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NTSB investigations, 1986, PA

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 NYC87DHA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lehighton, PAStudent pilot with a certified flight instructor while on the landing roll encountered a crosswind. Directional control was lost the aircraft departed the runway causing substantial damage due coming to final rest in a ditch.Dec 21, 1986 · N54482 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, PAThe student pilot flying a Cessna 152 scheduled his flight period so it coincided with another student pilot flying a Cessna 172. The pilot of the Cessna 172 reported seeing the Cessna 152 enter a two turn spin and recover. He then said he lost sight of the…Dec 6, 1986 · N69123 · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Erie, PAReason for the Cessna to veer in a semi-circle and collide with another aircraft is undetermined. Examination of the start lock assemblies could not be completed due to the extensive impact and fire damage. The acft was being prepared for a flt. During a…Nov 30, 1986 · N117EA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87DGM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Eighty Four, PAThe pilot reported experiencing a rise in the acft's EGT and a loss of power during cruise flt. A forced landing was made during which the acft contacted trees. Examination of the fuel system showed that both the main fuel screen and the micro screen in the…Nov 28, 1986 · N6314Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Glen Mawr, PADrg arrival, the acft was vectored to intercept the ILS rwy 27 localizer (LOC) bfr reaching the munci initial apch fix (iaf), which was 21.5 mi fm the rwy. The ATC controller (ctlr) told the plt to maint 4000' until on the LOC, then clrd him for the apch.…Nov 26, 1986 · N8130A · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 33TC · Phillipsburg, PAThe Cessna 337 experienced engine surging and plt made a precautionary landing at an airport while enroute to destination. The aircraft landed 200 ft short of the runway and received substantial damage while the two occupants were not injured. On scene…Nov 14, 1986 · N2581S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Philadelphia, PADuring hand propping, the aircraft began to move and rolled across a field crashing through a fence when fire erupted destroying the aircraft. The plt stated that after setting brakes to full pressure he atmptd to had prop acft. The eng started and while the…Nov 14, 1986 · N82089 · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE18H · Pittsburgh, PAThe aircraft suffered a right landing gear leg breakage due to a fracture in the area where the fork assembly separated during landing roll.Nov 12, 1986 · N925J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCentrair 101A · Julian, PAThe pilot had decided to land following a 41 minute flt. The plt reported his airspeed was too fast during the landing apch and he over compensated which resulted in too slow of an airspeed. The glider touched down hard, became airborne and landed hard a…Oct 21, 1986 · N40KG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Port Matilda, PAThe aircraft experienced power loss for unknown reasons while cruising at 4500 feet MSL. An emergency landing was executed in an open field in a heavily wooded mountainous area. The aircraft was substantially damaged, and there was no fire. The pilot, being…Oct 19, 1986 · N5094K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK-20E · Erwinna, PAFlight encountered turbulence on descent below tree top level and when about 150 feet from the threshold a downdraft was encountered causing the aircraft to collide with the ground. The aircraft groundlooped when the left wing caught in the tall grass.Oct 5, 1986 · N12ZC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58P · Derry, PAThe flight suffered an engine power loss while in cruise flight due to fuel starvation. The pilot stated that a pretakeoff check of fuel gauges was made and they all indicated fuel on board.Oct 2, 1986 · N258W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA244Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Beaver Falls, PAThe plt stated that the acft experienced engine problems during cruise flt and crashed about one mile northeast of Beaver Falls, PA. Post accident testing revealed that the engine was capable of developing power in accordance with the manufacturer's…Sep 29, 1986 · N5244K · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140C · Indiana, PAThe acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of eng power. Examination of the acft showed the fuel selector was on the the left tank which contained no useable fuel. There was useable fuel remaining in the right tank. The plt…Sep 21, 1986 · N6004U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Seven Springs, PAPilot came in long and high for landing, attempted to land then decided to abort due to insufficient runway remaining. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway.Sep 14, 1986 · N733CP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FGM07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportTapaszy Benson B-8-M · Cooperstown, PAThe benson B-8-M gyrocopter was observed to take off and transition to level flight. The nose of the aircraft was then observed to dip and then the aircraft banked left and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot received fatal injuries. No…Sep 13, 1986 · N6154 · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Butler, PAA loss of eng power was experienced shortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 400 ft AGL. The acft contacted wires and descended uncontrolled to terrain impact during the forced landing descent. Post accident inspection of the acft revealed aprx 4 ounces of…Aug 31, 1986 · N3649J · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FA213Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · West Mifflin, PAAt 2232 EDT, the acft was climbing to 15000 feet when the pilot reported a low oil pressure light. ATC advised jimmy stewart field is about eleven thirty and 15 miles. After the pilot asked, 'is that a tower field?', ATC advised he did not know, westmoreland…Aug 16, 1986 · N27EE · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Tunkhannock, PAStudent pilot was attempting a landing at sky haven airport and landed short, bounced and landed in a left turn. At this point, the plt could not maintain directional control and ran off the runway, hit a barrel with the right gear and the acft nosed over.Aug 14, 1986 · N5888Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Hazleton, PAThe Bell 47G2 made a hard landing in a field. The main rotor contacted the tail rotor and boom. The helicopter received substantial damage and the pilot received minor injuries. On scene examination revealed no evidence of any defect or malfunction of the…Aug 7, 1986 · N7739 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Grove City, PAThe instructor plt (CFI) rprtd that shortly after takeoff, after climbing out of gnd effect, the acft seemed to lvl off & stop climbing. He took control fm the student & proceeded to check the instruments, but no specific abnormality was determined. He…Aug 5, 1986 · N91356 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Reamstown, PAThe plt made a precautionary landing in a corn field following a decrease in engine RPM during cruise flt. Examination of the engine revealed a coating of carbon and lead on the valves of the #2, #3 and #4 cylinders which caused the valves to become stuck in…Aug 4, 1986 · N18619 · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrisburg, PAThe student plt was on a x-country flt. He rprtd that during the flare to land at Harrisburg, PA, the acft yawed left, then after touchdown, it veered off the left side of the rwy twd a VASI installation. He steered further left to avoid the VASI, then…Aug 4, 1986 · N93454 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FA199Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Bedford, PAThe acft nearing the close of a x-country flight had requested a decent to start an approach to land at its final destination. ATC had granted the request, but stated to the pilot that he most remain VFR, the pilot acknowledged the clearance. Acft was located…Aug 4, 1986 · N5766N · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Lancaster, PAThe Piper PA-60 Aerostar was making a takeoff with five passengers on board. The PIC did not establish any procedures with his co-pilot prior to the takeoff. The aircraft continued off the 4100 ft runway to the overrun finally becoming airborne. The co-pilot…Aug 3, 1986 · N9531Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FGM05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBomberger Vans RV-4 · Friedens, PADue to a low ceiling and poor visibility, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing at somerset arpt. Unable to locate the arpt, a landing was being made to a field when the acft stalled into trees during the approach.Jul 30, 1986 · N86AB · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FGM06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportKenneth Patsch FLY Baby II · Franklin Center, PAThe plt reported that the acft banked excessively during the left turn from base to final. Opposite control input was applied, however, the plt reported the 'stick seemed to have no right movement.' Full power was applied but the bank steepened so power was…Jul 28, 1986 · N14OP · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Tunkhannock, PADuring a landing in calm wind conditions, the acft bounced, became airborne again & touched down further down the 2000' rwy. The plt applied brakes & 'dumped' the flaps for max braking, but to no avail. The acft slid off the grass rwy & subsequently went over…Jul 23, 1986 · N1RJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lock Haven, PAThe pilot made a departure from an uncontrolled airport. During the climb in IMC conditions, the aircraft struck trees and crashed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries. The pilot had a clearance, however, the…Jul 16, 1986 · N32777 · DestroyedNTSB NYC86IA215Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Pittsburgh, PACo-plt was flying acft on short final approach/landing. Capt observed co-plt having difficulty maintaining glideslope and airspeeds. Co-plt stopped flying the acft. Capt took control at 50' AGL and landed safely. Medical help requested and received from cabin…Jul 7, 1986 · N319US · No damageNTSB NYC86FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Seven Valleys, PAAircraft departed york airport and crashed 5 min later. The engine sump oil quick drain had disconnected and was not found. Engine oil was exhausted and the engine seized. A tree and utility pole were found damaged. The ramp and runway at york airport did not…Jul 6, 1986 · N7562W · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wellsboro, PADrg arrival, the plt was advised the winds were 5 to 7 KTS, favoring rwy 28. However, when he crossed over the arpt for a downwind entry, he noted that the wind sock had changed to indicate an upwind for rwy 10, so he elected to land on that rwy. On final…Jun 30, 1986 · N8299N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller 12C · Lehighton, PAThe pilot of the Hiller 12C reported an overheated engine followed by an engine failure. During the forced landing the main rotor flexed and cut the tail boom off the the aircraft. The aircraft was examined. 10 oz. Of a liquid was found in the fuel system. 