# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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 5 · 242 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW85FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA090.md): Cessna 172L · Galveston, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1984 · N2823Q · Destroyed > A recently certificated private pilot with no known instrument training was given a 'VFR not recommended' weather briefing for a return trip on a pleasure flight. Weather conditions were predicted to, and did, deteriorate rapidly. He took off and turned on… - [NTSB ATL85FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA070.md): Robinson R22 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1984 · N9030B · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed aprx 1/2 mi from the marshall county arpt while on a personal flt. Investigaton revealed that the plt, a doctor who specialized in emergency room procedures, commuted between hospitals located in three different cities. The plt had been… - [NTSB ATL85LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA069.md): Cessna 172H · Fairburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1984 · N9347H · Substantial damage > The aircraft reportedly suffered a loss of power while on the x-wing leg for a touch-&-go landing. The plt attempted to land the aircraft on the reciprical rwy from which he departed. The aircraft touched down long and ran off of the end of the runway into… - [NTSB NYC85LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1984 · N3968K · Substantial damage > The acft landed hard on runway 27 at Marlboro airport while on a solo flight. The aircraft was substantially damaged andthe student pilot received minor injuries. The pilot had a total of 47 flight hours all of which were in the same make and model aircraft.… - [NTSB LAX85FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA086.md): Cessna 172N · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1984 · N5184D · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot departed the arpt on a special VFR clearance. Wx at the time was 1,000 overcast, 2.5 miles in light rain and fog. Acft turned eastbound following a highway toward a pass in the hills to the east and collided with the rising… - [NTSB SEA85FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA036.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Imlay, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N9659P · Destroyed > Plt was reportedly engaged in aerial coyote hunting, witnesses observed acft of this description flying low and slow in vicinity but there were no eyewitnesses to the crash. Investigation revealed acft impacted ground upright with high vertical descent rate.… - [NTSB ATL85FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA067.md): Robinson R-22 Alpha · Huntsville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N8475K · Destroyed > A popping sound then a loud noise and a puff of smoke preceded the helicopter's fall to the ground, stated a 12 year old boy who said he saw the accident. Examination of the helicopter failed to disclose any trace of fire. However one main rotor blade… - [NTSB LAX85LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA082.md): Rawdon Bros. T1 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1984 · N51FM · Substantial damage > The plt planned to fly from santa ana, CA. To scottsdale, AZ. The plt reported that the acft had enough fuel for 4 hrs of flying time. The acft's fuel gages are located on the wings & a flashlight is required to see them at night. The plt stated that he was… - [NTSB ANC85FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA031.md): Piper PA-18 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1984 · N6767B · Substantial damage > The plt reported a loss of elevator control during the takeoff climb portion of a touch-&-go landing. Examination of the wreckage disclosed a broken turnbuckle that was still attached to the upper end of the elevator horn. - [NTSB ATL85LKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG02.md): Cessna 172N · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N1947F · Substantial damage > The acft veered to the left during the takeoff ground run. The acft departed the rwy into a soft, plowed field where it momentarily nosed down before coming to rest on the main landing gear. - [NTSB MIA85LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA061.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1984 · N22061 · Substantial damage > The eng lost pwer at aprx 400 ft AGL in a left climbing turn after takeoff from rwy 09L. The plt continued the left turn in an effort to land on rwy 18L. Easterly winds caused the acft to overshoot and land on grass on the west side of the arpt. During the… - [NTSB NYC85LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA045.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1984 · N14315 · Substantial damage > Plt stated that after a normal crosswind touchdown, the tail section did not drop as expected, but rose and veered left. Acft swerved and flipped inverted. - [NTSB BFO85FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA009.md): Grumman AA-5A · Manassas, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1984 · N14LC · Destroyed > After a higher and faster apch than usual due to conflicting traffic, the acft touched down on the nosewheel and began to porpoise, according to witnesses. After the second bounce, power was added for a go around, the pilot later stated. Witnesses saw the… - [NTSB LAX85LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA087.md): Cessna 172N · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1984 · N737PZ · Substantial damage > The plt landed normally & taxied off the rwy. The acft encountered a gust of wind & nosed over. Winds were reported as 300 deg at 20 KTS gusting to 25 KTS. - [NTSB LAX85FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA071.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Gorman, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1984 · N26131 · Destroyed > The plt was on a night x-country flt. When the acft did not arrive at its destination, a search was initiated. On 12/12/84, the plane was found where it had impacted an area of rising terrain while approaching the tehachapi mountains. Impact occurred on a… - [NTSB SEA85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA029.md): Cessna 172M · Sultan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1984 · N4436R · Substantial damage > An overrun occurred on the 2,000 foot airstrip due to excess approach and landing speed. A light coating of snow was present on the grass runway and the pilot neglected to raise the flaps adding to a longer landing roll and making braking less effective. A 5… - [NTSB MIA85LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA054.md): Piper PA28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1984 · N43080 · Substantial damage > Plt stated that he was unfamiliar with the arpt and requested assistance to taxi to the ramp. The pilot was told to take the first left turn to ramp, he turned onto an access road to the fire station and collided with a sign that stated 'no taxiway.' - [NTSB ATL85FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FAMS1.