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NTSB investigations, 1988, MN

180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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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duckdb -csv -c "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
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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1988
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB MKC89IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGulfstream Commander 690A · St. Paul, MNThe PIC had prefltd his commander turboprop and prepared for takeoff fm the St. Paul arpt. During the takeoff roll just as the acft was rotated to takeoff attitude, the rt eng failed. The PIC eased the acft back to the rwy, reduced pwr and came to a stop on…Dec 29, 1988 · N690MF · No damageNTSB MKC89LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hibbing, MNWhile practicing takeoffs and landings on a patchy snow and ice covered runway, the student pilot lost directional control on takeoff and veered off the runway into a snow bank. The acft nosed down and damaged the prop and right wing.Dec 4, 1988 · N6132H · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Little Falls, MNWhile attempting a touch and go ldg during a student solo cross country flt, directional control was lost during the takeoff phase on the snow packed runway. The student pilot said he had never landed and taken off under those runway conditions. The acft…Dec 2, 1988 · N65642 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lino Lakes, MNShortly after takeoff and climbing to about 150 AGL, the pilot said the engine began sputtering and losing power. Attempts to correct the situation by pumping the throttle and working the engine primer failed to correct the situation, and shortly thereafter…Nov 20, 1988 · N12MZ · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC9-31 · Minneapolis, MNThe failure of the left main landing gear tire carcass and the ingestion of the tire debris into the left engine which hindered normal operation.Nov 16, 1988 · N965VJ · Minor damageNTSB CHI89LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Mora, MNOct 24, 1988 · N1162H · DestroyedNTSB CHI89LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Wyoming, MNOct 22, 1988 · N7063E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Alexandria, MNPoor judgement of the plt by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol, his improper inflight planning/decision, and fuel exhaustion from his inadequate supply of fuel. The light conditions at night and uneven terrain (highway median) were…Oct 14, 1988 · N8088P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · St Peter, MNThe plt had intended to make a touch-&-go landing on a grass strip, but stated that he came in 'somewhat high.' He rprtd the acft was still airborne about halfway down the rwy when he elected to go around. He attempted to add power, but the eng 'sputtered &…Oct 12, 1988 · N2081V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Hutchinson, MNFailure of the student rated pilot to use proper control inputs and procedures to regain and maintain control of the airplane while executing a go-around from a bounced landing. The pilots lack of total experience is a contributing factor in the cause.Sep 25, 1988 · N6151W · DestroyedNTSB CHI88LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Benson, MNWitnesses reported that the aircraft bounced twice on the runway before the right wing tip struck the ground on the right side of the runway. The aircraft 'cartwheeled' and came to a rest on it's left side.Sep 23, 1988 · N3815Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI88DER12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Clearbrook, MNOn initial climb the right cowling door came open. The pilot was unable to maintain a climb and elected to make an emergency landing in a hay field. The aircraft encountered unsuitable terrain and received substantial damage. Post accident inspection of the…Sep 14, 1988 · N4915Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA235Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Detroit Lakes, MNDuring the initial climbout, as the aircraft climbed through approximately 200' AGL, the powerplant failed completely. The pilot executed a forced landing in an plowed field, substantially damaging the aircraft. Post-accident examination of the engine…Sep 11, 1988 · N2616R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA233Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Minneapolis, MNFailure of the captain to follow company pushback procedures and not getting a release before starting to taxi.Sep 9, 1988 · N729RW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DER14Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHomebuilt Woodstock · Mankato, MNAircraft structural failure due to overload induced by pilot in the performance of unauthorized maneuvers.Sep 5, 1988 · N369DK · DestroyedNTSB CHI88DER13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cohasset, MNFailure of the PIC to maintain a proper glide path in order to clear obstructions along