# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA051.md): Cessna T210L · Madison, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N5302V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had started the flight at about 1000 EST from miami, FL and had planned on landing at Madison county airport. As he flew overhead he noted an airstrip with county vehicles parked nearby. He landed and was informed that it was local… - [NTSB LAX86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA077.md): Cessna T210N · Hyder, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N4592Y · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft depart the ranch airstrip, level off at about 200 ft AGL & make a turn back over the ranch house. The acft occupants were seen to wave to the people on the ground as the acft began an abrupt climbing turn. The witnesses then saw… - [NTSB DEN86FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA056.md): Cessna T210L · West Valley, UT · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N2082S · Destroyed > During apch to rwy 34L, the rt horizontal stab, elevators and wings separated in-flt. Investigation revealed the plt was not instr current. Ntap data revealed N2082S at an alt of 7,400 ft and 203 KTS grnd speed at outer marker. The mca at the marker is 6,100… - [NTSB SEA86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA031.md): Cessna 402B · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1985 · N4624N · Substantial damage > The plt reported encountering icing conditions during his apch to Spokane. Upon arrival, the acft remained at Spokane for 30-40 minutes during which freezing drizzle and below freezing temps existed prior to and during the departure. The plt did not utilize… - [NTSB MKC86FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA036.md): Cessna T210M · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1985 · N761YS · No damage > The plt was seen to enter the acft for a short time and then get out, go to the front of the acft and pull down on the prop. The eng fired and the prop struck the pilot's head. A plt who approached the acft moments after the acdt looked into the cockpit and… - [NTSB LAX86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA064.md): Cessna 335 · Yuba City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1985 · N2708X · Destroyed > Upon completing a 35 min sight-seeing flight the plt entered the traffic pattern & prepared for landing. While descending, both engines lost all power. The plt stated that he repositioned the fuel selectors to the aux tanks, power was restored to the left… - [NTSB FTW86FRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRA02.md): Cessna T210N · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N72WF · Substantial damage > The acft crashed in a wooded area during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion. The acft had extra fuel cans on board and had been flying for almost 12 hours in an attempt to avoid capture by U.S. Agents for the possession of marijuana. The acft contained… - [NTSB CHI86FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA038.md): Cessna T210M · Highland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1985 · N1982M · Substantial damage > Fifteen minutes after takeoff an eng failure occurred. The plt force landed the acft in a fld but the roughness of the landing surface resulted in the nose and right main gear collapsed. Examination disclosed the exhaust vavle had failed in the #4 cylinder.… - [NTSB CHI86LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA039.md): Cessna T210N · Doran, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N5106C · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt at 3000 ft MSL at night, the acft struck a bird with the left wing. The plt experienced some control problems but was able to retain sufficient control to affect a safe landing. Post-flt inspection revealed substantial damage to the left… - [NTSB LAX86LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA032.md): Cessna T188C · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N9958J · Destroyed > The plt became aware of the acft's unanticipated low fuel state when the eng failed while over the pacific ocean, aprx 900 miles from his destination. He restarted the eng but estimated there was not enough fuel remaining to reach his original destination. He… - [NTSB DEN86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA017.md): Beech A36TC · Bismarck, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1985 · N3663K · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, the plt of the Beech A36TC acft activated what he believed was the flap retraction lever, and the eng quit. The plt made a forced landing aprx 1000 ft from the rwy departure end. During the investigation, the eng was started and… - [NTSB LAX86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA022.md): Cessna 210M · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1985 · N6047N · Substantial damage > The plt said that he made a 'fairly rapid descent' from a 10,500 ft MSL cruise alt to the airport pattern and experienced a 'painful pressure' in his ears. The plt said he was also wearing a headset. On entry into the pattern, theplt said he 'forgot to lower… - [NTSB LAX86FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA004.md): Cessna T210L · Lebec, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N29158 · Destroyed > The acft contacted trees and the terrain in an uncontrolled descent and was destroyed by impact and an ensuing fire. The acft's left elevator was not located during the post accident inspection. Witnesses reported seeing the acft flying low (50 ft AGL) and… - [NTSB FTW86MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86MA010.md): Beech V35 · Bridger, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N8475H · Destroyed > Drg a preflt wx briefing, the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended due to forecast frontal activity moving southbound along his route. Severe turbulence & icing had been reported just to the north of his course. He filed a VFR flt plan & took off… - [NTSB DEN85LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA249.md): Cessna TU206G · Evanston, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N5322U · No damage > The plt said the eng quit as he was turning from base leg to final apch for rwy 24 at Evanston (WY) arpt. The acft crashed as the plt maneuvered for an emerg landing. Disassembly and examination of the eng disclosed no reason on why the engine failed. The… - [NTSB DEN85LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA239.md): Cessna T210L · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1985 · N399KM · Substantial damage > The student plt was returning from a solo x-country