# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 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. Page 1 of 3 · 148 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX85LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA083.md): Beech 77 · San Martin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N67216 · Substantial damage > On a night pleasure flt the afct's alternator went off line. The plt elected to make an immediate landing at the arpt he was overflying rather than flying to a fld which had operating rwy lights. The fld he was over had a plt-controlled lighting system, but… - [NTSB SEA85LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA045.md): Cessna A152 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1984 · N7336B · Substantial damage > During landing practice on an instructional flight at an uncontrolled arpt, acft was being taxiied back for takeoff after a full stop landing. Surface was icy and snow-covered. Student was practicing directional control exercise with rudder. Acft skidded and… - [NTSB FTW85FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA079.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Laredo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1984 · N9249T · Destroyed > The acft was observed to enter a downwind leg of the traffic pattern at a low alt (estimated 100 ft AGL). The witness looked away for a moment. When he looked back, he did not see the acft. A search was intiated & the acft was found where it had crashed in a… - [NTSB LAX85FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA074.md): Cessna 152 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1984 · N95337 · Destroyed > The acft departed on a local primary dual instructional flt at about 1030 hrs. The student was in a pre-solo phase & the lesson was to consist of a review of high airwork. The instructor (CFI) had recently become interested in & was working on aerobatics. At… - [NTSB LAX85FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA069.md): Cessna 152 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1984 · N49806 · Destroyed > Acft crashed in mountainous area while on a VFR flight. No record of the plt obtaining a wx briefing was found. Local residents 3-4 miles from accident site reported clouds, fog, rain, snow and hail obscured the mountains on the afternoon of 12/12/84 on… - [NTSB SEA85FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA030.md): Cessna C-152 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1984 · N80061 · Destroyed > Low ceilings, rain, fog were reported in area pt the time of the accident. The student pilot was on a solo x-c, flt plan was filed with help of instru. Wx VFR nr. Acft dep 1104 PST acft crashed abt 1317 no rcrd of des reached or where acft was for 2 hrs. Acft… - [NTSB FTW85LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1984 · N6114Q · Substantial damage > Shortly after touchdown on a full stop landing directional control was lost and the acft went off the left side of the 5,000 x 100 ft rwy. The aircraft collided with and came to rest in a ditch on the north side of the runway. Winds were northeasterly at 10… - [NTSB LAX85LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA047.md): Cessna 152 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1984 · N25854 · Substantial damage > The plt rptd that while en route to Yuma, AZ, the eng began running rough and subsequently quit. During the landing rollthe acft collided with a dirt embankment and nosed over. Examination of the wreckage disclosed both fuel tanks contained only residual… - [NTSB MKC85LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA020.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Burlington, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1984 · N2454B · Substantial damage > According to the pilot the descent into the traffic pattern was late and the base turn performed early leaving the acft high on final. As a result, an excessive rate of descent developed on short final. The high descent rate and diminishing daylight led the… - [NTSB FTW85LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA049.md): Cessna 152 · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1984 · N64975 · Substantial damage > Plt cited gust on landing caused acft to drift to right, plt visual acuteness reduced by landing into setting sun. Corrective control input of left aileron was excessive, causing left wing to drop to ground contact. Acft pivoted about left wing tip and came… - [NTSB CHI85LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1984 · N94494 · Substantial damage > While on a solo training flt, the student plt flew from centralia to Alton, IL, & entered the traffic pattern to land onrwy 11. The wind was reported from 170 deg at 12 KTS gusting to 20 KTS. During the apch, the acft was blown to the left side of the rwy… - [NTSB ATL85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1984 · N93152 · Substantial damage > The plt was making a full stop landing and after bouncing a few times the acft nosed over. The plt said the acft porpoised and his attempts to recover were unsuccessful. The winds were calm and no mechanical malfunctions were reported. - [NTSB ATL85LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1984 · N84BN · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced landing into a plowed field after the eng quit. Investigation revealed the plt had been instructed to refuel at his first stop of an extended x-country flt. The acft ran out of fuel aprx 1 mi from the second scheduled stop. - [NTSB MIA84LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA023.md): Cessna C-152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1984 · N25575 · Destroyed > While cruising at 800 ft MSL the plt statd that the eng sputtered and lost all pwr as he opened the throttle. During the ensuing forced landing the plt veered to the left because of a bldg located at the end of the field. The acft collided with trees. An eng… - [NTSB MIA85LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA024.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Davie, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1984 · N4110Y · Substantial damage > Plt stated he was practicing maneuvers and when he added pwr after one maneuver the eng did not develope 'full RPM.' He went through emergency procedures but could not effect a recovery of power so he elected to land. The field chosen was soft and wet. The… - [NTSB ATL85FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA020.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1984 · N4873Z · Destroyed > During preflt, plt detected water in fuel sample. After takeoff, the engine began to run roughly and on crosswind leg lost power completely. Plt stated that on approach to forced landing, he intentionally struck a tree with the left wing to slow the acft.