# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 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 · 77 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA018.md): Cessna 185 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1985 · N4520F · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that on landing at a frozen lake he lost control of the aircraft causing the plane to ground loop. The aircraft then struck a snow bank on the beach. - [NTSB DEN86LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA050.md): Beech V-35B · Wibaux, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1985 · N24198 · Destroyed > The plt stated that light snow was falling at the arpt at the time of departure. The pax stated after the accident that the plt encountered clouds at their cruise alt of about 6000 ft. he continued to state that the acft made a shallow descent at first… - [NTSB DEN86LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA046.md): Cessna 206 · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1985 · N5173U · Destroyed > After ldg to the east on a snow covered dirt rwy, the pilot elected to t/o on an intersecting rwy to the south. He could not see the entire rwy surface from the position due to dwn slope from center of rwy. The acft impacted snowdrifts 40-50 mph on t/o gnd… - [NTSB LAX86FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA057.md): Beech F33A · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N6541A · Destroyed > On December 4, 1985 at 2230 PST, a Beech F33A, operated by the owner, collided with trees during a missed approach at Sacramento metropolitan airport, Sacramento, California, while on a business flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the… - [NTSB MIA86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA030.md): Cessna 210M · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1985 · N823AR · Substantial damage > While in cruise flight the pilot attempted to lower the landing gear and the right main landing gear would not extend. During this process the aircraft generator went off the line. The pilot attempted to manually lower the landing gear and extended the nose… - [NTSB DEN86LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA019.md): Beech F33A · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1985 · N4956M · Substantial damage > The plt reported the cylinder head temp began 'falling back out of green' shortly after takeoff. The plt reversed direction & landed at the arpt, but failed to extend the gear, substantially damaging the acft. The investigation of theeng revealed the exhaust… - [NTSB LAX86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA035.md): Beech BE-58 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1985 · N3674G · Substantial damage > The acft approached the rwy for landing without the landing gear extended. The controller instructed the plt to go around but the plt continued the apch and landed with the gear retracted. Post accident inspection of the acft disclosedthe gear selector was in… - [NTSB NYC86LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA026.md): Cessna 185 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1985 · N8475Q · Destroyed > The floatplane experienced a pwr loss about 15 miles south of martha's vineyard VOR. The eng manifold pressure dropped and the RPM became erratic. The plt attempted to restart the eng using primary and emergency fuel pumps but the eng would not restart. The… - [NTSB ATL86LMG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LMG01.md): Cessna 310R · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1985 · N1771G · Substantial damage > The acft touched down 150 ft short of rwy 04 at the Rocky mountain-wilson arpt. The acft contacted two rows of apch lights and a ground drop off which sheared all three landing gears. The flt departed wilson municipal arpt and upon reaching 3700 ft the plt… - [NTSB ANC85LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA186.md): Cessna A185F · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1985 · N9676H · Substantial damage > The pilot took off in turbulent wind conditions and lost control of the airplane; striking ground and upending. - [NTSB SEA85LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA229.md): Cessna 185 · San Juan Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N9644H · Destroyed > The pilot was attempting to depart his private airstrip to the north with trees bordering the north end of the airstrip. The wind was from 360 at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots. The pilot was unable to arrest his rate of sink and made a right turn to avoid… - [NTSB ATL85FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA285.md): Beech A36 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N136BS · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a trailer parking lot after a steep left turn & uncontrolled descent. The acft impacted the ground in a nose low attitude. The rt wing had struck a parked trailer prior to the nose striking the ground. The acc occurred about 1/4 mile from… - [NTSB SEA85LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA230.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Burlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1985 · N6627V · Substantial damage > During initial climb, the plt smelled smoke & heard a backfire, then the eng lost power. A forced landing was made in a field on rough/uneven terrain. During the landing roll, the acft struck a ditch & was damaged. A visual inspection revealed that the left… - [NTSB SEA85LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA223.md): Cessna A185F · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1985 · N61298 · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll the acft veered right and the plt overcorrected to the left. The acft then departed the rwy to the left striking VASI lights. - [NTSB ATL85LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA281.md): Cessna A188B · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N84284 · Substantial damage > Plt attempted ldg in cultivated field after sowing load of rye grass seed. Grnd was soft and wheel dug in and acft nosed over. Plt was not injured. - [NTSB ANC85LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA179.md): Cessna 207 · Chuathbaluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1985 · N91157 · Substantial damage > The acft made an emergency landing in a river after an eng failure due to fuel exhaustion. The plt stated that he could not determine exact fuel quantity prior to takeoff due to a broken cap on right fuel tank. The operator told the plt to fly the acft… - [NTSB ANC85LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA177.md): Cessna A185F · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1985 · N80124 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that prior to landing, the acft's right brake had no pressure. He reported that after he landed, the tail wheel began to shimmy & the acft pulled to the left. He applied full right rudder, but was unable to prevent