the flight path of his final approach.Sep 5, 1988 · N7222D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Burnsville, MNDuring a local pleasure/aerial photography flight, the pilot failed to handle the aircraft properly. Subsequently the pilot was unable to maintain sufficient airspeed and/or altitude to remain clear of obstacles. The aircraft was configured for slow flight as…Aug 27, 1988 · N5561G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eden Prairie, MNOn landing the aircraft bounced resulting in a porpoise. The nose gear collapsed rendering substantial damage to the aircraft.Aug 15, 1988 · N94954 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA192Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Pierz, MNPilot failed to maintain adequate control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and training.Aug 7, 1988 · N3001E · DestroyedNTSB CHI88DER08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna T337D · Jacobson, MNDuring the climb from takeoff, the front engine sustained a total power loss due to a fuel leak. The pilot secured the engine, however was unable to maintain altitude, losing about 50 ft per minute. Due to a thunderstorm at the departure airport, he elected…Aug 7, 1988 · N11RA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DER07Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportChampion 7CCM · Int'L Falls, MNThere were no eyewitnesses to this accident. The aircraft with an instructor and student aboard was reported missing. When located the seaplane had descended into a wooded swamp and the aircraft was substantially damaged and both occupants received fatal…Aug 6, 1988 · N1744E · DestroyedNTSB CHI88DER06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Buffalo Lake, MNWhen the helicopter lifted off, the left tail rotor cable separated. Directional control was lost and the aircraft collided with the terrain. The pilot reported no injuries, however the helicopter sustained substantial damage. An inspection of the left tail…Jul 30, 1988 · N173HA · DestroyedNTSB CHI88DER05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportVans RV-3A · Walker, MNThe pilot reported that after making a low level pass over a lake, he attempted to climb to pattern altitude in preparation for landing at a nearby airport. When the climb was initiated, the aircraft did a loop and the plt lost control. The acft subsequently…Jul 27, 1988 · N9WL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DER04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Elbow Lake, MNThe pilot was practicing low level flight in preparation for his certification under 14 CFR 137 when the aircraft experienced a collision with wires. The aircraft was substantially damaged during this collision and the subsequent collision with trees and the…Jul 24, 1988 · N6590Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Minneapolis, MNWhile practicing a landing on a solo instructional flight, the student pilot allowed the aircraft to drift off the left side of the runway and strike the VASI lights. The student pilot had only flown 2 hours, including 10 takeoffs and landings, in the past 90…Jul 22, 1988 · N25WF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Mankato, MNAs the pilot leveled off at his intended cruise altitude, he noted a loss of oil pressure, then saw oil spread up over the windshield, restricting his visibility. The pilot performed emergency procedures, and began descending to the nearest airport. During…Jul 17, 1988 · N2059Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA163Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727 · St Paul, MNAfter push back from the gate, the captain received an unrestricted taxi clearance & elected to taxi to the north side of a construction area. Subsequently, the left wing of the acft struck a parked vehicle in a nonmovement area, which resulted in substantial…Jul 11, 1988 · N254US · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Thief Rvr Falls, MNJul 5, 1988 · N11652 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA153Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hamm Lake, MNLoss of control in flight, either by the student or by the instructor, at an altitude insufficient to allow for a recovery, by the flight instructor, before the resulting out of control descent caused the accident airplane to strike the terrain.Jul 3, 1988 · N2485N · DestroyedNTSB CHI88LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lonsdale, MNThe pilot was executing a power-off glide and when an attempt was made to recover by adding power, the engine did not respond. The pilot was then forced to make an emergency landing in a field. During the forced landing the pilot was unable to maintain…Jun 30, 1988 · N63178 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA145Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Detroit Lakes, MNJun 29, 1988 · N44140 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC2-MK I · Warroad, MNThe pilot decided to land in the lake approximately 1000 yds from the sea plane base and was attempting a step-taxi back to the base when the acft struck a sand bar. The pilot stated that he was taxiing near