# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC86LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA055.md): Piper PA-24 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N7571P · Substantial damage
  > While on apch for landing, about 50 ft from the rwy, the landing gear contacted a bridge and the acft bounced into the air. Pwr was added at this time and again the acft bounced. The acft was then landed on the rwy and it skidded to a stop. The plt stated she…
- [NTSB CHI86MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86MA052.md): Cessna 177B · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N34046 · Destroyed
  > The pilot took off with five passengers approximately 170 pounds over maximum allowable gross weight into known moderate icing conditions. His aircraft was not equipped to fly in these conditions. Radio and radar contact were lost at approximately 3500 feet…
- [NTSB CHI86LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA049.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1985 · N8458H · Substantial damage
  > After a x-country flt and during the landing roll the acft started to drift left on the snow covered rwy. The left main gear then encountered deeper snow causing the acft to swing to the left and run into a six-ft snowbank.
- [NTSB SEA86LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA029.md): Maule M-5-180C · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N5635D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power occurred during an ILS approach due to induction ice. During touchdown on 12 inches of snow a nose over occurred.
- [NTSB DEN86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA041.md): Cessna 177B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1985 · N13717 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged during a forced landing in a fld following a loss of pwr from fuel exhaustion. The plt stated that during the preflight he checked the fuel level by the gages and not visually. The gages indicated slightly over one-half full at that time.
- [NTSB CHI86LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA050.md): Cessna 172RG · East Liverpool, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1985 · N6208V · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he was unable to stop the acft at the end of the taxiway after he had taxied through water. The acft came to rest after sliding into a drainage ditch at the end of the taxiway. The plt continued the flt although the acft was damaged. The…
- [NTSB MIA86LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA039.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N136AV · Substantial damage
  > The plt was attempting a night landing on his first night x-country & had not landed at this aprt prior to this time. He stated that during the flare, he was caught by a x-wind & blown into the trees adjacent to the rwy. Surface winds at the time of the…
- [NTSB NYC86FNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNE01.md): Dorfman,William A. Bede 4/275 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 10, 1985 · N58266 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with the ground off to the side of the runway during a takeoff attempt. The nose gear and the main gear collapsed during the ground contact. The wind blew the aircraft to the side with a wing raised and before recovery as effected the…
- [NTSB LAX86FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA038.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Gold Run, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1985 · N28495 · Destroyed
  > The accident location and the departure airport is located in a mountainous area. The acft departed truckee-tahoe arpt (trk) to the northeast in marginal VFR conditions at sunset. The acft continued on a northeasterly heading for 18 miles and then turned to a…
- [NTSB MIA86IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA029.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1985 · N2103K · Minor damage
  > The plt stated that he was on a practice instrument apch & after arriving at minimums, declared a missed apch, retracted his landing gear & flaps but decided to land and continued his apch & inadvertently landed gear up.
- [NTSB LAX86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N21491 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Near the completion of a dual instructional flt with a pre-solo student, the CFI followed the procedures recommended in the aim 7 & announced his Cessna acft's position over the CTAF stating his intentions & identifying his location on the 45 deg. Entry &…
- [NTSB MIA86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA021.md): Mooney M20C · Starke, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1985 · N79386 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that after takeoff while climbing through 15 ft AGL the eng sputtered and lost pwr momentarily. Full pwr was regained but the acft had lost altitude and could not climb to clear trees at the departure end of the rwy. The acft then veered left,…
- [NTSB LAX86FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA025.md): Cessna 182P · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N7371S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > As the Cessna 182P pilot flew through a control zone without establishing communications at an altitude of 3,500 ft, a Piper PA28 was beginning its approach for landing. The Piper's pilot was practicing instrument flight using a hood and a safety pilot. The…
- [NTSB CHI86LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA014.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Toronto, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1985 · N6859P · Substantial damage
  > The acft touched down hard and bounced during the student plts second solo landing of the day. Recovery was made by initiating a go around. The acft touched down hard and bounced again on the third landing. Directional control of the acft was lost and it…
- [NTSB NYC86LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA010.md): Mooney M20C · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1985 · N73SD · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a bird while descending for an apch to landing at Ocean City. Substantial damage resulted to the right horizontal stabilizer. The plt was able to maintain control of the acft with difficulty. A successful landing was accomlished..
- [NTSB CHI86LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA008.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N55785 · Substantial damage
  > After touchdown & about 600 ft from the approach end of runway 23 the aircraft collided with a moped crossing the runway. The 11 yr old operator of the moped was seriously injured.
