# NTSB investigations, 1986, PA 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 · 64 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC87DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DHA01.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1986 · N54482 · Substantial damage > Student pilot with a certified flight instructor while on the landing roll encountered a crosswind. Directional control was lost the aircraft departed the runway causing substantial damage due coming to final rest in a ditch. - [NTSB NYC87FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA045.md): Cessna 152 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N69123 · Destroyed > The student pilot flying a Cessna 152 scheduled his flight period so it coincided with another student pilot flying a Cessna 172. The pilot of the Cessna 172 reported seeing the Cessna 152 enter a two turn spin and recover. He then said he lost sight of the… - [NTSB NYC87LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA041.md): Cessna 441 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N117EA · Substantial damage > Reason for the Cessna to veer in a semi-circle and collide with another aircraft is undetermined. Examination of the start lock assemblies could not be completed due to the extensive impact and fire damage. The acft was being prepared for a flt. During a… - [NTSB NYC87DGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DGM01.md): Mooney M20F · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N6314Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported experiencing a rise in the acft's EGT and a loss of power during cruise flt. A forced landing was made during which the acft contacted trees. Examination of the fuel system showed that both the main fuel screen and the micro screen in the… - [NTSB NYC87FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA038.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Glen Mawr, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N8130A · Destroyed > Drg arrival, the acft was vectored to intercept the ILS rwy 27 localizer (LOC) bfr reaching the munci initial apch fix (iaf), which was 21.5 mi fm the rwy. The ATC controller (ctlr) told the plt to maint 4000' until on the LOC, then clrd him for the apch.… - [NTSB NYC87LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA033.md): Cessna 33TC · Phillipsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1986 · N2581S · Substantial damage > The Cessna 337 experienced engine surging and plt made a precautionary landing at an airport while enroute to destination. The aircraft landed 200 ft short of the runway and received substantial damage while the two occupants were not injured. On scene… - [NTSB NYC87LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA032.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1986 · N82089 · Destroyed > During hand propping, the aircraft began to move and rolled across a field crashing through a fence when fire erupted destroying the aircraft. The plt stated that after setting brakes to full pressure he atmptd to had prop acft. The eng started and while the… - [NTSB NYC87LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA031.md): Beech BE18H · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1986 · N925J · Substantial damage > The aircraft suffered a right landing gear leg breakage due to a fracture in the area where the fork assembly separated during landing roll. - [NTSB NYC87LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA044.md): Centrair 101A · Julian, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1986 · N40KG · Substantial damage > The pilot had decided to land following a 41 minute flt. The plt reported his airspeed was too fast during the landing apch and he over compensated which resulted in too slow of an airspeed. The glider touched down hard, became airborne and landed hard a… - [NTSB NYC87LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA007.md): Cessna 172N · Port Matilda, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1986 · N5094K · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced power loss for unknown reasons while cruising at 4500 feet MSL. An emergency landing was executed in an open field in a heavily wooded mountainous area. The aircraft was substantially damaged, and there was no fire. The pilot, being… - [NTSB NYC87LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA009.md): Eiriavion PIK-20E · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N12ZC · Substantial damage > Flight encountered turbulence on descent below tree top level and when about 150 feet from the threshold a downdraft was encountered causing the aircraft to collide with the ground. The aircraft groundlooped when the left wing caught in the tall grass. - [NTSB NYC87LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA004.md): Beech BE-58P · Derry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1986 · N258W · Substantial damage > The flight suffered an engine power loss while in cruise flight due to fuel starvation. The pilot stated that a pretakeoff check of fuel gauges was made and they all indicated fuel on board. - [NTSB NYC86LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA244.md): Ryan Navion · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1986 · N5244K · Destroyed > The plt stated that the acft experienced engine problems during cruise flt and crashed about one mile northeast of Beaver Falls, PA. Post accident testing revealed that the engine was capable of developing power in accordance with the manufacturer's… - [NTSB NYC86LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA241.md): Piper PA-28-140C · Indiana, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1986 · N6004U · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of eng power. Examination of the acft showed the fuel selector was on the the left tank which contained no useable fuel. There was useable fuel remaining in the right tank. The plt… - [NTSB NYC86LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA242.md): Cessna 172 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N733CP · Substantial damage > Pilot came in long and high for landing, attempted to land then decided to abort due to insufficient runway remaining. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway. - [NTSB NYC86FGM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FGM07.md): Tapaszy Benson B-8-M · Cooperstown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N6154 · Destroyed > The benson B-8-M gyrocopter was observed to take off and transition to level flight. The nose of the aircraft was then observed to dip and then the aircraft banked left and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot received fatal injuries. No… - [NTSB NYC86LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA224.md): Cessna 150 · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N3649J · Destroyed > A loss of eng power was experienced shortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 400 ft AGL. The acft contacted wires and descended uncontrolled to terrain impact during the forced landing descent. Post accident inspection of the acft revealed aprx 4 ounces of… - [NTSB NYC86FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA213.md): Piper PA-46-310P · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1986 · N27EE · Destroyed > At 2232 EDT, the acft was climbing to 15000 feet when the pilot reported a low oil pressure light. ATC advised jimmy stewart field is about eleven thirty and 15 miles. After the pilot asked, 'is that a tower field?', ATC advised he did not know, westmoreland… - [NTSB NYC86LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA207.