NTSB investigations, 1986, WY
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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 | 47 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1966 | 50 |
| 1967 | 55 |
| 1968 | 47 |
| 1969 | 53 |
| 1970 | 42 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1976 | 38 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 40 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 44 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 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\" = 'WY' 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" = 'WY' 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 DEN87FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rawlins, WYThe plt took off on a 7000 ft long runway with a heavy coat of frost on the acft. The acft became airborne and flew in ground effect until it impacted a 30 ft high pile of sand 200 yards beyond the end of the runway.NTSB DEN87FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Cheyenne, WYThe plt and his two pax were on a VFR x-country to scottsbluff, NE, when IMC was encountered near grand junction, CO. The plt then called ATC and obtained an IFR clearance. The plt elected to land at Cheyenne, WY. Wx was reported to be 500 overcast, 1/4 mi…NTSB DEN87LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Greybull, WYThe plt departed aurora, co at 1000 en route to great falls, mt at 8000 ft MSL. At 1237 the plt advised worland fss that the eng had lost power and he was going down. The plt said that on final apch he had to pull up to avoid power lines. The acft stalled and…NTSB DEN87FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Buffalo, WYAt aprx 1720 MDT, tower psnl at the dep arpt received a phone call from the plt. He said he wished to depart with an inop 2-WAY radio. He was advised that IMC prevailed & that a radio would be required to depart with an IFR or special VFR clnc. At 1907 (after…NTSB DEN86LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wright, WYAcft was taxiing for takeoff from driveway on private ranch. Plt said there was strong x-wing gusting from left to right. Plt said he was holding right rudder when wind velocity decreased. Wing tip struck post beside driveway, acft turned right, and rolled…NTSB DEN86FTE03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHomebuilt Bushby Mustang · Casper, WYThe Homebuilt acft crashed during low alt maneuvers from about 150 ft AGL. A witness who helped build the acft was taking pictures and recording data of the flt at the time of the accident. This witness stated that the plt attempted an aileron roll. The first…NTSB DEN86LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Casper, WYWhile in normal cruise flt, after crossing a ridgeline, the plt encountered downdraft wind currents. The acft entered a descent from which the plt could not recover. He attempted to make an emergency forced landing in rough desert terrain. The acft impacted…NTSB DEN86MA241Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Lander, WYOn 5/1/86, the plt had an acoustic tumor removed fm his rgt ear which included the removal of the 8th nerve (balance nerve). His attending physician suggested aprx a 1 yr period of recuperation due to equilibrium problems associated with this type of surgery.…NTSB DEN86FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ten Sleep, WYThe plt became lost/disoriented and inadvertently entered the narrow canyon in a mountain pass. He attempted to land on a public highway at 7,500 feet MSL when it became apparent the acft would not climb fast enough to clear rapidly rising terrain and that it…NTSB DEN86LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Worland, WYOn landing, wind gust lifted left wing and tail section. Acft nosed over.NTSB DEN86FA216Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lander, WYThe flt departed Lander, Wyoming, arpt in high density altitude conditions and in an over gross weight condition. The acft was observed flying low over rising terrain until it impacted the ground. The acft was destroyed in a post accident fire and two pax was…NTSB DEN86LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Laramie, WYThe plt stated that a flt from California to Laramie was uneventful. The acft was then refueled and he departed to the east. Shortly after takeoff, the engine began to lose power and the cockpit filled with smoke. The plt executed an emergency landing next to…NTSB DEN86FA213Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Rawlins, WYThe accident acft, a Thorp T-18, was one of four acft (quickie ii, varieze, longeze) in a loose formation that was en route to the annual eaa convention at oshkosh, WI. The acft departed redding, CA, at 0500 PDT, refueled at wendover, UT, and departed there…NTSB DEN86LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTroutman Quickie Q2 · Rawlins, WYThe plt, flying a homebuilt quickie Q2, attempted a ldg on rwy 22 with winds of 20K, gusting to 30K out of 250 degrees. After touchdown the acft weather vaned into the wind. The acft left the rwy, flipped over and was substantially damaged.NTSB DEN86LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotec Panther II Plus · Sundance, WYThe plt said that on the first flight of N990RE, the vehicle revealed some undesirable flt control characteristics. He said that after landing he installed both doors and then attempted another take off. It was shortly