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NTSB investigations, 1986, ID

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 SEA87LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Murtaugh, IDDuring the transition from a DME arc to the ILS final apch course, the plt allowed the acft to prematurely descend into the ground. The reason for the descent could not be determined. However, no pre-impact mechanical malfunction with the acft was found nor…Dec 7, 1986 · N37561 · DestroyedNTSB SEA87LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-206 · Warren, IDThe pilot was attempting to land on a snow covered us forrest service airstrip at dawn. The aircrafts right main gear caught on uneven terrain to the side of the airstrip, veered to the right, and then nosed over inverted.Nov 20, 1986 · N756WZ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Moose Creek, IDAfter departure and during the initial cruise climb the plt and pax heard a metallic clicking described as sounding like a 'valve tap' in an automobile and coming from the eng area. The plt executed an immediate course reversal back to the airstrip while…Nov 20, 1986 · N7311Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA87LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Corral, IDThe plt was scouting for elk in rugged rising terrain. The eng began losing power, so he applied carburetor heat. However, the RPM dropped further & the acft crashed on wooded terrain. No mechanical difficulties were found. County authorities stated that…Nov 12, 1986 · N12870 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Mountain Home, IDOn short final the engine began running rough. The pilot elected at that time to place the carburetor heat in the on position. The engine then ceased operating. The pilot landed the aircraft short of the runway and struck a chain link fence during the landing…Oct 14, 1986 · N94529 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 165 · Emmett, IDDirectional control was lost during takeoff roll and a groundloop occurred. This was the pilots first flight in a tail wheel aircraft.Oct 12, 1986 · N25468 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Lower Loon, IDThe plt diverted from his original destination due to weather. Upon landing at the alternate airport wiht a 7 knot tail wind, while using heavy braking on wet sod, the brakes locked. The acft veered to the right of the center placing the right main gear on…Oct 10, 1986 · N25SA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Priest River, IDThe pilot was attempting to land while a thunderstorm was within two miles of the airport. Strong turbulence was present during the approach but the pilot elected to continue the approach. A strong downdraft occurred when the aircraft was about 50 feet AGL.…Aug 31, 1986 · N4156X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA233Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Wallace, IDPlt received wx brief, advised VFR for proposed flt. Plt filed VFR flt plan and departed. Wreckage located 2 days later at crest of mountain pass.Aug 31, 1986 · N4703B · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA235Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Stibnite, IDAfter taking off in mountainous terrain, the pilot prematurely turned on course to a northerly heading, intending to cross over a ridge line. Shortly after the turn, and while flying up a drainage area towards rising terrain, he encountered a downdraft…Aug 30, 1986 · N8778X · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Elk City, IDDuring landing roll a loss of braking occurred due to excessively worn brake pads and a bent shaft in the left master cylinder. Near the end of the runway the pilot elected to ground loop the aircraft in order to avoid trees at the departure end of the runway.Aug 28, 1986 · N354BQ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Caldwell, IDDuring an aerial application flight, the plt entered a right turn during a 'border pass.' While in the right turn, the right wing struck the ground and the aircraft cartwheeled & crashed.Aug 24, 1986 · N4077X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sandpoint, IDThe plt lost directional control of the acft for unknown reasons during the landing roll and a ground loop resulted.Aug 24, 1986 · N4151Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Weippe, IDAn undershoot occurred during landing at an unlit airstrip at dusk. Shortly after touchdown the aircraft struck a six foot mound of dirt. The aircraft then nosed over inverted and slid 60 to 70 feet before it came to rest.Aug 24, 1986 · N4694K · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Soldier Bar Air, IDThe pilot was attempting to land on a 1600 foot runway with a tailwind. The density altitude at the time was about 6300 feet. During braking a gust of wind occurred and the aircraft nosed over inverted.Aug 22, 1986 · N1RC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7GCB · Stanley, IDWitnesses reported the aircraft came from the direction of Stanley (8 miles to the north). Circled over the guest lodge, made one or more low (100 to 300 foot) passes. On the last pass the acft was heading away from the lodge towards highway 75. The acft…Aug 21, 1986 · N9940Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Grangeville, IDThe helicopter plt was on an emergency medical service (ems/medivac) flt to transport survivors from an airplane accident. He landed at night on a ridge about 1/4 mi from the airplane crash site. At about 2400 MDT, the plt attempted to takeoff from the…Aug 10, 1986 · N1083Z · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Preston, IDThe jackson county sheriff reported that the pilot was