# NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW86FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA028.md): Beech B33 · Arlington, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N8948M · Destroyed > Inspite of an adverse weather forecast, the non-instrument rated pilot took off into pre-dawn fog and low ceilings. The acft impacted the ground in a steep descending turn after being observed maneuvering at a low altitude. No eng, airframe, or instrument… - [NTSB MKC86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA041.md): Beech M35 · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1985 · N9730R · Substantial damage > The acft made a gear-up forced lndg off the arpt after a loss of power during a business flt. The acft had only been airborne for about 15 minutes. Post accident investigation discovered that the acft fuel was contaminated with water. - [NTSB LAX86MA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA074.md): Beech 95-A55 · Concord, CA · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1985 · N1494G · Destroyed > Drg arr, the acft was vectored for an lda rwy 19R apch. After being clrd for the apch, the plt was advised that radar svc was terminated & told to contact the twr. At 2033 PST, he rprtd inbnd at the final apch fix & was clrd for the apch. Aprx 2 min later, he… - [NTSB CHI86LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA010.md): Beech K35 · New Lisbon, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N6060E · Destroyed > According to the plt, acft preflight, engine runup and warm up were normal. Takeoff and initial climb up to approx 300 ft AGL were normal also. At this point the engine quit and the plt performed a forced landing in a clover field below him. The acft was… - [NTSB FTW86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA005.md): Beech K35 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N35JW · Substantial damage > The plt stated his straight-in landing final apch was smooth. The airspeed had decreased from 80 to 65 KTS & the acft's wheels were only inches above the rwy when the right wing suddenly lifted and caused the acft to veer left and touch down on the dirt… - [NTSB LAX85FVA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FVA05.md): Beech E-33 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 16, 1985 · N3493A · Substantial damage > The acft dragged the tail and crashed in a plowed field about 1/4 mile east of the takeoff rwy. The plt said the acft became 'squirrely' on the rwy and went left off the rwydespite her application of rt rudder tracks showed that the acft left rwy after 250 ft… - [NTSB LAX85LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA362.md): Cessna 210 · Sylmar, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1985 · N9726X · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the aircrafts engine experienced mechanical trouble and a forced landing on a freeway was attempted. The aircraft's left wing struck a metal center divider during the landing rollout. The results of an engine oil analysis revealed high… - [NTSB DEN85LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA207.md): Cessna 205 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1985 · N1818Z · Substantial damage > The plt/owner departed Pueblo, CO, on a VFR pleasure flt to California. During the flt the plt encountered IMC and elected to return to Pueblo. Witnesses observed the plt making low passes over his parent's home in west Pueblo just prior to impacting rolling… - [NTSB FTW85LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA299.md): Beech 35-B33 · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N7935K · Substantial damage > The plt experienced a partial pwr loss when about 50 ft above the rwy, just after liftoff. The acft was about 300 ft down the rwy with some rwy still remaining. He landed the acft but was unable to stop until the acft had run through the perimeter fence. It… - [NTSB CHI85FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA314.md): Beech J35 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1985 · N687B · Destroyed > The plt's windscreen became covered with oil shortly after takeoff. The plt returned to the arpt attempting to set up a pattern for landing. The acft was observed in a descent and turn to final apch. The acft collided with the ground in a descending left… - [NTSB LAX85LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA339.md): Cessna 310D · Kahului, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1985 · N6740T · Substantial damage > On July 22, 1985, a Cessna 3100, N6740T experienced a loss of engine power while on final approach to the Kahului arpt in maui, Hawaii. The ac sustained substantial damage and the plt received minor injuries. The ac has a fuel capacity of 90 gal useable. The… - [NTSB SEA85LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA189.md): Beech 35-C33 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N5891J · Substantial damage > During taxi from landing while in a turn, th epilot inadvert ently selected gear up. He owns a similar airplane and had borrowed this aircraft. His aircraft gear and flap contr ols are in the opposite position of this aircraft's. he intended to raise the… - [NTSB ATL85LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA215.md): Beech 95-B55 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1985 · N3001S · Substantial damage > The plt had a single eng land rating & was preparing for a multi-eng check ride. While practicing a touch-&-go landing, the acft bounced. The plt applied power, made a go-around & landed without further incident. However, during a post-flt exam, substantial… - [NTSB CHI85LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA270.md): Cessna 310D · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N1729K · Substantial damage > The acft was landing at dest arpt after a two hr xcountry flt. At gear ext no green light. Pilot recycled gear but still no light. Emergency ext used and three green indicated. On ld roll nose gear collapsed. Uplock arm tube was broken on the nose gear. - [NTSB ATL85LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA202.md): Beech 95-B55 · Alma, GA · Incident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1985 · N1793W · Minor damage > The acft was lndd with the gear retracted during, practice touch & go