): MBB BO-105-CBS · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 1986 · N425EH · Substantial damage > The helicopter was simulating a single eng landing on an area marked to the size of an offshore helideck. The acft touched down hard enough to attract the attention of several witnesses. The crew continued with the training but later on post flt exam they… - [NTSB FTW86LRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD06.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Gilbert, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 29, 1986 · N5218S · Substantial damage > On January 29, 1986, an airtractor AT310, N5218S, owned by halcom flying service, was substantially damaged due to a fire which occurred during an attempted engine start. N5218S was to be flown to another location for maintenance purposes. - [NTSB FTW86FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Deville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1986 · N5655U · Destroyed > The student plt had previously flown this acft in flt training. However, the insurance for the acft had lapsed & the owner had secured the acft to a tie-down with a chain & pad lock to prevent it from being flown. After the chain was cut with a hack saw, the… - [NTSB FTW86LRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD05.md): Bell BH206L-1 · Gulf Of Mexico, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 9, 1986 · N2653 · Substantial damage > The acft descended into the Gulf Of Mexico from a 100 ft AGL hover after the plt lost yaw control downwind of an offshore oil platform in 35 kt winds. As the acft came to a hover it began a turn to the right even though it was headed into the wind. Full left… - [NTSB FTW86FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA031.md): Piper PA-31P-350 · Norco, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1986 · N9253Y · Destroyed > The plt initiated an ILS apch in below minimum weather conditions shortly after night fall. He was given a low alt alert, but continued the apch. He announced a missed apch, and indicated problems climbing to alt. He then declared an unspecified emergency,… - [NTSB FTW86FRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRD04.md): Cessna 150J · Belle Chasse, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 4, 1986 · N50560 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of power. The flt was begun an hour before the acc with the intention of staying in local area. The wx was minimal VMC at the time of takeoff and suddenly became IMC when fog rolled in. The plt was… ## 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" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=LA&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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.