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NTSB investigations, 1986, GA

180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.

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NTSB ATL87FA047Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Savannah, GADuring ILS rwy 9 appraoch acft disappeared from radar at one mile short of rwy. Acft impacted in level attitude with landing gear extended on a northerly heading one half mile short and about one quarter mile left of rwy centerline. Plt and CFI both stated…Dec 23, 1986 · N4137Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Madison, GAAlthough there were no witnesses to the crash, one witness did observe the acft taxiing at a very slow speed toward the dept end of the rwy. Abt 30 mins later the wreckage was fd in a fld east of the airstrip. Exam indicated it collided w the gd in a near…Dec 9, 1986 · N2464D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-101 · Atlanta, GAAt about 4,000 ft MSL, cpt on sch dom flt reported loud pop and sub shutdown of rt eng. Smell of smoke and visual confirmation of fire in rt nacelle. Ships fire ext activated during return to dept. Arpt. Landed without further incident. Investigation revld…Dec 3, 1986 · N802MX · Minor 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 ATL87LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Waynesboro, GAThe plt called apch control & asked for vectors to the nearest field & said he was low on fuel. Vectors were provided but the eng lost power & the acft was damaged during a landing in a wooded area. An investigation revealed the acft had been flying for aprx…Nov 28, 1986 · N32106 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMullinax KR-2 · Augusta, GAThe plt stated that the eng always ran rough at full pwr due to a rich mixture setting on the carburetor. Normally the eng roughness could be corrected by retarding the throttle or mixture control. The plt said that he adjusted the mixture on the carburetor…Nov 22, 1986 · N313RR · DestroyedNTSB ATL87FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Buford, GAAccording to the operator, cylinders had recently been replaced on the eng & plts had been instructed to operate the eng at 75% power with the mixture richer than normal during a break-in period. On this flt, the plt took off with a full load of fuel. As he…Nov 17, 1986 · N2192S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKoons-Donald Sonerai II · Macon, GADuring climbout, the pilot allowed the aircraft to stall while turning to a left crosswind. The acft impacted the ground in a nose low attitude after colliding with two trees. The pilot was unable to exit the aircraft and local residents were unable to assist…Nov 2, 1986 · N23DK · DestroyedNTSB ATL87FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lawrenceville, GAAbout 20 min after takeoff, while cruising at 6500', the eng lost power. Rprtdly, the eng went to either idle or a wind-milling cond & the fuel pressure dropped to zero. The plt tried to restart the eng by using emerg procedures, but was unable. He initially…Oct 28, 1986 · N3285W · DestroyedNTSB ATL87FKG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJere L. Rosser Rand KR-2 · Kennesaw, GADuring initial climb the aircraft was observed at a high angle of attack at low altitude before descending in a stall/spin collision with the ground. Witnesses at the aprt reported that the engine sounded rough during the taxi and takeoff roll. The plt had…Oct 21, 1986 · N47JJ · DestroyedNTSB ATL87FA004Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A-23-24 · Meldrim, GAThe pilot flight planned a total time enroute of 2HRS. 45 min. The aircraft fuel endurance was four hours. The pilot used about 1 hr. 15 min. Attempting to complete an instrument procedure. Sav was VFR throughout the entire flight and prior to the accident.…Oct 11, 1986 · N60BL · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA259Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Screven, GAThe plt and his best man for his wedding scheduled for later in the day dep LCL apt early in the am. The acft was observed maneuvering at a low alt over the plts parents home. Witnesses described the maneuvers to be like a crop duster making pull ups and…Sep 20, 1986 · N66297 · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19B · Griffin, GAThe glider departed on an aerial tow and was released at 1700' AGL. Intention of the flt was an out and back x-country. During the flt the plt could not find lift and radioed a friend, also in a glider, that he intended to land at a sod strip. The plt stated…Sep 13, 1986 · N15FW · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Screven, GAThe plt was making a landing on an unpaved road near the aerial application site. He reported that the spray boom contacted peanut vines causing the acft to ground loop. The plt stated that he 'might have had a small bank to the right' at the time. The wind…Sep 6, 1986 · N9351R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Monroe, GAThe plt departed cox sky ranch for a flt to stone mt, GA. When he could not receive norcross VOR, he stated that he thought he was having nav radio problems and elected to land at Monroe, GA. Prior to landing he noted the right fuel gauge reading almost empty…Sep 5, 1986 · N12619 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA242Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Lavonia, GAThe pilot had been diagnosed as having a brain tumor and was taking 300 mg of dilantin daily for the giloma. He suffered a grand mal seizure about two months before the accident. His mother stated that the pilot told her during a telephone conversation that…Sep 5, 1986 · N39068 · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBenham Midget Mustang M-1 · Rome, GAThe plt reported he took off too close behind a preceding acft and was caught in the wing tip vorticies. The vortices combined with a 110 deg left crosswind (wind 070/20 gusting higher) resulted in a loss of control and ground impact. The plt said he was in a…Aug 30, 1986 · N545JS · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Rome, GAThe plt said he took off with about 6 gallons of automotive gas in the acft for the 14 NM trip to a local arpt. During descent for landing, the eng quit and a forced landing was made in a corn field. Post accident exam of the acft failed to reveal any fuel in…Aug 29, 1986 · N22144 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Shellman, GAJust after liftoff, the plt noted smoke and attributed it to an overhauled prop which had just been installed. He then heard a loud squeal from the eng and noted a loss of power. A forced landing was made in a rough corn field, where the acft was damaged. An…Aug 27, 1986 · N5042X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA223Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · West Green, GAThe plt took off at 1259 EDT, & at 1318, he reported level at 10,000'. There was no further comm with the acft. At about 1342, radar contact was lost. Subsequently, the acft wreckage was fnd scattered over a 425 yd area, along a sw azmith, aprx 1/2 mi from…Aug 21, 1986 · N6655V · DestroyedNTSB ATL86FKG10Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman American G-164A · Quitman, GAShortly after takeoff a loss of pwr was experienced. The plt attempted to land in a cotton field but the landing gear contacted a stump short of the field. The acft then contacted a ditch and nosed over. Post accident inspection revealed the supercharger…Aug 15, 1986 · N31185 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA220Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Toccoa, GAThe plt checked on the acft the day prior to this flt and stated that he did not want it refueled. On the day of the flt he was observed draining fuel from the acft. He air filed an IFR flt plan and stated that he had 3 hrs and 45 mins of fuel and his en…Aug 13, 1986 · N1297R · DestroyedNTSB ATL86FA217Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Douglasville, GAThe plt loaded three adults plus herself into the warrior ii and attempted to take off from a grass strip which had a dip and a hill of about 6 feet near the departure end. The acft traveled about 150 ft past the end of the runway before impacting on the side…Aug 10, 1986 · N8340F · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Cumming, GAThe plt reported that he made 3 attempts to land on a short narrow rwy in windy conditions. After the 1st attempt, he changed rwys, based on the UNICOM announcement that the wind favored rwy 3. On the last apch, the plt landed about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way down…Aug 2, 1986 · N56616 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ringgold, GAThe pilot reported he attempted to make a 180 degree turn because he realized he was getting too close to an airport while on a cross country flight. A highway patrolman said the pilot told him he became disoriented during the turn, cut the power to land, and…Jul 26, 1986 · N71713 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Augusta, GADuring takeoff from an emergency landing zone, the aircraft collided with power lines and made a precautionary landing on the median between the highway. The helicopter was operating as an emergency medical services helicopter and the pilot was responding to…Jul 11, 1986 · N5733X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86IA190Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-26AT · Waycross, GAThe pax had received instructions by the plt on how to open the cabin door. The acft was shut down on the ramp and the pax attempted to open the cabin door. The latch was turned; the door began to fall open and the pax caught the door step channel at a hinge…Jul 4, 1986 · N20EF · No damageNTSB ATL86LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Columbus, GAThe flight departed venice, FL enroute to cleveland, TN. The plt related that he elected to make an unscheduled landing at the Columbus airport, Columbus, GA due to thunderstorm activity in the area. The aircraft reportedly encountered wind shear, landed…Jun 27, 1986 · N57308 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA182Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Lawrenceville, GAThe acft was damaged during a forced lndg on a hiway after the engine quit. The flt was nearing its destination on a VFR x-country when the engine lost power. The acft fuel tank selector was on the rt tank for 2 hrs before and during the emergency. After the…Jun 25, 1986 · N4825P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA176Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbus, GAJust as the aircraft flared for landing, a gust of wind struck the airport. The pilot and passengers reported that the aircraft ballooned up several feet, and the right wing dipped. The pilot got the wings level and attempted to perform a go-around. The…Jun 19, 1986 · N103EF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Cobb, GAThe plt reported a rough running eng. He attempted a precautionary ldg during which the acft's nose wheel dug in the soft ground and the acft nosed over. Post accident inspection of the eng failed to disclose any failures/malfunction.Jun 10, 1986 · N20052 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA160Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech D45(T34B) · Rome, GAJust before takeoff, a rain shower was observed approaching the arpt. The plt elected to make a maximum performance takeoff. Rprtdly, after lift-off. She initiated a climb at 70 KTS & raised the flaps. The plt reported beginning a shallow turn at aprx 200 ft…Jun 8, 1986 · N544E · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GAThe plt reported that while on downwind the engine started to run rough. The plt applied carburetor heat and the engine quit. A turn toward a landing area was made; however, the acft collided with trees. Weather conditions at the time were favorable for…Jun 7, 1986 · N28044 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cumming, GADuring a normal landing, the plt lost directional control of the acft which subsequently collided with a parked C-172. The