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NTSB investigations, 1987, PA

180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 NYC88LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pottstown, PADuring soft field takeoff, the instructor pilot who was watching from the ramp, said the the student plt seemed to have excessive angle of attack and stalled the aircraft. The aircraft crashed on airport property about 1,000 feet from the start of the takeoff…Dec 3, 1987 · N16491 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Middletown, PAAfter landing the pilot was cleared to taxi to the parking area at stanbaugh's general aviation. During a maneuver between a de-icer truck and a parked airplane, the pilot allowed the aircraft to become too close to the truck and caught the wing tip on the…Dec 1, 1987 · N32307 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Montoursville, PAAfter takeoff, the plt remained in the traffic pattern to practice takeoffs & landings. He made a touch-&-go, then rprtd on a right downwind for another landing. He acknowledged a clearance to continue, but moments later, an ELT signal began transmitting.…Nov 16, 1987 · N9055F · DestroyedNTSB NYC88FA041Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · St. Marys, PAWhile getting fuel, the pilot of the Mooney M20C and his 3 pals were attempting to remove frost with paper towels and plastic credit cards after being told by the fuel truck driver that the arpt had no ice removal solution. A witness stated that as the…Nov 15, 1987 · N3644H · DestroyedNTSB NYC88DGM03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Spartansburg, PAThe pilot landed at the franklin, PA airport after encountering fog. After making several phone calls and remaining on the ground for about 37 minutes he departed. About 30 minutes later the aircraft was seen circling at a low altitude, flying in and out of…Nov 14, 1987 · N8318L · DestroyedNTSB NYC88LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jeannette, PAThe aircraft suffered an engine failure during approach and crashed short and to the right of the runway. The acft then nosed over. Post acc investigation and engine exam by the FAA revealed no reason for the eng malfunction.Nov 12, 1987 · N8450F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Beaver Falls, PADuring hand-propping of Piper PA-28R, the passenger slipped and fell into the turning prop. He received a serious head injury.Nov 11, 1987 · N8364N · No damageNTSB NYC88LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Erwinna, PAThe pilot was landing the aircraft on runway 25 at vansant airport. At about 100 feet down the runway, the aircraft veered to the left, off of the runway and slid down an embankment and came to rest after colliding with a tree.Nov 1, 1987 · N4302T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-4 · St. Paul, PAThe flight was enroute from mount pleasant to winchester, Virginia on a heading of 140 degrees and at 4500 feet. About 25-30 minutes into the flight, engine power loss was experienced. The pilot switched from the auxilliary to the main fuel tank and applied…Oct 25, 1987 · N28205 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Henryville, PAOn takeoff from a private airport, the flight encountered downdrafts and the left wing dropped. As the pilot attempted to level the wings, he realized that the aircraft was no longer climbing but descending at a rapid rate. The aircraft crashed on rising…Oct 18, 1987 · N990C · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Waynesburg, PAThe pilot said he flooded the engine of the Piper PA-28-180 and decided to pull the prop through a couple of times by hand. He said he thought he had turned the mags off, pulled the mixture to idle cut-off, and set the parking brake. When he had pulled the…Sep 26, 1987 · N9122J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Irwin, PADuring taxi operation, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and it struck a tree stump which was located to the side of the runway. The aircraft then continued to roll about 500 feet off the rwy where it came to rest with substantial damage.Sep 26, 1987 · N9772U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Montoursville, PAThe plt initiated the ILS approach and acknowledged a frequency change. The acft was found on a steep hill one mile south of the airport. No evidence of an engine or control system malfunction was found. It appeared that the pilot made a missed approach and…Sep 25, 1987 · N38364 · DestroyedNTSB NYC87FA260Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Philadelphia, PAThe acft was in a holding pattern at 11,000' in an area of thunderstorms & turbulence. Although the seat belt sign was on, two passengers (pax) went to the aft lavatory. As one of the pax was waiting & the other was exiting the lavatory, the acft encountered…Sep 18, 1987 · N318AU · No damageNTSB NYC87FA257Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Pittsburgh, PAWhile descending out of flt lvl 270 for lndg, usair flight 10 encountered light to moderate turbulence. Prior to this this encounter, the capt advised all passengers and cabin crew to remain seated and to engage their seatbelts. A similar announcement was…Sep 17, 1987 · N774AL · No damageNTSB NYC87LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Emmaus, PADrg flt, the eng lost power over a residential area & the plt selected a small fenced-in opening for an emergency lndg. He said he crashed nosewheel 1st, then skidded into a cyclone fence. After the acdnt, the fuel selector was fnd positioned to the rgt tank…Sep 15, 1987 · N15793 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Scottdale, PADuring a local pleasure flight, the pilot noticed the airspeed indicator was inoperative. On lndg the acft was obsvd