NTSB investigations, 1986, OH
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.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1964 | 199 |
| 1965 | 184 |
| 1966 | 193 |
| 1967 | 189 |
| 1968 | 187 |
| 1969 | 129 |
| 1970 | 142 |
| 1971 | 147 |
| 1972 | 121 |
| 1973 | 124 |
| 1974 | 142 |
| 1975 | 101 |
| 1976 | 103 |
| 1977 | 112 |
| 1978 | 99 |
| 1979 | 115 |
| 1980 | 109 |
| 1981 | 81 |
| 1982 | 81 |
| 1983 | 81 |
| 1984 | 84 |
| 1985 | 73 |
| 1986 | 59 |
| 1987 | 69 |
| 1988 | 59 |
| 1989 | 74 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 52 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 54 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 23 |
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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
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1986
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'OH' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 1986 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OH' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ATL87DEG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150H · Harrison, OHThe engine quit after takeoff at about 200 ft AGL. A ldg was made in a plowed field where the acft flipped over inverted. The CFI PIC reported that, prior to takeoff, he had calculated there was adequate fuel on board for the flt; his calculations were based…NTSB ATL87LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · New Philadelphi, OHThe acft right wing tip struck a hangar door while taxiing. The plt reported that he initially estimated the damage to be limited to the fiberglass wing tip fairing. He subsequently flew the aircraft back to his original departure point. Further examination…NTSB ATL87LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20G · Painesvile, OHThe plt reported a complete engine failure while conducting a pleasure flt. Following the failure, the plt attempted to restart the engine, but failed. At this point the acft was about two miles south of casement arpt. The reported winds were gusting to 25…NTSB CHI87DEX03Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 172N · Raymond, OHThe accident aircraft impacted in an open field shortly after a predawn departure from an unattended airport. IMC prevailed an no flight plan was in effect. In a conversaton held the day before with a local pilot the pilot of the accident aircraft stated his…NTSB ATL87MA028Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cincinnati, OHThe owner/operator (oper) of a flying service provided acft for broadcasting stations in the area. A radio station had contracted with the oper to provide a helicopter (helo, N59610) & a plt to take a news rprtr on a local traffic watch. The oper rprtd that…NTSB ATL87LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Fremont, OHThe plt reported that he was about five feet above the rwy when he encountered a gust of wind. The acft rocked from side to side during the apch and touched down hard.NTSB ATL87LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Ada, OHPlt stated that elevator control was lost during the landing roll. Acft nosed over inverted and received substantial damage. Investigation revealed that the lower cable to elevator bellcrank forward turnbuckle was fractured. Bellcrank was badly corroded. Last…NTSB ATL87LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B-75-N1 · Columbus, OHDuring a landing attempt on asphalt surfaced runway 23, the pilot reported that the aircraft swerved to the left upon touchdown. Right alleron and rudder was applied to stop the turn. Wheel brakes were applied and the aircraft nosed over on the side of the…NTSB ATL87FA006Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Hamilton, OHThe Cessna high wing was in the traffic pattern doing touch and go's and was on the third apch when the homebuilt biwing entered the traffic pattern. The homebuilt overtook the Cessna on short final. The collision occurred about 100-200 feet AGL. Both acft…NTSB ATL87DEG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Cleves, OHThe plt reported that he initiated a go-around during an apch T0 a private strip. He stated that he misjudged the height of the acft and stalled it into trees and brush while climbing over rising terrain. He also said he was suffering from a cold and sinus…NTSB ATL87LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Middlefield, OHStudent plt stated that he was preparing to land after a business x-country flt. On downwind he noted the wind sock ind a x-wind. Made a long final and did not notice x-wind. Stated that at flare he seemed to have a little tailwind since his spd was 85 KTS…NTSB ATL87LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · East Liverpool, OHRwy repair was in progress. The rwy was closed & battery powered lights were left to mark a 5 inch deep ditch that crossed the runway. Arpt & rwy lights were left off. The FBO continued to rent acft for operations from the arpt. The plt departed on a 28 mi…NTSB ATL87FA003Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Gahanna, OHThe helicopter had been conducting a series of demo flts during the day & was on the last scheduled flt of the day. To drop off the local plt who had requested the demo flts, when the loss of power occurred. They had made a take off over the taxiway & turned…NTSB ATL86LA258Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33 · Chardon, OHDuring final landing approach to runway 14, the sutdent pilot deployed spoilers and attempted to maintain altitude. The glider collided with trees and descended out of control to the ground 200 feet short of the runway. The student pilot had a total flight…NTSB ATL86LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Coshocton, OHThe plt initiated a maximum power takeoff from a confined parking lot with 2 