plt reported that the right tire was inflated during the preflt inspection. Following the accident the tire was found deflated. The plt…May 31, 1986 · N1321Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA148Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Stone Mountain, GAWhile on a bfr flt, the owner/plt was considered to be the plt-in-command. Drg departure, he took off on rwy 35 with a x-wind from the left. According to the instructor (CFI) & a witness, the takeoff was normal until shortly after lift-off, then the acft…May 30, 1986 · N3675E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLangeford Midget Mustang MM-1 · Fayetteville, GAThe plt had flown the acft for about 20 minutes in the local area after which he returned to the airfield and made an apch. He initiated a go-around and reached about 400 ft AGL when the eng quit. He made a forced landing in a field and the acft nosed over.…May 24, 1986 · N8276 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Peachtree City, GAThe plt reported that the acft began to 'wheelbarrow' on the nose gear during the ldg roll. The acft veered off the rwy into a ditch. The plt said that he might not have had the pitch trim set correctly at touchdown. The acft flt manual before landing…May 22, 1986 · N98544 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA137Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Valdosta, GAThe left engine lost power shortly after takeoff and the pilot did not feather the propeller. A traffic pattern was flown with the aircraft in a continuous descent. Insufficient altitude remained to maneuver the aircraft to the runway, so the pilot elected to…May 21, 1986 · N2850S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Douglasville, GAThe acft was observed flying at low alt & circling several houses. The plt landed on a grass strip, then after a short time, he & his passenger took off again. The acft was again observed circling several houses at low alt in an area near the strip. A witness…May 17, 1986 · N6839A · DestroyedNTSB ATL86FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Athens, GADuring the return from a local sightseeing flight, the pilot reported over the UNICOM that they were making an emergency approach and were out of fuel. An interview with one of the non-pilot passengers revealed that prior to the flight they discussed…May 17, 1986 · N2592U · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Toccoa, GAThe pilot made three unsuccessful attempts to land the aircraft on the runway. During the third attempt the aircraft bounced on the runway and the pilot applied power to go-around. During the attempted go-around the aircraft collided with trees on the left…May 15, 1986 · N2115Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-150 · Braselton, GAThe pilot reported that the engine RPM decreased while conducting a banner tow flight and that the engine subsequently quit. The airplane was landed in a field of an auto race track where a telephone pole was struck during the landing roll. Temperature was 92…Apr 27, 1986 · N6242Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Moultrie, GAA deputy sheriff rented an acft to assist the sheriff's dept with a ground search for an escaped prisoner. Witnesses observed the acft flying low and slow over the area when it made a partial turn and pitch down into the trees. There were no indications of…Apr 5, 1986 · N48885 · DestroyedNTSB ATL86FKG08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportJoachim Hoehne Pazmany PL-4A · Canton, GAThe acft struck a powerline wire during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing. The plt aborted the landing and turned left at low alt until impact with a wire occurred at a distance of about 300 ft left of the rwy and 1200 ft from the approach end.…Mar 30, 1986 · N3942U · DestroyedNTSB ATL86FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American NA219 (T28B) · Luthersville, GAAfter takeoff the acft was observed to climb straight out toan alt of about 500-700 ft. it then turned to a northerly heading. After a short time on the northerly hdg, the acft was observed to initiated a left aileron or barrel roll, dishout and end up on an…Mar 30, 1986 · N544E · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Stone Mountain, GAShortly after taking off at ngt, the plt encountered low visibility (vis) in fog. He attempted to return to the arpt for lndg, but the acft crashed in a wooded area aprx 3/4 mi from the arpt. A check of the plt's blood showed an alcohol lvl of 0.17 grams…Mar 15, 1986 · N7374G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86IA098Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Mc Rae, GADuring cruise flight pilot heard loud bang from right engine and right propeller feathered. Aircraft was diverted and landed with no further damage and no injuries to the pilot. Subsequent teardown of engine revealed fractured connecting rod. Examination of…Mar 15, 1986 · N408EX · No damageNTSB ATL86LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Hampton, GADuring landing roll the pilot was unable to keep the tailwheel on the ground and the aircraft nosed over. Post crash examination of the wreckage disclosed that the brake pads were worn down to the rivets.Mar 8, 1986 · N71633 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA084Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell B-214-B-1 · Bullard, GAA helicopter involved in a logging operation was in process of lifting a log when crew reported a 'loud explosion' and a loss of power was experienced. An autorotative landing was accomplished and a small engine fire was extinguished. The 1st stage turbine…Mar 3, 1986 · N114RM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FKG07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GAThe acft collided with the ground after encountering a downdraft over a wooded area at about 500 ft AGL. The plt reported that he flew out to overlook some land from the air. To avoid air traffic in the landing pattern he dropped down to about 550 ft and made…Feb 20, 1986 · N8288W · Destroyed