# NTSB investigations, 1987, SC 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 ATL88FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA059.md): Cessna 421A · Hilton Head Isl, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1987 · N777RC · Destroyed > Acft depted coastal arpt at night with 400 ft partial obscuration in patchy fog. Ground witnesses who heard acft depicted a circling flt path to the right after takeoff. Eng, prop & turbo teardowns demonstrated both engs were operating at high power & no… - [NTSB ATL88MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88MA048.md): Beech C90 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1987 · N4463W · Destroyed > At 0938, while clbg thru 9000', the plt was clrd to clb to FL 210. Aprx 10 min later, the ATC ctlr noted the acft's mode c rtrn wasn't being displayed on his scope. He tried to adz the plt, but couldn't establish radio contact. The acftbroke up in flt & the… - [NTSB ATL88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA028.md): Globe GC-1B · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1987 · N78169 · Substantial damage > The airplane engine lost pwr at cruise and the plt made a forced lng in a salt-water marsh. Investigation revealed that the plt was ferrying the acft to another arpt to have maintenance performed on the fuel selector valve, which was stuck in the aux tank… - [NTSB ATL88LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1987 · N94126 · Substantial damage > The student plt was performing a normal landing with a crosswind from the left. The acft was drifting to the right at touchdown and was partially off the rwy to the right. The plt attempted to use the brakes and keep the acft's ground track parallel with the… - [NTSB ATL88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA017.md): Piper J-3 · Clarks Hill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1987 · N98806 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was circling about 200 feet above the trees when the pilot began a climbing turn. As he leveled the wings the aircraft began to descend. The pilot applied full power and eased forward on the control stick lowering the aircraft nose slightly. When… - [NTSB ATL88LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N5117B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was flying solo for the first time. Two landings had been completed successfully. The pilot misjudged the final approach and touched down short of the runway. The aircraft landed hard causing the nose gear to collapse. - [NTSB ATL88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA010.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Greenville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N84430 · Destroyed > The plts trip home had been delayed one day due to wx enrt. He had called the fss early for a briefing and had been advised that there should be no trouble for a noon depart time. He deptd clemson about 1000 and activated his VFR flt plan. He then contacted… - [NTSB ATL88DMG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DMG01.md): Rogers-Gibson 1 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N111MJ · Destroyed > The homebuilt aerobatic airplane impacted flat terrain adjacent to the rwy shortly after takeoff. A pilot/witness who was in the arpt terminal lobby at the time rptd that he briefly observed the airplane pass by the terminal at a low level in a near… - [NTSB ATL88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA004.md): Cessna 150L · Cordesville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N11838 · Substantial damage > The airplane nosed over during a forced ldg on soft terrain, after experiencing a loss of engine power during descent from cruise. The plt reported that the acft ran out of fuel. He had made an unplanned stop earlier to take on additional fuel, after… - [NTSB ATL88IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA074.md): Mooney M-20E · Columbia, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N1936Y · Minor damage > During takeoff the propeller studs failed and the propeller departed the acft. FAA incident rpt stated that propeller had been overhauled and replaced 32 hours prior to the separation. Metallurgical exam of the propeller studs revealed fatigue failure of the… - [NTSB ATL88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA001.md): Cessna 172P · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1987 · N66090 · Destroyed > The student plt was performing a crosswind landing which resulted in a hard landing. The acft drifted to the side of the rwy and one wheel was off the paved surface upon the next touchdown. The student plt attempted to hold the acft straight in the direction… - [NTSB ATL87FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA257.md): Beech V-35B · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1987 · N6591S · Destroyed > PIC said he had wx brief. Noted tstms ovr atlantic & fog at arpt. Stated he would hold ovr ocean until arpt clr. Acft track on radar was into area of tstms ovr ocean followed by mode c altitude deviations and loss of radar contact. Acft recovered from ocean.… - [NTSB ATL87LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA245.md): Piper PA-25 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1987 · N6094Z · Substantial damage > After about 45 mntes into the flight, the pilot noticed a drop in engine oil pressure when he decided to return to the airport. The cabin filled with smoke, and the engine continued to lose power. The pilot had no choice but to ditch. The wreckage… - [NTSB ATL87LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA221.md): Cessna 150M · Edmund, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N45648 · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that he was having the pre solo student make a crosswind ldg after an hours practice at another apt. The student was using the slip method to correct for the crosswind. Touchdown was with a side load on the gear and the acft bounced. The CFI… - [NTSB ATL87LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA200.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Greenville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N7420U · Minor damage > Balloon dtpted launch site about six miles sw of landing airport for a key grab during a Balloon ralley. Wind was about seven KTS according to PIC. Approaching field to land basket was dragged through tree tops to slow Balloon. Power line hidden by the trees… - [NTSB ATL87FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA194.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · No.Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1987 · N74815 · Destroyed > The airplane was maneuvering at 350 ft AGL in preparation for a banner pick-up when it entered a spin and subsequently impacted trees and the terrain. The plt stated that he 'failed to fly the airplane' while attempting to deploy a banner tow line, and that… - [NTSB ATL87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA192.md): Navion H · New Ellenton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1987 · N2525T · Substantial damage > Previously, the acft had been involved in a gear-up lndg & was out of svc while it was being repaired. Drg that time the annual inspn expired. A special airworthiness certificate was obtained to ferry the acft to the sizemore arpt for the annual inspn. Drg… - [NTSB ATL87LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA181.md): Cessna 172B · Belton, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1987 · N8105X · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while on short final he experienced a downdraft which caused him to land hard. The aircraft bounced and went off the left side of the sod strip. The pilot lost control of the aircraft after it bounced. The pilot estimated that surface… - [NTSB ATL87LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA175.md): Piper PA-25 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N6078Z · Substantial damage > The acft encountered a strong downdraft in a thunderstorm and impacted the water during a beachside banner towing operation. The plt reported that he had observed thunderstorms developing inland about 1/2 hr prior to the accident and that his acft was… - [NTSB ATL87LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA159.