# NTSB investigations, 1986, TN 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 ATL87FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA051.md): Beech 35-33 · Blountville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1986 · N210M · Substantial damage > Drg vectors for a ILS rwy 23 apch, the plt allowed the acft to get 400' below the assigned alt of 3700'. The controller (ctlr) queried the plt about his alt & the plt replied he had gotten a little low, but was returning to the assigned alt. After… - [NTSB ATL87MA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87MA035.md): Bell 206L-1 · Jamestown, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1986 · N3898U · Destroyed > The helicopter was being used in an emerg med svc/med-evac (EMS) opn. At 0230, the plt obtained a partial wx briefing. He was advised of flt prctns for IFR wx thru-out the area with low ceilings, fog, precip & mtns obscd. The flt departed nashville at 0245 &… - [NTSB ATL87LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA024.md): Beech BE-19A · Waverly, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1986 · N6093N · Destroyed > The pilot reported an electrical failure, however the exact reason for the broken alternator belt was not determined. The wreckage examination disclosed that there was no fuel found in the aircraft system. There was also no fuel spillage. The pilot was not… - [NTSB ATL87IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA020.md): Boeing 727-227 · Livingston, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1986 · N471BN · 2 aircraft · No damage > The braniff and united Boeing 727 jetliners were approaching 'swapp' intersection on converging jetways at their proper assigned alt of 35,000'. The controller was in the process of issuing radar vectors to assure proper lateral separation when the control… - [NTSB ATL87LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA148.md): Cessna 150J · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1986 · N50736 · Destroyed > Prior to its discovery on may 20, 1987, this acft had last been seen on x-wind leg on climb out after a touch and go at dewitt spain arpt. Parts of the acft were recovered from the Mississippi river northwest of the arpt. The plt's remains had not been… - [NTSB NYC87FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA023.md): Cessna R172K · Rockwood, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1986 · N7526V · Destroyed > The aircraft was observed departing at approx 2010 hours, reversing course and flying over the airport at 300-400 ft AGL. The aircraft crashed 3/4 miles south of the airport in unpopulated, mountainous/hilly terrain at an elevation of 1560 feet, which is 104… - [NTSB ATL87FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA009.md): Bell 206B III · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1986 · N2204Z · Substantial damage > The plt was in a descent toward a building in a downtown area which he wanted aerial photographs of. At about 1700 ft AGL he reported the helicopter jerked hard and yawed to the left. He initiated an autorotation and during the descent to the selected landing… - [NTSB ATL87FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA007.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1986 · N5260F · Destroyed > The flight was cleared for the localizer approach to rwy 31. The pilot reported the airport in sight. The flight descended into the cloud layer and crashed about 1000 feet short of the middle marker. The pilot did not report any aircraft problem. The approach… - [NTSB ATL86LLT09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLT09.md): Beech 35A · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1986 · N676B · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing a soft field takeoff when directional control of the acft was lost. The acft traveled aprx 100' left of the rwy centerline where the right wing struck the ground and the acft cartwheeled. The plt reported he was advised by his… - [NTSB ATL86LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA262.md): Alexander AS-K13 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1986 · N6877 · Substantial damage > During an automobile tow/launch, the auto experienced a loss of power before the glider reached a safe release altitude. The pilot had steered the glider off of the paved rwy and was unable to return to the rwy. The glider pilot was forced to land in high… - [NTSB ATL86LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA246.md): Beech 95 · Springfield, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N2030C · Destroyed > The instructional flt had been in the air for about 45 min when the instructor told the plt to return to the arpt and land. Upon entering the traffic pattern the plt was told to make a touch and go landing. He completed two of these maneuvers and was… - [NTSB ATL86LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA245.md): Cessna 150G · Smithville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1986 · N3287J · Substantial damage > The plt reported the acft had 6-7 gallons of fuel at takeoff, enough for about 30 minutes of flight. He flew for aprx 1 hour and on takeoff from a touch and go landing, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The plt stated he had built this acft from several… - [NTSB ATL86FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA227.md): Cessna 421C · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1986 · N5299J · Substantial damage > During a normal takeoff the pilot experienced a dual engine failure about 10 feet above the runway. The pilot stated that he landed on the remaining runway and attempted an 80 degree left turn onto taxiway 'c'. The aircraft failed to negotiate the turn at the… - [NTSB ATL86LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA183.md): Cessna 152 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N24847 · Substantial damage > While returning from an instrument training flight, the aircraft lost total power and the CFI attempted an emergency landing on a road. During the attempted landing the aircraft collided with a road sign and was substantially damaged. The pilot related that… - [NTSB ATL86LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA164.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Benton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1986 · N2135R · Substantial damage > The glider landed short of the rwy. The plt had observed another acft on the rwy apch end and extended his base leg. During the turn to final, he deployed the spoilers. He reported that the acft experienced a high sink rate after the turn, and that he… - [NTSB ATL86FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA147.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Dickson, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1986 · N260A · Destroyed > The acft contacted electrical wires and trees shortly after takeoff. The acft then descended to impact with the terrain. Examination of the wreckage revealed the elevator trim actuator rod was extended 2.5 inches which correlates with a full nose down… - [NTSB ATL86IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA144.md): Boeing 727-295 · Nashville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 23, 1986 · N1644 · No damage > The flight experienced a fire warning light descending through 10500 feet for landing at Nashville. The aircraft landed without incident. The passengers evacuated the aircraft using evacuation slides. Examination of the aircraft disclosed that the detection… - [NTSB ATL86LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA131.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N98387 · Substantial damage > The student plt had asked a pvt plt to ride with him while he (the student) took his son in law up for a ride. When approaching the rwy for landing, the student plt allowed the acft to collide with the berm short of the rwy. The acft came to a stop on the… - [NTSB ATL86FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA125.