flt. Prior to landing, he called the fss & was advised that the wind was from 190 deg & was gusty. As he landed on rwy 6, the acft veered to the left, went off the rwy, hit a rwy light & was damaged. - [NTSB SEA85LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA205.md): Cessna T210-M · Camano Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N761VV · Substantial damage > The plt failed to visually verify the fuel on board prior to takeoff and he was aware that one fuel gage was inaccurate.a total loss of pwr occurred over water aprx 30 miles from the intended destination arpt. The plt was able to reach land during the… - [NTSB LAX85LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA331.md): Cessna TU206G · Taohoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N6277Z · Substantial damage > On July 27, 1985 a float equipped Cessna TU206G landed on choppy water, nosed over and sank at the seaplane base in lake tahoe, CA. The pilot and 1 passenger were not injured. Witnesses reported that time water conditions were moderate chop with waves 2 to 5… - [NTSB FTW85LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA296.md): Cessna T210M · Kilgore, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N761YK · Substantial damage > The plt was to ferry the acft from mena, AR, to jacksonville, TX. During pre-flt he discovered the fuel gages were inop and a visual check of the fuel quantity was made. The plt estimated sufficient fuel remained in the tanks to complete the 50 minute flt. En… - [NTSB FTW85LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA286.md): Cessna T210N · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1985 · N5203A · Substantial damage > About 25 minutes after takeoff from a planned intermediate stop, the right fuel tank ran dry. After switching tanks, theplt decided to divert to a nearby arpt to refuel. During the descent, the left fuel tank ran dry and the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion.… - [NTSB FTW85LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA272.md): Cessna T-210 · Knippa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N5473C · Substantial damage > The new owner was attempting takeoff from a dirt road obstructed by a mobile irrigation system. He pulled the acft off the ground after 1700 feet of takeoff roll. Unable to maintain flying speed, he landed in a soft fld and the acft nosed over when the nose… - [NTSB NYC85LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA158.md): Cessna P210 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N4627K · Substantial damage > A gear up landing was made following a loss of oil during takeoff. The acft was serviced with oil at skyport aviation prior to the attempted takeoff. The plt reported that after the oil was added he checked the oil level with the dip stick. Shortly after… - [NTSB MKC85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA149.md): Cessna 210 · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N6939N · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during an apch to land, he forgot to extend the landing gear & landed with the gear retracted. He did not recall hearing the gear warning horn; however, a check of the landing gear sys did not reveal any malfunction. - [NTSB FTW85FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA257.md): Cessna T210N · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1985 · N6993N · Destroyed > The pilot experienced engine power failure due to fuel exhaustion for unknown reasons since about 30 gallons of fuel should have been on board when the crash occurred. The pilot was vectored toward the nearest airport but was unable to reach it and crashed… - [NTSB NYC85LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA140.md): Cessna 340A · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1985 · N2669Z · Substantial damage > The plt reported that prior to the flt, he made the usual preflight check & locked the left forward, nose baggage door. During the takeoff roll, the left forward baggage door opened & locked in an upright position. The plt aborted the takeoff, but there was… - [NTSB DEN85LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA143.md): Cessna 340A · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N111SC · Substantial damage > On may 24, 1985, a Cessna 340, landed gear up off the runway at contennial arpt, Englewood, CO. The single eng ILS apch and 2 eng missed apch was planned. The instructor simulated the loss of the right eng at the outer marker by turning off the fuel supply.… - [NTSB FTW85LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA227.md): Beech 58P · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N95BH · Substantial damage > The plt stated he made a normal landing and the gear folded during the rollout. Another plt who was waiting at the end of the rwy for takeoff observed the landing and stated the landing gear was extended too late and was still in transit (not fully down) when… - [NTSB LAX85LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA257.md): Cessna T303 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1985 · N4661V · Destroyed > Plt took off from scottsdale at 1934 MST for a 13 NM flt to reposition the acft to home base. Within minutes the plt advised ATC that he was 6 mi out with minimum fuel and requested no delay. He then asked for clearance to rwy 22R and was cleared to land on… - [NTSB FTW85LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA212.md): Cessna T210M · Mckinney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1985 · N732YR · Substantial damage > During landing the acft started drifting off right side of rwy. Plt stated he used left rudder and brake but was unable to control the drift. The acft stopped after the nose gear collided with a ditch and collapsed. FAA maintenance personnel instructed plt to… - [NTSB LAX85LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA221.md): Cessna TU-206G · Pinon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1985 · N4877U · Substantial damage > At the conclusion of a cross country business flt, plt initiated a straight in approach after monitoring the wind conditions by observing a flag, which he reported as 'limp.' Plt reported that touchdown occurred at '50 knots' following a full flap approach at… - [NTSB MIA85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA157.md): Cessna T310R · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1985 · N2638N · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while taxiing in from landing & upon exicuting a right turn into the ramp the right main landing gear collapsed. Inspection of the landing gear revealed that the aft push pull retract rod failed at the rod end allowing the collapse of the… - [NTSB DEN85FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA120.md): Cessna