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1986 · N5888Z · Substantial damage > Student pilot was attempting a landing at sky haven airport and landed short, bounced and landed in a left turn. At this point, the plt could not maintain directional control and ran off the runway, hit a barrel with the right gear and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB NYC86LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA203.md): Bell 47G2 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N7739 · Substantial damage > The Bell 47G2 made a hard landing in a field. The main rotor contacted the tail rotor and boom. The helicopter received substantial damage and the pilot received minor injuries. On scene examination revealed no evidence of any defect or malfunction of the… - [NTSB NYC86LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA200.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Grove City, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1986 · N91356 · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) rprtd that shortly after takeoff, after climbing out of gnd effect, the acft seemed to lvl off & stop climbing. He took control fm the student & proceeded to check the instruments, but no specific abnormality was determined. He… - [NTSB NYC86LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA212.md): Cessna 150L · Reamstown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N18619 · Destroyed > The plt made a precautionary landing in a corn field following a decrease in engine RPM during cruise flt. Examination of the engine revealed a coating of carbon and lead on the valves of the #2, #3 and #4 cylinders which caused the valves to become stuck in… - [NTSB NYC86LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA197.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N93454 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a x-country flt. He rprtd that during the flare to land at Harrisburg, PA, the acft yawed left, then after touchdown, it veered off the left side of the rwy twd a VASI installation. He steered further left to avoid the VASI, then… - [NTSB NYC86FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA199.md): Rockwell 114 · Bedford, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N5766N · Destroyed > The acft nearing the close of a x-country flight had requested a decent to start an approach to land at its final destination. ATC had granted the request, but stated to the pilot that he most remain VFR, the pilot acknowledged the clearance. Acft was located… - [NTSB NYC86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA193.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1986 · N9531Q · Substantial damage > The Piper PA-60 Aerostar was making a takeoff with five passengers on board. The PIC did not establish any procedures with his co-pilot prior to the takeoff. The aircraft continued off the 4100 ft runway to the overrun finally becoming airborne. The co-pilot… - [NTSB NYC86FGM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FGM05.md): Bomberger Vans RV-4 · Friedens, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1986 · N86AB · Destroyed > Due to a low ceiling and poor visibility, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing at somerset arpt. Unable to locate the arpt, a landing was being made to a field when the acft stalled into trees during the approach. - [NTSB NYC86FGM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FGM06.md): Kenneth Patsch FLY Baby II · Franklin Center, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 28, 1986 · N14OP · Destroyed > The plt reported that the acft banked excessively during the left turn from base to final. Opposite control input was applied, however, the plt reported the 'stick seemed to have no right movement.' Full power was applied but the bank steepened so power was… - [NTSB NYC86LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA195.md): Beech A24R · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1986 · N1RJ · Substantial damage > During a landing in calm wind conditions, the acft bounced, became airborne again & touched down further down the 2000' rwy. The plt applied brakes & 'dumped' the flaps for max braking, but to no avail. The acft slid off the grass rwy & subsequently went over… - [NTSB NYC86LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA185.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1986 · N32777 · Destroyed > The pilot made a departure from an uncontrolled airport. During the climb in IMC conditions, the aircraft struck trees and crashed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries. The pilot had a clearance, however, the… - [NTSB NYC86IA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86IA215.md): Boeing 737-200 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N319US · No damage > Co-plt was flying acft on short final approach/landing. Capt observed co-plt having difficulty maintaining glideslope and airspeeds. Co-plt stopped flying the acft. Capt took control at 50' AGL and landed safely. Medical help requested and received from cabin… - [NTSB NYC86FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA176.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Seven Valleys, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1986 · N7562W · Destroyed > Aircraft departed york airport and crashed 5 min later. The engine sump oil quick drain had disconnected and was not found. Engine oil was exhausted and the engine seized. A tree and utility pole were found damaged. The ramp and runway at york airport did not… - [NTSB NYC86LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA162.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1986 · N8299N · Substantial damage > Drg arrival, the plt was advised the winds were 5 to 7 KTS, favoring rwy 28. However, when he crossed over the arpt for a downwind entry, he noted that the wind sock had changed to indicate an upwind for rwy 10, so he elected to land on that rwy. On final… - [NTSB NYC86LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA160.md): Hiller 12C · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1986 · N1042C · Substantial damage > The pilot of the Hiller 12C reported an overheated engine followed by an engine failure. During the forced landing the main rotor flexed and cut the tail boom off the the aircraft. The aircraft was examined. 10 oz. Of a liquid was found in the fuel system. 7… - [NTSB NYC86FHA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHA03.md): Thomas Pitts S-1T · Avoca, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N83TJ · Substantial damage > During a ribbon cutting ceremony at the wilkes-barre/scranton air show, the acft had a temporary engine failure while inverted 20 feet above the terrain. The acft impacted on the rwy, slid 500 feet inverted, turned over and stopped upright. - [NTSB NYC86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA157.