tall grass where he thought the water was deep…Jun 20, 1988 · N49771 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DER10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAnderson-Tucker Evans VP-1 · Duquette, MNOn the initial flight of this amateur built aircraft the pilot lowered the nose after liftoff to allow the aircraft to accelerate. However, the aircraft settled and the pilot was unable to keep the aircraft from colliding with trees.Jun 20, 1988 · N17BL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DER03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172K · Mora, MNDrg flt, one of the plts demonstrated a negative 'g' maneuver by entering a climb, then making a 'push over' to a descent. He throttled back on the back side of the maneuver to maintain airspeed. When the throttle was readvanced, there was no eng response.…Jun 17, 1988 · N7499G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fairmont, MNThe student pilot was attempting to land. Just prior to touchdown a gust of wind pushed the aircraft to the left of the runway. The pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in the aircraft encountering a stall and colliding with the…Jun 9, 1988 · N5317K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MNThe student pilot was making the fourth leg of a solo cross country flight totalling 314 nautical miles. Although he departed with full fuel, none was added during the trip. The aircraft experienced a power failure, due to fuel exhaustion, approximately five…May 28, 1988 · N4812B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot was executing a downwind takeoff, the winds reportedly gusting to 25 knots, loaded with two passengers, when just after takeoff the pilot stated the helicopter experienced a loss of power. The pilot then attempted to execute an autorotation, but…May 7, 1988 · N9487F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Eden Prairie, MNWhile on an aircraft familiarization for purpose of check out, the pilot encountered a gusty crosswind on landing and failed to maintain aircraft control. The instructor pilot took over the controls, but was unable to regain directional control, and the…May 3, 1988 · N29935 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Milaca, MNApr 29, 1988 · N6042E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lonsdale, MNThe student pilot was on his first solo flight outside the airport traffic area and was practicing maneuvers prescribed by his flight instructor including slow flight and stall type maneuvers. The aircraft experienced a loss of control, followed by an…Apr 28, 1988 · N67338 · DestroyedNTSB CHI88LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Sauk Center, MNWhile enroute on the last leg of a solo cross country instructional flight, the student pilot experienced a rough running engine, followed by an engine failure. The pilot elected to land on a frozen lake, executed emergency procedures, and made a hard landing…Apr 6, 1988 · N62218 · DestroyedNTSB CHI88FA091Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · St. Paul, MNMechanical failure and sticking of the pilots thumb operated trim switch causing nose down pitch command. The failure of the cabin heater and the low cabin temperature are contributing factors.Apr 5, 1988 · N181LL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Hardwick, MNWitnesses observed the aircraft for aprx 8 minutes in erratic diving, climbing, and steep-turning maneuvers which culminated in a 12 degree descent to the ground. The sound of the eng was heard throughout the sequence and other evidence indicated engine power…Apr 4, 1988 · N207CA · DestroyedNTSB CHI88FA087Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33A · Onamia, MNPilot's poor judgement in continuing VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his subsequent disorientation and failure to maintain aircraft control.Mar 31, 1988 · N2766T · DestroyedNTSB CHI88DER02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Warroad, MNThe aircraft experienced a loss of control and rapid descent onto the ice in what witnesses described as a spin type maneuver from a low altitude. The purpose of the flight was a low level photo mission. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot and passenger…Feb 26, 1988 · N53808 · DestroyedNTSB CHI88LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MNStudent pilot stated that airplane went off runway at 50 KIAS after losing control during landing rollout. Airplane sustained substantial damaged when nose gear collapsed.Feb 25, 1988 · N2359K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Minneapolis, MNWhile executing touch and go landings the pilot's attention was diverted inside the aircraft while adjusting the interior lights to determine the position of the flaps. He lost control of the aircraft and it departed the runway striking a snow bank.Feb 24, 1988 · N6228U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · St Paul, MNJan 18, 1988 · N4479W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Buffalo, MNJan 16, 1988 · N7895G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Red Lake Falls, MNJan 15, 1988 · N8122U · Destroyed