to touchdown abt half-way down the rwy and faster than normal. The aircraft continued off the runway and crossed the airport road coming to…Sep 14, 1987 · N2467U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87DGM03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWoody Pitts S1 · Irwin, PAThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft during initial climbout. Inadvertent use of the rudder controls was a factor.Sep 10, 1987 · N290RW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Williamsport, PAAfter landing, the cargo was unloaded & the acft was prepared for departure. The plt stated the preflight was normal & satisfactory. He rprtd that when the left eng was started, he heard a loud 'pop' & observed 'flame traces and smoke.' He immediately shut…Sep 9, 1987 · N4166Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87DHA02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportKolb Twinstar · Hilltown, PAAfter the acft took off, witnesses heard a power change & saw what appeared to be a left turn to return to the grass strip. Subsequently, it entered a descent & crashed in a left wing down, nose low attitude. The passenger was taken to a hospital, but died…Sep 9, 1987 · N23EH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · W. Mifflin, PAThe non-certificated pilot took the aircraft without authorization. The aircraft crashed during an attempted landing on runway 10 at allegheny county airport and was substantially damaged. There were two passengers on board but they were not injured. The plt…Sep 7, 1987 · N80376 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Altoona, PAThe aircraft departed cleveland, oh at approx 0915 hours on an unauthorized flt to atlantic city, NJ. The plt was not authorized to operate the aircraft or conduct the flt due to his license having been revoked in 1977 for repeatedly violating FARS. Near…Sep 6, 1987 · N8692W · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Harrisburg, PAThe aircraft engine lost power while descending for a landing. The plt stated that when he advanced the throttle the engine quit completely. During lndg alongside a turnpike, the nose wheel collapsed and the prop was damaged. Investigation revealed that the…Sep 5, 1987 · N3023M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Montgomeryville, PAWhile climbing through about 1500' after takeoff, the engine began to lose power. The pilot turned back toward the airport, but subsequently all power was lost & the aircraft was damaged during a landing in a corn field. A post- accident examination revealed…Sep 3, 1987 · N596SP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87FA241Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Selinsgrove, PAThe pilot was conducting a demonstration flight in an overweight aircraft in conditions of low ceilings and fog. After a touch and go landing the aircraft stalled during the takeoff then collided with the ground. Exam of the wreckage did not disclose any…Aug 28, 1987 · N4003P · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B-17G · Beaver Falls, PADrg an apch in gusty winds, the plt noted a rgt x-wind. He stated that after touchdown, the roll-out was stabilized for a short distance, then the rgt wing began to lift. He applied full aileron & rudder to maint control, but was unable to stop on the…Aug 23, 1987 · N93012 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · York, PAThe Ercoupe model 415 experienced a loss of power in flight. The pilot made a forced landing in a field. He went under some power lines, however, he could not avoid the telephone lines and went through them. The pilot received serious injuries and the…Aug 9, 1987 · N99236 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Prospectville, PAThe student plt was practicing takeoffs & landings. He rprtd that on the 2nd apch, he appeared to be landing too long, so he initiated a go-around. However, he said the acft then entered a departure stall & settled into shrubs & trees adjacent to the rwy.Aug 4, 1987 · N33791 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Palmyra, PAThe Cessna 210 was cruising enroute when it experienced a loss of power which the pilot attributed to low fuel/ exhaustion. He then attempted an approach at reigle fld but was too long and went around. On his second approach, he was again high and long, and…Jul 26, 1987 · N2317F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Huntingdon, PAThe flight encountered poor visibility while at cruise altitude. The pilot decided not to continue flight and landed on a football field. During roll out, the right main gear fell into a drain hole to the side of the field causing the aircraft to turn right…Jul 13, 1987 · N33576 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Roseville, PAWitnesses rprtd the acft flew over a pvt strip at low alt, then it began climbing over rising, wooded terrain. Subsequently, the acft would not outclimb the terrain & it crashed into the treetops. No preimpact mechanical problem was found.Jul 5, 1987 · N7933F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Kralltown, PAThe plt attempted to takeoff from a 2130 ft grass strip on a relatively hot & humid day with an air temp of 85 deg. About 2/3 of the way down the rwy, he rotated the acft to takeoff, but it would not climb sufficiently to clear a hill beyond the arpt boundry.