- [NTSB CHI86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA005.md): Todd Pitts · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N14JK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > N2032 had taken off, remained in the traffic pattern, & landed. N14JK had taken off, obtained a radio check at altitude,descended and entered the traffic pattern. Immediately afterlanding N14JK ran into N2032. N14JK reportedly made two radio calls in the…
- [NTSB LAX86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA005.md): Willie II · Blythe, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N7919 · Substantial damage
  > On oct 5, 1985 a Willie ii homebuilt crashed on takeoff after its left main landing gear collapsed. VMC existed at the time and no flt plan was filed. The ac sustained substantial damage and the two occupants received minor injuries. The winds were from 050.…
- [NTSB ATL85FLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FLQ01.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N8450K · Substantial damage
  > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field following a loss of pwr 5 miles from the destination arpt. The plt reported to Bowling Green fss that he was 'out of gas' at an alt of 3000 ft. post accident examination disclosed a…
- [NTSB NYC85LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA246.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N7505P · Substantial damage
  > According to the CFI, the student raised the nose of the acft too early during takeoff. This resulted in the acft becoming airborne prematurely. The student was unable to climb out of ground effect and the decision to abort the takeoff was made. The acft…
- [NTSB FTW85LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA355.md): Cessna 172RG · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N6290R · Substantial damage
  > The main landing gear colapsed during a touch and go landing. The landing gear warning circuit breaker had popped, and the instructor pilot received no warning that the gear was not fully extended.
- [NTSB DEN85LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA243.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Holyoke, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1985 · N3562G · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed her a/c in a right xwind and was unable to prevent the a/c from veering off the r/w. the a/c struck a wind t and came to rest in a corn field. The plt was not injured.
- [NTSB MKC85FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA217.md): Piper PA-28-181 · What Cheer, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1985 · N8262U · Substantial damage
  > The acft was observed flying through the top of a tree, then through a four strand high voltage pwr line. Final impact was relatively flat in a soy-bean field. The plt later stated that he had become disoriented in flt and hallucinated that he was in a Piper…
- [NTSB MKC85FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA213.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hoskins, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1985 · N15970 · Destroyed
  > This accident occurred on a telephone cable patrl flt. The acft would normally fly along the route of the buried cable at 200 to 300 ft AGL. When construction activity was sighted the plt would first record the sighting on a portable tape recorder and then…
- [NTSB MKC85LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA208.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1985 · N9557K · Substantial damage
  > The eng quit abruptly while the acft was cruising at 3,500 feet. The acft collided with standing corn during the night forced landing. After the acdt the fuel selector was found on the lt fuel tank, the lt tank was empty and the rt fuel tank was full. The plt…
- [NTSB LAX85LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA379.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1985 · N9950B · Substantial damage
  > The stop at the airport was a planned fuel stop on a flt from conroe, TX to bullhead city, AZ. The flt departed controe,TX about 12 hours prior to the accident. Witnesses saw the acft make two 'high & very erratic' aborted approaches prior to impacting in the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA365.md): Cessna 177 · Glandorf, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N30654 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during cruise flt the prop pitch began to vary, oil pressure dropped to zero and the eng began to overheat. A forced landing ensued during which the acft contacted a ditch. Post accident examination of the eng disclosed the #3 cylinder…
- [NTSB LAX85LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA358.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1985 · N9653J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that, as he was on the landing roll, two dogs chased a horse across the runway, and that he was unable to avoid striking the horse with the aircraft's left wing.
- [NTSB MKC85LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA188.md): Cessna 172RG · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N4772R · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the eng start & run-up were normal before he took off on a night currency & proficiency flt. After 2 normal takeoffs & full stops, he made a 3rd takeoff. He climbed to 1000 ft AGL on a x-wind leg, reduced power to 20' manifold pressure &…
- [NTSB FTW85LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA325.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Llano, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N2217G · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he entered the traffic pattern at 2000 ft for a left downwind to rwy 17. He then reduced pwr to 1700 RPM and placed the mixture control into the full rich position. He assured that carburetor heat was off and then started his descent. The eng…
- [NTSB ANC85LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA152.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N3365M · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported sufficient alt could not be obtained to clear trees during takeoff. The acft stalled and the right wing contacted the water resulting in the acft cartwheeling. Investigation revealed the acft was over gross weight and CG was beyond the aft…
- [NTSB DEN85LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA220.md): Beech 76 · Sula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1985 · N3865U · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated that he overflew airstrip to 'make sure it was clear.' During the landing roll, he saw shrubbery on the rwy and attempted evasive action. The acft veered left and the left main gear rolled into a drainage ditch and the left wing contacted a fence…
- [NTSB ATL85FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA242.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Abbeville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1985 · N7475W · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into trees & the ground after going into a left turn during a go-around initiated after a bouncy landing. After power was added for the go-around the acft seemed to be uncontrolled so that the CFI on the ground, who had just exited the acft…
- [NTSB CHI85FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA325.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Eureka, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1985 · N8503E · Substantial damage
  > Prior to takeoff the pilot calculated that with 48 gallons of fuel he could make the four hour flight to oshkosh with one hour of fuel to spare. Upon arriving at a point 25 mi sw of oshkosh he received a request to descend 1200 ft, a request to climb 1200 ft…
- [NTSB MKC85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA170.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Leon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N8089C · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that when he was on final apch to land, the acft encountered a downdraft & its rate of descent increased. He applied power to correct the situation, but the left main gear hit a fence post aprx 10 ft short of the rwy & failed. Subsequently,…
- [NTSB BFO85LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA063.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Woodbine, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N7657S · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during a hard landing at Woodbine airport, Woodbine, Maryland, while on a check ride.
