# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 1985 NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 2 · 56 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MKC86LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA016.md): Bellanca 7AC · Ogallala, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N467AC · Substantial damage > While practicing touch and go landings the plt rptd that during the landing roll the left brake locked. The plt applied opposite rudder, but the acft veered off the left side of the rwy until striking a ditch which collapsed the gear. Inspection of the gear… - [NTSB ATL86LMG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LMG02.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wallace, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1985 · N86097 · Destroyed > The acft collided with the terrain following a loss of control during initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that after clearing trees at an alt of aprx 200 ft the acft drifted to the right. The tail of the acft then rose pushing the nose down until the acft… - [NTSB FTW86LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA014.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosharon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1985 · N87769 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he was on a local flt and at about 200 ft above the surface the acft stalled and collided with the surface before recovery could be accomplished. He said he failed to maintain flying speed. - [NTSB SEA85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA232.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N95515 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the acft's eng ceased operating for unknown reasons. During the landing rollout, the acft struck a fence and nosed over. - [NTSB SEA85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA219.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ridgefield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N84844 · Substantial damage > The acft stalled at an alt of aprx 15 AGL and contacted the terrain hard during a landing at a pvt airstrip. The acft does not have a stall warning system. The plt stated that he should have maintained a proper airspeed. - [NTSB LAX85LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA405.md): Piper J3 C-65 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1985 · N6566H · Destroyed > After departing pierce ferry, AZ the plt and his passenger flew east, up the Colorado river, at a low level towards kanab point. The plt's notes and charts show that the flt was to turn north for aprx 40 NM, with a refueling stop at kanab, UT. The bright… - [NTSB NYC85LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA237.md): Piper J-3 · Chenango Bridge, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1985 · N41440 · Substantial damage > According to the pax after takeoff the aircraft climbed to about 300 feet. The pilot then made a right turn. During the turn the pilot yelled out 'we're losing it, we're losing it.' Afterwards the aircraft descended and impacted the ground. The pax does not… - [NTSB SEA85FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA212.md): Luscombe 8A · Renton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N2073K · Destroyed > The inexperienced, low time student pilot reported a gradual loss of power while operating his luscobe 8A aircraft on a personal, local flight. The aircraft was equipped with a stromberg carburetor whose mixture was permanently wired full open and power was… - [NTSB ANC85LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA173.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Rainey Pass, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1985 · N27696 · Substantial damage > The plt was taking off on a strip of tundra about 1000 ft long in calm wind conditions. During the takeoff roll, he lost directional control & the acft ground looped & was damaged. No mechanical problems were reported. - [NTSB ATL85FLT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FLT10.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mcewen, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N83053 · Destroyed > The plt stated the acft stalled during a turn at an alt between 200 and 300 ft AGL. Recovery was not accomplished prior to the acft impacting the terrain. - [NTSB MIA85LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA245.md): Aeronca 7AC · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1985 · N84046 · Substantial damage > The aircraft swerved to the left on landing as the tailwheelcontacted the runway. The aircraft left the runway and collided with an embankment shearing the right main landing gear. A post accident examination of the tailwheel steering entering assembly… - [NTSB ANC85LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA164.md): Bellanca 7AC · Chetaslina Rvr, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N83725 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he run out of runway and he did not reach min flying speed for lift off. The tundra run way created more drag than the pilot had anticipated. The pilot then departed thr tundra runway lost directional control of the aircraft crusing a… - [NTSB LAX85LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA371.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N2877E · Substantial damage > Witnesses stated that the acft was observed in a nose high attitude followed by an apparent stall and subsequent impact into a river bed. - [NTSB ANC85LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA161.md): Aeronca 11AC · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1985 · N86090 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that approximately 200 ft into the rollout the right wing lifted into the air, veering the plane to the right losing directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to exit the runway into a gravel pit. - [NTSB DEN85LTG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG07.md): Aeronca 058B · Mott, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1985 · N47500 · Substantial damage > While departing a stubble field, the aircraft's tire ran into a soft spot in the ground and the aircraft turned and struck the shoulder of a road. The right gear broke and the right wing tip struck the ground, the right strut broke, the tail wheel and rudder… - [NTSB NYC85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA217.md): Piper J-3 · Goshen, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N35515 · Substantial damage > Acft ran out of fuel while plt was returning to orange co arpt. Plt almost froze on controls when acft engine stopped running. Plt overshot emerg landing fcd and hit trees. - [NTSB ANC85LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA150.