7…Jun 29, 1986 · N1042C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FHA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportThomas Pitts S-1T · Avoca, PADuring a ribbon cutting ceremony at the wilkes-barre/scranton air show, the acft had a temporary engine failure while inverted 20 feet above the terrain. The acft impacted on the rwy, slid 500 feet inverted, turned over and stopped upright.Jun 28, 1986 · N83TJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bally, PAThe pilot landed on ruwnay 34 in winds he estimated to be from 270 degrees at 10-15 knots. He stated that at touchdown, the left wing was caught by a gust and raised. The aircraft drifted right. The pilot stated there was sufficent runway to continue the…Jun 23, 1986 · N5592U · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Bradford, PAThe private, instrument rated pilot flying a Beechcraft V35 collided with the ground, in an inverted attitude 1.5 miles from the approach end of the runway while on an ILS approach during IFR conditions. Heavy rainshowers fog and lightning were observed in…Jun 23, 1986 · N4445D · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX7-235 · Ardara, PAThe aircraft made a forced landing in a field after the pilot claimed control malfunction. However there was nothing found during the wreckage examination to substantiate this statement and the cause of this accident is undetermined.Jun 22, 1986 · N5661N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerosport Scamp · Columbia, PAThe aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff due to insufficient airspeed and altitude gain.Jun 10, 1986 · N1031M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lenox Township, PAThe Cessna 152 experienced a power loss while being flown by a student pilot. During the forced landing the aircraft struck a utility pole and received substantial damage. The pilot was uninjured. Examination of the aircraft by the FAA showed the fuel tanks…Jun 4, 1986 · N94545 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Perkasie, PADuring takeoff roll and as the aircraft was brought to full power, the flight started to veer left. Attempts to correct with right rudder but the aircraft continued to roll left. The aircraft could not be brought under control before contact with two parked…Jun 4, 1986 · N1009F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Johnstown, PAThe flight departed Johnstown-cambria airport at about 1600 hours and returned at about 1700 hours. On landing, the pilot forgot to lower the landing gear and landed gear up. The aircraft slid to a stop and about five minutes later fire erupted.May 29, 1986 · N80611 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFly Baby 1-A · Mt. Pleasant, PAOn second takeoff, an abrupt loss of power was experienced. On flare for the emergency, off airport landing, the aircraft landed hard on rising terrain, bounced and came to rest inverted.May 26, 1986 · N4762 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-32A · Kurtztown, PAAfter flying in thermals for about 45 minutes, the plts returned to the arpt to land. The instructor (CFI) stated they came over the initial approach point at about 1000 ft for a landing on runway 30. The glider passed over the end of the runway at about 150…May 19, 1986 · N2979H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FGM03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEipper Quicksilver MX2 · Mars, PAPilot, once airborne, passing a tree line, encountered a sudden gust of wind. The quicksilver ultra-lite, with one pax, was forced from its flight path into power lines causing the aircraft to crash. Both pilot and pax sustained serious injuries. Aircraft was…May 18, 1986 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Ephrata, PAThe Enstrom F28C was cruising enroute when it experienced a loss of power for reasons unknown. During the landing, in a large open field, the main rotor was damaged and the tail rotor separated from the tail boom. The lone occupant, the pilot, was uninjured…May 14, 1986 · N100WZ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Wellsboro, PAThe acft was cruising at 5,500 ft when the plt experienced a total loss of power. He tried to make it to the Wellsboro arpt, however, he was unable to and landed the acft in a field. The acft ran through a fence and was substantially damaged. When the engine…May 12, 1986 · N4626F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hallstead, PAThe airport is located in a valley between two rows of mountains on the ny/pa border. The plt had completed two takeoff and landings to a full stop at night for night currency. After takeoff and leveling off at 2,000 feet MSL and downwind for a left base to…May 10, 1986 · N65618 · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FGM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportContinental Copters OH13H Tomcat Mark 5A · Indiana, PAThe acft collided with wires during a spray run and crashed out of control. The plt tried to fly under the wires that were sighted too late to clear. During his survey of the field the plt had failed to see the wires that were struck. The collision broke off…May 10, 1986 · N41830 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ludlow, PAAn acft fitting the description of the acdt acft was observed entering the lake arm about 7 1/2 mi n of the acdt site. The acft was observed to pull up to clear pwr lines across the lake arm about 2 1/2 mi n of the acdt site. The acft was observed to fly into…May 10, 1986 · N999HT · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337HPII · Newburg, PAThe Cessna 337P experienced fuel exhaustion and attempted a landing on a road. During the landing the aircraft struck telephone poles and received substantial damage. The pilot did not receive any injuries in the accident which occurred in visual…May 8, 1986 · N1030V · Substantial damage