passengers on board. The area was boardered by obstructions & people. The plt rprtd that during lift-off, she increased power to 2900 RPM, lifted off to a 4' hover with 33' of…NTSB ATL86LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Akron, OHThe plt stated that one to two minutes after the fuel selector was changed from the right to left tank, the eng quit. The aux pump was turned on and fuel selector changed back to the right tank. Then to aux tank then back to left tank. The engine would not…NTSB ATL86FEK07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech A23A · Marysville, OHThe acft porpoised and nosed down during landing. The plt reported that on the second landing attempt, the acft bounced and she failed to apply power soon enough to effect a recovery.NTSB ATL86FA231Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mansfield, OHAcft took off from pvt sod strip. Father of plt said eng sounds were normal during run up. Acft appeared to be climbing with a normal attitude when the eng quit. Subsequently, acft was stalled followed by a near vertical nose down impact and post impact fire.…NTSB ATL86FEK06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSunburst N/A · Lima, OHAccording to the plt, the ultralight was being taxied when a gust of wind caused it to become airborne. The plt elected to fly around the traffic pattern and return for a landing, however, while airborne it was noted the ailerons were locked in the left bank…NTSB ATL86LA224Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Wadsworth, OHDuring the landing roll on rwy 02, the pilot lost directional control and the acft veered off the right side of the runway. The reported winds were 290 degrees at 8 knots. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any malfunction or failure. The acft brake…NTSB ATL86FEI10Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportSenior Aero Sport D-260 · Valley City, OHAccording to witnesses, the acft was in lvl flt at low alt when it entered a steep climbing maneuver. Subsequently, it entered a steep dscnt & crashed in aprx a 75 deg nose down attitude. There was evidence the acft was in a right bank & was spinning or…NTSB ATL86FEI09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Glen Willow, OHThe acft was damaged during collision with scrub pine trees during a forced lndg on a road after the eng quit in flt. The plt said he was cruising at 3500 ft when the eng began to sputter. The plt stated that he changed the fuel tank selector from left to…NTSB ATL86FEK05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Melrose, OHThe acft collided with a traffic sign during an aerial application flt. The plt had made a low pass prior to the collision.NTSB ATL86LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tiffin, OHAbout four minutes after take-off the engine lost power and the pilot attempted a forced landing in a corn field. Examination of the aircraft showed water and other contamination in the fuel system.NTSB ATL86LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sandusky, OHThe pilot reported that he diverted and landed to reassess the weather before continuing his flight. He said the wind was from the southwest at eight KTS. Just before touchdown on runway 27, the aircraft yawed left and landed while in a crab. The airplane…NTSB ATL86LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7E6A · Alliance, OHDuring the second landing attempt, the pilot lost directional control and ground looped. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot received minor injuries. The pilot did not report any aircraft problems. The pilot had completed a student pilot solo…NTSB ATL86FEK04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Mandale, OHThe acft stalled in turbulent air during a 180 turn while crop spraying at about 150 ft AGL. The plt said he increased power & dropped the acft nose while turning an additional 20 degrees to avoid trees. The recovery of positive control was in process when…NTSB ATL86FEK03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Pataskala, OHThe acft autorotated to a forced landing after the eng quit at 600 ft AGL. The landing was made in a corn field. The plt told a FAA inspector at the scene that he had 8 gals of fuel remaining. When the fuel tank was drained it contained aprx 6 oz total. The…NTSB ATL86FEI08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFairchild 24R-46 · Canton, OHThe plt reported that he was taking off after making a touch and go ldg; as he 'pushed (the) throttle forward on lift-off (the) engine began to quit'. The engine subsequently quit altogether at about 200-300 feet AGL over the departure end of the rwy.…NTSB ATL86FEG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSmith Miniplane · Miamisburg, OHThe acft crashed into a tree and the ground during a forced landing after a pwr loss from fuel exhaustion. The plt said that he had 10 gals of fuel at takeoff and after 20 mintues of flt the gauge indicated 5 gals. During the attempt to return to the arpt the…NTSB ATL86LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kirkland, OHPilot had flown from wisconson to cape cod on Wednesday and was returning to Wisconsin on Sunday. He had departed provincetown on Sunday morning and stopped at hyannis due to weather. He then flew on to saratoga springs, NY with a stop at westover, arriving…NTSB ATL86LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works FF-7 · Pandora, OHFollowing a early morning Balloon flight, the pilot attempted a landing in a cleared area with winds at about 14 knots. The pilot realized that the first attempt he would encounter powerlines and trees. The pilot climbed out and attempted another approach to…NTSB ATL86IA187Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna U206C · Bucyrus, OHThe plt was returning to the airport after transporting