NTSB Accident & Incident Reports
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates aviation accidents and incidents involving U.S.-registered aircraft. The following is a listing of all Southwest Airlines reported accidents and incidents from 1986. These reports include events ranging from minor operational incidents to serious accidents, along with damage assessments, injury information, and the NTSB's probable cause determination when available. Not all events listed resulted in significant damage or injury — many are precautionary reports filed as part of standard aviation safety procedures. Click on any NTSB report number for full details.
| Date | Registration | NTSB # | Aircraft | Location | Damage | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1986 | N8856S | DEN86LA243 | CESSNA 150F | DEXTER, NM | Destroyed | Minor |
| Jun 27, 1986 | N8905Q | FTW86LRG27 | AYRES S2R-600 | TIVOLI, TX | Substantial | None |
| Jun 17, 1986 | N8935Q | FTW86LA111 | Ayres S-2R | LIVERPOOL, TX | Substantial | Serious |
| Jun 5, 1986 | N8813Q | FTW86FRG25 | AERO COMMANDER S2R | LA FERIA, TX | Destroyed | Fatal |
| Apr 25, 1986 | N8536Z | SEA86LA110 | ROBINSON R22-A | PORTLAND, OR | Substantial | None |
| Mar 15, 1986 | N739GB | LAX86LA141 | CESSNA 172N | APPLE VALLEY, CA | Substantial | None |
| Jan 10, 1986 | N8535S | LAX86LA087 | CESSNA 182H | CROWN KING, AZ | Substantial | Serious |