# NTSB investigations, 1987, 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 NYC88LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1987 · N16491 · Substantial damage > During soft field takeoff, the instructor pilot who was watching from the ramp, said the the student plt seemed to have excessive angle of attack and stalled the aircraft. The aircraft crashed on airport property about 1,000 feet from the start of the takeoff… - [NTSB NYC88LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA048.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Middletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1987 · N32307 · Substantial damage > After landing the pilot was cleared to taxi to the parking area at stanbaugh's general aviation. During a maneuver between a de-icer truck and a parked airplane, the pilot allowed the aircraft to become too close to the truck and caught the wing tip on the… - [NTSB NYC88LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA043.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Montoursville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1987 · N9055F · Destroyed > After takeoff, the plt remained in the traffic pattern to practice takeoffs & landings. He made a touch-&-go, then rprtd on a right downwind for another landing. He acknowledged a clearance to continue, but moments later, an ELT signal began transmitting.… - [NTSB NYC88FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA041.md): Mooney M20C · St. Marys, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1987 · N3644H · Destroyed > While getting fuel, the pilot of the Mooney M20C and his 3 pals were attempting to remove frost with paper towels and plastic credit cards after being told by the fuel truck driver that the arpt had no ice removal solution. A witness stated that as the… - [NTSB NYC88DGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DGM03.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Spartansburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N8318L · Destroyed > The pilot landed at the franklin, PA airport after encountering fog. After making several phone calls and remaining on the ground for about 37 minutes he departed. About 30 minutes later the aircraft was seen circling at a low altitude, flying in and out of… - [NTSB NYC88LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA037.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N8450F · Substantial damage > The aircraft suffered an engine failure during approach and crashed short and to the right of the runway. The acft then nosed over. Post acc investigation and engine exam by the FAA revealed no reason for the eng malfunction. - [NTSB NYC88LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA056.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1987 · N8364N · No damage > During hand-propping of Piper PA-28R, the passenger slipped and fell into the turning prop. He received a serious head injury. - [NTSB NYC88LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA024.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1987 · N4302T · Substantial damage > The pilot was landing the aircraft on runway 25 at vansant airport. At about 100 feet down the runway, the aircraft veered to the left, off of the runway and slid down an embankment and came to rest after colliding with a tree. - [NTSB NYC88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA017.md): Piper J-4 · St. Paul, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N28205 · Substantial damage > The flight was enroute from mount pleasant to winchester, Virginia on a heading of 140 degrees and at 4500 feet. About 25-30 minutes into the flight, engine power loss was experienced. The pilot switched from the auxilliary to the main fuel tank and applied… - [NTSB NYC88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA010.md): Stinson 108-3 · Henryville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1987 · N990C · Destroyed > On takeoff from a private airport, the flight encountered downdrafts and the left wing dropped. As the pilot attempted to level the wings, he realized that the aircraft was no longer climbing but descending at a rapid rate. The aircraft crashed on rising… - [NTSB NYC87LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA271.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N9122J · Substantial damage > The pilot said he flooded the engine of the Piper PA-28-180 and decided to pull the prop through a couple of times by hand. He said he thought he had turned the mags off, pulled the mixture to idle cut-off, and set the parking brake. When he had pulled the… - [NTSB NYC87LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA267.md): Grumman AA-5A · Irwin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N9772U · Substantial damage > During taxi operation, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and it struck a tree stump which was located to the side of the runway. The aircraft then continued to roll about 500 feet off the rwy where it came to rest with substantial damage. - [NTSB NYC87FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA262.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Montoursville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N38364 · Destroyed > The plt initiated the ILS approach and acknowledged a frequency change. The acft was found on a steep hill one mile south of the airport. No evidence of an engine or control system malfunction was found. It appeared that the pilot made a missed approach and… - [NTSB NYC87FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA260.md): Boeing 737 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1987 · N318AU · No damage > The acft was in a holding pattern at 11,000' in an area of thunderstorms & turbulence. Although the seat belt sign was on, two passengers (pax) went to the aft lavatory. As one of the pax was waiting & the other was exiting the lavatory, the acft encountered… - [NTSB NYC87FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA257.md): Boeing 727-200 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1987 · N774AL · No damage > While descending out of flt lvl 270 for lndg, usair flight 10 encountered light to moderate turbulence. Prior to this this encounter, the capt advised all passengers and cabin crew to remain seated and to engage their seatbelts. A similar announcement was… - [NTSB NYC87LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Emmaus, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1987 · N15793 · Substantial damage > Drg flt, the eng lost power over a residential area & the plt selected a small fenced-in opening for an emergency lndg. He said he crashed nosewheel 1st, then skidded into a cyclone fence. After the acdnt, the fuel selector was fnd positioned to the rgt tank… - [NTSB NYC87LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA253.md): Cessna 172D · Scottdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1987 · N2467U · Substantial damage > During a local pleasure flight, the pilot noticed the airspeed indicator was inoperative. On lndg the acft was obsvd to touchdown abt half-way down the rwy and faster than normal. The aircraft continued off the runway and crossed the airport road coming to… - [NTSB NYC87DGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DGM03.md): Woody