attempting to take off from a farmer's field and failed to clear a dike. Subsequently, the acft cartwheeled into a county landfill and was damaged.Aug 10, 1986 · N5576F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Grangeville, IDA passenger in the acft reported the plt made more than one pass over 'a salt lick', each time coming closer and closer to the trees. On the last pass the acft 'just fell out of the sky', hit the trees, and landed upside down. Fire broke out almost…Aug 10, 1986 · N6267M · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Stibnite, IDThe pilot executed a steep, reduced power descent into the destination airstrip. He then reported that when he attempted to reduce the rate of descent with a power application, the engine did not respond. There was no evidence of any mechanical malfunction…Aug 7, 1986 · N7459E · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Nampa, IDGround personnel reported the acft entered procedure turnaround in an excessive attitude, appeared to stall, rolled inverted and struck the ground. No evidence found of pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction.Jul 25, 1986 · N5511X · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Kuna, IDAcft was observed in orbit pattern near object field for night aerial application. Plt overflew object field secured acft lights and shortly thereafter collided with powerline tower. Plt had made application at this field four previous times this year. Ground…Jul 24, 1986 · N5017X · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Thomas Creek, IDThe plt reported not being lined up properly on the airstrip when power was applied for takeoff. A witness reported seeing the tail of the acft pulling to the left causing the acft to slide down the airstrip. The left landing gear dug into the terrain,…Jul 20, 1986 · N7583K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWeiss-Haynes Stits SA6B · Big Creek, IDN3HW, a stits SA6B, was being flown from an airstrip with a density altitude of about 7,800 feet. The plt lost control of the acft during initial climb and the acft descended into the trees, struck the ground, and caught fire. The plt stated that during…Jul 20, 1986 · N3HW · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Boise, IDWhile taxiing for takeoff an inadvertant ground loop occurred during which the acft veered left striking another parked acft. The plt stated it felt as though the tailwheel jammed; however, post accident exam failed to disclose any failure/malfunction.Jul 12, 1986 · N5636D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Glenn'S Ferry, IDThe student pilot had to be vectored during a night x-country. During cruise, 35 miles from his destination, he became concerned about his low fuel state. He then diverted, with ATC assistance to an unlit airstrip for landing. The acft touched down short of…Jul 5, 1986 · N1641F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Rexburg, IDDuring an aerial application turn the aircraft encountered a severe downdraft. Although the pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft, leveled the wings, added full power and dumped his chemical load, he was unable to climb. The aircraft then struck the ground…Jul 1, 1986 · N9621P · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA154Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Boise, IDThe purpose of the flight was to spray thirty gallons of rinse water to clear the spray tanks of chemical. While maneuvering the acft struck power lines and then struck the ground. The acft slid for about 20 feet and then nosed over inverted.Jun 27, 1986 · N9779G · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Caldwell, IDShortly after departure the pilot could not get any aileron response. A landing was attempted at a nearby airport where a go around became necessary. During the go around control of the aircraft was lost and it descended to ground impact. Investigation…Jun 25, 1986 · N4973X · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Boise, IDThe pilot elected to land onto a road to pick up a passenger. The pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from a wire fence to the right of the road and caught the right wing.Jun 13, 1986 · N5208N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Moore, IDDuring an aerial application turn a rapid rate of descent developed. The pilot released the chemical load at about 100 feet AGL and the aircraft continued to descend to the ground even though the pilot leveled the wings and initially lowered the nose. The…Jun 13, 1986 · N3742E · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA139Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHiller UH12B · Rathdrum, IDThe plt reported noticing the fuel gage was nearing empty shortly before the eng quit. The acft crashed during an attempted forced landing on a road. The plt stated he was flying the acft to his residence where it was based. Investigation revealed little fuel…Jun 8, 1986 · N41319 · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2050A · Bear Trap, IDDuring a simulated forced landing the instructor pilot allowed the student to enter into a stall while turning from base to final. Although the instructor attempted to correct the student's mistakes he allowed the student to go too FAR with the task before…Jun 7, 1986 · N5077V · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Boise, IDDuring rollout after landing, the pilot was asked by the tower to expedite clearing the runway due to landing traffic. As the aircraft had slowed, the pilot attempted a turnout when a groundloop occurred. A gust of wind precipitated the groundloop. The wind…Jun 5, 1986 · N9397N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Hamer, IDDuring