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1985 · N29705 · Substantial damage > The instructor initiated a simulated engine failure at 250 foot above the ground with no forced landing area in sight except of the lake behind them from which they had just departed. The student attempted a 180 degree turn back to the lake and the instructor… - [NTSB FTW85LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA328.md): Piper J4A · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1985 · N30986 · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing short fld landings when the accident occurred. He stated the acft ballooned and he advanced the throttle but the eng failed to respond immediately. The acft stalled at 2 ft above the ground according to the plt. Hardcontact with the… - [NTSB NYC85LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA198.md): Piper J3C-65 · Quakertown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1985 · N92279 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with wires during a lndg attempt. The acft was thrown out of control and dragged a wing after which it nosed over. The plt said that he thought the wires had been cleared. He was trying to put the acft right at the edge of the field because… - [NTSB DEN85LTM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTM05.md): Interstate S-1A · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1985 · N37438 · Substantial damage > While on a x-country flt, the acft encountered turbulence & downdrafts. The plt stated that at 1st, he was not concerned, but then it became apparent that the acft may impact the ground. The acft had limited power (75 HP) & the terrain elevation in that area… - [NTSB NYC85LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA197.md): Luscombe 8A · Coventryville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N45564 · Substantial damage > During a local flt over Coventryville, NY, the plt decided to overfly and observe a building. The plt made one pass and was about to make another when the eng began to lose pwr. While planning to land in a nearby fld, the eng regained pwr and the plt… - [NTSB SEA85LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA179.md): Luscombe 8A · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N1035K · Destroyed > The eng ceased operating at aprx 40 ft AGL during initial takeoff climb. Investigation disclosed the acft had been fueled with a mixture of automotive fuel and 80/87 avgas. The acft had sat on the ground for over 4 hrs with a surface tem of 95 degs f. a… - [NTSB CHI85LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA313.md): Luscombe 8A · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1985 · N2071K · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing. The plt said that he made a wheel lndg and after the acft slowed to 20 mph the tail lifted and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB CHI85FEP02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEP02.md): Neyman-Pietenpol GN-2 · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1985 · N13708 · Destroyed > The acft was observed making steep turns at about 500 ft AGL just prior to the acdnt. One witness stated that the airspeed was decaying during these turns & the acft stalled while in a steep bank. Reportedly, the acft began spinning, then the plt stopped the… - [NTSB BFO85FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA062.md): Piper J3C-65 · Oakland, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1985 · N70336 · Destroyed > The acft had been observed on the day of this flt and on the 'past couple of days' to be flying low and very slow at tree top level. Ground witnesses heard the sounds of the crash but could not see the acft at the time. The acft impactedthe ground in a near… - [NTSB SEA85FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA171.md): Piper J3-C-65 · Goose Prairie, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N70691 · Destroyed > The acft contacted trees while the plt was performing low level passes over a boy scout camp. Witnesses reported the plt made three passes over the camp and during one of those passes, the plt dropped a bag of candy bars to the scouts. The fourth, during… - [NTSB CHI85LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA295.md): Robert Thibodeau JR ACE · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N3642 · Substantial damage > On July 17,1985 at 1015 EDT, a Robert Thibodeau jr ace N3642, registered to and flown by Robert Thibodeau, lost control and collided with the terrain on takeoff at Troy oakland airport, Troy,Michigan, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological… - [NTSB ATL85LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA214.md): Wag-Aero Cubbie (J-3) · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1985 · N909GH · Substantial damage > During a departure, the eng had a partial loss of power. The plt reported that after climbing to about 75 ft, neither the acft's speed nor alt would increase. He lowered the nose to increase the eng RPM & speed, but the eng did not respond. Subsequently, the… - [NTSB MKC85LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA145.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1985 · N95162 · Substantial damage > While taxiing to takeoff, the plt was proceeding between 2 rows of hangars. He stated that he was having a problem with the acft transceiver & was adjusting it for taxi instructions. At about that time, the right wing tip of the acft struck the tail rotor of… - [NTSB LAX85LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA290.md): Luscombe 8A · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1985 · N39087 · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control,during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. The acft swerved off the runway as it entered a ground loop that collapsed the right landing gear strut. - [NTSB SEA85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA144.md): Luscombe 8A · Orofino, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1985 · N25231 · Substantial damage > During strong gusting winds the private plt was attempting to give dual instruction. During short final for rwy 27 and the wind from 270 at 8 to 12 knots gusting to 18 knots an approach stall was entered into a about 50 feet AGL. Although an attempted… - [NTSB MKC85LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA135.md): Piper J3C-65 · York, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N92253 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he had completed a landing & had come to a near stop, then he applied power & was on the brakes for control. He stated that the left brake locked & the acft went off the rwy into hi weeds & rough terrain. There was no damage due to… - [NTSB NYC85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA148.