… - [NTSB NYC85LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA012.md): Cessna 152II · Wappinger Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1984 · N4904B · Substantial damage > The solo student plt stated that during the flare the acft drifted left toward the rwy lights. A go-around was initiated with power and the acft flew over the lights but collided with the unimproved grassy terrain, coming to rest aprx 30 ft left of the rwy. - [NTSB ATL85LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA015.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N2388V · Substantial damage > During attempted go-around from a bounced landing, the plt allowed the acft to drift off center line and into trees paralling the runway. Directional control was compromised by low flying speed. - [NTSB ANC85LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA008.md): Piper PA-12 · Theodore River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1984 · N78449 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a go-around attempt at Theodore River located 35 miles southwest of anchorage, AK. According to the plt, after landing on a gravel oil pad he realized that the acft would not stop before going over the edge into a swamp. He applied… - [NTSB MIA85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N757TV · Substantial damage > Student pilot was on first solo flight. Upon touchdown on main gear, the aircraft bounced and came down the second time on its nose gear. Main engine mount was bent. - [NTSB LAX85FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA015.md): Bellanca 73CA · Porterville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N53860 · Destroyed > The acft crashed after an inflt loss of control during both the landing flare & subsequent go around attempt. The plt stated that he was approaching touchdown in a three point attitude when 'a gust of wind suddenly pushed (the acft) to the right of the… - [NTSB CHI85LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA015.md): Piper PA-16 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N5221H · Substantial damage > The plt stated that his ground speed was too fast during a landing due to no wind. During the go-around the acft collided with tree tops & crashed. The plt reported that he delayed his decision to perform a go-around. - [NTSB ATL85FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA007.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Morgantown, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1984 · N32828 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > N2553A was in traffic pattern conducting touch and go landings. N32828 was maneuvering below the traffic pattern and was seen climbing in direction of N2553A. N32828 was flying westerly into the sun. N2553A was seen in a shallow left turn from crosswind to… - [NTSB SEA85LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA004.md): Cessna 152 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1984 · N48757 · Substantial damage > According to the solo student plt, while accelerating through 40 KTS during takeoff the acft began to drift to the left. The acft departed the rwy, rolled through two fences and nosed over in the soft ground. - [NTSB MKC85LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA003.md): Grumman AA1B · House Springs, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N8886L · Substantial damage > The acft crashed in a cornfield after takeoff. The takeoff was from a 1550 ft long, wet and soft turf rwy. The acft lifted off near the end and would not climb. The acft stalled and crashed. - [NTSB CHI85LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA012.md): Beech BE-77 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N3730S · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a landing, he flared too high, the acft entered a high rate of descent & touched down hard. He reported that the nose gear became bent, the acft went off the left side of the rwy & struck a culvert. - [NTSB CHI85LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA002.md): Brewer Corsair · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N3152P · Substantial damage > After touchdown and an initial rollout of aprx 480 ft, the acft began veering to the right. The acft departed the right side of the rwy and contacted a plowed trench, 29 ft from the rwy, where it nosed over. - [NTSB MIA85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA001.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1984 · N2427P · Substantial damage > The rated pilot and certified flt instructor stated that they were practicing agricultural dives and turns. During a dive, the pilot pulled out of the dive at about 5 feet and the aircraft contacted sawgrass and crashed. The instructor pilot initially stated… - [NTSB DEN84LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA305.md): Cessna 152 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N93239 · Substantial damage > Plt flared abruptly and acft floated before it touched down hard on the rwy collapsing the nose gear. Acft traveled 20 ft off the right side of the rwy before coming to rest. - [NTSB CHI84FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA402.md): Cessna 152 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1984 · N757ZG · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that the acft began to climb before it banked to the left and entered a nose down attitude. The student pilot's instructor stated that he was aware that the flt was to have taken place that evening but he did not discuss with the student… - [NTSB MIA84LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA257.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1984 · N65484 · Substantial damage > The flt experienced eng failure and made a forced landing in a field, substantially damaging the aircraft. Post crash examination of the engine revealed the number three connecting rod separated from the crankshaft when the connecting rod bolts failed.… - [NTSB ANC84LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA181.md): Cessna 152 II · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N94505 · Substantial damage > FBO had been experiencing difficulties with spark plugs and magnetos in this acft. The plt had flown this acft before with recurrent rough running and diminished power symptoms. Eng began to run rough on this flt and plt landed on a sand bar (marked for acft… - [NTSB ANC84FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA182.md): Cessna 152 II · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N94491 · Substantial damage > The student plt was performing touch-and-go lndg practice. On the second lndg touchdown, the left wing dipped. The plt applied right aileron and the acft continued toward taxi lights. Plt applied left rudder to avoid taxi lights and acft headed toward another… - [NTSB MIA84LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA254.md): Cessna 152 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1984 · N5348B · Substantial damage > The pilot stated to the chief of the FAA control tower at Key West int'l arpt after the accident that she 'porpoised' on