aerial application the engine ceased operating and a small fire erupted. During forced landing the landing gear was torn off and the fuselage became twisted. After landing, the fire continued for a short period of time. Postaccident eng teardown…May 29, 1986 · N4000A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206T · Murphy, IDThe pilot attempted to land with excessive airspeed and altitude. A bounced landing occurred with a touchdown being more than 2/3 way down the runway. During VFR co-around, a departure stall was entered and the aircraft struck the ground with the left wing…May 13, 1986 · N1046V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Smiths Ferry, IDThe plt was returning to home base from a business flight on which he delivered parts to company personnel. The acft was observed flying down the north fork of the river at low altitude with its wings dipping. Aprx one mile after entering the canyon, the acft…May 10, 1986 · N91184 · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Twin Falls, IDDuring final apch the ATCT advised the plt of a 17 kt x-wind with gusts to 22 KTS. The plt landed but was unable to maintain directional control and the acft departed the rwy into a grass area. The plt attempted to takeoff again, the wind lifted up the wing…May 2, 1986 · N6494U · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Twin Falls, IDWhile landing for the fifth and final touch and go, the pilot touched down at about midfield, due to too high of an approach. Rather than go-around, the pilot selected heavy braking. The aircraft then veered to the right, struck a mound of dirt sheering off…Apr 28, 1986 · N3580Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA251Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Grangeville, IDPlt called fss over lws for wx brief lws-bke-boi. VFR not recommended for route, mountains obscured in rain showers. Plt called fss 30 min later, reported lost in clouds attempting route. Radio contact lost before location established (2305 MST, 04-26-86).…Apr 27, 1986 · N8165K · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, IDThe plt utilized updrafts to climb to 7800 ft to clear a mountain ridge which was covered with 'cap clouds'. On the lee side of the ridge a downdraft was experienced and the acft descended into the 'fog'. The plt reported the acft instruments were used to…Apr 20, 1986 · N70040 · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Lapwai, IDThe helicopter rotor mast struck powerlines at an alt of 12 ft AGL during an aerial application flt. The plt reported she inadvertently missed seeing the powerlines when she made her survey of the terrain prior to this flt. The helicopterdescended and…Apr 18, 1986 · N1371X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA100Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lone Pine, IDAfter an initial weather briefing the plt departed coeur dalene, Idaho, for his destination of Idaho falls, Idaho, with a planned passenger pickup at missoula, Montana. During the second leg of the flt he misnavigated while avoiding weather which resulted in…Apr 11, 1986 · N3714T · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA098Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Fort Hall, IDRadar track showed acft made normal climb on course from airport (elev 4488 ft MSL) to 9400 ft. MSL, then executed a left turn of about 90 degrees, climbing to 9700 ft MSL as shown by next-to-last radar tgt. 29 secs later, final radar tgt showed 6900 ft MSL.…Apr 10, 1986 · N82238 · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Aberdeen, IDThe student plt was attempting to land on rwy 25 with a light x-wind form 040 degs at 5 KTS. The plt allowed the acft to drift to the left of the narrow rwy. As full pwr was added in an attempt to go-around, the acft struck the ground, veered left through a…Apr 6, 1986 · N26792 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210C · Boise, IDWhile attempting to land on a parallel runway, the aircraft encountered wake turbulence from a landing transport aircraft. The aircraft rolled and struck the ground hard. A successful go around was then made with an uneventful landing. The pilot was aware of…Mar 31, 1986 · N3423F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-180C · Sand Point, IDWhile attempting to take off in strong gusty crosswinds, the plt lost control of the acft. The acft veered off the rwy, struck a fence post, and nosed over inverted. The reported winds at coeur d'alene, ID, 33 nmi ssw of Sand Point, were reported as being…Mar 30, 1986 · N119JC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · American Falls, IDThe student pilot was attempting to make a touch and go, when the aircraft veered to the left of the runway and struck an embankment. The student failed to use enough right rudder to maintain directional control. The runway's width is 50 feet.Mar 3, 1986 · N6486J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mount Baldy, IDThe pilot allowed the aircraft to enter into instrument meteorological conditions. The artificial horizon was inoperative as well as the turn portion of the turn and bank. A tree was struck with the aircraft then striking the ground.Feb 23, 1986 · N16800 · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FYA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWorld Wide Industries Spit Fire #2 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot of this ultralight said there was a loss of engine RPM. The aircraft was then damaged during an off airport landing. The pilot was not injured but the passenger received serious injuries. This ultralight aircraft did not meet the criteria for…Jan 15, 1986 · UNREG · Substantial damage