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NTSB investigations, 1986, WA

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 SEA87LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269 · Matlock, WADuring takeoff the aircraft nosed over inverted and then struck the ground. The pilot found after the accident that a strap had hooked under the skid of the aircraft.Dec 29, 1986 · N9365F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas C-54/DC-4 · Pacific Ocean, WAThe plt reptd that he ditched his DC-4 in the Pacific Ocean on the evening of December 23 after experiencing an uncontrollable no. 3 eng fire at the conclusion of a tng flt. The ditching occurred in dark night conditions with minimal 10 foot swells having a…Dec 24, 1986 · N96361 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Kennewick, WAThe private pilot was seated in the right front seat with the student pilot in the left front seat. The pvt pilot allowed the student pilot to takeoff. The student over rotated and the stall warning was sounding. The pvt pilot took command of the aircraft but…Nov 26, 1986 · N2349U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Waitsburg, WAThe pilot elected to circle coyotes at a very low altitude. During the second turn the aircraft felt mushy. The aircraft's left wing tip struck the ground followed by the aircraft striking the ground hard and flat.Nov 25, 1986 · N6849H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Republic, WAA witness observed the acft taxi out ot the rwy in light snow showers and taxi to the north end of the rwy. During the takeoff the area was covered with a heavy snow shower, with winds from the north gusting T0 20-25 mph. The acft was observed to depart to…Nov 25, 1986 · N52069 · DestroyedNTSB SEA87LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Winlock, WAThe plt was loading xmas trees from a farm to a truck. He had just released a load and was en route back to the pickup area when the empty long-line sling contacted treetops. The sling rebounded into the tail rotor & damaged the gear box which resulted in…Nov 14, 1986 · N1089D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310-P · Bremerton, WAThe nose gear did not turn the full 90 degrees prior to locking for landing. When the aircraft's nose was lowered during landing roll this caused the aircraft to veer to the side of the runway. The nose gear had become stiff due to the fact that the…Nov 9, 1986 · N4323N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Bellingham, WADrg an attempted start, the eng backfired & an induction fire started. However, the plt did not continue cranking the eng. Strong surface winds inhibited the effectiveness of the acft's portable fire extinguisher. The plt then attempted to use an extinguisher…Nov 8, 1986 · N2654G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE35K · Marysville, WAA witness observed the acft impact in an open field during a heavy rain. Rain, fog, and turbulence in the clouds were reported in the area at the time. The acft impacted in a right turn. The new instrument rated plt was getting complex acft time in…Nov 7, 1986 · N9536R · DestroyedNTSB SEA87FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Port Townsend, WAThe plt had flown this acft over the same route many times. While en route, the acft collided with tall trees on rising terrain about 3 miles south of a direct course to the destination. The wx in the vicinity was characterized by low clouds, fog & haze. Aprx…Oct 26, 1986 · N2565P · DestroyedNTSB SEA87LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Burlington, WAPlt was taking off in fog from wet grass strip. Acft swerved left, plt unable to arrest with opposite rudder and brake, collided with fence. Abort not attempted.Oct 22, 1986 · N64212 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 500-D · Seattle, WADuring a practice autorotation a loss of power occurred. The pilot attempted engine recovery but was unable to resulting in a hard landing in which the main rotor blade flexed, severing the tail boom. The throttle linkage on the pilots side was found to have…Oct 10, 1986 · N58239 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87IA003Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Seattle, WADuring attempt to apply ground power to acft, internal feeder cables shorted and melted down. Investigation revealed poor workmanship by contracted maintenance personnel in modification installation.Oct 5, 1986 · N1843U · Minor damageNTSB SEA87IA004Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Everett, WAWhile enroute from seattle to bellingham on a regularly scheduled passenger commuter flight the left engine number 3 exhaust riser burned through. The pilot visually detected a discoloration on the left engine nacelle inflight but was unable to execute a…Oct 4, 1986 · N2651Y · Minor damageNTSB SEA86FYE01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJerome Dodge B-8-M · Deer Park, WAThe gyrocopter was observed oscillating in flight prior to descending to ground impact. Investigation revealed inflight contact between the main rotor and vertical fin/pusher propeller had taken place. No mechanical failure was found which would have resulted…Sep 23, 1986 · N4621N · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P-210 · Pasco, WAWhile in cruise at 14,000 feet MSL, a catastrophic engine failure with a flash fire at the turbocharger occurred. A turn to reverse direction for a forced landing was initiated while making a rapid descent. An undershoot to the runway occurred with the…Sep 19, 1986 · N6185W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA245Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Carbonado, WAThe