P210N · Laporte, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1985 · N6208W · Destroyed > The plt was a business man, involved in building/construction work. On the morning of the acdnt, he had breakfast with friends who said he was in good spirits & was going to fly before going to work. Witnesses near the acdnt site saw the acft flying in the… - [NTSB MIA85IA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA152.md): Cessna 402C · West Palm Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N6879Y · Minor damage > The nose gear collapsed on touchdown. An exam of the nose gear actuating rod, the only positive down lock, revealed that it had been improperly adjusted. - [NTSB DEN85LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA116.md): Beech 58TC · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1985 · N123BC · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he inadvertently raised the landing gear during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI85FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA158.md): Cessna T210N · Ravenna, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1985 · N9596Y · Destroyed > The plt departed port columbus uneventfully, flew for aprx 40 mins then shot a VOR apch to the mda at portage county. This fld does not have a wx reporting facility. The plt then performed a missed apch upon reaching mda. During the missed apch and after… - [NTSB FTW85FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA171.md): Cessna T210N · Riesel, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1985 · N6436N · Destroyed > The acft eng had just been top overhauled and a stol kit was added. The mechanic reportedly told the plt to be 'easy' on the eng and fly the acft 45-60 mins near the traffic pattern so it could be checked for oil leaks. The plt reportedlyignored these… - [NTSB CHI85LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA147.md): Cessna T210M · Flora, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N732RX · Destroyed > Pilot dept danville, IL no flt plan for indianapolis, IN enroute he encountered IFR conditions and reversed course. The pilot then lost all electrical power on acft. Flying north, pilot saw Flora muni thru breaks in overcast. Pumped gear down and only… - [NTSB CHI85IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA145.md): Cessna T210L · Peoria, IL · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1985 · N11KW · No damage > While in cruise flight the commercial rated pilot suffered a fatal heart attack. The non-rated passenger landed the aircraft safely. - [NTSB MKC85LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA073.md): Cessna T210M · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1985 · N732XD · Substantial damage > The acft nose gear collapsed after a hard bounced landing. The plt stated that she touched down hard on the main gear then bounced and relanded on main and nose gear. During the 2nd touchdown the nose gear collapsed. The plt and her one-year-old daughter were… - [NTSB CHI85LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA141.md): Cessna T210L · Sauk Village, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1985 · N94032 · Substantial damage > During a night preflight the fuel quantity was visually checked and the plt estimated each tank contained 35 gals. The left fuel guage indicated 220 pounds and the right guage was inop. After aprx 1 hour 50 minutes of flt time a total loss of power occurred.… - [NTSB SEA85LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA058.md): Cessna P210 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1985 · N731EZ · Substantial damage > The hydraulic power pack reservoir was depleted from a leak in the hand pump suction line, which had been chafed through by interference with the right rudder cable. Apparently, there was sufficient back pressure remaining to lower and lock the nose gear, but… - [NTSB LAX85FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA142.md): Cessna T210L · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1985 · N732DT · Substantial damage > The plt & gnd witnesses rptd the acft touched down at or beyond midfield at an exesseive speed. The acft continued the landing roll, exited the rwy & entered soft dirt area west of the departure end of the rwy. Upon entering the dirt area the nose gear sunk… - [NTSB CHI85LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA089.md): Beech 58P · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1985 · N58PC · Substantial damage > At 1215 EST, a ground vehicle operator (S-1) rprtd that the braking action was poor on the rwys & taxiways (twys). In the next 9 min, 5 snow plows were cleared onto twys a & e. a short time later, the plt of N58PC was cleared to taxi fm the general aviation… - [NTSB ATL85FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA079.md): Cessna 340 · Johnson City, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1985 · N4124Q · Destroyed > The acft was IFR at 17000 ft flying thru wx SIGMET area for severe icing when the plt requested a descent due to airframe ice and turbulence. During the descent the plt reported shutting down the right eng. On final apch for an off-arpt landing attempt the… - [NTSB LAX85LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA108.md): Cessna T210L · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1985 · N4691Q · Substantial damage > During first leg of the flight, plt discovered that landing gear would not extend. Pressurizing 'down side' with emergency hand pump allowed normal operation of the landing gear. On return flt to San Jose, plt tried to extend the gear but system would not… - [NTSB LAX85FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA102.md): Cessna T210L · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1985 · N210NF · Destroyed > The plt reptd that shortly after entering the downwind leg for ry 03 he completed the prelanding checklist. While on final approach the acft experienced a total loss of engine powe. The acft altitude was too low to negotiate a landing on the ry & the plt… - [NTSB DEN85LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA060.md): Beech B36TC · Billings, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1985 · N6750C · Substantial damage > Plt used cannula connected to portable oxygen system during climb starting at 11,000 ft MSL. At FL 170 plt switched to a mask connected to acft oxygen ststem. At FL 250, plt complained of stomach pains for aprx 1/2 hr. Plt then stated to his son that his… ## 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 ('17040')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17040&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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