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NTSB CHI87LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Harrison Twp., WIDuring cruise flt the plt attempted to add power and carb heat with no immediate response in eng power. The plt then tried to make an emergency landing in a field but did not have sufficient altitude and airspeed. The acft collided with trees. The plt…Dec 27, 1986 · N37926 · DestroyedNTSB DEN87LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Ovid, COThe plt saw smoke from engine compartment on climb to cruise. He made a forced landing after cirling the field. During landing roll, the plt applied excessive braking and the acft nosed over. There was a post accident fire.Dec 25, 1986 · N1068E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11BC · Lake Village, INThe pilot stated that he gradually lost power while on final approach. He finally stalled the aircraft and pancaked it into the trees before the runway. The pilot also stated that he suspected carburetor ice was involved.Dec 15, 1986 · N3969E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Hayward, CAA Piper PA-28-235 collided with a dirt bank after a loss of power while on a night VFR pleasure flight. The plt indicated that aprx 3 min after takeoff while cruising at 1,400 ft MSL the engine RPM abruptly decreased to idle. The fuel selector control was…Dec 11, 1986 · N1429H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Columbus, GAPlt rpted he was descending in IMC for instrument approach when eng quit, restarted for 30 sec after switching fuel tanks, and quit again. Acft broke out of clouds about 700 feet, plt landed on interstate. Eng exam showed alternate air door seal blocking…Nov 30, 1986 · N3782N · Minor damageNTSB NYC87DGM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Eighty Four, PAThe 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…Nov 28, 1986 · N6314Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Mcgrath, AKThe plt-in-command stated he was executing a shallow approach to runway 16 and prior to reaching the runway the engine stopped producing power. He further stated that during his descent he did not use any carburetor heat. The plt lost control of the airplane…Nov 24, 1986 · N23CP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210F · West Palm Bch, FLThe eng was reported to be sputtering during the takeoff roll. The plt continued the takeoff and after liftoff declared an emergency. As the acft turned to a downwind position at a low alt with the eng still sputtering it struck a tree and a building at which…Nov 22, 1986 · N6194R · DestroyedNTSB LAX87FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Livermore, CAWitnesses stated that the aircraft started the takeoff roll, became airborne at about 1000 feet down the runway, climbed to an altitude of about 50 feet, rolled to the left and crashed inverted onto a parallel taxiway at about mid field. There was no fire.…Nov 13, 1986 · N8386N · DestroyedNTSB ANC87LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 300-269B · Fairbanks, AKThe helicopter exhausted its fuel supply during climbout. During the ensuing autorotation landing, the rotor speed was allosed to decay and the helcopter spun at touchdown. It rolled over and failed the rotor blades.Oct 22, 1986 · N9332F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Montgomery, ALDuring initial climb phase of an experimental flt from mgm, AL, the plt rpted that the left engine had failed and an attempt was made to feather the prop. The plt radioed dannelly tower that the acft was returning to the arpt. Then the plt rpted that the…Sep 20, 1986 · N6041Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA353Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Van Nuys, CAThe plt & passenger, each weighing 185 pounds, planned a local flight in the rented Cessna 152. The acft's fuel tanks were full. The plt reported that during his pretakeoff engine run up no mechanical difficulties/malfunctions were observed. The plt also…Sep 17, 1986 · N4945H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Elkin, NCPlt said he had been performing take offs and landings. Engine lost RPM at about 50 AGL. An attempt was made to land on the sod rwy which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the right main landing gear. Plt said he suspected carburetor icing. Icing…Sep 7, 1986 · N44215 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO86FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Springfield, VAAccording to the plt, the eng bgn running rough drg flt, then clrd & ran smoothly again. He rprtd he elected to abort the flt & made a turn, then svrl min later, the eng lost pwr. Drg an emerg lndg in a parking lot, the l main gear hit anauto & fatally…Sep 6, 1986 · N34953 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86FRD24Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Port Allen, LAThe helicopter experienced partial power loss and descended to ground. It spray booms became entangled in the soy beans. The helicopter started to nose over, then rolled onto its right side and came to rest. Reason for the partial power loss is undetermined.Sep 3, 1986 · N38092 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2B · Salt Lake City, UTThe plt rprtd that while he was performing aerobatics at an airshow, the acft's eng momentarily lost power during inverted flt at the top of a loop. He was unable to complete the loop. Subsequently, the acft contacted the rwy in a level attitude while it was…Aug 31, 1986 · N260PS · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Cleveland, WAThe low time pilot departed with two relatives aboard for a local flight. The aircraft was observed flying low over omak lake and then commencing a climbing left turn toward higher terrain. During the climbout, the pilot perceived a loss