# NTSB investigations, 1987, WA 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 · 79 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA88FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1987 · N4306J · Destroyed > The plt depd south from an unattended island arpt at sea level & flew into marginal VFR conds with moderate snowfall. Acquaintances at the arpt rprtd the plt expressed an urgent need to return to snohomish, WA, despite the wx conds. When the acft did not… - [NTSB SEA88LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA082.md): Cessna TU206G · Silverdale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1987 · N4953Z · Substantial damage > While on the lndg roll with a qtrg hdwnd, the acft enctrd a gust which pushed it to the left. The plt said he applied full rgt aileron, but it had no effect. As the acft was 'being blown' toward trees, the plt applied full rgt brake. He said the left wing tip… - [NTSB SEA88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA027.md): Cessna 172M · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1987 · N9134H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Cessna was at the runup area for runway 35 preparing to do his runup. Three pitts aircraft were taxiing abreast of each other, when one of the pitts's propeller struck the right wingtip of the Cessna causing substantial damage to the Cessna and minor… - [NTSB SEA88FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA021.md): Cessna 210E · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1987 · N4956U · Destroyed > The aircraft flew into the side of maynard mountain, the point of a coastal land mass, while on a night VFR flight in IMC wx conditions. Radar data showed the aircraft on a straight course at cruise airspeed. - [NTSB SEA88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA020.md): Cessna 172M · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N70334 · Destroyed > During dark night visual meteorological conditions, the aircraft struck trees while in cruise flt at about 2,000 feet MSL. Although the pilot had requested VFR traffic advisories, he did not solicit the use of the low altitude alert system. This system was… - [NTSB SEA88IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88IA019.md): Beech 99-A · Port Angeles, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1987 · N806BA · Minor damage > Both generator lights came on along with the left and right fuel pressure lights. The aircraft was being flown back to the airport for a precautionary landing, when the annunciator panel lights began to flicker. When landing flaps were selected they did not… - [NTSB SEA88MA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88MA015.md): Cessna 310N · Bellingham, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1987 · N4178Q · Destroyed > The acft was chartered to take university (wwu) psnl to an alumni dinner. While rtrng at ngt, the plt made a localizer only, ILS rwy 16 apch in marginal VFR conds. Drg the apch, radar svc was terminated & the plt was told to ctc bellinghamradio, but he did… - [NTSB SEA88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA013.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Snoqualamie Pss, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1987 · N44856 · Destroyed > The pilot was advised that with his proposed route of flight VFR was not recommended due to low clouds and marginal visibility. The pilot elected to fly through the area at night and encountered low clouds and marginal visibility. While attempting to climb… - [NTSB SEA88FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA012.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Colville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N15653 · Destroyed > Although the recently certificated private pilot was not checked out by the fixed base operator for night flight and had been warned to return before sunset, he departed the airport during dark night conditions. Witnesses reported observing the aircraft climb… - [NTSB SEA88LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA008.md): Cessna T210N · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N7231N · Substantial damage > The pilot landed short and the aircraft's main landing gear struck the edge of a plateau at the approach end of the private strip. The aircraft swerved off the grass runway, the nose gear collapsed, and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB SEA88LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA005.md): Cessna 340A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N37358 · Substantial damage > As the plt was taxiing to the active rwy, the acft's right brake became inop due to a loss of hydraulic fluid. Subsequently, the acft went off the side of the taxiway, contd over an embankment & was damaged. The loss of hydraulic fluid was due to a leak in… - [NTSB SEA88LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA002.md): Klien Avid Flyer · Edwall, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1987 · N819MK · Destroyed > While on a VFR final apch for lndg, the plt was watching for pwr lines which had to be cleared & diverted his attention from his airspeed. After clearing the pwr lines, the acft stalled & crashed on a roadway. The acft was not equipped with a stall warning… - [NTSB SEA88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA001.md): British Aerospace BA-3101 · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1987 · N406UE · Substantial damage > While on a flight to pasco, WA. The pilot inadvertently landed at the Kennewick, WA. Vista airport, landed long, and overran the runway. The aircraft departed the end of the runway and impacted terrain. - [NTSB SEA87LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA196.md): Cessna 150F · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N8751S · Substantial damage > The aircraft's engine ceased operating due to fuel exhaustion about five miles short of the destination airport. A field was selected for the landing site. During the landing roll, the aircraft nosed over on freshly plowed terrain. - [NTSB SEA87FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA194.md): Hughes 369D · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N8613F · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while he was in cruise flight at about 1000', the eng lost power. He initiated an autorotation to an athletic field in a city park. Drg his apch, he changed his planned touchdown point svrl times due to personnel on the field. He said that… - [NTSB SEA87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA195.md): Beech 23 · Basin City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N2330Q · Substantial damage > The pilot was making a low pass over the ground for a possible off airport landing next to his farm. During the low approach, he noticed power lines ahead and pushed forward on the controls to clear under them. However, there was a wrecked vehicle below the… - [NTSB SEA87LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA189.md): Cessna 182Q · Cathlamet, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1987 · N96847 · Substantial damage > The pilot was making soft field takeoffs with no flaps. He lost control of the aircraft at about 10 feet AGL, the aircraft's right wing struck the ground and the aircraft came to a stop. - [NTSB SEA87LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA186.md): Hiller UH-12E · Quincy, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1987 · N8QA · Destroyed > During an aerial application maneuver the pilot flew into two 23,000 volt powerlines. The helicopter's rotor blades struck the powerlines, the aircraft turned to the right and descended to the ground. - [NTSB SEA87LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA181.md): Luscombe 8A · Burbank, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1987 · N71513 · Destroyed > While on a local pleasure flight the pilot made a 30 degree, banked turn at reduced power. The aircraft entered a stall and descended to the ground. The aircraft has no stall warning system. - [NTSB SEA87LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA179.md): Cessna 180H · Shelton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1987 · N4789U · Destroyed > During initial climbout the pilot stated that a loss of power occurred. However, no reason for loss of power could be found. An eye witness to the accident stated that he heard power throughout the takeoff to the moment of impact. The propeller showed heavy… - [NTSB SEA87FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA178.md): Piper PA-20 · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1987 · N6901K · Destroyed > The pilot was observed making a engine out landing at his private grass/dirt strip. The dirt strip is located on a plateau with the runway starting at the edge of the plateau. The aircraft impacted in a steep nose down attitude below the runway level on a… - [NTSB SEA87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA184.md): Beech C-23 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1987 · N18832 · Substantial damage > On the pilots third touch and go an undershoot occurred during landing onto runway 1. VASI lights are available for that runway. The plt was unable to explain why the undershoot occurred. - [NTSB SEA87LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA177.md): Canton Rutan Long · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1987 · N252BC · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll the pilot noted sluggish rotation performance and retarded the throttle to abort the takeoff. When he reduced power the aircraft rotated. He reapplied full power and abrupt aft stick, to execute rapid rotation and lift off. The hand grip… - [NTSB SEA87LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA176.md): Cessna 150 · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1987 · N19092 · Destroyed > The plt had not slept the night of the flt. He was wearing contact lens and had closed his eyes several times during the flt to alleviate stinging. While on short final approach to land the plt closed his eyes and fell asleep. When he awoke he was left of the… - [NTSB SEA87LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA175.md): Robinson R-22 · Tukwila, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N8379Z · Substantial damage > While attempting to land in a field and at about 3 feet AGL, the pilot attempted to secure the right cabin door. Due to the distraction the pilot allowed the rear skids to contact the ground and a hard landing resulted. - [NTSB SEA87LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA172.md): Bell 47G2 · Grandview, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1987 · N74161 · Substantial damage > After the completion of spray operations the pilot was attempting to place the helicopter onto a trailer. The pilot misjudged his position, over-corrected, and then lost control of the helicopter, striking the ground. - [NTSB SEA87LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA171.md): Cessna 172 · Kelso, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1987 · CGHKY · Destroyed > The plt stated that during touchdown a hard bounced landing occurred. He then elected to execute a go-around and inadvertantly entered into a departure stall. The acft struck the ground in a right wing down, nose low attitude. - [NTSB SEA87LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA168.md): Beech G35 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1987 · N4235D · Substantial damage > Shortly after rotation a propeller blade separated from the aircraft with the remaining propeller hub assembly and the other blade also falling from the aircraft. The pilot was able to land the aircraft straight ahead on the remaining runway. The hub was… - [NTSB SEA87FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA166.md): Cessna 172RG · Kettle Falls, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1987 · N9747B · Destroyed > While on a local personal flight, plt entered a canyon into rising terrain, colliding first with a tree and then ground near crest. Investigation revealed that acft probably had performance to clear crest had tree not been struck. Circumstances indicate plt… - [NTSB SEA87FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA165.md): Fleet 16B · Bellevue, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N41871 · Destroyed > The pilot executed an emergency landing on a golf course after a power loss which he attributed to carburetor ice. Subsequent to the landing the aircraft was fueled with 10 gallons of automotive gasoline. The fuel was checked for water at the strainer drain… - [NTSB SEA87LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA160.md): Cessna TR182 · Eatonville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N9233R · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that drg a lndg, the apch was a little high & the acft touched down long on the turf/gravel rwy. He thought there was sufficient rwy remaining to stop & did not initiate a go-around. However, he said 'braking on dry grass & moss was not… - [NTSB SEA87LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA153.md): Cessna 182A · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1987 · N6133B · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that when he was lndg on rwy 25, the sun was just above the horizon & shining directly down the rwy. He said he misjudged the distance to the ground & lndd hard on the nose gear. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed, the acft veered off the… - [NTSB SEA87LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA151.md): Rockwell S-2R · Plymouth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1987 · N4229X · Substantial damage > Drg a swath run, a total loss of power occurred when the eng's #9 cylinder failed. The plt made a forced lndg in a soft potato field, but the acft nosed over after it slowed to about 20 KTS. - [NTSB SEA87LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA147.md): Cessna T210K · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N5768J · Substantial damage > After tkof, the plt leveled at about 1500' & adjusted the pwr to a low cruise setting. A short time later, the eng bgn missing & subsequently lost all pwr. The plt followed the emerg procedures, but was unable to restart the eng. He manuevered the acft to… - [NTSB SEA87LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA140.md): Beech C23 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N18933 · Substantial damage > During initial climb, at about 100 feet AGL, a loss of power occurred. The pilot made a shallow turn to avoid obstacles and landed in a plowed field. During landing roll the nose gear and right main gear collapsed, dragging the right wing. No reason could be… - [NTSB SEA87LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA156.md): Boeing IB75A · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1987 · N400JT · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that when he landed, the wind was from 190 deg at 6 gusting 12 KTS. Drg the landing roll, after slowing to an estimated 15 KTS, the acft encountered a gust of wind which caused 'the right wing to dip.' Subsequently, the acft 'rotated' about 60… - [NTSB SEA87LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA138.md): Cessna 185 · Lake Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N8593Q · Substantial damage > During takeoff from the water the plt noticed a log protruding out of the water. The acft struck the log and the plt rotated prematurely, became airborne, and then descended striking the water hard. - [NTSB SEA87LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA136.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lester, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N85591 · Substantial damage > During landing roll onto the closed runway the aircrafts right wingtip struck a post. The airport was notamed closed but no x's had been marked on the runway. - [NTSB SEA87LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA137.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1987 · N73932 · Substantial damage > During aerial applications maneuver a loud whine accompanied by a loss of power occurred. During forced landing a hard landing was made collapsing the skids with the main rotor blades striking the ground. No reason for the power loss was found. - [NTSB SEA87LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA133.md): Mooney M-20 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1987 · N5265B · Substantial damage > At touchdown a prop strike occurred. The pilot immediatley added full power to go around. Since the prop strike was severe full power was not available. The pilot made a shallow 180 degree turn back to the rwy and landed on the grass. During the landing… - [NTSB SEA87FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA129.md): Cessna 150G · Vashon, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N3736J · Destroyed > Aircraft departed on a routine instructional flight. Radar track indicated aircraft engaging in maneuvers typical of instructional high work (stalls/turn/slow flight) followed by left orbit about grass airstrip used only for practice emergency landing… - [NTSB SEA87LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA198.md): Cessna 150A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N9815J · Substantial damage > While lndg, the plt decided to go around. He stated the acft floated as he applied pwr & the pwr increased to about 2400 RPM. He raised the nose slightly & retracted the electrically operated flaps from 35 to zero deg. He said he established a climb to about… - [NTSB SEA87LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA130.md): Cessna 206 · Olympia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N55FS · Substantial damage > During landing roll the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. The aircraft veered to the side of the runway onto soft terrain. The aircraft then nosed over inverted. Investigation revealed that the nose gear had collapsed but the reason for the… - [NTSB SEA87FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA124.md): Beech 77 · Spokane, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1987 · N37292 · Destroyed > On takeoff the aircraft climbed to 50-75 ft AGL, descended in a landing attitude, touched down on the runway near the departure end and took off again. When approaching high obstructions off the end of the runway, the aircraft entered a steep climb, rolled… - [NTSB SEA87LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA120.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1987 · N27039 · Substantial damage > While on landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, the aircraft swerved off the runway and ground looped. - [NTSB SEA87IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87IA119.md): de Havilland DHC-8-101 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N813PH · Minor damage > The crew of the scheduled airline passenger flight experienced an explosion and fire in the right engine at approx 800 ft AGL during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot shut the engine down, activated two fire bottles, which extinguished the fire and… - [NTSB SEA87LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA116.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N5458W · Substantial damage > During landing roll on a dirt road, the aircraft drifted to the side, encountered the shoulder ditch and flipped over. - [NTSB SEA87LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA111.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK.1 · Sedro Woolley, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1987 · N64384 · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff a loss of power occurred and the aircraft struck trees in flight. Less than 1/2 fuel was available in all three fuel tanks. The fuel selector valve was tested and found that the selections plate was indexed off center for all selections… - [NTSB SEA87LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA113.md): Cessna 172P · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1987 · N65994 · Substantial damage > The pilot initiated a landing on a 2650 ft long runway in a 11-18 knot quartering tailwind condition. He flew the final approach too fast and flared prematurely. The acft floated down the rwy, landed hard and bounced twice. The plt lost control and the acft… - [NTSB SEA87LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA109.md): Hughes 269C · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1987 · N9606F · Destroyed > During a practice run-on landing the aircraft started to vibrate violently and an almost simultaneous fire occurred. Both pilots and an eyewitness stated that the run on landing was very smooth. Both pilots stated that something mechanical let loose during… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1987&state=WA&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" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=WA&year=1987 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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