# NTSB investigations, 1986, OR 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 · 51 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA87LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA040.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Gates, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1986 · N4116R · Destroyed > The plt was attempting to land the aircraft at night on an unlit grass airstrip. Prior to reaching the airstrip the plt collided with an apple tree. Both wings were severed from the aircraft and it went inverted before striking the ground in a slightly nose… - [NTSB SEA87LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA042.md): Cessna 150L · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1986 · N11537 · Substantial damage > A power loss occurred during takeoff at about 100 feet AGL due to fuel exhaustion. A turn to the left was made so that a landing could be made on a field. During landing roll the aircraft's wing struck two trees. - [NTSB SEA87LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA038.md): Cessna 172 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1986 · N739LH · Substantial damage > The plt was landing on a one way short narrow airstrip. He stated a gust of wind occurred just prior to touchdown. The aircraft then bounced and the plt added power. The aircraft then bounced several times and the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft then nosed… - [NTSB SEA87LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA037.md): Cessna T310Q · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1986 · N7581Q · Substantial damage > During turn off from the runway to the taxiway the left main gear collapsed. The runway and taxiway were icy and wet. Examination of the landing gear indicated an overload failure. - [NTSB SEA87MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87MA034.md): Bell 206L-1 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1986 · N7EC · Destroyed > The helicopter departed Pendleton on an emerg med svc/med-evac (EMS) flt to transport a patient to portland. After delivering the patient, the plt took off on the rtn flt with 2 med psnl aboard. Drg arrival at 1658 PST, he requested a special VFR (svfr)… - [NTSB SEA87LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA017.md): Champion 7ECA · Paisley, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1986 · N8338V · Substantial damage > The acft contacted power lines during a night forced landing on a highway following a loss of pwr. The power lines paralleled the road. Investigation revealed no discrepancies with the engine or fuel system. Planned fuel reserve was found in the tanks. The… - [NTSB SEA87LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA016.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N8419P · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, an eng failure occurred. The plt elected to make a forced lndg on a freeway. During the landing, the acft collided with two vehicles. An inspection revealed an eng oil line had ruptured which led to oil exhaustion. Evidence indicated… - [NTSB SEA87LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA015.md): Mooney M20D · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1986 · N6625U · Destroyed > The pilot elected to land with a 12 to 15 knot tailwind. An excessive ground speed resulted with an overshoot. The pilot elected to go-around too late and once the go-around was attempted the aircraft struck trees at the departure end of the runway at about… - [NTSB SEA87LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA011.md): Cessna 150 · Perrydale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1986 · N8184F · Destroyed > The acft descended to terrain impact during a descent for landing. The plt stated he recalled entering a descent so he would be at 1,000 ft MSL on crosswind for landing. The plt does not recall any further details concerning the accident due to head injuries. - [NTSB SEA87LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA005.md): Hughes 269A · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1986 · N986GC · Destroyed > Plt was overflying filbert orchard to shake nuts off trees with rotowash. Plt allowed rotor RPM to decay in a down wind turn 10 feet AGL. Acft collided with trees, then ground, and rolled over. - [NTSB SEA87LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA002.md): Cessna 172N · Roseburg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1986 · N734EP · Destroyed > The plt initiated the takeoff from a taxiway with a 100 ft obscured sky and 1/4 visibility in fog. The non-instrument rated plt was unable to maintain the rwy heading during initial climb. The acft drifted to the right of the taxiway and struck trees located… - [NTSB SEA87LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA008.md): Cessna 172N · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1986 · N4693J · Substantial damage > On landing touchdown, aircraft nose tire blew out. The student pilot over-corrected with controls and power, causing the aircraft to balloon into the air and touch down a second time in a flat attitude, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB SEA86LYA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LYA02.md): Inav Moni · Riverside, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1986 · N39200 · Substantial damage > Power plant seized in flight. Plt attempted forced landing on road, wings struck sagebrush on road shoulder. It was not determined why the engine seized in flight. - [NTSB SEA86LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA247.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1986 · N3565L · Substantial damage > A precautionary landing was made on a field due to low fuel, lowering ceiling and visibility, ensuing darkness, and the pilot not knowing his exact position. Landing was made on an uphill field with a slight tail wind. The aircraft struck a swale and then… - [NTSB SEA86LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA244.md): Cessna 172 M · Red'S Horse Ran, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N12135 · Destroyed > The pilot was attempting to depart an airstrip with a strong tail wind. 10 to 20 feet AGL the aircraft descended back onto the ground to the right of the airstrip, bounced, rolled through a wire fence and onto soft muddy terrain. The nose wheel dug into the… - [NTSB SEA86LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA229.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Tygh Valley, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N5159T · Substantial damage > An uncertificated plt was flying the acft at a low altitude when the acft struck wires. Due to the damage to the acft a forced landing was made onto a bark dump where additional damage occurred to the acft. - [NTSB SEA86FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · John Day, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N3618R · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilots departed hermiston en route to burns, Oregon. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed; however, mountain tops along the route of flight were occasionally obstructed by local cloud layers. During the course of the flight the… - [NTSB SEA86LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA236.md): Cessna 172N · Lord Flat, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1986 · N737NT · Substantial damage > The plt elected to go-around at about four feet AGL. Flaps were reduced from 40 degrees of flaps to 20 degrees of flaps and a gentle right turn was made due to rising terrain. The acft then settled onto the ground and crossed two ditches before coming to… - [NTSB SEA86LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA234.md): Cessna 182 · Ashwood, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1986 · N9051T · Substantial damage > A loss of power occurred for unknown reason. During landing roll the aircraft's right main gear struck a rock causing part of the gear box to be torn from the aircraft. - [NTSB SEA86FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA215.md): Cessna T207A · Frenchglen, OR · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1986 · N73569 · Destroyed > Although low altitude flight within the gorge was not in accordance with the mission profile the pilot entered the canyon and proceeded upslope towards rising terrain. 87% of the pilot's extensive flight experience was in helicopter aircraft and he had… - [NTSB SEA86LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA212.md): Mooney M-20-J · Aurora, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1986 · N201PJ · Destroyed > At about 9,000 feet MSL the pilot smelled smoke and electrical fumes. He then turned off the master switch and returned to land. He manually lowered the landing gear but it folded upon landing roll. Investigation revealed no mechanical reason for the gear to… - [NTSB SEA86LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA206.md): Cessna 340 · Prairie City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1986 · N2696U · Substantial damage > The plt was attempting to land the acft on an unlit airstrip during dusk conditions. While attempting to align the acft with the center of the 30 foot wide airstrip the plt heard the stall warning horn sounding. During an attempted go around an inadvertent… - [NTSB SEA86LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA186.md): Cessna 210 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1986 · N1782X · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he struck a post on take-off and broke off the main landing gear wheel. The pilot proceeded to Hillsboro, Oregon where an emergency landing was made on a paved runway with the landing gear still extended. The stub caught in the runway… - [NTSB SEA86LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA182.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Albany, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1986 · N9417A · Substantial damage > A Bell 47G3B1 crashed into the south santiam river after contacting power lines while on an instructional flight. The CFI (helicopter) plt received serious injuries and the private plt (airplane) helicopter student received minor injuries. The helicopter… - [NTSB SEA86LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA163.md): Stinson 108-3 · Sandy, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N6606M · Substantial damage > Plt experienced power surges on takeoff, elected off-airport landing, allowed acft to contact ground nose-low while maneuvering to avoid trees. Inspection did not reveal mechanical failure/malfunction. - [NTSB SEA86FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA155.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mulino, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N84463 · Destroyed > The pvt plt had been giving rides around the local area for about an hour. He had just dropped off one passenger and picked up another. The acft taxied from the ramp to the rwy 30 and made a normal takeoff. During crosswind turn the engine started to miss and… - [NTSB SEA86LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA158.md): Ayres S2RT34 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1986 · N4013D · Destroyed > Witnesses observed at acft make a 2-5 foot pass over water going north, a 180 degree turn and a 2 foot AGL run to south. The acfts left main landing gear touched water bouncing the right wing on water. Acft pitched up, rolled inverted and crashed on south… - [NTSB SEA86LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA156.md): Cessna 188 · Durkee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N4835Q · Substantial damage > While crossing a mountain ridge at low altitude, the aircraft encountered downdrafts. The pilot was forced to land as he was unable to arrest the descent rate. The landing was accomplished onto very rough terrain. - [NTSB SEA86LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA133.md): Cessna 188B · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1986 · N53177 · Destroyed > During aerial application the engine ceased operating due to a broken shaft in the fuel pump. The boost pump was turned on and the engine ran momentarily. The pilot was unable to dump his 700 pounds of dry chemical and had to keep a nose down attitude in… - [NTSB SEA86LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA129.md): Cessna 310 · Skinner Ranch, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1986 · N2634C · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing due to a stated electrical problem. The runway was only 30 feet wide and the aircraft struck a dirt mound to the right of the center line. The aircraft's main landing gear then collasped. - [NTSB SEA86FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA126.md): Lake LA-4-250 · Blue River, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N1403A · Destroyed > Several witnesses reported seeing the acft flying near the eugene arpt at an alt of 400 to 500 ft AGL. The acft was heading toward the Blue River. The acft was then seen flying over the Blue River forest ranger station aprx 7 minutes prior to the accident. At… - [NTSB SEA86LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA113.md): Cessna 172 · Hubbard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N65654 · Substantial damage > During practice simulated forced landing with the power reduced to idle and gusting crosswinds airspeed was lost. The aircraft entered into an approach stall striking the ground nose first and then nosing over inverted. - [NTSB SEA86LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Dallas, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1986 · N8312K · Substantial damage > A precautionary landing was made due to deteriorating weather. Directional control was lost while attempting to land on the 70 foot wide, wet, grass airstrip during gusty crosswinds. The aircraft veered to the side of the runway striking four parked… - [NTSB SEA86LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA110.md): Robinson R22-A · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1986 · N8536Z · Substantial damage > At aprx 500 ft AGL, while on a local traffic watch, a loss of pwr occurred. A 15 kt tail wind was present. Pwr lines had to be cleared and a hard landing resulted. An examination and test run of the eng failed to disclose any failure/ malfunction which would… - [NTSB SEA86LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA109.md): Grumman G164-A · Echo, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N25SK · Substantial damage > A loss of power occurred shortly after takeoff on a downwind departure. A forced landing was accomplished onto a wheat field downhill. The aircraft nosed over during the landing roll. Post accident inspection of the aircraft disclosed fuel contamination. - [NTSB SEA86LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA105.