# NTSB investigations, 1986, NJ 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 NYC87LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA050.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1986 · N6192W · Destroyed > The plt took off fm the marlboro arpt & flew to 2 other arpts before lndg at the miller arpt at burgettstown, PA, where the eng was shut down. He had difficulty in starting the eng & remained on the gnd about 1 hr. The plt told an aviation safety inspector… - [NTSB ATL87FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA038.md): Cessna 185D · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1986 · N5878T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The mid-air collision occurred while the Cessna 185 was attempting a steep climbout during takeoff from rwy 21 and the Mooney was making a landing to the same runway. Another aircraft attemped to warn both aircraft over the UNICOM freq. Neither aircraft… - [NTSB NYC87FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA039.md): Bell 47-G2A · Jamesburg, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N7579 · Destroyed > The CFI and private student were practicing lifting off to a hover. The CFI allowed the student to preform one or two under supervision and they were satisfactory. The CFI then allosed the student to start preforming the manuevers. The CFI heard the right… - [NTSB DCA87MA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA87MA012.md): Lockheed L1011 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1986 · N714DA · Substantial damage > On November 13, 1986, the rear main spar of the right wing failed as delta flt 194 touched down on rwy 29 at Newark airport. The pilots stated that there was moderate turbulence on final approach and initial touchdown was on the right main gear first. The… - [NTSB NYC87LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Linden, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1986 · N758YR · Substantial damage > The flight experienced an engine power loss during cruise. Pwr was restored and the acft proceeded the pilot was able to return to the airport and made a soft field landing, collapsing the nose wheel during landing roll. The reason for the pwr loss was not… - [NTSB NYC87LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA001.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1986 · N8320A · Substantial damage > The pilot in command allowed the aircraft to become too low during a night simulated emergency (engine out) during an instructional flight. The aircraft contacted the tops of trees, became uncontrollable and crashed to the ground. - [NTSB NYC87FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA002.md): Cessna 152 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1986 · N48925 · Destroyed > During a take off, the acft was observed in a nose high attitude. After reaching an altitude of about 300 ft AGL, it went into a steep dscnt & crashed in about a 70 deg nose low attitude. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was evident. Reportedly, the… - [NTSB NYC86LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA240.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1986 · N9422C · Substantial damage > The flight was on approach for landing when engine power was lost due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft crashed in a tidal marsh and nosed over slightly in the soft marsh and was substantially damaged. - [NTSB NYC86LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA236.md): Cessna 172N · Pedricktown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N738HZ · Substantial damage > Flight encountered a gust of wind on takeoff, ran off the left side and collided with a sewer ditch. The aircraft flipped over and received substantial damage. - [NTSB NYC86FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA219.md): Cessna 152 · Bargaintown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N6563L · Destroyed > The student pilot on a supervised solo cross country, diverted from his planned route and was observed flying low over a residential area performing maneuvers at or below tree top level. The pilot apparently lost control of the aircraft. Aircraft impacted the… - [NTSB NYC86FHD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHD03.md): Passonno Skybolt · Moorestown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N8FP · Destroyed > The Passonno skybolt was observed to recover from a loop and then the tail surfaces started to shake. The acft then descended to the ground and was destroyed by impact. Examination of various horizontal stabilizer and elevator components showed that the… - [NTSB NYC86FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA218.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N4571Q · Destroyed > Upon lnding the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. He then aborted the lnding and attempted a go around. During this maneuver the acft struck a marsh area aprpox.5 miles from the arpt. The plt and one passenger received fatal injuries, one pax… - [NTSB NYC86LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA217.md): Champion 7ECA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N5238X · Substantial damage > The flight encountered a strong gust of crosswind while taking off. The pilot was unable to correct and lost control of the aircraft at which time the aircraft ran off the rwy and nosed over. - [NTSB NYC86FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA214.