after take off that the plt lost control…NTSB DEN86LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Riverton, WYPlt stated after accident '... We could not climb after initial takeoff and a pwr line was coming up so I tried to turn right and the plane stalled.' The density altitude was calculated to be 7,136 feet MSL. The plt stated that he did not lean the mixture for…NTSB DEN86LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sheridan, WYA loss of directional control occurred during landing roll and the acft departed the left side of the grass/dirt landing strip. The acft then traveled down a slight embankment and collided with a wire fence and fence posts.NTSB DEN86FA175Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMartin 404 · Buffalo, WYN40443 was contracted by the Wyoming dept of ag to spray grasshoppers. Investigation revealed the plt held a pvt certificate with asmel ratings. His medical certificate was denied because he failed to provide information concerning high blood pressure and…NTSB DEN86LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bosler, WYAccording to the plt, the acft had just become airborne when it encountered a gust of wind while simultaneously crossing a gully, lost lift & descended until ground contact. The plt also indicated there was a 'density altitude problem.' The density altitude…NTSB DEN86FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Jackson, WYThe plt departed olathe, KS, en route to Jackson, WY. The plt radioed the denver efas and reported his position as 56 miles northwest of casper, WY. There was no further radio communication with N114CM. The plt's wife stated after the accident that the plt…NTSB DEN86LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cheyenne, WYThe student plt flew from alliance to Cheyenne on his solo x-country and flew locally at Cheyenne to make 3 landings at a twr controlled arpt. While he was in the pattern a cumulonimbus cloud moved into the vicinity of the arpt and the winds became gusty.…NTSB DEN86FA149Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 Yankee · Cheyenne, WYDuring takeoff on a 4,997 foot long rwy, the acft became airborne, settled back onto the rwy and lifted off again just prior to reaching the end of the rwy. After takeoff the plt was not able to maintain flt. The acft impacted on a street, traveled 30 feet,…NTSB DEN86FA146Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBauer'S Mitchell Wing U-2 · Cheyenne, WYThis was an experimental amateur-built acft. Witnesses reported seeing the acft in a steep right bank when the eng lost power. The acft was then seen to stall and enter a right spin. Witnesses said the plt recovered but entered a second stall and dove…NTSB DEN86LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHispano Aviacion ME109 · Casper, WYDuring takeoff ground roll on a test flt, the acft left brake failed causing the left main wheel to lock up. The plt lost directional control and the acft departed the left side of the runway where it ground looped. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot was…NTSB DEN86FA137Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-99C · Laramie, WYThis part 135 IFR flt was inbound for landing at Laramie, Wyoming. During the en route and approach for ldg portions of the flt the acft picked up a moderate to heavy load of ice. During the landing flare the acft stalled, hit the rwy, bounced, veered off the…NTSB DEN86LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Riverton, WYThe plt reports that the eng cowling came loose and he decided to land on a highway to secure the cowling. The approach was made to the west on the east/west road. The plt said the wind was from the south at 25 mph with gusts to 35 and the landing attempt…NTSB DEN86FA112Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210N · Jay Em, WYThe non-instrument rated plt took off on a VFR flt into an area of forecast adverse wx. Radar track of the acft at 9,700 feet MSL was lost in the vicinity of the accident site at 0930 MST, 4/9/86. The acft wreckage was located at 1155 MST, 4/10/86 and was…NTSB DEN86LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Ft. Bridger, WYAccording to the plt, he and his passenger were ferrying an acft back to the point of origin after a sar mission for the civil air patrol, when they encountered IMC weather. The plt stated he was making a precautionary landing on a dirt road when the acft…NTSB DEN86FTI01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMiller Sievers Special · Gillette, WYOn March 3, 1986 at approximately 1715 MST, an experimental Miller, sievers special, struck the ground during takeoff at the Gillette-campbell county airport, Gillette, Wyoming. The pilot stated that just after takeoff on runway 34, the aircraft appeared to…NTSB DEN86LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Casper, WYAccording to the flt instructor, during the touch and go landing, directional control was lost when brakes were applied and the acft ground looped. During the investigation, it was ascertained that an 'o' ring on the right wheel had dislodged, resulting in…NTSB DEN86LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Afton, WYThe plt stated he had descended to observe wildlife. When he attempted to add pwr he discovered the eng had quit. The plt indicated the acft wheel contacted the deep snow at a moderate rate of horizontal speed while he was trying to restart the eng.