NTSB investigations, 1986, OK
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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 108 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 105 |
| 1966 | 100 |
| 1967 | 134 |
| 1968 | 100 |
| 1969 | 99 |
| 1970 | 81 |
| 1971 | 102 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1974 | 66 |
| 1975 | 60 |
| 1976 | 66 |
| 1977 | 72 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 66 |
| 1980 | 64 |
| 1981 | 79 |
| 1982 | 63 |
| 1983 | 64 |
| 1984 | 65 |
| 1985 | 47 |
| 1986 | 42 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'OK' 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" = 'OK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB FTW87FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Altus, OKThe pilot was circling about 40-50 feet above the ground at a slow rate of airspeed while searching for a lost dog. He was using 10 degrees of flaps and most probably operating at a reduced power setting. Carburetor icing conditions were present and…NTSB FTW87FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · El Reno, OKPrivate pilot of Cessna 172K attempted VFR flight in IFR flight conditions. Contacted okc approach control and requested special VFR approach during hours of darkness. Approach denied special VFR due to lack of instrument qualification of pilot. Pilot was…NTSB FTW87LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Durant, OKThe student plt noted a partial power loss while practicing multiple touch-and-go landings. She stated that after she had turned on a downwind, she heard 'a different sound' from the eng and it appeared to lose power. During an apch for an off arpt landing,…NTSB FTW87DPJ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSnow AT-301 · Hennessey, OKThe acft collided with a street sign during takeoff. Unablt to maintain flight, the plt landed the acft in a field collapsing the right landing gear.NTSB FTW86LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Sulphur, OKThe acft struck a large bird at 2,500 ft MSL in cruise flt, which took out the windshield. The plt determined that he could not sustain level flt due to the increased drag and loss of lift and elected to execute an emergency landing in a pasture. During the…NTSB FTW86LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Mc Alester, OKSixty-six year old commercial pilot taking off from Mc Alester, OK airport. Pilot stated fuel pressure fluctuated followed by loss of power during initial climb. Pilot activated auxiliary fuel pumps and switched fuel tanks. Could not restore fuel pressure.…NTSB FTW86LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot apparently had neglected to check his engine oil supply before takeoff since there was no oil in the crankcase at the time of the accident. If five quarts of oil (the amount the pilot reportedly stated was in the engine at takeoff) had leaked out…NTSB FTW86LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Afton, OKThe pilot stated he was making a precautionary landing at night due to engine roughness and impacted electrical transmission wires. Investigation failed to disclose any reason for the reported engine roughness.NTSB FTW86LPJ11Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHomebuilt SA-100 · Oklahoma City, OKThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after a power loss. The plt stated after the accident that the engine lost power during a roll maneuver. The engine ran for a short time at aprx 1800 RPM and then stopped completely. The plt landed in a cultivated…NTSB FTW86LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Murray, OKThe pilot lost control of the aircraft prior to touchdown after the left wing dipped approximately four feet. The left gear touched down alongside the runway and the pilot made an attempt to go around but changed his mind when he saw a group of trees at the…NTSB FTW86LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Ardmore, OKThe pre-solo student pilot had taken the aircraft without the owner's permission. He flew around the area for approximately 30 minutes before returning to the airport. After a hard landing, the nose wheel tire blew causing the nose wheel to collapse. The…NTSB FTW86LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot was on an approach into Tulsa international airport when the engine began to surge after the landing gear had been lowered. The pilot informed the tower he thought he was experiencing fuel exhaustion. The aircraft landed 2,000 feet short of runway…NTSB FTW86LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Altus, OKThe engine failed at 10,500 feet MSL and the pilot was vectored to a small private sod strip. However, this strip had been closed and plowed up for about a year and was not listed on the current aeronautical charts. The pilot was then revectored to another…NTSB FTW86LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Cordell, OKThe pilot was practicing maneuvers at 1200 feet AGL, when the engine began to run rough. He applied the carburetor heat and had a large power reduction. He then turned off the carburetor heat and had a total loss of power at approximately 800 feet AGL. The…NTSB FTW86LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F-1A · Wagoner, OKAn 80 yr old stu plt with an expired medical certificate was using auto fuel in the acft without an STC. FAA records forthe acft showed a sale was pending for svrl yrs. During flt, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing when the engine began 'running…NTSB FTW86FA142Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Watson, OKPilot of Bell 206B conducting forestry operations experienced problem with fire dispensing apparatus being slung beneath aircraft while returning to helipad for fuel. Pilot landed, released external load, and got out of aircraft to release electrical…NTSB FTW86LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bartlesville, OKThe plt took off on a test flt after an annual inspn of the acft & a top overhaul of the eng had been completed. While climbing thru about 1200 to 1300 ft AGL, the eng started running rough, then quit. The plt attempted to return to the arpt, but was unable.…NTSB FTW86LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Sand Springs, OKThe student pilot was hovering aircraft at 3 feet and allowed the aircraft to drift to the right. High skid gear was installed on the a/c. the right skid made contact with the ground causing dynamic rollover. The student pilot had a total of 44.2 hours flight…NTSB FTW86LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Broken Arrow, OKThe pilot made his takeoff from the intersection of a cinder packed runway, allowing only 900 feet before the end of the runway. Gross weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident was 1,700 lbs.; maximum gross weight of the aircraft is 1,670. The…NTSB FTW86LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Porum, OKThe student pilot became disoriented during a cross-country flight. He was unable to find an airport and had to land in a field due to fuel exhaustion. During the attempted landing he had to maneuver to avoid a herd of cows and collided with a concrete fence…NTSB FTW86LPJ10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Hooker, OKThe pilot stated that the aircraft flipped over when he landed in soft dirt on his recently extended private landing strip.NTSB FTW86LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Oklahoma City, OKA swearingen SA-226TC, N516SS, was lndd at ngt on rwy 17L. After lndg, the flt crew exited onto taxiway-E3 (TWY-E3), where they were instructed by tower to hold. A Beech E18S, N2001C, was then lndd on the same rwy (rwy 17L) & its plt also exited onto TWY-E3.