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1986 · N9417A · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after aprx 15 minutes of flt, the eng sputtered 2 or 3 times. An autorotation was performed onto rough terrain during which the tail rotor drive shaft was damaged by the main rotor blades. Post accident inspection revealed a hole in the… - [NTSB SEA86LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA102.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Harlen, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1986 · N88415 · Destroyed > The acft contacted trees and descended to ground impact during an attempted go-around. The go-around was attempted after the plt over shot the farm field in which he had intended to land. - [NTSB SEA86IA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86IA095.md): Raven RX-7 · Beaverton, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1986 · N27980 · Minor damage > The pilot misjudged obstacle clearance during his descent for landing. The balloon's envelope was then impaled on a light pole. Flt time was not reported by the plt. - [NTSB SEA86LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA087.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Warm Springs, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1986 · N6958B · Substantial damage > A precautionary landing was made due to the pilot becoming lost, the aircraft's navigation radio not working, and low fuel. A gusting crosswind was present during landing. On rollout the aircraft's wing tip caught a fence and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB SEA86LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA082.md): Socata MS894A · Wasco, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1986 · N54BF · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he encountered a wind shear on final. At the time of the accident the wind was recorded to be from the south/southeast at two knots with peak winds at four knots. When the plt noticed that his airspeed had deteriorated to 50 mph, he went… - [NTSB SEA86LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA101.md): Beech 76 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1986 · N5095M · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged during a hard landing performed by the multi-enging student during a dual instructional flt. - [NTSB SEA86LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA127.md): Cessna 150 · Morgan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1986 · N45174 · Substantial damage > During takeoff from a soft rough barley field during a crosswind the pilot rotated prematurely. The aircraft settled back onto the field striking the nose gear first and then flipped inverted. - [NTSB SEA86FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA073.md): Aerospatiale SE 318C · Siletz, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1986 · N4966 · Destroyed > The plt unsuccessfully attempted to lift a 1597 lb load of cedar blocks which would have placed the helicopter aprx 880 lbs over its max gross weight with an external load. The plt was setting the load down for ground personnel to unload some of the blocks… - [NTSB SEA86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA072.md): Patrick Henry Fokker DR. 1 · Gold Hill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1986 · N35PH · Substantial damage > Plt attempted spur of the moment landing in open field. Acft wheels sank into soft terrain after touchdown and acft nosed over. - [NTSB SEA86FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA066.md): Piper PA34-200T · Antelope, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1986 · N8305C · Destroyed > Plt was operating VFR on top at 11000 feet, commenced descent to destination 34 miles out. Plt rpted field in sight 16 miles out, passing 6500 ft, cancelled flight plan. Acft impacted ridge at 4100 feet MSL 7 miles from destination. Dark night conds existed,… - [NTSB SEA86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA060.md): Cessna 340 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1986 · N7774Q · Substantial damage > The aircraft encountered airframe icing on a descent for a VOR approach. 1/8 to 1/4 inch of ice was present during landing. The pilot allowed a stall to occur prior to touch down with a hard landing resulting. - [NTSB SEA86LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA059.md): Alon A2 · Woodburn, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1986 · N5632F · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to depart the sod 1300 foot runway and due to poor soft field technique failed to clear a fence. - [NTSB SEA86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA051.md): Cessna 182 · Sandy, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1986 · N2085R · Substantial damage > A total loss of power occurred due to a complete loss of oil. During engine teardown it was found that the oil filter adapter had slipped past the threads in the oil pump housing. The aircraft had the oil filter adapter replaced as well as the o ring on… - [NTSB SEA86LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA050.md): Cessna T210-H · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1986 · N1TF · Substantial damage > During landing roll on the 1800 foot long 30 foot wide wet runway, the aircraft veered right off the runway and then nosed over. The pilot applied brakes twice with no effect and the third time they grabbed. No malfunctions were found during inspection or… - [NTSB SEA86FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA039.md): Hiller-Soloy UH-12E · Horton, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1986 · N40290 · Destroyed > The fork connecting the rotorcraft's blue blade to the main rotor hub separated after a long term fatigue crack had spread through more than 60% of the fork circumference. The operator failed to carry out the appropriate inspection of the fork unit as… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1986&state=OR&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" = 'OR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=OR&year=1986 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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