- [NTSB MIA85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA219.md): Piper PA-28-180 · South Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1985 · N32576 · Substantial damage
  > The eng lost pwr during a sightseeing flt at 1200 ft MSL and the plt selected a divided hwy for an emergency landing to the west. Because he was overtaking a truck on the westbound lanes, the plt tried to land on the median strip. The acft was caught in the…
- [NTSB LAX85FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA322.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phelen, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N2640Q · Destroyed
  > After receiving a preflight weather briefing 1 hour and 20 minutes before takeoff, that cautioned of lowering ceilings and thunderstorms along his proposed flt route, the plt took off under VFR. A flt plan was not filed. As the acft climbed to its cruise alt…
- [NTSB MIA85LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA210.md): Cessna 177B · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N13714 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that shortly after taking off, while flying at 1400 ft, there was a strong odor of fuel in the cabin, then the eng lost power. He was unable to restart the eng & subsequently ditched the acft in the gulf of Mexico about 1/4 mi south of Cedar…
- [NTSB CHI85LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA287.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Stoughton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1985 · N47677 · Substantial damage
  > Upon landing following a normal 70 knot final approach the aircraft initially touched down one-third of the way down the 2500 ft grass runway. A bounce carried the aircraft to a point halfway down the runway where the aircraft landed in a full stall. The…
- [NTSB ATL85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA217.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1985 · N779VM · Substantial damage
  > While in cruise flt eng RPM decreased. Plt actions to recover RPM were unsuccessful and eng eventually quit. A forced landing was made to an empty fld. On roll out the acft hit a concealed ditch resulting in substantial damage. Later, exmination of the eng…
- [NTSB NYC85LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA165.md): Beech C23 · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1985 · N6704L · Substantial damage
  > The plt was familiar with the arpt, during the landing the plt observed the wind sock indicating calm winds and the acft was landed into the sun. During the landing roll, pwr was added for takeoff. When the acft was aprx 2/3 the way down the rwy, the plt…
- [NTSB FTW85LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA284.md): Grumman AA5B · Sonora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1985 · N4520B · Substantial damage
  > While landing at an unfamiliar strip, the plt observed a rough surface at the apch end, and landed one halfway down the down-sloping 2300 ft rwy. He tried to go around, but could not accelerate enough, and the acft rolled thru 2 fences, trees, then stopped…
- [NTSB MKC85LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA164.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Denison, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N6799D · Substantial damage
  > Plt reports that the eng idle setting was too low and the eng quit when he reduced power during a practice autorotation. The acft touched down hard and the main rotor contacted tail boom.
- [NTSB CHI85LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA257.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Oxford, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1985 · N9459K · Substantial damage
  > While on a round-robin flight at night the pilot experienced an alternator failure. As he was returning to his point of origin the battery power depleted leaving him with no radios or landing light and only a flashlight for cockpit lighting. He decided to…
- [NTSB CHI85LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA255.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1985 · N6897C · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft while clearing the runway, shot wide of the taxiway taxiing onto the grass and into a culvert which was difficult to see resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI85LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA246.md): Anderson Skybolt · Escanaba, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N66AA · Substantial damage
  > Prior to the acdnt, the acft was observed making repeated low passes over the area where it subsequently crashed. Witnesses reported that during a turning maneuver over water, the acft collided with the surface & crashed. A police officer, who responded,…
- [NTSB ANC85LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA105.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Lewis River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N2667Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated there was a gust of wind about 10 knots, the pilot was not able to reach flying speed, and the aircraft ran off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB MKC85LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Belgrade, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N8336W · Substantial damage
  > Flight instructor giving private pilot a bfr. Bfr was nearly completed when ip gave pilot a simulated forced landing over his own farm strip. Pilot was making an excellent approach until the landing gear hit the barbed wire hidden in the high grass.
- [NTSB LAX85LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA279.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1985 · N4382N · Substantial damage
  > Eng failed due to fuel exhaution while the acft was on final apch to rwy 18 at Apple Valley. A forced landing on rough terrain short of the rwy resulted in substantial damage to the acft.

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## 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 ('41514'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&year=1985

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