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NTSB investigations, 1986, NV

180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 1986
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NV' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB SEA87MA035Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Jean, NVWhile en route at night on an IFR flt plan, the acft ran out of fuel. Subsequently, the plt was provided vectors toward a hiway for a forced lndg. However, before reaching the area of the hiway, the acft crashed on rising terrain at an elev of about 4000 ft.…Dec 7, 1986 · N732ZF · DestroyedNTSB SEA87LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Temple Bar, NVThe plt departed with about 17 gals of auto fuel on board. During flt, the right fuel tank was emptied & the fuel selector was moved to the left tank position. About 1.7 hrs after taking off, the plt entered a left slip to dscnd & make a low pass down a rwy…Nov 16, 1986 · N5780C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Beatty, NVWhile in cruise at 11,500 ft MSL, fuel pressure and engine pwr were lost. Plt tried variations of fuel tank selections and boost pump with no success. During forced landing attempt at remote airstrip, plt misjudged approach, stalled acft about 100 yds short…Nov 8, 1986 · N4797V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87MA018Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Henderson, NVApproximately 5 1/2 minutes after departure and while the aircraft was climbing enroute, an unknown ignition source triggered an explosion of fuel/air vapor which existed within the interior of the left wing. Wing skin from the upper/lower wing surface was…Nov 6, 1986 · N3219Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA87LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Boulder City, NVThe plt stated that a downdraft was encountered and an undershoot occurred while on base leg. A high sink rate developed and the plt did not take corrective action soon enough. The acft struck the ground, rolled a short distance through bushes, and across a…Oct 12, 1986 · N2NV · Minor damageNTSB SEA86FA248Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Overton, NVThe UNICOM operator at boulder city made radio contact with '81J' at about 2300 PDT, after hearing an acft maneuvering in the area. The plt stated he did not plan to lnd at boulder city, but said he intended to fly 'up the vegas wash' area. At aprx 2300 to…Sep 20, 1986 · N5481J · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Reno, NVThe plt had been waiting in line for takeoff on runway 16 for over an hour, due to traffic departing air races. When cleared to depart, winds were 300 deg at 15 KTS, gusting to 22 KTS. Plt elected to attempt takeoff, became momentarily airborne with stall…Sep 15, 1986 · N28987 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164A-450 · Orovado, NVPower lines were inadvertently struck in flight while maneuvering during aerial application. After striking the power lines the aircraft descended to the ground where a fire erupted and the aircraft was then destroyed by fire.Sep 12, 1986 · N8025K · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA225Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Mesquite, NVWhile en route, the plt was cleared to deviate 20 deg left of course to avoid thunderstorm (tstm) activity that ARTCC radar showed was rgt of course. The plt rprtd turbc, but demurred descending to a lower alt despite a PIREP of clear wx below. He then rprtd…Aug 26, 1986 · N340MV · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Lages, NVThe plt was unable to divert around numerous thunderstorms along in his flight path. Subsequently, he made a precautionary landing on a soft, dry lake bed were the aircraft nosed over.Aug 20, 1986 · N1873F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Elko, NVPlt executed forced lndg following pwr loss on initial climb. Acft tanks (16 gal cap ea) had been topped two hours prior, fuel receipt shows 16.6 added, refueler recalled abt 8 gals added per tank. Plt checked visually and on gages during preflight.…Aug 9, 1986 · N9148A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185FII · Reno, NVPlt attempted takeoff with acft 540 pounds over max cert wt and 8500 ft density altitude conditions. Acft became airborne but positive climb and airspeed increase not possible. Plt turned to avoid obstructions, putting acft into semi-controlled collision with…Aug 4, 1986 · N185M · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Las Vegas, NVDuring landing roll the aircraft departed the runway to the right despite the pilots attempt to correct with left rudder. The acft struck a ditch and the nose gear separated from the acft. During acft repair the mechanic found the right master cylinder was…Aug 4, 1986 · N139BB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Elko, NVDuring landing rollout on runway 23 the aircraft deviated to the right and the pilot corrected first with rudder and then left brake. The aircraft then veered left and departed the runway. The pilot then attempted to initiate a go around and fly out of the…Aug 2, 1986 · N5118Q · 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 SEA86LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Carson City, NVThe plt stated a dust devil was encountered during final approach. He then added full power, but neglected to lower the nose of the acft. A full stall occurred and recovery was not possible due to the low altitude. The acft then struck the ground, nose first,…Jul 30, 1986 · N41041 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210 · Battle Mountain, NVAfter a loss of power and a propeller overspeed, a forced landing was made. The pilot diverted from two chosen landing sites due to power lines crossing them. A road was chosen and during landing rollout the aircraft's wing tip clipped the top of a fence. The…Jul 25, 1986 · N4137C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLazarini LONG-EZ · Jackpot, NVDuring takeoff at about rotation speed, the pilot diverted her attention to the right wing. The acft drifted to the edge of the runway and caught a wingtip, then nosed over.Jul 5, 1986 · N8183K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-C · Paradise Valley, NVA forced landing was made due to a very rough running engine accompanied by backfiring. It was discovered on engine examination that the spark plugs were worn beyond service limits. During landing roll a cattle guard was struck with the wing tips.Jun 15, 1986 · N6263U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Round Mountain, NVThe pilot and passenger departed on a local flight to spot potential fishing locations in mountainous terrain. High density altitude conditions existed at the time/place of the accident. Kinematics information from the accident site indicates that as the…Jun 11, 1986 · N9761U · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRose A4C · Winnemucca, NVDuring landing roll the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The right main gear collapsed dragging the right wing.Jun 3, 1986 · N14884 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorris B. Stephens Variviggen · Reno, NVAn excessively long takeoff run was made due to high density altitude. During intital climb the pilot over rotated causing a low airspeed. The pilot noticed this, lowered the nose and then flew into the ground. The pilot also failed to retract the landing…May 28, 1986 · N586MS · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Fallon, NVThe plt was attempting a precautionary landing on a remote ranch strip after encountering turbulence and high winds enroute. Control was lost on short final when the acft was caught by a gust of wind. The acft contacted the ground on one wingtip and…May 13, 1986 · N5644J · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHanson Jungmann 131E · Las Vegas, NVDuring rollout after a left x-wind landing and while decelerating through aprx 20-25 mph, the plt encountered a wind gust. Directional control was lost and the acft nosed over as it departed the rwy. The plt reported having only 2 hrs total flt time in this…May 3, 1986 · N602HB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20-D · Minden, NVThe cockpit canopy opened during takeoff roll. The glider became airborne and climbed to an alt of aprx 10 ft AGL before descending to ground impact in a nose low attitude.Apr 27, 1986 · N6VS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pioche, NVWhile on a quarter mile final to runway 06 with winds from 150 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 30 knots the pilot experienced turbulence. The pilot reported he retracted the flaps from 10 degrees and added full power. The aircraft climbed approximately 20 feet…Apr 12, 1986 · N734JP · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Reno, NVThe student plt lost control of the acft during high gusty wind conditions. The acft then veered to the right of the rwy. The wind at the time of the accident was from 280 degrees at 28 knots gusting to 31 knots.Apr 12, 1986 · N5786T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Emigrant Pass, NVThe plt was informed during a wx briefing that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt elected to takeoff regardless and encountered low ceilings and visibilities. While looking for an area of a highway to land the acft, pwr lines were contacted with the top of…Apr 9, 1986 · N644FM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fallon, NVWhile on final apch to the arpt, the acft's eng ceased operating due to fuel exhaustion. The acft was damaged during a hard forced landing on a baseball fld.Mar 31, 1986 · N6282P · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Las Vegas, NVWhile on final VFR approach to landing, total loss of power occurred. Acft landed short on rough terrain, collapsing the nose landing gear, and acft nosed over. Investigation found a quart of water in the fuel system. Acft had been parked outside three days…Mar 27, 1986 · N6355G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86IA080Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Reno, NVAt FL250 the engine ceased operating due to a failed fuel pump. A restart was successful at 10,000 feet m.s.l. with an uneventful landing. This fuel pump (a model g) had a total time of three hours. It was a replacement for a model c fuel pump which had…Mar 18, 1986 · N4360V · No damageNTSB SEA86LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Overton, NVThe noncertificated plt rprtd that he had repaired the helicopter, then proceeded to make a local test flt. He rprtd that he took off in darkness after having a few beers. The plt chose to turn off the landing light shortly after takeoff. While at low…Mar 17, 1986 · N3067G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182RG · Reno, NVThe pilot was flying his Cessna TR182RG back to Reno cannon airport, a facility with a frequent mixture of light general aviation aircraft and heavy turbine air carrier operations. The pilot had acquired the majority of his terminal experience in and around…Jan 27, 1986 · N2341S · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-214 · Las Vegas, NVAfter activation of no 1 engine fire warning signals a second time, flt crew declared emerg and returned for lndg. Fuel dump was seen by some grnd observers as smoke trail and this was reported to flt crew. Acft waiting takeoff report that no smoke or fire…Jan 20, 1986 · N545PS · No damageNTSB SEA86LA043Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Sloan, NVAcft was observed performing low-level aerobatics, failed to complete pull-out from second consecutive overhead maneuver, striking ground in 20-30 degree nose-low attitude. No evidence of pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction found in acft structure,…Jan 19, 1986 · N41926 · Destroyed