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N5592U · Destroyed > The pilot landed on ruwnay 34 in winds he estimated to be from 270 degrees at 10-15 knots. He stated that at touchdown, the left wing was caught by a gust and raised. The aircraft drifted right. The pilot stated there was sufficent runway to continue the… - [NTSB NYC86FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA158.md): Beech V35B · Bradford, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N4445D · Destroyed > The private, instrument rated pilot flying a Beechcraft V35 collided with the ground, in an inverted attitude 1.5 miles from the approach end of the runway while on an ILS approach during IFR conditions. Heavy rainshowers fog and lightning were observed in… - [NTSB NYC86LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA155.md): Maule MX7-235 · Ardara, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1986 · N5661N · Substantial damage > The aircraft made a forced landing in a field after the pilot claimed control malfunction. However there was nothing found during the wreckage examination to substantiate this statement and the cause of this accident is undetermined. - [NTSB NYC86LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA150.md): Aerosport Scamp · Columbia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1986 · N1031M · Substantial damage > The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff due to insufficient airspeed and altitude gain. - [NTSB NYC86LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Lenox Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N94545 · Substantial damage > The Cessna 152 experienced a power loss while being flown by a student pilot. During the forced landing the aircraft struck a utility pole and received substantial damage. The pilot was uninjured. Examination of the aircraft by the FAA showed the fuel tanks… - [NTSB NYC86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA145.md): Cessna 172 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N1009F · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll and as the aircraft was brought to full power, the flight started to veer left. Attempts to correct with right rudder but the aircraft continued to roll left. The aircraft could not be brought under control before contact with two parked… - [NTSB NYC86LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA139.md): Globe GC-1B · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1986 · N80611 · Substantial damage > The flight departed Johnstown-cambria airport at about 1600 hours and returned at about 1700 hours. On landing, the pilot forgot to lower the landing gear and landed gear up. The aircraft slid to a stop and about five minutes later fire erupted. - [NTSB NYC86LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA136.md): Fly Baby 1-A · Mt. Pleasant, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1986 · N4762 · Substantial damage > On second takeoff, an abrupt loss of power was experienced. On flare for the emergency, off airport landing, the aircraft landed hard on rising terrain, bounced and came to rest inverted. - [NTSB NYC86LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA137.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32A · Kurtztown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1986 · N2979H · Substantial damage > After flying in thermals for about 45 minutes, the plts returned to the arpt to land. The instructor (CFI) stated they came over the initial approach point at about 1000 ft for a landing on runway 30. The glider passed over the end of the runway at about 150… - [NTSB NYC86FGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FGM03.md): Eipper Quicksilver MX2 · Mars, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 18, 1986 · UNREG · Substantial damage > Pilot, once airborne, passing a tree line, encountered a sudden gust of wind. The quicksilver ultra-lite, with one pax, was forced from its flight path into power lines causing the aircraft to crash. Both pilot and pax sustained serious injuries. Aircraft was… - [NTSB NYC86LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA128.md): Enstrom F-28C · Ephrata, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1986 · N100WZ · Substantial damage > The Enstrom F28C was cruising enroute when it experienced a loss of power for reasons unknown. During the landing, in a large open field, the main rotor was damaged and the tail rotor separated from the tail boom. The lone occupant, the pilot, was uninjured… - [NTSB NYC86LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA126.md): Cessna P206A · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1986 · N4626F · Substantial damage > The acft was cruising at 5,500 ft when the plt experienced a total loss of power. He tried to make it to the Wellsboro arpt, however, he was unable to and landed the acft in a field. The acft ran through a fence and was substantially damaged. When the engine… - [NTSB NYC86LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Hallstead, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N65618 · Destroyed > The airport is located in a valley between two rows of mountains on the ny/pa border. The plt had completed two takeoff and landings to a full stop at night for night currency. After takeoff and leveling off at 2,000 feet MSL and downwind for a left base to… - [NTSB NYC86FGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FGM02.md): Continental Copters OH13H Tomcat Mark 5A · Indiana, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N41830 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with wires during a spray run and crashed out of control. The plt tried to fly under the wires that were sighted too late to clear. During his survey of the field the plt had failed to see the wires that were struck. The collision broke off… - [NTSB ATL86FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA126.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ludlow, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N999HT · Destroyed > An acft fitting the description of the acdt acft was observed entering the lake arm about 7 1/2 mi n of the acdt site. The acft was observed to pull up to clear pwr lines across the lake arm about 2 1/2 mi n of the acdt site. The acft was observed to fly into… - [NTSB NYC86LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA121.md): Cessna T337HPII · Newburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1986 · N1030V · Substantial damage > The Cessna 337P experienced fuel exhaustion and attempted a landing on a road. During the landing the aircraft struck telephone poles and received substantial damage. The pilot did not receive any injuries in the accident which occurred in visual… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1986&state=PA&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" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=PA&year=1986 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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