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Dayton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 9, 1984 · N9627U · Destroyed > Aircraft missing on a flight from Dayton, OH to gallipolis, OH two persons on board. - [NTSB CHI85LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA066.md): Cessna 177 · Cadiz, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1984 · N2835X · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced landing after the eng failed inflight. The plt stated that about 10 miles west of harrison airport the eng began sputtering & running rough. When unable to regain full power the plt attempted to glide to tapan airpark, a… - [NTSB LAX85LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA056.md): Gulfstream AA-5A · Llano, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1984 · N26773 · Substantial damage > The plt of the departing acft reported that he broadcast his intentions of takeoff & he made a 360 deg clearing turn to check for inbnd acft before beginning his takeoff roll on rwy 07. Prior to becoming airborne the plt observed an acft on short final apch… - [NTSB ATL85LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA044.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1984 · N4343F · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into a sewage treatment plant during an emergency landing after fuel exhaustion while on a personal flt. The plt indicated that the flt was 4 hours 10 minutes long. The acft fuel capacity is listed as 38 gals usable. The acft is certified for… - [NTSB ANC85LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA025.md): Piper PA-185-135 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N4083E · Substantial damage > The wheel equipped acft broke through the ice during a takeoff from a frozen lake. The increased drag slowed the acft and the plt was able to clear some trees but after bouncing along for 300-400 ft the acft hit a tree and ground looped. The acft wreckage was… - [NTSB NYC85FHJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHJ01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hastings, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1984 · N32473 · Destroyed > Plt was occupying rt front seat, pax in left. Plt stated he noted eng oil press gage reading low and, recalling prior emerg lndg on golf course due oil starvation, elected precautionary lndg on golf course. Acft overshot intended approach. Plt initiated… - [NTSB LAX85FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA048.md): Cessna 172M · Lake Isabella, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1984 · N9589V · Destroyed > Acft departed arpt in mountain valley (elev 2,614) generally direct toward a saddle pass (elev 6,500) about 1 mi nw & on the lee side of the valley. Tops of the mountains around the valley average about 7,000 ft MSL. Flt encountered updrafts during climb… - [NTSB CHI85FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA054.md): Cessna 172P · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1984 · N53134 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the terrain during a forced landing following a loss of power during takeoff. Investigation revealed that two days previously a loss of power had occured during a test flt which was virtually identical to the power loss experienced… - [NTSB MIA85FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1984 · N2443G · Destroyed > The plt had recently been checked out on banner towing operations & was on his 5th banner towing flt. After taking off from rwy 9R, he turned left, crossed to the left of rwy 9L to a left downwind & intended to continue in a left pattern for a banner pick-up… - [NTSB ANC85LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA022.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1984 · N8678D · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was making an approach over trees that were ten ft high. After passing the trees he 'chopped' the power & the acft landed hard. He noticed the fuselage was buckled just forward of the vertical fin when he exited the acft. - [NTSB ANC85LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA018.md): Piper PA-22 · Minchumina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1984 · N6821B · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing on a frozen lake during a precautionary landing. The plt said that cargo on board had shifted in flt and he also had a loss of 15 mph in airspeed. Thinking it might be an icing problem, the plt made the unscheduled landing. No ice… - [NTSB NYC85FGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FGM01.md): Cessna 172P · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 10, 1984 · N97594 · Destroyed > Acft landed long with excessive speed. Plt attempted a go-around but was unable to obtain sufficient flying speed before reaching the end of the rwy which drops off into a steep embankment. When the acft reached the end of the rwy ground effect was lost and… - [NTSB MKC85LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA018.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Algona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1984 · N4312Z · Substantial damage > At about 100 ft AGL after takeoff, eng lost pwr. Plt attempted to circle to land on closest runway but eng was developing insufficient pwr to maintain altitude in turn. Acft touched down 150 ft short of threshold. Plt did not level wings prior to touchdown.… - [NTSB FTW85LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA036.md): Robinson R22 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1984 · N8360A · Substantial damage > According to the CFI there was no intention to perform 'touchdown' autorotation landings. During the third simulated power loss the CFI reported that he initiated the flare at about 55 ft AGL. As airspeed dissipated and the sink rate continued the CFI… - [NTSB CHI85LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA037.md): Kragnes Acrosport II · Moorhead, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1984 · N317DK · Substantial damage > After 20 min flight, engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. Plt executed forced lndg in rough field, acft nosed over on contact with uneven terrain during lndg roll. Plt stated he must have measured fuel quantity incorrectly during last refueling. Acft not… - [NTSB NYC85FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1984 · N9930W · Destroyed > During an approach to land at night, the acft crashed & burned about 3000 ft from the approach end of the rwy. The non-instrument rated plt had been in contact with approach control. He indicated that IFR conditions existed over the arpt & that he was going… - [NTSB NYC85LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA017.md): Cessna 172P · Andes, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1984 · N64182 · Destroyed > According to the plt, he encountered deteriorating visibility due to haze & he elected to land in an unimproved field. The 1st approach was aborted; however, the acft touched down on the 2nd approach. After touching down, the plt realized the field was too… - [NTSB NYC85LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA020.