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ft. Dix, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1986 · N8734P · Destroyed > The acft was headed sw on victor sixteen inbound to coyle VOR when the plt reported the loss of gyro instruments. The acft was at 6000 ft and in 'solid IFR weather.' The plt elected not to declare emergency and land when asked if he wanted to do so by ATC.… - [NTSB NYC86LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1986 · N5803U · Substantial damage > The Piper PA-28-140 had just taken off when the main cabin door unlocked at the top. The pilot returned for a landing, had to go-around due to traffic, and was on final for his second approach, with the top of the main cabin door still unlocked. When, passing… - [NTSB NYC86FHM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHM04.md): Ward Skybolt · Cranford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N2TW · Destroyed > Witnesses heard the aircraft engine pop, sputter and then go silent. The aircraft was observed to continually lose altitude, then visual contact was lost due to the tree line. Post-accident wreckage examination disclosed no evidence of fuel on board the… - [NTSB NYC86LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA186.md): Mooney M20F · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1986 · N7040V · Destroyed > Drg the landing roll, the plt believed there was insufficient braking, so he initiated a go-around. He rprtd that on climb-out, the tail of the acft impacted a 'hill.' The acft then crashed nose down & was destroyed. No preimpact part failure or malfunction… - [NTSB NYC86FHD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHD02.md): Cessna 172K · Jobstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1986 · N7456G · Destroyed > While on the third landing attempt, the student pilot was high and fast, the instructor allowed the landing to be accomplished, on the last third of the runway, the CFI attempted a go-around, the flaps were not retracted. The aircraft cleared power lines, but… - [NTSB NYC86LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA175.md): Cessna T210C · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N2320S · Substantial damage > During flight from princeton to kupper airport, aircraft suffered engine power loss for undetermined reasons. Aircraft crashed in an open field, causing substantial damage. - [NTSB NYC86FHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHD01.md): Piasecki Acft. Helistat 97-34J · Lakehurst, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 2, 1986 · N1897Z · Destroyed > The helistat, a hybrid a/c with 4 H-34 main fuselages attached to a frame along with a ZPG-2 helium filled envelope had just completed it first hover test flt successfully and landed. A pwr loss was noted on the no. 3 helicopter and the test was terminated… - [NTSB NYC86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA167.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1986 · N5186X · Substantial damage > After returning to the airport, the pilot lost directional control during the landing and the aircraft veered off the runway. Subsequently, the aircraft struck a runway light and the left main wheel & left wing were damaged. - [NTSB NYC86LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA156.md): Beech B-60 · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N6006S · Substantial damage > An inflight fire occurred shortly after takeoff. Smoke was observed trailing from the right eng & it was shut down. The plt returned & landed at the arpt. After landing, the fire was extinguished by linemen, a fireman & plts who were standing by. An… - [NTSB NYC86LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Wayne, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N89720 · Destroyed > The aircraft developed engine problems while on approach to the airport at caldwell, new jersey and collided with trees during the forced landing. Upon examination of the aircraft, debris was found in the vent line from the fuel vent tube to the left fuel… - [NTSB ATL86FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA178.md): Cessna 120 · Marlton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N89789 · Destroyed > About 10 min after takeoff, the acft collided with trees & crashed while the plts were performing aerobatic maneuvers. According to witnesses, aerobatics were being performed at an about 500 ft AGL. They rprtd that the plts had made an overhead maneuver… - [NTSB NYC86FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA135.md): Cessna 172RG · Bridgeport, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1986 · N4608V · Destroyed > The C-172RG according to witness rpts state that the acft was emmitting blacksmoke and backfiring while on the t/o roll. The backfiring continued, the acft became airborne, but was not able to climb or maintain alt or flying speed. Acft crashed on a public… - [NTSB NYC86FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA133.md): Mooney M20K · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1986 · N97299 · Destroyed > While on an IFR flight the aircraft entered an area of thunderstorms, lost control of the aircraft and crashed. In an attempt to circumnavigate the storms the plt inadvertently entered a storm and collided with the ground in an uncontrolled descent. The