…Jun 28, 1987 · N9399L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Doylestown, PAUpon landing, the flight encountered standing water on the runway and the aircraft hydroplaned veering right of the centerline. The main landing gear collapsed causing substantial damage. The acft went off the rt side of the rwy after 2839 ft of roll and…Jun 26, 1987 · N14HR · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Olyhant, PAThe cross country personal transportation flight arrived in the scranton, Pennsylvania area for a planned refueling stop and encountered heavy fog conditions. Six attempts to land were made, but were aborted. An attempt to land at another airport was also…Jun 24, 1987 · N35354 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Butler, PAThe student pilot landed at Butler farm airport. The plt overshot the normal touchdown point at excessive speed. The aircraft skidded off the end of the runway and collided with a three foot deep ditch and was substantially damaged.Jun 24, 1987 · N93304 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mt.Union Boro, PAThe aircraft collided with transmission wires while flying low during a pleasure flight. An uneventful precautionary landing was made on a highway with reduced power and full flaps.Jun 18, 1987 · N3913F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Towanda, PAThe Taylorcraft, N43978, collided with the tail of Piper, N4889L while both were taxiing to rwy 22. The plt of the Taylorcraft stated that he was taxiing parallel to the rwy and the Piper came from behind and to the left to cross in front of him. The plt of…Jun 14, 1987 · N4889L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Quakertown, PAThe pilot came in high and fast on the approach. He reduced pwr initially to increase rate of descent. As he apched trees, he applied power to stop the descent, but collided with the tops of the trees. The acft yawed to the right about 30 degrees and touched…Jun 13, 1987 · N94383 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Grove City, PAThe plt rprtd that while on final apch to lnd at night, the acft stalled. He stated that he applied full power, but the acft 'just dropped.' It struck the ground short of the rwy. Drg impact, all three gear collapsed, the rgt main spar was damaged & the lower…Jun 8, 1987 · N7678F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Vera Cruz, PAThe plt rprtd that while en route at 3500 ft, the eng began to vibrate. About 1 min later, oil started covering the windshield & the cockpit began filling with smoke. He shut down the eng & looked for a place to land. Before landing, he restarted the eng, but…Jun 7, 1987 · N7426Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Mercer, PAThe flight departed from runway 27 uphill with the wind at 180 degrees in uncut grass. There were trees on the left side of the departure end of the runway. The plt stated that he lost lift as he approached the departure end of the runway.May 31, 1987 · N38346 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87DGT01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20L · Mt Holley Sprgs, PAJust before touchdown, during an off-arpt landing, the plt tried to extend the flaps from a 30 deg position to full down (55 deg). He said that due to his short stature & seat position, he had difficulty positioning his left arm to do this. As he tried to…May 29, 1987 · N705X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Reading, PAAccording to the plt, the acft touched down (drg lndg) about 10 ft rgt of the rwy centerline. He stated that after the acft rolled about 50 yds, he heard a 'bump' & the acft veered rgt. However, the tower controller stated that the acft touched down in the…May 17, 1987 · N4387X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Jeanette, PAThe plt put small chocks under the wheels, then began to hand prop the eng with no one at the controls. The eng started, & before the plt could reach the cockpit, the acft made svrl 360 deg turns & subsequently rolled into trees.May 17, 1987 · N3886E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87DGM02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNoonan VARI-EZE · Ebensburg, PAThe vari-eze was part of a three ship flyby at an airshow. The accident aircraft was observed to break formation and turn downwind for a landing. A witness reported the engine sputtering. The aircraft landed in a open field next to the runway. Examination…May 17, 1987 · N785 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Sayre, PADrg initial climb after takeoff, smoke was observed in the cockpit. When the smoke became hvy, the plt decided to land. He attempted a forced landing on rising terrain in foggy conds. Subsequently, the acft crashed into the side of the hill & began burning.…May 13, 1987 · N32774 · DestroyedNTSB DCA87MA031Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · West Mifflin, PAThe coplt (dual student) was to get a prof check on the 1st leg of the flt with a simulated single eng pwr loss on tkof. According to witnesses, the tkof was normal until lift-off aprx 3200' down the rwy; but after lift-off, the acft clbd only about 50' &…May 12, 1987 · N100EP · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPik 20 · Julian, PAThe glider was assembled and all controls checked for freedom of movement prior to takeoff. During initial takeoff and climb, while in tow, the acft pitched nose up abruptly breaking the tow rope. The acft was then observed to turn right and nose down into…May 8, 1987 · CGPIK · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Palmyra, PAStudent pilot experienced up and downdrafts while on approach for landing at reigle airport. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control during roll out, ran off the left side of the runway, and across a grass field. The acft then nosed over when the…May 5, 1987 · N78506 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-18 · York, PAWhile the aircraft was being ferried from massy, Maryland to ankeny, Iowa, a loss of oil pressure on the left engine was experienced. A precautionary landing was made in a cornfield with the landing gear in the up position when the gear failed to extend. Fire…Apr 30, 1987 · N66PA · Substantial damage