Pitts S1 · Irwin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1987 · N290RW · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft during initial climbout. Inadvertent use of the rudder controls was a factor. - [NTSB NYC87LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA256.md): Cessna 310N · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1987 · N4166Q · Substantial damage > After landing, the cargo was unloaded & the acft was prepared for departure. The plt stated the preflight was normal & satisfactory. He rprtd that when the left eng was started, he heard a loud 'pop' & observed 'flame traces and smoke.' He immediately shut… - [NTSB NYC87DHA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DHA02.md): Kolb Twinstar · Hilltown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 9, 1987 · N23EH · Substantial damage > After the acft took off, witnesses heard a power change & saw what appeared to be a left turn to return to the grass strip. Subsequently, it entered a descent & crashed in a left wing down, nose low attitude. The passenger was taken to a hospital, but died… - [NTSB NYC87LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA247.md): Cessna 172M · W. Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1987 · N80376 · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot took the aircraft without authorization. The aircraft crashed during an attempted landing on runway 10 at allegheny county airport and was substantially damaged. There were two passengers on board but they were not injured. The plt… - [NTSB NYC87FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA244.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Altoona, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1987 · N8692W · Destroyed > The aircraft departed cleveland, oh at approx 0915 hours on an unauthorized flt to atlantic city, NJ. The plt was not authorized to operate the aircraft or conduct the flt due to his license having been revoked in 1977 for repeatedly violating FARS. Near… - [NTSB NYC87LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA246.md): Piper PA-28 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1987 · N3023M · Substantial damage > The aircraft engine lost power while descending for a landing. The plt stated that when he advanced the throttle the engine quit completely. During lndg alongside a turnpike, the nose wheel collapsed and the prop was damaged. Investigation revealed that the… - [NTSB NYC87LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA245.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Montgomeryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1987 · N596SP · Substantial damage > While climbing through about 1500' after takeoff, the engine began to lose power. The pilot turned back toward the airport, but subsequently all power was lost & the aircraft was damaged during a landing in a corn field. A post- accident examination revealed… - [NTSB NYC87FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA241.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1987 · N4003P · Destroyed > The pilot was conducting a demonstration flight in an overweight aircraft in conditions of low ceilings and fog. After a touch and go landing the aircraft stalled during the takeoff then collided with the ground. Exam of the wreckage did not disclose any… - [NTSB NYC87LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA238.md): Boeing B-17G · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N93012 · Substantial damage > Drg an apch in gusty winds, the plt noted a rgt x-wind. He stated that after touchdown, the roll-out was stabilized for a short distance, then the rgt wing began to lift. He applied full aileron & rudder to maint control, but was unable to stop on the… - [NTSB NYC87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA224.md): Ercoupe 415-C · York, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1987 · N99236 · Substantial damage > The Ercoupe model 415 experienced a loss of power in flight. The pilot made a forced landing in a field. He went under some power lines, however, he could not avoid the telephone lines and went through them. The pilot received serious injuries and the… - [NTSB NYC87LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA223.md): Piper PA-28 · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N33791 · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing takeoffs & landings. He rprtd that on the 2nd apch, he appeared to be landing too long, so he initiated a go-around. However, he said the acft then entered a departure stall & settled into shrubs & trees adjacent to the rwy. - [NTSB NYC87LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA206.md): Cessna 210 · Palmyra, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N2317F · Substantial damage > The Cessna 210 was cruising enroute when it experienced a loss of power which the pilot attributed to low fuel/ exhaustion. He then attempted an approach at reigle fld but was too long and went around. On his second approach, he was again high and long, and… - [NTSB NYC87LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA201.md): Piper J3C-65 · Huntingdon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1987 · N33576 · Substantial damage > The flight encountered poor visibility while at cruise altitude. The pilot decided not to continue flight and landed on a football field. During roll out, the right main gear fell into a drain hole to the side of the field causing the aircraft to turn right… - [NTSB NYC87LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA196.md): Cessna 150F · Roseville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N7933F · Substantial damage > Witnesses rprtd the acft flew over a pvt strip at low alt, then it began climbing over rising, wooded terrain. Subsequently, the acft would not outclimb the terrain & it crashed into the treetops. No preimpact mechanical problem was found. - [NTSB NYC87LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA190.md): American AA-1A · Kralltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1987 · N9399L · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to takeoff from a 2130 ft grass strip on a relatively hot & humid day with an air temp of 85 deg. About 2/3 of the way down the rwy, he rotated the acft to takeoff, but it would not climb sufficiently to clear a hill beyond the arpt boundry.… - [NTSB NYC87LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA189.md): Piper PA-60 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1987 · N14HR · Substantial damage > Upon landing, the flight encountered standing water on the runway and the aircraft hydroplaned veering right of the centerline. The main landing gear collapsed causing substantial damage. The acft went off the rt side of the rwy after 2839 ft of roll and… - [NTSB NYC87LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA186.md): Cessna 172 · Olyhant, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1987 · N35354 · Substantial damage > The cross country personal transportation flight arrived in the scranton, Pennsylvania area for a planned refueling stop and encountered heavy fog conditions. Six attempts to land were made, but were aborted. An attempt to land at another airport was also… - [NTSB NYC87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA184.