plts… - [NTSB NYC86FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA131.md): Cessna 414A · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1986 · N414NY · Destroyed > During tkf gnd run, at a speed of 95 KTS, the plt pulled the control wheel back to lift off. The control wheel, according to the plt, would not go back more than about 2 inches; which is less than half the normal full aft travel. The acft reached a speed of… - [NTSB NYC86LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA116.md): Cessna 152 II · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1986 · N94577 · Substantial damage > On flare for landing, student pilot encountered wind shear and landed hard, collapsing the nose gear, bouncing off to the left of the runway, nose digging into soft turf, causing aircraft to come to rest inverted. Aircraft was substantially damaged.… - [NTSB NYC86LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA113.md): Enstrom F-28C · Ridgefield Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N60PB · Substantial damage > A weight imbalance, then a split needle, caused the plt to abort 2 previous attempts to depart. Conditions were corrected & the helicopter departed the waterfront helipad. As it went over the water, the plt noted a loss of eng power. He tried to return to the… - [NTSB NYC86LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA108.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1986 · N47355 · Substantial damage > The local sightseeing flight departed marlboro airport at about 1300 hours and returned at about 1400 hours. Entered pattern downwind and flew a normal pattern and approach. During flare, the aircraft was hit by a gust of wind. After touchdown and during… - [NTSB NYC86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA107.md): Enstrom F-280C · Ridgefield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1986 · N51721 · Substantial damage > Seconds after an over-water takeoff from a shoreline helipad the acft impacted the water and sank. The pilot and pax escaped from the submerged acft and were not injured. The pilot claimed that he had a split needle in which the rotor RPM deteriorated. The… - [NTSB NYC86LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA106.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · W. Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1986 · N43543 · Substantial damage > On approach to Milford airport, the flight collided with power lines and crashed. The pilot made a missed approach then on second approach collided with wires, the pilot stated that it was dark and he did not see the wires until it was too late. - [NTSB NYC86LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA102.md): Cessna 150J · Newton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1986 · N44DN · Substantial damage > The eng lost power during takeoff at an altitude of aprx 100 ft. subsequently, the acft settled into trees near the departure end of the rwy & was damaged. A post-acdnt exam of the acft revealed the fuel tanks were empty. - [NTSB NYC86IA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86IA109.md): Sikorsky S-76 · Atlantic City, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1986 · N38 · Minor damage > During a preflight examination of a Sikorsky S76 the instructor and student discovered a hole in the leading edge of the pylon above the intermediate gear box and scuff mark on the main rotor blade caps. The instructor and student had just completed a 2.1 hr… - [NTSB NYC86FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA084.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1986 · N8259E · Destroyed > The plt executed VOR rwy 09 apch to the arpt at night and during low visibility conditions that ranged from 100 to 400 feet due to fog. The acft first collided with a house, followed by two parked cars and then main impact with a second house. The accident… - [NTSB NYC86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA077.md): Cessna 172N · Andover, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1986 · N739SP · Destroyed > The student plt had difficulty landing the acft and instructor had devoted training session to landing technique. The difficulty was reported to be a tendency to over-flare prior to touchdown. Satisfied the student had corrected his problem area, the third… - [NTSB NYC86LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA067.md): Champion 7ECA · Vincentown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1986 · N55047 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that a normal approach and a 3 point landing were made at the red lion airport. However after the aircraft rolled for 2-3 seconds, it started to drift to the right. Left rudder was applied, but there was no response. The pilot then applied… - [NTSB NYC86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1986 · N68214 · Substantial damage > The student and instructor (CFI) were performing touch-and-go landings. On the third touch-and-go, the student rotated the acft and initiated his climb. The CFI stated 'I realized the acft was not climbing and that the flaps were not retracted even though 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") = 1986 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NJ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=NJ&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. 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