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Peru, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1985 · N44250 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over while landing on a private sod airstrip. The plt reported touchdown was made on an unmowed portion of the airstrip. The acft slowed quickly and nosed over just prior to coming to a stop. - [NTSB CHI85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA232.md): Piper J-3 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N6544H · Substantial damage > The plt attempt to take the float plane across a lake in wind that was from 270 deg at 20 gusting 40 KTS. Subsequently, the acft capsized & was damaged. In a revised statement, the plt reported that he was 'sailing' (letting the wind blow the acft) across the… - [NTSB ANC85FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA090.md): Aeronca 7AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N83995 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a parked helicopter during landing. The acft had left the rwy at midfield & collided with the parked acft. The plt stated that he lost directional control after lndg. A rwy light on the left side of the rwy aprx 900 ft from the approach… - [NTSB FTW85LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA243.md): Aeronca 7AC · Edna, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N3708E · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control during a crosswind takeoff from a ranch road. The acft veered off the right (north) side of the road where it contacted a ditch in a rice field. - [NTSB MKC85LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA117.md): Luscombe 8A · Harrison, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N71407 · Substantial damage > The acft stalled during an attempted go-around. The plt initiated the go-around while attempting to land on rwy 30 with winds from 270 degs at 40 KTS gusting to 60 KTS. The acft stalled, contacted the rwy and veered left off the rwy surface. The plt received… - [NTSB CHI85LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA202.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Michigan City, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N44345 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the acft experienced a total loss of power & made an emerg landing into a corn field. Investigation disclosed that there was no gas in the carburetor. The plt stated that there was about 10 gals in the acft prior to takeoff. No fuel was… - [NTSB ATL85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA167.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N98164 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff with a low fuel state, the plt pulled the acft into a steep climb. A pwr loss was experienced and the acft reportedly stalled and spun into a pond on the pvt grass airstrip. Ten pounds of fuel were drained from the acft after the… - [NTSB ATL85FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA169.md): Luscombe 8-A · Columbiana, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1985 · N28428 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The airstrip is used primarily as a gliderport and at the time of the accident, traffic was being controlled by a person on the ground using handsignals. N28428 proceeded on to the rwy to takeoff as the ultralight was on final apch. Both plts observed the… - [NTSB CHI85LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA196.md): Piper J3C-65 · Conneaut, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N42454 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he elected to begin his takeoff roll 300 ft down the rwy due to a mud hole located at that point. During his initial climb, the plt believed the acft might not clear trees at the departure end of the rwy & elected to turn right in an… - [NTSB FTW85LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA210.md): Piper J-3C · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N925TX · Substantial damage > The acft contacted trees after encountering a downdraft during final apch. The plt stated the apch into the 10-12 kt gusty wind resulted in a low, flat apch. A downdraft was encountered, the acft contacted trees and descended uncontrolled into the terrain. - [NTSB ATL85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA151.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N6015H · Substantial damage > The plt was giving a 15 yr old passenger a local area flt. While in level flt at about 200 ft AGL, the acft hit an unmarked/guyed antenna tower & crashed. The plt reported that he did not see the tower. Although the tower had been there for many years, it was… - [NTSB CHI85FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA176.md): Cessna R182 · Prairie Dusac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1985 · N4707T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > This midair collision occurred approx 2 mi NE of sauk-Prairie apt. The pilots of the Cessna were in a climbing right departure turn at approx 1600 ft MSL heading approx 120 deg when a collsion occurred with a Piper heading approx 270 deg and descending. One… - [NTSB FTW85LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA200.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1985 · N3475K · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he had taken off to the south into the wind. He made a turn to the west to clear trees. At about 150 feet the aircrafts climb ability deteriorated so he turned back into the wind but the nose dropped stalled and the aircraft entered a spin.… - [NTSB ATL85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA144.md): Bellanca 7AC · Germantown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1985 · N85652 · Substantial damage > During cruise flt over hilly terrain, the plt noted a power loss that he described as the eng 'dying back and then catching again.' He was unable to maintain alt & selected a field for a landing. During the apch, the left main gear & prop hit 2 power lines.… - [NTSB NYC85LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA093.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N43871 · Substantial damage > The plt reported he was flying at about 25 ft above water. As the acft crossed over a grass covered sand bar, the gear encountered 'swail grass' & the acft was 'dragged in.' The plt also reported that the acft had encountered turbulence; however, a witness… - [NTSB MIA85LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA138.md): Aeronca 7AC · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N84303 · Substantial damage > The acft departed tavernaro arpt with an estimated 3 to 4 gallons of fuel on board & proceeded northeast to port Largo arpt, executed two touch & go landings, departed the pattern & approximately 6 miles northeast of port Largo arpt the eng started to run… - [NTSB ATL85FMG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FMG04.md): Gross Taylor Titch · Liberty, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N9438 · Destroyed > According to witnesses interviewed, pilot made a takeoff on runway 2, holding the plane just a few feet off the runway with a steep pull up at the end of the runway. It was then observed doing a steep bank, low altitude 180 degree turn and proceeded… - [NTSB MIA85FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA122.md): Piper J3C-85 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N6716H · Minor damage > While taxiing back to the seaplane ramp after landing the acft struck a small fishing boat causing fatal injuries to the boats sole occupant. The acft was being taxied at high speed on the step and s turns where being made to clear the area due to the plt not… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17003&year=1985&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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") = 1985 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17003')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17003&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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