skydivers to altitude and while on final aprch he allowed the acft to stall & crash short of the rwy.NTSB ATL86FEG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C-45H · Tremont City, OHThe acft collided with a utility pole during an exhibition fly-by. The acft continued to fly to its home arpt where it made an uneventful landing. The rt wing was damaged on the outboard end to include 2 ft of the aileron. The pole struck was 30 ft high and…NTSB ATL86LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Van Wert, OHThe plt reported that his airspeed was too high on ldg and that the acft brakes failed to function when he tried to stop the acft. The plt turned the acft off the rwy into a soft grassy area as the acft neared the rwy end. Another plt who witnessed the…NTSB ATL86FEI07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 47G2 · Lisbon, OHThe aerial application helicopter was being serviced by a chemical truck that was parked adjacent to the acft. The acft engine was at high idle with the main rotor turning at 250 RPM. The ground crewman jumped off the side of the chemical truck into the main…NTSB ATL86LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · West Chester, OHDrg flt, the eng lost power & the plt was unable to maintain alt. He made a forced landing on a road, but drg the lndg roll, the acft collided with a road sign. A post crash exam of the eng revealed the #6 cylinder had separated aprx 4' above the cylinder…NTSB ATL86FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-36 · Waynesville, OHThe plt was attempting to achieve a club duration/altitude gain goal and released from the tow plane at 1,000 ft as opposed to the requested 3,000 ft tow. The plt communicated with another glider plt in the area and stated he was getting low and had to land.…NTSB ATL86LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Middle Bass Is., OHHeavy rains had flooded the causeway that connected Middle Bass island to the main island. A family was in need of transportation off the island and the pilot was attempting to fly them to the mainland using the 2,100 foot grass airstrip. The airstrip was wet…NTSB ATL86LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Warren, OHDuring a normal takeoff, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff after he determined that the aircraft was not accelerating as fast as he thought it should. After the aircraft touched down on the sod surface, the pilot proceeded toapply full braking. Since the…NTSB ATL86FEK02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGreen Pietenpol · Mt. Vernon, OHThe acft stalled and entered a spin to ground impact during the initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that during the takeoff and climb the airspeed indicator did not exceed 40 mph. He also stated the acft did not appear to be traveling very fast. He then…NTSB ATL86FEI06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBernard Darmstadt Daphne/Sdia · Akron, OHThe acft was observed spiraling to the left from 500 ft AGL after takeoff. The spiral continued until the acft collided with a commercial bldg. Based on the autopsy report the plt died of natural causes declared to be cardiovascular collapse. The acft…NTSB ATL86FEK01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182D · Mt. Gilead, OHThe acft collided with the ground in a plowed field during a forced landing after a power loss. Post acc inspection of the eng revealed 3 pieces of felt like seal material lodged in the carburetor venturi. This felt was identical to the missing seal from the…NTSB ATL86FEI05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3 · Wauseon, OHThe plt reported that he was landing on rwy 27 with the wind from about 190 degrees at 15 mph, gusting to 23 mph; he executed a normal ldg and was rolling out when a gust of wind lifted up the left wing and the acft ground-looped. The acft subsequently…NTSB ATL86LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Clyde, OHThe acft was approaching a grass airstrip when the eng quit.a landing short of the rwy in a wheat field resulted in a collapsed nose gear. Exam of the acft revealed a birds nest inside the eng cowling, a dead magneto, reversed 'p' leads, and one shorted…NTSB ATL86LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26A · Waynesville, OHThe pilot misread his altimeter and misjudged his altitude while in the traffic pattern for landing at the private gliderport. The glider collided with powerlines on the approach end of the runway and crashed short of the runway surface.NTSB ATL86LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca L-3B · Harrison, OHDuring a demonstration flight to a resident who lived near the airport, the acft crashed in a plowed field in a departure stall. The flight was intended to demonstrate the safe maneuverability of the acft and deception of altitude clearances from the…NTSB ATL86LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hamilton, OHThe plt made a low pass over the drag strip to check the wind. He climbed, made a 180 deg turn and attempted a normal landing. On roll out a wind gust was encountered which tipped the acft up on the right wheel. It veered off the hard surface into a guard…NTSB ATL86FEI04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Wauseon, OHThe acft landed & nosed over about 770 ft upwind of the rwy it had used for takeoff. The CFI thought that the sod strip was too soft for the student to make the takeoff so he took the controls. The acft was unable to gain proper airspeed or alt and landed in…NTSB ATL86FEI03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 170B · Columbia Stat., OHThe acft made a hard landing during which the left main gear was sheared off at the fuselage. Weather was not a factor. In the 90 days preceding this accident the plt had only flown 1 hour in this make & model of acft.