# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, 1984 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC85FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA027.md): Cessna 140 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1984 · N77227 · Substantial damage > On go-around during a simulated forced landing over a dirt landing strip engine began to sputter and run rough. Plt stated power was reduced and engine began to run smooth. Fuel tank was switched and 15 to 20 seconds later, engine quit. Forced landing was… - [NTSB NYC85FNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FNC01.md): Piper J-3 · Rutland, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N19AN · Destroyed > Witnesses related that as the acft got airborne the wings wobbled and the acft descended out of control to impact. Local law enforcement officers found evidence that the acft struck trees before colliding with the terrain. - [NTSB CHI85FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA059.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wixom, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N2047H · Destroyed > The acft collided with power lines while on final approach for a landing. The passenger related that the sun was very low on the horizon, and while looking toward the sun & haze, the visibility was limited. As the acft turned on final approach, a large flock… - [NTSB DEN85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA030.md): Luscombe 8E · Oaks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1984 · N2759K · Substantial damage > Plt stated that immediately after touchdown, the right wheel seemed to drag. Right drift was initially corrected by use of opposite aileron to reduce weight on right wheel and rudder for directional control. However, as the acft slowed weight settled on the… - [NTSB SEA85LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA006.md): Cessna 140A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1984 · N9661A · Substantial damage > According to the plt he was unable to raise the tail of the acft during the takeoff and directional control could not be maintained. The plt made a hard landing in the acft on the day before the the accident. Investigators did not any flight control… - [NTSB NYC84LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA324.md): Cessna 140 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1984 · N2053N · Substantial damage > Acft was landed downwind in light wind conditions by student plt. On roll-out, after normal braking was applied for deceleration, acft began to drift right. Student applied left brake as CFI also applied corrective left brake. Left brake connecting rod failed… - [NTSB ANC84LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA179.md): Cessna 140 · Middle River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N90170 · Substantial damage > Plt stated right brake pressure was lost during landing roll. Acft veered off left side of rwy and contacted trees. Post accident testing revealed no evidence of a right brake failure or malfunction. - [NTSB FTW84LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA392.md): Cessna 140 · Liverpool, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1984 · N89318 · Destroyed > At aprx 900 ft AGL the eng lost power and the plt executed a forced landing in the unimproved terrain. At touchdown the acft struck trees and a dirt enbankment nosing over inverted. Investigation revealed water in the gascolator as well as the left fuel tank.… - [NTSB DEN84LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA287.md): Cessna 140 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1984 · N2628N · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the takeoff ground roll on the grass airstrip the engine did not seem to produce full power when 2/3 the way down the rwy. Plt applied brakes to abort the takeoff before the tailwheel was on the ground. The acft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN84LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA283.md): Cessna 140 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1984 · N77271 · Substantial damage > The plt taxied to rwy 11 and got out of the acft to check the wind. The rwy lights were not operating at the time. The pilot decided that rwy 11 was the most favorable rwy and the takeoff was attempted. The wind conditions at the time off the accident were… - [NTSB CHI84LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA372.md): Cessna 120 · Hopedale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N76490 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a corn field after the engine quit. The plt said he was operating on the left tank and when the engine sputtered he realized what was wrong and even though he immediately switched tanks the engine quit and did… - [NTSB MKC84FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA262.md): Shindler-Smiley THE Blue MAX · Lawrence, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N1915S · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt, plt noted rising oil temp and decreasing oil press, and elected to make a precuationary landing in open alfalfa field. During landing flare, acft stalled, right wing dropped then left wing dropped to ground contact. Engine exam disclosed… - [NTSB NYC84LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA283.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Charlestown, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1984 · N2328H · Substantial damage > While on final approach, the left main gear contacted some brush and becoming entangled in vines followed by the propeller becoming entangled. The propeller stopped and the aircraft swung around 180 degrees coming to rest about 500 ft from the grass runway. - [NTSB NYC84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA258.md): Piper J58 · Gilead, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1984 · N38402 · Substantial damage > The acft was forced to land according to the plt, after a downdraft at low alt & airspeed created a trap. The plt said that he & a friend were looking for a fishing spot, when he realized that he could not make it over the top of rising terrain ahead & could… - [NTSB ANC84FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA124.md): Cessna 140 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1984 · N2233N · Substantial damage > Plt was conducting a search and rescue mission when his attention was diverted to an object on the ground. When plt redirected his attention to the flt path, rapidly rising terrain was viewed directly in front of the acft with insufficient room to turn. The… - [NTSB LAX84LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA413.