the acft from ground looping… - [NTSB ANC85LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA165.md): Cessna A188B · Gold King Creek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N53286 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that when he landed, the acft was rolling out on its main gear in a tail low attitude, when he applied braking action. A moment later, the acft began to pitch nose down. He compensated with full up elevator, but the acft nosed over. - [NTSB LAX85LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA375.md): Cessna T210 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N2251R · Substantial damage > The plt reptd the landing gear collapsed during the landing roll and that the lnd gear down light was illuminated while on final approach. Examination of the aircraft disclosed the lnd gear doors were damaged by the side loads and that both main lnd gears… - [NTSB FTW85LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA336.md): Beech A36 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N6564D · Substantial damage > Acft was substantially damaged during an off-arpt emergency landing following an eng failure. During landing roll acft collided with a fence and the gear collapsed. Investigation revealed about 13 gallons of fuel in right fuel tank and none in the left tank.… - [NTSB ANC85LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA162.md): Cessna 185 · Ancorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N7558H · Substantial damage > The aircraft nosed over during the landing roll. The pilot stated during the landing he lost directional control of the his aircraft causing the aircraft to nosed over on its back. - [NTSB MIA85LKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LKG04.md): Cessna A188B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N731RD · Substantial damage > The acft stalled during aerial application operations and collided with the ground. The plt said the wind was gusting to 30 KTS and during a steep downwind turn the loaded acft stalled at 100 ft AGL. The plt recommended less steep turns and not operating in… - [NTSB BFO85LIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LIA01.md): Cessna U206 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N7144Q · Substantial damage > The acft was on a round-robin x-country flt from Leesburg to manassas, VA, gaithersburg, MD & return to Leesburg. When the plt departed gaithersburg on the final leg of the flt, he estimated he had 11 gal of fuel. He reported that during arrival at Leesburg,… - [NTSB LAX85LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA348.md): Cessna A188B · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1985 · N4974Q · Substantial damage > On August 15, 1985, a Cessna 180 lost eng pwr due to fuel exhaustion and collided with the ground during an aerial applicaion maneuver. The acft sustained substantial damage but the pilot was not injured. The plt stated that he should have checked the fuel… - [NTSB FTW85LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA322.md): Cessna A188B · Cushing, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1985 · N21814 · Destroyed > The plt was test flying the acft after a major eng overhaul.a left turn was made away from the arpt after takeoff and immediately thereafter the eng lost pwr. With no suitable landing area within gliding distance, the acft was manuevered straight ahead where… - [NTSB ATL85LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA244.md): Cessna A188B · Benton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1985 · N731TS · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to takeoff on the rwy a during takeoff ground run the acft lifted off prematurely and stalled into high vegetation. The plt stated that the grass on the runway should have been cut before it got too tall. - [NTSB MIA85LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA225.md): Cessna 210L · Longwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N1752X · Destroyed > The acft was 12 miles out & cleared for a visual apch when the plt reported total loss of eng power. Examination of the wreckage disclosed about four fluid ounces of fuel remaining in fuel tanks. Entry on maintenance discrepancy sheet read 'fuel gauges are… - [NTSB MKC85FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA177.md): Cessna A188B · Dodge City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1985 · N9257G · Destroyed > The plt was was making east & west runs over a milo field as he was dispensing parathion. He reported that he had been working under high voltage power lines each time he flew past the west edge of the field. He stated that on the last pass, the acft… - [NTSB ATL85LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA236.md): Cessna A188B · Trenton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1985 · N21708 · Destroyed > The pilot stated that the eng lost power while he was maneuvering for another spray run over the field. The aircraft settled into the trees and a post-crash fire developed. - [NTSB MIA85LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA226.md): Cessna 210N · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1985 · N4744C · Substantial damage > Act swerved left after landing and crashed at drainage ditc h appx 50 ft north of rwy. The pilot stated he was unable to effect a timely recovery from the left swerve and that 'a more consistent training effort could sharpen my reactions to this sort of… - [NTSB ANC85LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA142.md): Cessna 185 · Nome, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1985 · N70008 · Substantial damage > The plt stated on short final apch he noticed a x-wind stronger then expected. After touchdown directional control of the acft was lost. The acft then exited the rwy into a open ditch. At the time of the accident the wind was 280 degs at 12 KTS. - [NTSB ATL85LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA228.md): Cessna A188B · Clanton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1985 · N9381G · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence & a ditch during a precautionary off-arpt landing in a pasture. The plt reported that following the completion of aerial application operations, thunderstorms were blocking his return to the arpt. He had elected to land to await… - [NTSB ANC85LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA141.md): Cessna 188 · Dry Creek Mine, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1985 · N53135 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while on final apch aprx 100 ft from touchdown, the acft yawed to the left and the left wing dropped. The acft contacted the ground aprx 25 ft left of the rwy and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI85LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA318.md): Beech C33-A · Hobart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N1CK · Substantial damage > The eng lost complete pwr during cruise. The plt landed on a road and the acft collided with a pile of