of engine performance…Aug 10, 1986 · N5481L · DestroyedNTSB ANC86LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot stated that during the climbout the engine began to sputter, lost power and crashed into a wooded area. Examination of the aircraft revealed heavy carburetor icing.Aug 6, 1986 · N9661P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC86LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion D-16 · Kotzebue, AKThe left fuel valve was in the off position at the time of the takeoff. The pilot attempted to lift-off below the recommended VMC speed. The pilot lost control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to exit the left side of the runway into a lake.Aug 5, 1986 · N50TA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86FJA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Lihue, HIThe helicoper crashed into trees while on a local pleasure flight. The pilot indicated that while hovering out of ground effect the main rotor and engine RPM were dropping below the minimum operating limits. The pilot lowered the collective to regain RPM but…Jul 31, 1986 · N700EC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Nimbus Iiit · Hawthorne, NVAfter a 5 hour flight in the motorized glider during which the engine was utilized on several occasions the pilot returned to his destination. Upon arrival he executed a number of low passes over the runway for photographers. The pilot executed a fly by…Jul 30, 1986 · N141V · Substantial damageNTSB MKC86LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRandolph R.Clark KR-2 · Russell, KSThe pilot had just completed some adjustments to the carburetor and was making a high-speed taxi test when he became airborne. He applied more power to avoid stalling and immediately thereafter, the engine started running rough. He then decided to make a…Jul 25, 1986 · N151RC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Batesville, TXThe pilot experienced a partial power loss at 60 feet AGL. He made a hard landing in an open field causing the rotor blades to severe the tail boom on touchdown. On examination of the aircraft fuel system debris was found in the fuel strainer, causing fuel…Jul 25, 1986 · N99803 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Stockton, CAA C-31OJ went out of ctl on the rwy and collided with a dirt bank. The CFI indicated that they were practicing single eng procedures in the tfc pattern. After td on a single eng apch the CFI gave the left eng back to the student and annc go-around. Init climb…Jul 18, 1986 · N3195L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Georgetown, TXThe instructor pilot was instructing his student pilot in an engine shutdown for a multi-engine instructor rating, after which the engine would not restart. The instructor decided to land at the closest airport. While on final approach another aircraft landed…Jul 13, 1986 · N2155P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320C · Cedar City, UTThe plt said that while on downwind during his apch to land, he advanced the mixtures to full rich and retarded the throttles. On final approach when throttles were advanced, he discovered the right eng was not running and the left eng would not respond…Jul 12, 1986 · N3030T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Sandy, ORPlt experienced power surges on takeoff, elected off-airport landing, allowed acft to contact ground nose-low while maneuvering to avoid trees. Inspection did not reveal mechanical failure/malfunction.Jul 7, 1986 · N6606M · Substantial damageNTSB MKC86LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Iowa City, IAThe flight instructor stated that he had planned to conduct an engine-out drill after takeoff by reducing power to the starboard engine. During the engine-out drill the student reduced power to the operating engine and the aircraft landed hard back on the…Jul 5, 1986 · N1130P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Ashland, MTPlt did not possess a plt certificate or medical certificate. The plt stated that he fueled the acft with the 'last gas in the storage tank.' The plt preflighted the acft and took off. Shortly after takeoff the engine lost power. The plt executed a landing in…Jul 4, 1986 · N40660 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC86LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Figure Eight Lk, AKThe plt attempted an emergency landing on a lake following a partial pwr loss in-flt. During touchdown the plt lost control of the acft which nosed over on it's back and sank into the lake. The acft was not recovered from the water.Jul 3, 1986 · N5312G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMellema Bede 4 · Kent, WAThe engine ceased operating 10 feet a.g.l. during takeoff while on a biennial flight review. A landing straight ahead was made onto the runway, but in order to avoid an overrun an intentional ground loop was made. On engine examination a large bug was found…Jun 21, 1986 · N76VR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC86LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Talkeetna, AKThe student pilot, who was carrying a passenger, mixed automotive fuel with aviation gasoline. The auto gas contained water causing the engine to run intermittently. The airplane turned over during a forced landing in a swamp. Post accident inspection rvealed…Jun 20, 1986 · N1773Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Tierra II 1984 · Smith Station, ALThe acft's engine lost pwr shortly after t/o and a forced ldg was made in some saplings. The plt reported that he neglected to use the electric fuel boost pump during the t/o and subsequent pwr loss. He had previously installed the pump on the home-built acft…Jun 14, 1986 · N5291Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane 1 · Petersburg, AKAfter derarting the arpt and