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Winchester, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1986 · N28138 · Substantial damage > The plt made a VFR pattern at an uncontrolled arpt and noted a truck alongside the north end of the rwy. The plt did notsee any persons on the rwy. During the landing flare the plt noticed a man on the rwy near the right wingtip. A jolt was felt as the acft… - [NTSB ATL86LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA115.md): Cessna 150 · Lake City, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1986 · N63636 · Destroyed > While filming for king kong productions, a Cessna 150, flown by the production pilot collided with bowel mountain near Lake City, TN the pilot was flying low over the terrain when the aircraft failed to climb as fast as the pilot anticipated. The aircraft… - [NTSB ATL86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA104.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1986 · N93589 · Substantial damage > During landing roll the student pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and collided with a tree adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB ATL86LLT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLT08.md): Piper PA-34 · Smithville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 25, 1986 · N3951X · Minor damage > The acft ran off the departure end of the rwy during landing. The acft reportedly landed 1/2 way down the 3400 ft rwy. The plt stated in a post acc interview that he was 'too high too fast and too long.' - [NTSB ATL86FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA097.md): Robinson R-22 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N9069S · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL86IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA100.md): Boeing 737-200 · Nasville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1986 · N774N · 2 aircraft · No damage > A nr midair collision occurred aprx 38 mi se of the nashville metro arpt as a Boeing 737, piedmont flt 488, was dscndg thru aprx 12,000' & a flt of 4 F-4'S, call sign peach 41, were joining. Flt 488 was inbnd to nashville on an IFR clnc & memphis ARTCC had… - [NTSB ATL86FLT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FLT05.md): Piper PA-14 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 21, 1986 · N4276H · Substantial damage > The acft collided with an air compressor and a hangar door during taxi after the plt hand-propped the unoccupied acft. The ptl said that the thought the 'switches were off'.he was pulling the prop to 'loosen' the oil when the eng started and the acft started… - [NTSB ATL86LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA099.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1986 · N7613J · Substantial damage > On takeoff the plt saw an oil leak around the prop hub. The acft was returned to the airport and the prop governor oil tube fitting was found to be cracked. The part was replaced and the flt was continued. The part was checked during a later refueling stop… - [NTSB ATL86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA095.md): Cessna 150 · Lafayette, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1986 · N2618J · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had completed a touchdown and was on rollout when he noticed a deer on the runway. He increased the power enough to avoid colliding with the deer, but stalled the aircraft and collided with the runway surface failing the nose gear.… - [NTSB ATL86LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA090.md): Boeing 727-223 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1986 · N877AA · No damage > American airlines flight 502 experienced a fire warning light illumination on no. 1 engine as the aircraft was climbing through 6000 feet. The pilot declared an emergency and returned to Memphis. Following the landing the pilot ordered a passenger emergency… - [NTSB ATL86FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA085.md): Beech BE-90 · Mount Pleasant, TN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1986 · N861K · Substantial damage > On final approach the crew turned the aircraft cabin environmental control from the auto mode to the off position. Shortly thereafter, the cockpit and cabin began to fill with smoke. The occupant of the copilots seat felt heat around his feet. A normal… - [NTSB ATL86LLT07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLT07.md): Cessna 152 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 25, 1986 · N93472 · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees on the edge of a 5000 ft open field during a precautionary landing after the student plt on his first solo x-country became lost & confused. He landed off arpt even though he still had about 3 hrs fuel. Wx was not threatening and… - [NTSB ATL86FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA081.md): Robinson R22 · Greenville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1986 · N90459 · Destroyed > The flt was last seen to depart rwy 23 at the Greenville arpt & enter a low cloud layer at ngt. A witness estimated the helicopter entered the clouds at about 300 to 400 ft AGL. No flt plan was filed. The wreckage was found the next day, located about 1/4 mi… - [NTSB ATL86MA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86MA080.md): Beech G18S · Copperhill, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1986 · N74FA · Destroyed > The plt was alerted at 0100 for 0200 flt fm kenosha to milwaukee, WI to pick up cargo for a flt to atlanta, GA. At 0310,the acft deptd milwaukee in VFR. En route, the plt obtained wx & an IFR clnc. Some of his rdo xmsns were not standard. At 0433, he complied… - [NTSB ATL86LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA076.md): Piper J3L-65 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1986 · N30233 · Substantial damage > During takeoff initial climb the engine lost power and a forced landing was initiated. During the descent the aircraft contacted treetops prior to ground impact. Post-crash examination of the engine disclosed that one of the cylinders had broken away from the… - [NTSB ATL86LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA073.md): Cessna U206B · Columbia, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1986 · N3403L · Substantial damage > Soon after departure the plt experienced a severe vibration throughout the acft. Eng pwr was retarded and the vibration subsided. The plt then noticed aileron control problems and noticed the left wing tip was moving up and down. An emergency landing was made… - [NTSB ATL86LLT06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLT06.md): Piper PA-22 · Jasper, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 20, 1986 · N5904Z · Destroyed > The acft crashed into a house before striking the ground in an uncontrolled descent. The acft was approaching marion arpt for a landing when the plt lost control. The plt said that the stabilizer adjustment 'stripped'. The pilot was using the trim tab when… - [NTSB ATL86IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA054.md): Boeing 727-232 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1986 · N403DA · Minor damage > The aircrew rprtd that when the landing gear was retracted after takeoff, the l main gear indicated unsafe & there was an unsafe door indication. They recycled the gear, but observed the same indications. The gear handle was then put in the neutral psn & 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" = 'TN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=TN&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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.