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1987 · N93304 · Substantial damage > The student pilot landed at Butler farm airport. The plt overshot the normal touchdown point at excessive speed. The aircraft skidded off the end of the runway and collided with a three foot deep ditch and was substantially damaged. - [NTSB NYC87LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA180.md): Cessna 172 · Mt.Union Boro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1987 · N3913F · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with transmission wires while flying low during a pleasure flight. An uneventful precautionary landing was made on a highway with reduced power and full flaps. - [NTSB NYC87LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA176.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N4889L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Taylorcraft, N43978, collided with the tail of Piper, N4889L while both were taxiing to rwy 22. The plt of the Taylorcraft stated that he was taxiing parallel to the rwy and the Piper came from behind and to the left to cross in front of him. The plt of… - [NTSB NYC87LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA177.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Quakertown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1987 · N94383 · Substantial damage > The pilot came in high and fast on the approach. He reduced pwr initially to increase rate of descent. As he apched trees, he applied power to stop the descent, but collided with the tops of the trees. The acft yawed to the right about 30 degrees and touched… - [NTSB NYC87LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA165.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Grove City, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1987 · N7678F · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while on final apch to lnd at night, the acft stalled. He stated that he applied full power, but the acft 'just dropped.' It struck the ground short of the rwy. Drg impact, all three gear collapsed, the rgt main spar was damaged & the lower… - [NTSB NYC87LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA162.md): Cessna 182 · Vera Cruz, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N7426Q · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while en route at 3500 ft, the eng began to vibrate. About 1 min later, oil started covering the windshield & the cockpit began filling with smoke. He shut down the eng & looked for a place to land. Before landing, he restarted the eng, but… - [NTSB NYC87LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA157.md): Piper J-3 · Mercer, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1987 · N38346 · Substantial damage > The flight departed from runway 27 uphill with the wind at 180 degrees in uncut grass. There were trees on the left side of the departure end of the runway. The plt stated that he lost lift as he approached the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB NYC87DGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DGT01.md): Schleicher ASW-20L · Mt Holley Sprgs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N705X · Substantial damage > Just before touchdown, during an off-arpt landing, the plt tried to extend the flaps from a 30 deg position to full down (55 deg). He said that due to his short stature & seat position, he had difficulty positioning his left arm to do this. As he tried to… - [NTSB NYC87LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA152.md): Piper PA-28 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N4387X · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the acft touched down (drg lndg) about 10 ft rgt of the rwy centerline. He stated that after the acft rolled about 50 yds, he heard a 'bump' & the acft veered rgt. However, the tower controller stated that the acft touched down in the… - [NTSB NYC87LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA151.md): Aeronca 11AC · Jeanette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N3886E · Substantial damage > The plt put small chocks under the wheels, then began to hand prop the eng with no one at the controls. The eng started, & before the plt could reach the cockpit, the acft made svrl 360 deg turns & subsequently rolled into trees. - [NTSB NYC87DGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DGM02.md): Noonan VARI-EZE · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N785 · Substantial damage > The vari-eze was part of a three ship flyby at an airshow. The accident aircraft was observed to break formation and turn downwind for a landing. A witness reported the engine sputtering. The aircraft landed in a open field next to the runway. Examination… - [NTSB NYC87FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA146.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sayre, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1987 · N32774 · Destroyed > Drg initial climb after takeoff, smoke was observed in the cockpit. When the smoke became hvy, the plt decided to land. He attempted a forced landing on rising terrain in foggy conds. Subsequently, the acft crashed into the side of the hill & began burning.… - [NTSB DCA87MA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA87MA031.md): Learjet 35A · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · May 12, 1987 · N100EP · Destroyed > The coplt (dual student) was to get a prof check on the 1st leg of the flt with a simulated single eng pwr loss on tkof. According to witnesses, the tkof was normal until lift-off aprx 3200' down the rwy; but after lift-off, the acft clbd only about 50' &… - [NTSB NYC87LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA142.md): Pik 20 · Julian, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1987 · CGPIK · Destroyed > The glider was assembled and all controls checked for freedom of movement prior to takeoff. During initial takeoff and climb, while in tow, the acft pitched nose up abruptly breaking the tow rope. The acft was then observed to turn right and nose down into… - [NTSB NYC87LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA141.md): Cessna 172K · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1987 · N78506 · Substantial damage > Student pilot experienced up and downdrafts while on approach for landing at reigle airport. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control during roll out, ran off the left side of the runway, and across a grass field. The acft then nosed over when the… - [NTSB NYC87LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA136.md): Beech BE-18 · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1987 · N66PA · Substantial damage > While the aircraft was being ferried from massy, Maryland to ankeny, Iowa, a loss of oil pressure on the left engine was experienced. A precautionary landing was made in a cornfield with the landing gear in the up position when the gear failed to extend. Fire… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1987&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") = 1987 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=1987 --- 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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