landings. The plt was a FAA flight test engineer. The plt stated that the gear collapsed on touchdown; however, examination of the landing gear system failed to reveal a system malfunction. - [NTSB ANC85LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA095.md): Cessna 185 · Kantishna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1985 · N75LE · Substantial damage > The plt was on a flt from fairbanks to Kantishna, AK; however, the rwy at Kantishna was muddy, so he elected to return to fairbanks. While returning, he elected to land at an abandoned mine strip for a comfort stop. During the landing, a hydraulic line to the… - [NTSB FTW85LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA249.md): Cessna 310F · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N6778X · Substantial damage > On takeoff, the plt heard a loud bang when he cycled the gear up and he got a gear unsafe light. Personnel on the ground advised him that the nose gear was hanging down at a 45 degree angle, but the mains were up. The plt diverted to a nearby arpt that had… - [NTSB CHI85FEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEX02.md): Cessna 310C · Greenfield, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N1773H · Substantial damage > While en route, the l eng suddenly lost power & would not restart, so the plt feathered the l prop. After letting it cool aprx 5 min, he tried restarting it again, but still was unable. He stated he thought he then secured (feathered) the l eng. The plt… - [NTSB SEA85FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA120.md): Cessna 205 · Chewelah, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N125ZL · Destroyed > The acft was observed flying up a canyon at low altitude while climbing at an angle equivalent to the surrounding terrain slope. Shortly thereafter the acft encountered steeply upsloping terrain and began impacting trees in a left wing high and nose up… - [NTSB ANC85LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA082.md): Cessna C-185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1985 · N5815T · Substantial damage > The pilot in command touched down on a dry runway in a crab angle and lost control of the airplane resulting in ground loop. - [NTSB DEN85LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA110.md): Cessna 310N · Abiquiu, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N5060Q · Destroyed > The pilot attempted to takeoff from a rough, unimproved airstrip with a 3% uphill gradient, high density altitude, and gusty crosswind conditions. During the takeoff roll, the pilot lost directional control, lifted the airplane off the ground, cleared a… - [NTSB LAX85LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA176.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N8870R · Substantial damage > The plt pulled the prop through by hand after attempts to start the acft failed. The unoccupied acft started and traveled aprx 200 ft before contacting the left wing of another acft. Inspection revealed the 'p' lead on the left magneto was not grounded. The… - [NTSB DEN85LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA095.md): Cessna 310 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1985 · N5515G · Substantial damage > The acft touched down 1500 ft short of the rwy and the nose gear collapsed. The taxiways were rough and soft yellow chevrons were painted on the taxiways, at the apch end of the rwy. The plt stated that he was concentrating on the apch and did not see the… - [NTSB DEN85LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA090.md): Cessna 210 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1985 · N7409E · Substantial damage > On March 8, 1985, a Cessna 210, operated by the pilot, lost engine power and was substantially damaged. The airplane departed hurricane, Utah and the destination was Bountiful skypark aprt. The pilot stated that the airplane was being ferried to the airport… - [NTSB DEN85LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA086.md): Cessna 210 · Fort Bridger, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1985 · N9795X · Substantial damage > The acft encountered moderate turbulence and IFR conditions while en route over Fort Bridger, WY. The plt stated he attempted to climb on top but the acft had accumulated ice and the altimeter and VSI indicated a rapid descent. A forced landing was then… - [NTSB DEN85LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA072.md): Beech J35 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1985 · N615Q · Substantial damage > The pilot was practicing touch and go landings. He stated the landing gear collapsed during landing. Investigation revealed gear door damage (gear intransit) and ldg gear circuit breaker was 'popped.' Post accident exam of the gear system failed to reveal any… - [NTSB ATL85LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA080.md): Cessna 310Q · Beaver, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1985 · N69938 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a snow bank during landing ground run on an icy rwy. Plts vision obstructed by ice on windshield. Icing was encountered about 10 mins prior to landing. SIGMET and plt reports indicated the presence of icing. The plt had filed an IFR flt… - [NTSB DEN85LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA058.md): Cessna 210B · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1985 · N101PQ · Substantial damage > Plt stated that during the flt the rt fuel tank was used until empty at which time the left tank was selected. Aprx 20 minutes after switching tanks and 2 hrs 35 minutes after departure, the engine backfired and subsequently quit. A forced landing was made… - [NTSB DEN85FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA055.md): Cessna 310N · Edgewood, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1985 · N5069Q · Destroyed > The pvt rated pilot did not hold a multiengine or instrument rating. The pilot and passenger were returning from vacation. A witness near the accident site stated that she saw the aircraft descend out of a low over last at a very steep nose down angle. The… ## 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 ('17027')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17027&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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