gravel. Fuel was found in both tanks, however, the bladder fuel tanks were found partially collapsed. The fuel cap 'o' rings were to be replaced but were… - [NTSB ANC85LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA134.md): Cessna 206 · Kustatan River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N4649U · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was taking off from a River/lake area with glassy water on a hot/sultry day. After initial lift-off, the acft settled & touched down on the water, then lifted off again. It flew beyond the edge of the lake, then settled & nosed over… - [NTSB NYC85LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA192.md): Cessna P206D · Limerick, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1985 · N8789Z · Substantial damage > During the short field approach, as the aircraft passed over the tree line, the sink rate suddenly increased. The pilot applied power and increased the pitch but the aircraft touching down hard and bounced. A second touch down was made and as the nosewheel… - [NTSB CHI85LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA307.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1985 · N7315V · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing following a loss of power in cruise flt. The plt reported he switched the fuel selector from the left to the right tank, & after aprx 3 minutes, a total loss of power was experienced. He stated that… - [NTSB CHI85LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA304.md): Cessna 210H · Burlington, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1985 · N6139F · Substantial damage > Pilot estimated 15 gals of fuel at preflt. After 15 min grd delay due to traffic pilot tookoff and climbed to 2,500'MSL. After cruising 22 nmi the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. During attempt to ld in corn field pilot attempted to stretch his glide and… - [NTSB MKC85LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA162.md): Cessna A188B · Indianola, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1985 · N4848Q · Substantial damage > N4848Q was loaded to max gross wt and was taking off on a 2,350 ft, turf rwy. The plt said the wind was light and favored rwy 29 before takeoff. The density alt was about 2,500 ft. the plt said the acft did not seem to be developing quite the power it should… - [NTSB SEA85LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA169.md): Cessna 185F · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N4309R · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped and the left main gear collapsed during a landing roll. The plt reported that the left wing came up during the landing roll which resulted in the acft veering to the right. When the wing settled, the left main gear collapsed allowing… - [NTSB ANC85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA128.md): Cessna A-185F · Portage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N4611E · Substantial damage > Acft attempted to land on inlet mud flats & nosed over following a reported rough running engine. - [NTSB NYC85LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA172.md): Beech 36 · Calverton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N9031S · Substantial damage > The pilot of N9031S was advised that nantucket memorial airport was in IFR conditions and decided to turn back towards long island. During the flight to long island, N9031S lost radio communications and soon electrical power to the navigational equipment. The… - [NTSB ANC85FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA124.md): Cessna A-185F · Elmendorf Afb, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N61155 · Substantial damage > Immediately after takeoff from a lake the acft stalled, did a half spin & nosed into the water. Witnesses reported seeing acft nose pitching up & down & wings wobbling just prior to the stall. This was plt's first flt in this type acft without an instructor.… - [NTSB ANC85LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA123.md): Cessna 185F · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1985 · N8700Z · Substantial damage > Engine failed at 200 ft AGL, due to fuel starvation. Plt attempted to reach lake, & crashed in trees at edge of lake. - [NTSB SEA85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA157.md): Meyers 2000 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N200AW · Substantial damage > A loss of pwr occurred just as the acft was entering the traffic pattern. The acft was landed 650 ft short of the rwy. The reason for the pwr loss could not be determined by an a & p mechanic. The plt did not plan the apch accurately enough to touchdown on… - [NTSB CHI85LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA276.md): Cessna 210MII · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N29008 · Substantial damage > The acft contacted a tree during a forced landing in a residential area following a loss of pwr. Post accident inspection revealed the right fuel tank contained fuel and the left tank was dry, the left wing fuel vent was installed backwards and the fuel… - [NTSB SEA85LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA140.md): Cessna 188A · Pocatello, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1985 · N5695J · Substantial damage > During aerial application the aircrafts engine ceased operating. During engine tear down it was discovered that the engine's #2 connecting rod was broken and had come through the top of the crankcase. Recommended overhaul time is 1200 hours. This engine had a… - [NTSB NYC85LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA147.md): Cessna 210M · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1985 · N732VU · Substantial damage > During the preflt inspection, the plt visually checked the fuel tanks and determined them to be full. The flt was made with the fuel selector on the left wing tank. During the apch to Linden arpt, the eng stopped operating. The plt attempted to restart the… - [NTSB DEN85LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA164.md): Cessna T210J · Moab, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1985 · N2282R · Destroyed > The plt & a passenger made a low level pass over the Colorado river to drop a package to friends, who were rafting on the river. The river was in a canyon with walls aprx 500 to 700 ft high. The plt said the eng lost power when the acft was in the canyon, so… - [NTSB DEN85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA149.md): Beech V35B · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1985 · N908V · Substantial damage > N904V, a privately owned B-35, skidded off to the side of a runway during landing. The plt said that he inadvertently activated the gear up switch instead of the flap switch. The right landing gear collapsed causing the plt to lose control of acft. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17032&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 ('17032')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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