# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 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 NYC86LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA053.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mttituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · N9409W · Substantial damage
  > Pilot states on landing flair the aircraft was tracking on a 190 degree heading for rwy 29 winds were from 260 pt 20 KTS on flair acft drifted approx 16 ft to the left and left wide extended beyond rwy making contact with shrubbry on the edge of the rwy. Acft…
- [NTSB LAX86LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA068.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Canoga Park, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1985 · N6740P · Substantial damage
  > While the plt was cruisin in his own acft, an eng oil leak developed, oil pressure decreased & eng power was lost, the plt attempted to make an emergency ldg on a city street, on approach the acft collided with power lines & a fence, & the acft came to rest…
- [NTSB LAX86FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA063.md): Cessna TR182 · Independence, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1985 · N737SG · Destroyed
  > While en route, the acft collided with moutainous terrain (trrn) at an aprx elev of 13,500 ft. previously, the plt had requested & was rcvg traffic advisories fm ARTCC. Bfr the acdnt, the acft's psn & alt (mode c reply) were noted by the controller (ctlr). No…
- [NTSB ATL86LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA033.md): Aero Commander 500 · Albany, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N999B · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft landed on the wet sod runway with a 30 to 35 knot tailwind and ran off the end of the runway and into the trees. The pilot related that the wind shifted 180 degrees upon touchdown. The pilot also stated that he touched down approximately 1000 ft…
- [NTSB LAX86LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA046.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Tustin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1985 · N5353Y · Substantial damage
  > The plt's mechanic performed a pre-purchase inspection of the acft. No malfunctions were detected with the fuel system, & the mechanic informed the plt that the acft was overall 'in good condition.' Later in the day the plt purchased the acft, & after…
- [NTSB MIA86FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA028.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sorrento, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1985 · N4862S · Destroyed
  > The flt was on a VFR x-country at 9500 ft with ATC flt following. The non-instrument rated plt advised ATC that he was unable to maintain VFR & climbed to 11,000 ft. he again avised he was unable to maintain VFR & was going to descend. The acft was observed…
- [NTSB FTW86FPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA04.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N6393P · Substantial damage
  > The acft traveled through a barbed wire fence during a forced landing short of rwy 35 at Terrell arpt. When aprx 1 mile from the arpt, the eng quit. The plt was unable to move the fuel selector, however, by applying a full rich mixture and turning on the…
- [NTSB FTW86FPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA03.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Yantis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N9348W · Destroyed
  > The acft contacted a tree and a large bale of hay during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. Post accident inspection disclosed 18 gallons of fuel remained in the left main tank and 3 gallons remained in the left wing tip tank. Both right wing fuel…
- [NTSB NYC86FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA015.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Tobyhanna, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N4298K · Destroyed
  > At about the time N4298K was departing pocono mountains mun icipal airport, recorded radar information from new york ARTCC displayed an aircraft in that area. The aircraft flew eastward and then northward. The aircraft disappeared from the radar screen about…
- [NTSB CHI85LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA372.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Washington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N7767P · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to takeoff on the 1800 ft long grass airstrip with 3 passengers on board. A 90 deg, 12 kt x-wind was present and the OAT was 91 deg f. after liftoff, the acft settled back on the airstrip and continued off the end into a bean fld where the…
- [NTSB ATL85LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA268.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N7991P · Substantial damage
  > The plt was unable to extend the landing gear & performed a gear-up landing. Post accident examination revealed that the nose gear door was restricting the movement of the landing gear due to improper repair of the landing gear door attachment.
- [NTSB CHI85LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA363.md): Callair A-9 · Hollandale, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N8273H · Substantial damage
  > During a maneuvering turn while crop dusting the pilot experienced a muffler failure and engine fire. He landed successfully and abandoned the aircraft. Subsequent investigation revealed that the bracket that holds the muffler/ exhaust pipe to the aircraft…
- [NTSB FTW85FQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FQG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Morton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N4708Y · Destroyed
  > After the plt completed a swath run, the acft entered a rgt climbing maneuver, then rolled wings level. After that, it reportedly began an abrupt climb for aprx 50 to 60 ft, then nosed down & crashed in a steep descent. After impact, the acft was destroyed by…
- [NTSB FTW85LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA326.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Farmerville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1985 · N8050P · Substantial damage
  > The plt took off and started his climbout with the fuel selector on a fuel tank which was virtually empty. The eng stopped reaching an alt of 200 feet AGL. The plt made forced landing in trees. There was an ample supply of fuel (about 70 gallons) distributed…
- [NTSB ATL85LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA246.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Goodway, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1985 · N9647P · Destroyed
  > During aerial application the acft lost total pwr and the plt made an emergency landing in a fld. The plt stated that shortly after the eng lost pwr, he noticed smoke coming from the eng nacelle. After landing in the fld, the acft began to burn and was…
- [NTSB FTW85LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA319.md): Cessna R182 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1985 · N7304T · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a hard landing at the town and country arpt at Lubbock, TX, and a collapse of the nose gear resulted.