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1987 · N2846N · Substantial damage > Engine quit during descent for landing. PIC lnded in field, left wing struck tree and was separated from acft. PIC rpted no mechanical malfunctions. On post crash exam eng ran properly and right wing fuel quantity sys was operable. No fuel stains were seen on… - [NTSB ATL87LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA157.md): Beech A36 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1987 · N1859A · Substantial damage > The plt made a precautionary ldg after experiencing acft electrical problems and observing the ammeter indicate discharging. The nose and rt main ldg gear collapsed during rollout braking. The plt reported that the gear had extended prior to ldg using the… - [NTSB ATL87FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA147.md): Hiller UH-12D (H23) · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1987 · N6408 · Destroyed > During a local pleasure flight above the treetops, the passenger reported that they heard a loud 'pop' over the sound of the engine. The plt told her that they were going down and she noticed the main rotor blades began to turn slower than usual before the… - [NTSB ATL87LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA138.md): Cessna 172-N · Walhalla, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N739QF · Destroyed > During a local sightseeing flight the plt trimmed the aircraft to a slow flight configuration, and circled a lake in the mountains of south carolina at an alt of approx 1,000 ft AGL. The aircraft was near max gross weight and the ground temp was 82 deg f. the… - [NTSB ATL87LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA133.md): Beech E-55 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1987 · N713DM · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he lowered the ldg gear and observed a down-and-locked indication on the ldg gear position light on final appch. During rollout, he felt a severe vibration in the nose gear and pulled back on the yoke in an attempt to reduce it. He then… - [NTSB ATL87LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA129.md): Beech 95-B55 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1987 · N3240Y · Substantial damage > The aircraft landed with the landing gear in the up position when the pilot inadvertently failed to extend the gear. He had disarmed the landing gear warning system by pulling the system circuit breaker because it was activating at normal power settings. He… - [NTSB ATL87LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA128.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1987 · N5670C · Substantial damage > The pilot was doing touch and go's to become familiar with his new aircraft. On the fifth landing the aircraft started a groundloop and he recovered by adding full power. On the next landing the aircraft again started a groundloop to the right, he added full… - [NTSB ATL87LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA131.md): Beech 95-B55 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1987 · N5824S · Substantial damage > The plt reported he forgot to put the ldg gear down. He stated that he was practiciing a short field ldg with the power set at about 15 in. Hg map. He noted that the gear warning system does not function unless the power is at 12 in. Hg map or below. The plt… - [NTSB ATL87LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA144.md): Spartan 7W · Sumter, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1987 · N13PH · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the airplane began to turn to the left after ldg when the tailwheel touched down; subsequent efforts to counteract the turn were not successful. The airplane ran off the side of the rwy and hit a depression in the terrain, collapsing the… - [NTSB ATL87IA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA114.md): Cessna 340 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1987 · N25RF · Minor damage > Plt initiated autoplt climb from 12000 to 16000 ft. plt heard a loud snapping noise. Acft pitched up and efforts of both front seat occupants were reqd to keep nose down. Plt stated trim stuck in full nose up position. Plt stated that when the acft approached… - [NTSB ATL87LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA113.md): Cessna 172 M · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1987 · N9563V · Destroyed > The plt was practicing t/o & ldgs. During the 2nd ldg, the plt reptd retarding throttle to idle and eng dying during roll-out. A restart was accomplished and another t/o comp. Again during ldg. Eng stopped during roll out. This time, the restart attempt was… - [NTSB ATL87LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA098.md): Mooney M20F · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1987 · N6990V · Substantial damage > The acft hit a ditch during a forced landing after a power loss on takeoff. The acft had received annual inspection during which no contamination of the fuel system was found. The acft was parked outside, in the rain, to await the owner's pickup. The fuel… - [NTSB BFO87DIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DIG02.md): Boeing 727-200 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 19, 1987 · XAHOH · No damage > The flight encountered clear air turbulence at FL 350 during cruise flight. The pilot said he was aware beforehand of existing turbulent conditions. According to the plt the seat belt sign was on, the flight attendant and passengers were asked to be seated.… - [NTSB ATL87LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA070.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1987 · N1013G · Substantial damage > During the final leg of a domestic scheduled commuter airline flight the aircraft landed with the landing gear in the retracted position. The captain could not recall placing the gear selector handle in the down position and the co-pilot could not remember… - [NTSB ATL87LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA059.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1987 · N757XP · Substantial damage > The student plt was unable to recall anything about the acdt. A plt/a&p observing the t.o. stated that the acft lifted off and climbed to 50-60 ft. when a flock of black birds flew up into the path of the acft. The acft pitchedup, yawed slightly, turned about… - [NTSB ATL87LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA054.md): Cessna 172M · Hartsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1987 · N70493 · Destroyed > The student plt made two go-arounds before starting his third landing attempt with a variable wind. After touchdown the acft veered to the right and departed the rwy. The plt applied power in an attempt to take-off but the nose wheel hit a hole and the acft… ## 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" = 'SC' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=SC&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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