…NTSB FTW86FPJ09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportQuick Silver Mxii · Ardmore, OKThe acft landed short of the rwy after losing eng pwr during the apch. Post acc inspection showed that the bearing on the pwr shaft failed. This allowed the belt tension to become slack which reduced the prop RPM. No other discrepancies were noted.NTSB FTW86IA103Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Kingston, OKAcft received minor damage as a result of an electrical fire in-flight while in cruise at 9,000' MSL. The plt stated that he observed smoke emanating from the c.b. panel mounted on the left side wall of the cockpit and that several c.b.'s popped and he lost…NTSB FTW86FPJ08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Blackwell, OKThe acft crashed after a turn while spraying a field. The acft caught fire after the impact but the plt escaped.NTSB FTW86LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Thomas, OKShortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL, the plt attempted a snap-roll. The plt was unable to recover after the intended 1 roll and the maneuver continued for 1 1/2 rolls. The plt was able to level the wings but the acft contacted the terrain in a…NTSB DEN86FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Marietta, OKThe plt obtained a wx briefing and was advised of scattered thunderstorm activity along his route of flt. The plt then filed an IFR flt plan from wiley post airport, Oklahoma city, OK, to houston intercontinental airport, TX. The plt and his wife took off at…NTSB FTW86FA098Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Sperry, OKThe airplane departed jones (riverside) airport and climbed, on course, to its assigned altitude. It was in IMC conditions and a IFR flight plan had been filed. The pilot told ATC (after being asked) that his ride was 'smooth so far'. Shortly thereafter the…NTSB FTW86FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Calumet, OKAcft on a night xc flt in marginal VFR to IMC conditions impacted in an 80 deg nose down attitude in a left spiral. Immediately prior to the accident the non-instrument rated pvt plt had indicated that he was IMC and was going to attempt to climb out of it.…NTSB FTW86FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Blackwell, OKThe pilot of N5878R, a Cessna 172G, had no previous experience in formation flying. The pilot of N2603E, an Aeronca 7AC, stated he had many hours of formation flying in the military during world war ii and has made an occasional formation flight since that…NTSB FTW86FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Anadarko, OKThe pilot radioed that he had smoke in the cockpit. He immediately made an emergency landng, down wind, in a farmer's field. Witnesses saw the aircraft's right wing drop before the plane touched down. The resulting impact tore the wings and engine off,…NTSB FTW86LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Bristow, OKThe pilot reported encountering strong gusty winds while taxiing for departure at jones memorial airport, Bristow, OK. As a result his aircraft was flipped upside down and substantially damaged. The pilot was not injured.NTSB FTW86LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sallisaw, OKThe pilot stated that on approach into an unfamiliar airstrip he encountered turbulence and a tail wind. He attempted a go-around at a low altitude with full flaps. Before sufficient airspeed could be reached and flaps retracted, the aircraft collided with…NTSB FTW86FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Salina, OKA night shift worker was returning home in the early morning hours. Crossing the grand river dam near salinas ok. He saw a flash or glint of metal and a large splash near the middle of the widest part of the lake. Examination of the wreckage indicated that…NTSB FTW86FPJ07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Red Rock, OKThe acft nosed over during a forced lndg after a power loss. The plt was enroute to a spraying operation and attempted a landing in a pasture after the power loss. An on scene investigation revealed no discrepancies in the engine or fuel system. A successful…NTSB FTW86LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Talihina, OKAcft had a long descent from cruise alt of 7500' MSL at reduced power setting due to plt's desire to avoid the moderate turbulence at lower altitudes. On short final, over tall trees, the acft encountered a downdraft. The plt stated that when he applied power…NTSB FTW86FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Whitefield, OKThe pilot was flying at very low altitude while circling the area and most probably did not see the powerline, due to sunglare, until at very close range. He then pulled up steeply in the strong and gusty headwind and stalled the aircraft without sufficient…NTSB FTW86LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Marietta, OKDuring takeoff roll, at about 45 knots ground speed, the left main landing gear contacted a water eroded spot on the runway. The aircraft bounced and/or was pulled off the ground without sufficient speed to maintain flight. The aircraft settled and struck a…NTSB FTW86LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Mcalester, OKThe plt was hearding cattle with the helicopter when the accident occurred. He was traveling slow and parallel with a barbed wire fence. He had to turn to the right to avoid a tree which was directly ahead of the acft. Upon making the turn he caught the tail…NTSB FTW86FPJ05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportStephenson Teenie TWO · Owasso, OKThe acft descended to ground impact in a steep turn while practicing lazy eight maneuvers. The last turn was very steep at low alt and the acft disappeared behind trees. The plt was reportedly checking the acft's stability for the owner. The ground impact…NTSB FTW86LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Yukon, OKThe left brake locked after the aircraft rolled a short distance during landing. Aircraft slowed until about 20 mph forward speed and then flipped inverted and stopped. Post accident examination revealed the brake shoe return spring on the left brake was…NTSB FTW86LPJ06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale SA319B · Tulsa, OKThe main rotor blades struck the tail boom after liftoff and vibration was violent. When the plt heard metal contact he pulled off the throttle and made an autorotation landing from about 4 ft AGL.