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Farmington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N82587 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, during the landing flare the wind shifted causing the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy striking rwy lights and a pole. Winds were from 230 deg at 10 KTS gusting to 15. - [NTSB FTW85LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA026.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hinton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N55303 · Substantial damage > During takeoff on an instructional flt with a CFI aboard, the acft struck a grain wagon. The CFI stated that on takeoff, the student lifted off prematurely and the acft struck the parked vehicle. The CFI took no corrective action. - [NTSB LAX85LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA028.md): Cessna 172 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1984 · N61739 · Substantial damage > Loss of pwr occurred on final apch. Acft contacted a dike during forced landing collapsing the nose gear. Plt said direct route was flown at 10,500 ft MSL descending lower after crossing mountainous area. Plt did not lean mixture during flt or report which… - [NTSB ANC85LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1984 · N4361A · Substantial damage > According to the plt, when he arrived at the gravel bar the passengers to be picked up were not there & could not be located from the air. After making low passes over the gravel bar he determined that the snow did not look deep and touched down to check the… - [NTSB CHI85LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA023.md): Cessna 172K · Berlin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1984 · N46407 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he attempted to takeoff from a grass strip that is priented north and south. He described the grass as being 'too long' and the wind was from the west. The plt over rotated the acft to raise the nose wheel clear of the grass and was unable… - [NTSB CHI85LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA024.md): Piper PA28-151 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N41483 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was on final apch to land on a wet, sod rwy when he noticed a flock of geese over the apch end. He added power to fly over the geese then proceeded to touchdown further down the rwy than what he had planned. Due to his speed & the wet… - [NTSB DEN85LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Loring, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1984 · N7478L · Destroyed > Acft stalled while making a downwind turn during slow flight at a low alt while on a cattle survey flt. Acft descended, impacted the terrain and was destroyed by fire. - [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 ATL85LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA004.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Ozark, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1984 · N5065Z · Substantial damage > The student plt was on her fourth supervised solo flt. During the ground roll of her fourth landing the acft started to go left of the rwy centerline. The plt said she over corrected twice and ended up heading off the rwy toward a ditch. Inan attempt to… - [NTSB ANC85LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA003.md): Piper PA-18 · Big Susitna Rvr, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1984 · N2583P · Substantial damage > Engine failure occurred shortly after takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system. The pilot stated that a more thorough pre-flight inspection should have been accomplished. The acft collided with the terrain during the uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB NYC85LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA008.md): Grumman American AA5A · Corinth, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1984 · N26759 · Substantial damage > During an aprx 45 min flight the plt became disoriented and flew an apch to a sod area that he mistakenly identified as his desired dest. During the apch the acft contacted wires causing the acft to descend out of control into a river. - [NTSB NYC85FFA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FFA01.md): Cessna 172I · Essex, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N215NY · Substantial damage > Witnesses stated acft became airborne near the slight rise in the rwy, aprx 1500 ft down the rwy, and climbed to aprx 60 ft AGL. Acft shuttered and nose of acft pitched up. Left wing and nose then dropped. Acft continued descending to the left across a small… - [NTSB CHI85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA010.md): Cessna 172M · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N80941 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after landing on the 3000 ft grass rwy, the acft traveled off the right & hit a ditch. No mechanical problems were evident. - [NTSB CHI85LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA008.md): Cessna 172N · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N738CY · Substantial damage > After returning to the arpt, the plt entered the pattern for a x-wind landing. He made 3 go-arounds while attempting to land. On the 4th apch, the acft touched down, then became airborne again. The plt decided 'to much time had passed to make another… - [NTSB LAX85LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA027.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1984 · N2099U · Substantial damage > The student plt was on his 3rd supervised solo flt & stayed in the traffic pattern to practice landings. On the 2nd approach to land, the acft ballooned during the flare & yawed to the left. The acft touched down & immediately veered left, went off the rwy &… - [NTSB DEN85LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA003.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Silver City, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1984 · N707FL · Destroyed > The plt stated after the accident that he was attempting to land on rwy 33. He continued to state that immediately prior to the landing flare, a 'terrific downdraft' forced the acft down on the rwy. The acft landed hard and the plt attempted a go-around. He… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41508&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 ('41508')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=1984 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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