- [NTSB ANC85LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA188.md): Maule M-5-235C · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1985 · N9046E · Destroyed
  > The pilot departed a sand bar near the bernard glacier on 8/8/85, and never returned to pick up the passenger he had dropped off earlier. On 8/12/91 the wreckage was found by hunters at 61-11N 141-42W at the 1,000-FT level in mountainous terrain. The wreckage…
- [NTSB SEA85LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA188.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Cold Meadows, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N4346T · Destroyed
  > The plt was attempting to land on an airstrip with a density alt of 9000 ft. during a go-around the acft was unable to out climb rising terrain due to the density alt. A departure stall into trees resulted. A post-impact fire destroyed the acft. The plt…
- [NTSB MKC85LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA173.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Norcatur, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N4772Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft had been spraying for 40 minutes at 2500 ft MSL with a density alt of aprx 4600 ft when it stalled during a turnaround. It then impacted an electric pwr pole followed by the terrain.
- [NTSB BFO85LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA059.md): Cessna 182RG · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N737XD · Substantial damage
  > After landing to the left of the centerline of rwy 10, the acft veered left off the rwy and collided with a drainage ditch located approximately 10 yards from the rwy. Following contract with the ditch, at approximately 15 mph, the acft flipped over, coming…
- [NTSB MIA85IA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA211.md): Cessna R182 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N6289T · Minor damage
  > The plt stated that he made a normal touchdown & on his landing rollout the nose gear collapsed. The landing gear was cycled several times after this occurrence & no abnormality was observed. No determination could be made of the malfunction of the landing…
- [NTSB DEN85LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA190.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Thistle, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N7614Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt had just completed an aerial spray mission and was flying through a canyon when the acft collided with pwr lines. Control of the acft was lost and it contacted the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC85FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA166.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tioga, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N7934P · Destroyed
  > The plt initiated a downwind landing on a grass rwy that sloped mostly uphill, but began sloping downhill at its departure end. A witness near the apch end of the 2150 ft rwy watched the acft touch down beyond its midpoint, then disappear over its crested…
- [NTSB ATL85LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA206.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1985 · N7474P · Destroyed
  > According to the pilot, he forgot to extend the landing gear. He stated most of his flight time had been in fixed gear aircraft. On this flight he had been told by his instructor to work on smoothing his radio technique on the second landing of the flight he…
- [NTSB ANC85LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA119.md): Helio 250 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N5460E · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he took off downwind with a heavily loaded acft. He estimated the wind was from the north at 4 gusting to 6 KTS. He stated that after climbing about 100 ft, the acft began to mush as he began retracting the flaps. Subsequently, it…
- [NTSB SEA85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA170.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N5829P · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged during a forced landing in a fld following fuel exhaustion. The plt reported he departed yellow pine, ID, with the fuel gages indicating 1/2. Upon reaching an alt of 10,000 ft, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The right fuel tank was…
- [NTSB LAX85LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA303.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N7198P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported to the tower, while on base leg, that he was out of fuel. He then landed short and contacted a fence and a tree on the landing roll. The pilot stated that the aircraft contained 45 gallons of fuel when he departed and that he had flown for…
- [NTSB NYC85LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA168.md): Piper PA-28-236 · New Milford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1985 · N82631 · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the preflt and runup checks were normal. The plt then applied full pwr for takeoff and rotation was initiated at 60 KTS. After liftoff, the acft appeared to loose pwr and began to yaw to the left. The stall warning horn sounded and the…
- [NTSB SEA85LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA152.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1985 · N6647Z · Destroyed
  > During aerial applications the pilot cleared a rise, got a down draft, struck trees and then stalled striking the ground with little forward motion. An intense explosion and fire followed. The fire origin was in the area of the fiberglass fuel tank. An…
- [NTSB SEA85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235-C · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1985 · N7396Z · Substantial damage
  > During an aerial applications maneuver the engine ceased operating and a forced landing was made in an orchard in between apple tree rows. Engine and aircraft inspection could not reveal any abnormalities with the exception of a very dirty, partially clogged…
- [NTSB DEN85LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA155.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N7346Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported the engine failed while he was spraying a corn field, necessitating a straight ahead forced landing. During the landing roll the wheels bogged down in the soft earth and the plane overturned. Subsequent examination of theengine by the plt…
- [NTSB DEN85LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA159.md): Piper PA-25-235-B · Lovington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1985 · N7336Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted to take off to the east from a 1000-foot mowed alfalfa field at a field elevation of 3700 ft MSL. The plt estimated the winds to be from the southeast at 8 mph. The density altitude was computed to be between 6578 and 6871 ft MSL. According…
- [NTSB DEN85LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA154.md): Callair A-9 · Riverton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1985 · N8280H · Substantial damage
  > During an aerial application turn-around maneuver, the eng lost power. The plt stated that he immediately changed the fuel selector & turned on the boost pump, but the acft was too low for the eng to have time to restore power. The eng had been using fuel…
- [NTSB MKC85LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA119.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Concordia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N627WB · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was making a night flt. He received wind information from an arpt 48 miles from the destination but used an indication from lighted wind indicator. Plt made a go around because the ground speed was fast. During the next attempt, he landed, ran…
- [NTSB DEN85LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA146.md): Piper PA-25-260-C · Ordway, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N4926Y · Destroyed
  > The airplane departed the airport on an aerial application operation. Immediately after takeoff the pilot retarded the propeller control to climb setting and turned east. The pilot said he was aware of and saw power lines ahead. He said he advanced the…
- [NTSB NYC85LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA137.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N8966W · Substantial damage
  > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of pwr on initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that at an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL, the eng quit operating. A forced landing was made 100 yrds off the end of rwy 28. Inspection of…
- [NTSB FTW85LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA231.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1985 · N6665P · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he felt the gear extend and the corresponding decrease in airspeed when the gear was lowered during the apch. He stated he thought he observed a green gear down indication and he did observe the shadow of the extended gear on the ground as the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA205.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1985 · N8521N · Substantial damage
  > Acft contacted a ditch following a loss of directional control during landing roll. Plt reported, 'more experience in handling crosswinds' could have prevented the accident.