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1984 · N3514H · Substantial damage > The student plt reported that when he landed, 'the nose hit 1st & a bit hard causing a balloon. Then the plane again came down hard & ballooned. This happened about 3 times before the plane stopped & went on the nose.' The nose gear collapsed during the… - [NTSB LAX84LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA368.md): Aeronca 7DC · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1984 · N4460E · Substantial damage > The student pilot lost directional control during the landing roll. The instructor pilot was unable to regain control to prevent a ground loop. Subsequently, the acft veered off the rwy & was damaged on rough terrain. - [NTSB ANC84LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA111.md): Luscombe 8E · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1984 · N1795K · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing on a 2600 ft gravel rwy nestled in the hills with variable winds. The plt had temporarily traded acft for this trip and had not flown this type of acft for the preceding 90 day period. He normally flew his Cessna 185. He was… - [NTSB ATL84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA210.md): Johnson Skyote · Portsmouth, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1984 · N64SK · Substantial damage > The acft was a recently manufactured, home built plane that was equipped with brakes that were designed for a much larger (Piper PA-23) acft. The plt stated that the brakes were too sensitive for his acft, a skyote. Also, he equipped it with a high quality… - [NTSB MKC84FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA157.md): Piper J3C-65 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1984 · N42497 · Substantial damage > Three witnesses stated the acft entered a steep climb after lift-off and continued climbing to an alt of aprx 250 to 350 ft AGL, stalled and spun to the rwy. The acft impacted the rwy 1100 ft from the apch end in a nose low and left wing low attitude. - [NTSB FTW84LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA252.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1984 · N27582 · Substantial damage > Plt stated an engine miss was experienced. Plt elected a precautionary landing on the beach during which main gear dug into sand and acft nosed over. During a helicopter recovery the acft was jettisoned from aprx 500 ft AGL. Impact damage resulting from the… - [NTSB CHI84LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA206.md): Ercoupe 415C · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N93939 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was making a hi speed taxi check when the acft lifted off to about 5 ft AGL. After lift-off, the acft began to go to the left. When the plt applied right rudder, the plane veered further left & crashed in an onion field. An exam of… - [NTSB SEA84LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA117.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1984 · N3731E · Substantial damage > The plt was making a low turn at slow airspeed to land on a gravel road. His left gear dug into the gravel and broke offand the acft ground looped. - [NTSB ATL84LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA180.md): Cessna 140 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1984 · N72115 · Substantial damage > The acft's left main landing gear strut failed during a landg. A mechanic, who examined the acft, stated that the strut had a previously existing crack prior to the accident. The strut failed at a hole where the step was attached. - [NTSB MKC84LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA141.md): Cessna 120 · Larchwood, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1984 · N76450 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over after bouncing off the rwy during landing. The plt said he landed long and fast and was feeling apprehensive; when the acft bounced he released back pressure on the stick which caused a greater bounce and an excursion off the rwy. The plt… - [NTSB DEN84LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA131.md): Cessna 140 · Miller, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1984 · N89740 · Substantial damage > The acft ground-looped during the plt's first solo landing & the right main landing gear sheared off. The CFI said the student had made between 30 to 40 landings prior to the solo flt. - [NTSB DEN84LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA129.md): Cessna 140 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1984 · N89984 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the acft suddenly ground looped during the landing & departed the rwy. An investigation revealed that the left gear leg had collapsed at some time during the accident sequence. The left gear leg pin, which was found sheared, had a dark… - [NTSB NYC84LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA132.md): Cessna 140 · Jeanette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1984 · N3BQ · Substantial damage > One of the aircrew members was buying the acft & was receiving dual instruction before flying solo. After several landings, he flared for a 3-point landing. During the landing roll, the acft began drifting left & the student correctedback to the right. The… - [NTSB FTW84LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA181.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1984 · N26336 · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control of the acft during landing roll & collided with 2 parked acft. The pilot stated that immediately upon runway contact the acft veered to the right toward the parked acft. He applied half throttle & full left rudder. Directional… - [NTSB MKC84LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA089.md): Ercoupe 415C · N. Stillwell, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1984 · N3112H · Substantial damage > After an eng power loss during takeoff climb, the plt landed the acft on the remaining runway. The hard landing resultedin a nose gear collapse. Post accident investigation revealed that the acft had only flown once in 7 months. The old automotive fuel had… - [NTSB FTW84LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA148.md): Cessna 140 · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1984 · N2491N · Substantial damage > The plt landed in an rough surface overrun area marked by painted tires as unusable. The right main gear collapsed after touchdown and the acft slid to a stop. The plt said he did not see the tires marking the overrun until after the accident. - [NTSB CHI84LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA085.md): Cessna 140 · Huntley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1984 · N76310 · Substantial damage > The student plt allowed the acft to drift left during takeoff in spite of verbal instructions by the CFI to correct the situation. The acft continued toward a snowbank and the CFI did not take corrective action on the controls in time to avoid a collision… - [NTSB FTW84LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA117.md): Cessna 120 · Jayton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1984 · N3014N · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing. The plt said he was trying to correct a veer in the tail wheel acft and may have inadvertantly used the right brake. - [NTSB CHI84LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA075.md): Piper J-4E · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1984 · N37996 · Substantial damage > The ski-equipped acft suffered landing gear failure during a landing on a snow covered turf rwy. The landing gear separated when an attach point failed. The plt gave fatigue failure as a reason for the failure. ## 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") = 1984 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17008')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17008&year=1984 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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