flying about 75 ft AGL, the plt added power and attempted to climb. There was a power hesitation and the acft did not clear trees in it's path. The acft struck trees and descended to ground impact. The plt stated that he thought…Jun 11, 1986 · N8W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Harve, MTAccording to the plt, shortly after takeoff the eng lost partial pwr as a result of carb ice, & a forced landing was made.Jun 6, 1986 · N4768Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Orange Grove, LADuring a part 135 check ride, the check plt had the plt execute a pwr off landing from an alt of 150 ft AGL. The plt reacted to the pwr loss by attempting a left turn to land. The acft then stalled and impacted the ground after the failure maintain airspeed.May 31, 1986 · N96158 · DestroyedNTSB BFO86FA029Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Upper Marlboro, MDThe acft made a forced landing after the eng began to overheat during cruise flt about 20 minutes after departure. The plt stated that as soon as he smelled the oil heating up he knew what the problem was. He had not removed the foam plugs from the air…May 30, 1986 · N11463 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Panama City, FLWhile approaching to land during a sightseeing flt a loss of eng pwr was experienced and an autorotation was made 70 ft short of the helipad. During touchdown, the main rotor struck and severed the tail boom. The plt stated after touchdown the eng continued…May 9, 1986 · N1159W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Berino, NMThe pilot reports that he was taking off on his third aerial app flt of the day. He said the wind was from the nw and very light and he was departing to the n. the density alt was calculated to be 5,200 ft. acceleration seemed to be normal until about two…May 9, 1986 · N4491Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Juneau, AKAcft had history of water in fuel and the system was purged. During winter, the plt did not fly acft but ran the eng periodically. On the day of the accident, the plt refueled the acft, completed a normal pwr run-up and took off. Shortlyafter takeoff, a pwr…May 5, 1986 · N1312B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Miami, FLNearing completion of an international flt of nearly 5 hrs duration, the flt advised ATC they were low on fuel & would like vectors to the nearest arpt. The flt was unable to make the arpt & a forced ldg was made in the everglades aprx 6 mi from the arpt. An…May 3, 1986 · N246G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Ocala, FLWhile on a combination company business and training flight, the instructor seated in the right seat of the aircraft commanded the other pilot to execute a VFR go-around on short final. The other pilot added power to both engines and noted that the right…Apr 14, 1986 · N1707G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86FEC02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210M · Highland, MIThe aircraft was in cruise when the engine started sputtering. According to the pilot, he switched tanks and the engine would start to run then miss, start to run then-miss, over and over again. The pilot stated that while this was happening he was losing…Apr 2, 1986 · N732KR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210P · Ontario, CAA Cessna 210P collided with the runway surface after a total loss of engine power. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the right fuel tank was empty. The pilot indicated that he had a total of 60 gallons of 100LL on departure and he had selected the…Mar 30, 1986 · N3896P · Substantial damageNTSB MKC86LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lytton, IAThe acft was departing from a 2,500 ft long, grass, farm strip. The plt said he noticed after take off that the eng was not developing full power and he could not maintain alt. He attempted to land in an adjacent fld, but the ground was soft and the acft…Mar 29, 1986 · N6167D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86FVM04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportQuickie II · Watsonville, CAThe acft landed in a wet field off the departure end of the takeoff rwy after the engine lost power during takeoff. The acft nosed over during the landing. The owner reported that the carb heat was on at the scene of the accident. The plt does not remember…Mar 23, 1986 · N3921V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Lansing, MIThe student pilot flew a four leg round-robin with touch and go landing after each leg. After his return to his point of origin and following his second touch and go there, the engine quit at 100 ft AGL, halfway down the runway. He bounced into the grass at…Mar 18, 1986 · N50851 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86FTI01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMiller Sievers Special · Gillette, WYOn March 3, 1986 at approximately 1715 MST, an experimental Miller, sievers special, struck the ground during takeoff at the Gillette-campbell county airport, Gillette, Wyoming. The pilot stated that just after takeoff on runway 34, the aircraft appeared to…Mar 4, 1986 · N1175 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Kulm, NDAccording to the plt, the eng lost partial pwr on takeoff due to carberetor ice. A forced landing was made during which the nose gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the acft.Mar 2, 1986 · N7647M · Substantial damageNTSB BFO86LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Elkton, MDThe acft experienced a loss of pwr during cruise. The student plt reported that carb heat was applied after the initial pwr loss without any change in RPM. He subsequently applied full throttle, but the acft was unable to maintain altitude and a forced ldg…Mar 2, 1986 · N8167R · Substantial damage