landing, striking the nose gear and causing it to collapse. - [NTSB FTW84LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA396.md): Cessna 152 · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1984 · N24865 · Substantial damage > During the ldg flare the acft drifted left and touched down near the edge of the rwy. The plt did not correct the drift and the acft drifted off the left side of the rwy. After colliding with a ditch the acft nosed over coming to rest inverted. - [NTSB ANC84LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA178.md): Piper PA-11 · Tasnuna Valley, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1984 · N4801M · Substantial damage > The plt stated that they had just taken off from a gravel bar when they spotted a moose. He circled the moose in a left orbit at about 65 miles per hour. During one of the orbits the 'right wing fell in a downward direction and the nose of the acft pitched… - [NTSB MKC84LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA273.md): American AA-1A · Pleasant Hill, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1984 · N7262L · Destroyed > The acft settled into 10-15 ft tall trees during takeoff. The rwy was 1200 ft long and the wind was 2 KTS. The plt said the trees should be cut as a preventive measure. The plt also said there were no problems with the acft. - [NTSB LAX84LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA476.md): Cessna 152 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1984 · N4959H · Substantial damage > The plt stated that this was the first flt after the eng had been overhauled. During the takeoff climb at an alt of 500 ft the eng lost pwr. The plt made a hard landing adjacent to the rwy. Exam of the eng after the accident revealed the exhaust rocker arm… - [NTSB NYC84LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA301.md): Cessna 152II · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1984 · N95035 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion occurred 3.3 hrs into flt. Plt stated tanks appeared to be full on preflight but acft records showed 0.6 hrs flown on previous flight and acft not subsequently refueled. Aprx 1.5 gals found in tanks on post-mishap inspection. - [NTSB MIA84LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA243.md): Piper PA-38 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1984 · N23665 · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff the acft veered to the left and collided with a parked acft. The plt stated a gust of wind caused the acft to veer. The acft operator reported the plt was helping the pax with a seatbelt when the accident occurred. - [NTSB DEN84LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA272.md): Cessna 152 · Kirtland Afb, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1984 · N6561Q · Substantial damage > Upon touchdown a hard landing was made after which the acft bounced and became airborne. The acft contacted the rwy hard at which time the nose gear collapsed. - [NTSB MKC84LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA286.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Beatrice, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1984 · N9707T · Substantial damage > During the flare an uncontrolled rate of descent developed resulting in a touchdown short of the rwy threshold. The mainldg gear struck the 5 inch exposed rwy lip. Density alt was aprx 4,200 ft. - [NTSB MIA84FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA240.md): Cessna 152 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1984 · N48661 · Destroyed > One min and 20 seconds after being cleared for takeoff, the plt transmitted on tower freq that he was 'coming in for a landing.' The acft was observed to bank to the left, enter a steep descent from 200 to 300 ft AGL & crash. An intense post-crash fire… - [NTSB FTW84LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA371.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N89099 · Substantial damage > Plt lost control after a hard, right-wind-down landing. Acft porpoised, collapsing the nose gear and came to rest nose down. - [NTSB CHI84LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA375.md): Cessna 152 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N67995 · Substantial damage > Plt stated the acft was 1/2 way down the rwy and had not touched down so back pressure on the yoke was released. The acft then bounced three times on the rwy. On the third bounce the nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. Plt stated airspeed was… - [NTSB ATL84LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA272.md): Cessna 152 · Fair Hope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N25945 · Substantial damage > The plt excessively flared the acft on landing at which time the acft ballooned. Recovery from the balloon was made but upon touchdown, the acft was not aligned with the rwy. The acft traveled off the left side of the rwy and contacted several small trees. - [NTSB CHI84LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA358.md): Piper PA-12 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1984 · N7890H · Substantial damage > While over-flying a local arpt at aprx 200 ft AGL the eng lost power. A forced landing was made in an adjacent alfalfa field. The acft landed hard in a nose low attitude and came to rest about 90 ft from initial ground contact. - [NTSB NYC84LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA290.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1984 · N24397 · Substantial damage > The instructor plt stated that while he was giving instruction, he made a normal landing. When the wheels touched down, the right main gear snapped off & hit the side of the fuselage. The acft then skidded along the rwy until it came to rest. - [NTSB NYC84LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA287.md): Cessna 152 · Ellicottville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1984 · N4905B · Substantial damage > The plt started taking off from an unimproved, grass covered fld, but the acft would not accelerate above 50 KTS. He aborted the takeoff, but the acft continued off the end of the rwy where the nose gear was torn off & the left main gear & right wing tip were… - [NTSB SEA84LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA220.md): Piper PA-12 · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1984 · N92740 · Destroyed > Over a mountain pass the acft encountered turbulence the plt described as 'severe'. The acft lost 500 to 1,000 ft and turned 180 deg. A 180 deg climbing turn was initiated and the acft again flew into the turbulence. After the second encounter aileron and… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41505&year=1984&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") = 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 ('41505')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41505&year=1984 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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