instructor and passenger departed on either an introductory flight, initial instructional flight, (or combination thereof). During the flight the aircraft was flown down a canyon which the instructor had flown down previously. As the aircraft approached…Sep 12, 1986 · N9250U · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · St. John, WAAfter running a fuel tank dry in flight, the plt switched fuel tanks but failed to assure that the fuel selector was in the detent. The engine quit running and a forced landing was made in rough terrain.Sep 7, 1986 · N2262T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86IA240Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCameron D-50 · Seattle, WAThe acft plt and gnd crew were conducting gnd handling and mooring procedures. The plan was to ascend about 10 ft AGL over the fld. The fld was in a depression surrounded by tall trees and se of a 400 ft AGL radio twr. During lift off the gnd crew held the…Sep 7, 1986 · GBMCT · Minor damageNTSB SEA86LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pomeroy, WAThe pilot was flying over unfamiliar terrain at a low altitude in order to spot elk. The pilot encountered steep rising terrain which his aircraft was unable to out climb. Density altitude at the time of the accident computes to be approximately 7,500 feet.…Sep 6, 1986 · N15390 · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA239Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Auburn, WAThe plt reported he was climbing after a touch and go, during the climb the 'blown fuse' light came on for the generator. After replacing the fuse sparks started coming from behind the instrument panel. Smoke filled the cockpit as the plt tried to smother the…Sep 5, 1986 · N99313 · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Kent, WADuring an instructional flight a partial loss of power occurred due to the mixture control cable at the carburetor end becoming loose. During forced landing on a field, two railroad ties, on a dirt pile, were struck. It was dusk at the time of the accident.Sep 3, 1986 · N18079 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Kent, WAA forced landing was made due to a loss of power for undetermined reasons. The power loss occurred at about 600 feet AGL. A slight left turn was made to land onto a road. The aircraft's left wing struck a tree separating it from the aircraft. The aircraft's…Sep 1, 1986 · N66BW · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA231Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Prosser, WAThe plt was practicing fly-bys for the next days airshow. The left wing sustained an inflight structural failure. Investigation revealed a progressive crack in the #7 rib emanating from previous damage to the leading edge of the left wing tip. This resulted…Aug 30, 1986 · N3002H · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lummi Island, WAThe plt stated he remembers passing arlington, WA, at an alt of aprx 2,000 ft MSL but, remembers nothing else until the acft collided with trees. The plt believes that he fell asleep during the flt.Aug 29, 1986 · GYWR · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHegsted S16B · Kelso, WAThe student pilot was on final when the engine ceased operating. A forced landing was accomplished with touchdown being about 100 yards short of the runway. A hard landing was made with the aircraft coming to rest inverted. The needle valve to the carburetor…Aug 27, 1986 · N10LH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · San Juan Island, WAThe pilot was flying the aircraft at a low altitude in order to spot fish. He ran the right fuel tank dry causing the engine to quit. He was unable to switch fuel tanks and attempt a restart due to his low altitude. A forced landing was made close to the…Aug 25, 1986 · N7405T · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kent, WAThe plt lost control of the acft during landing roll and a ground loop to the right occurred despite the plts attempt to regain control of the acft. The plt stated his ability to use the heel brakes was delayed due to the type of shoes he was wearing.Aug 24, 1986 · N23TT · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrennan Glasair · Mount Vernon, WAThe pilot arrived at the airport about one hour before fuel was available. He assumed that he had enough fuel remaining on board for the next leg of the flight because the duration would be about 10 minutes. About 5 minutes into the flight the aircraft's…Aug 24, 1986 · N85KB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA216Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlasair SH2 · Roche Harbor, WAThe acft was one of a group of glasairs that were departing the airport after a fly in breakfast at the resort. Witnesses reported the acft departed on runway 06 (uphill) in a 3 point attitude. As the acft continued down the runway, in a steep nose up climb,…Aug 23, 1986 · N394SK · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Cusick, WAThe pilot was performing as a barnstormer close to a local fair. After completion of several low passes the pilot was attempting to make a steep 180 degree turn to a landing. The turn was completed at insufficient altitude to recover and the aircraft struck…Aug 22, 1986 · N95913 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss JN4-D · Vancouver, WAThe plt reported a normal takeoff was made with 1300 RPM. At liftoff a small amount of black smoke emitted from both exhaust stacks and the RPM dropped to 1250. After clearing the rwy, more black smoke emitted and the RPM dropped to 1200. The plt cleared two…Aug 17, 1986 · N511JN · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA207Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Stanwood, WAAccording to witnesses, the plt made an apch to rwy 34 which sloped downhill twd the north end. Rprtdly, the acft landedabout 1000 ft down the 1750 ft rwy. One witness heard the tires squeal as the plt applied brakes in an attempt to stop. The plt then…Aug 17, 1986 · N2320J · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWise OR-71-B · Richland, WAWhile on a qualifying lap for an air race the number one piston failed. A forced landing was then made onto a field.Aug 15, 1986 · N26RW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Quincey, WAThe pilot stated he had mad a normal landing on a paved city street in a housing dvelopment thinking that it was the Quincey municipal airport. After the pilot realized he ahd made a mistake a take off was attempted. During the take off the pilot aborted the…Aug 14, 1986 · N9517M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-22EK · Easton, WAThe instructor pilot was flying the glider with a student in the front seat on a local instructional flight. About 2200 ft down the 2640 foot grass strip, the tow aircraft, at about 50 to 100 feet AGL, lost power and started to descend back to the runway. The…Aug 14, 1986 · N2723Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Easton, WAThe tow plane with glider attached began losing pwr at aprx 50 ft AGL during takeoff. The tow plt signaled the glider plt for tow release. The two plts landed on the remaining rwy. The tow plane skidded into the trees off the end of the rwy. Investigation…Aug 14, 1986 · N5506S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Cleveland, WAThe low time pilot departed with two relatives aboard for a local flight. The aircraft was observed flying low over omak lake and then commencing a climbing left turn toward higher terrain. During the climbout, the pilot perceived a loss of engine performance…Aug 10, 1986 · N5481L · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Vancouver, WAPlt not IFR rated. Attempted departure from own airstrip in fog during early dawn. Positive rate of climb not established. Acft contacted terrain 3/4 mile from runway end. Psgrs reported no sensation of power probs, but complete loss of ground ref at liftoff.…Aug 6, 1986 · N310MT · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Rosalia, WADuring climb out the acft entered a departure stall. The acfts left wing dropped and the acft came to rest 90 degrees from its departure heading. This acft has no stall warning system.Aug 3, 1986 · N1886B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA211Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33 · Toledo, WAThe weak link at the tow vehicle broke during launching. The plt lowered the nose of the acft and turned into the wind. The plt stated that the acft was stalled and that he was unable to stop the descent rate. The acft struck the runway in a slight nose down…Aug 1, 1986 · N5720S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing PT13/17 · Vancouver, WAThe plt reported the engine started running rough near woodland, Washington and an approach was set up, but due to many aircraft in the pattern the pilot elected to go to scappose, Washington (about 10 NM south of woodland). At scappose, Washington the pilot…Jul 31, 1986 · N1307N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Everett, WAThe plt reported he made an emergency landing in a wheat field following a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The acft struck a ditch and nosed over during the landing roll. The plt stated he sould have refueled at the last stop.Jul 31, 1986 · N5074V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · East Sound, WADuring landing roll at about 25 mph the pilot applied both brakes. A short time thereafter the right brake pedal went to the floor. Despite the pilot's application of hard left brake and rudder, the acft veered to the left into a drainage ditch. The nose gear…Jul 29, 1986 · N71131 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Snohomish, WAThe student was attempting to depart with a quartering tailwind. The aircraft was veering to the left of the centerline and the pilot rotated prematurely. The aircraft settled back to the ground to the left of the runway onto uneven terrain. At the time of…Jul 28, 1986 · N6509L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Colville, WAWhile making a power off approach to simulate a forced landing an over shoot was assured. The plt added pwr and the engine ceased operating. In order to avoid trees at the end of the runway the pilot made a 90 degree turn to land in a plowed field. The acft…Jul 27, 1986 · N9425A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Issaquah, WAPlt undershot approach after encountering downdraft, collided with perimeter fence.Jul 24, 1986 · N65141 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA176Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Burbank, WAThe helicopter had landed for reloading and was stationary with rotors idling. A ground loader person approached the helicopter over a small sandy knoll and was struck by the main rotor, sustaining fatal injury.Jul 23, 1986 · N1197W · Minor damageNTSB SEA86LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B2 · Nahcotta, WAWhile spraying oyster beds the pilot inadvertently flew the helicopter into the ground.Jul 21, 1986 · N7092J · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Seattle, WAStudent pilot, with about 2 hours solo time, was making touch and go's. during the last landing the aircraft was observed to make several bouncing contacts with the runway before the nose gear collapsed.Jul 19, 1986 · N68723 · Substantial damage