- [NTSB ATL85LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA156.md): Piper PA-25-260C · Ashburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1985 · N4796Y · Destroyed
  > The plt was on a flt to clean the spray boom by flying down the center of the airstrip & dispensing a cleaning substance thru the spray boom. He made one pass down the strip, then entered a pull-up to the right. He stated that he then turned back to the left…
- [NTSB MKC85LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA099.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bridgeport, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1985 · N7655Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot was making a trial flight with thought of possible purchase of the ag operation. Pilot made forced landing after fuel supply was exhausted. Pilot decided against purchase and departed the area. Pilot has not been located or identified.
- [NTSB CHI85FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA176.md): Cessna R182 · Prairie Dusac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1985 · N4707T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > This midair collision occurred approx 2 mi NE of sauk-Prairie apt. The pilots of the Cessna were in a climbing right departure turn at approx 1600 ft MSL heading approx 120 deg when a collsion occurred with a Piper heading approx 270 deg and descending. One…
- [NTSB ATL85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA149.md): Maule M5-235C · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1985 · N29JD · Substantial damage
  > During ldg roll the std plt lost directional control of the acft & ran off of the side of the rwy while practicing touch & go ldg with CFI.the CFI stated that the std made a normal approach & upon touchdown the acft made a sharp turn to the right and went off…
- [NTSB MIA85IA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA156.md): Rockwell AC-500 · Palm Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1985 · N3836C · Minor damage
  > On final apch, the acft was advised twice by the tower to go around because his landing gear was not extended, the acft did not respond & landed gear up on rwy 13. Examination of the landing gear system after the occurrence revealed the warning horn was…
- [NTSB MIA85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA149.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N5836P · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion in an open field. On the landing roll, the nosewheel struck a ditch causing it to fold and the acft came to a stop resting on it's nose. The plt had determined the amount of fuel on board prior to takeoff…
- [NTSB LAX85FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA216.md): Piper PA25-235 · Walnut Grove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N9636P · Destroyed
  > The acft flew into the ground on a procedure turnaround while spraying wheat with a toxic chemical. The acft did not stall and the engine sound did not change. A separated aileron crossover cable showed no fatigue. The cholinesterase level in the pilot's…
- [NTSB MKC85FCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FCA02.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Dexter, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1985 · N9826P · Destroyed
  > The plt was making a swath run while on an aerial application training flt. During a pull-up at the end of the swath run, the rgt wing struck the tops of 3 willow trees. The acft then entered a rgt roll, struck an eletrical power line, rolled inverted &…
- [NTSB FTW85LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA173.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N7137P · Substantial damage
  > Misinterpreting the windsock, the pilot landed downwind on a short gravel strip and collided with a tree at the end.
- [NTSB NYC85LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA096.md): Maule M-5-235C · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N386X · Substantial damage
  > During a preflt wx briefing, the plt was advised of possible moderate icing in clouds from the surface to 4000 ft. while in flt, structural icing conditions were encountered & rime ice accumulated on the windshield. Also, carb ice conditions were encountered…
- [NTSB LAX85LVA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LVA01.md): Piper PA28-236 · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N43504 · Substantial damage
  > While on final apch to rwy 30 at Porterville arpt, and as the acft flared for landing, the left wheel and left wing touched the rwy, and the acft bounced into the air, stalled, and crashed just left of the rwy. The plt stated, 'a gust of wind pitched the nose…
- [NTSB MIA85LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA130.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Everglades, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1985 · N8773L · Destroyed
  > The acft was on a flt over the Everglades at aprx 500 ft AGL, when the eng began to run rough & decreased to about 1200 RPM. During a forced landing, the acft fuel system burst before the acft came to rest & a fire erupted. The plt exited the acft & attempted…

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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 ('41532'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41532&year=1985

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