# Fatal NTSB investigations 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 334 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA85FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA153.md): Sikorsky S-58ET · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N65526 · Destroyed > The helicopter disappeared while on an overwater flt from key west, FL to ft peirce, FL. One occupant & the wreckage of the helicopter were subsequently recovered from the Gulf Of Mexico. The plt & the other occupant were not located & were presumed dead.… - [NTSB CHI85MA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85MA169.md): Cessna 310R · St James, MI · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N1334G · Destroyed > During a night arrival, the plt reported that he had the arpt in sight & canceled his IFR flt plan. A witness saw the lights of the acft as it circled the destination arpt. He reported the acft had turned left to a southerly heading, & shortly thereafter, he… - [NTSB ATL85FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA143.md): Champion 7GCA · Collinsville, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N9636S · Destroyed > Witnesses, friends of the plt, reported seeing the acft engaged in aerobatics at altitudes between 500 ft AGL and 2000 ft AGL, aprx 1/4 mile from their outdoor social function. They continued to report, the acft entered a spin and after aprx 2 3/4 revolutions… - [NTSB MKC85FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA086.md): Beech B95 · Mena, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N95UP · Destroyed > N95UP was making the first flt after both engines were overhauled. The owner of the overhaul facility was the pilot and the passenger was the foreman who was responsible for installing engines. A witness who is employed on the airport heardthe acft takeoff… - [NTSB MIA85FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA150.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N5054Y · Destroyed > The pilot was observed doing low level aerobatics. While diving inverted over the water, he attempted to perform an outside loop. The acft impacted the water inverted after the stall onset. Interviews with fellow pilots disclosed that the pilot had been… - [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 LAX85FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA210.md): Cessna U206G · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N8849Q · Destroyed > This was a medical transportation flight during the early morning hours in marginal weather conditions. The flight was not completed and was returning to the departure airport when it descended into desert terrain 10 miles short of its destination. - [NTSB FTW85FRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FRA03.md): Condor Condor III · Hockley, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · UNREG · Destroyed > The acft collided with the terrain in a near vertical descent. Witnesses stated the ultralight was airborne for aprx 5 minutes before a loud 'pop' was heard and it entered a steep nose down spiral. Inspection of the ultralight revealed a failed bolt in the… - [NTSB DEN85FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA118.md): Cessna 172 P · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N52457 · Destroyed > Two persons, neither rated as plts, took the acft without the knowledge or consent of the operator or arpt officials. They took off at night, & after a short time, returned to the arpt to land. During an attempted landing, the acft touched down hard, bounced… - [NTSB ATL85FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA140.md): Cessna 140 · Hawesville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N72587 · Destroyed > The acft collided with and sunk into the Ohio river following a wing separation after contacting the lowest wire in a set of 3 power lines which spanned the river. Two other wires were located above the set of 3 power lines. Witnesses on and near the river… - [NTSB MKC85FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA084.md): Beech A-36 · Gray Summit, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1985 · N7244S · Destroyed > After departing the st. clair airport establishing a normal climb to the destination airport 24 miles to the northeast, the acft was tracked by radar for a four minute period. The short period of coverage showed a normal climb tolevel flight. The radar image… - [NTSB CHI85FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA165.md): Piper PA-30 · Worthington, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1985 · N8007Y · Destroyed > The acft stalled and crashed in a fld after the plt declared an emergency stating he was losing pwr on the right eng and he could not maintain alt. At 1405 EST, the acft was told to contact hulman apch with instructions to descend to 3000 ft MSL. The mode c… - [NTSB LAX85FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA202.md): Cessna 172M · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1985 · N73708 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Both acft involved in the collision were part of a 4-plane formation flt en route to a group fly-in. N6439R was seen to change positions several times during the flt while the other acft remained stable. Reports from witnesses say that N6439R made 'close… - [NTSB FTW85FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA181.md): Cessna 320B · Athens, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1985 · N3RU · Destroyed > The acft was on an instrument flt plan. The plt had received a pre takeoff weather briefing. He was briefed on the area of weather that was at the acft's twelve o'clock position four miles in front. The area was thirty miles southwest and twenty miles wide.… - [NTSB FTW85FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA180.md): Cessna 152 · Franklin, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1985 · N68303 · Destroyed > Acft crashed into a crawfish pond during a forced landing at night following a power loss as a result of fuel exhaustion. After departure, the plt contacted ARTCC and stated that his alternator was out. With center help, alternator was restored and plt cont'd… - [NTSB DEN85FTE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FTE01.md): Ultralight Flight Phantom II · Erie, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 13, 1985 · UNREG · Destroyed > The Ultralight descended uncontrolled to ground impact following a failure of the outboard forward wing support cable/swage. Witnesses reported the Ultralight turned from north to south and upon leveling out, the left wing snapped upward, the right wing… - [NTSB LAX85FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA198.md): Cessna 140 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1985 · N140MC · Destroyed > The ATP plt initiated a short x-country flt at night in an acft with no attitude gyro instruments. Just before the acft crashed, witnesses heard the acft. They reported that the eng sounded like the plt was doing stunts or sharp turns. They said they could… - [NTSB CHI85FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA158.md): Cessna T210N · Ravenna, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1985 · N9596Y · Destroyed > The plt departed port columbus uneventfully, flew for aprx 40 mins then shot a VOR apch to the mda at portage county. This fld does not have a wx reporting facility. The plt then performed a missed apch upon reaching mda. During the missed apch and after… - [NTSB NYC85FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA104.md): Piper PA-28-180 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1985 · N55408 · Destroyed > During approach to runway 14 pilot decided to go around. Aircraft turned left about 90 degrees and collided with rising terrain.2 NM east of the runway. The rising terrain parallels runway 14. - [NTSB LAX85LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA196.md): Cessna P210N · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1985 · N6099P · Destroyed > After receiving a special VFR clearance to depart the control zone to the northeast the non-instrument rated plt took off on a southeasterly heading over the water under low ceilings and in low visibility. A controller observed the acft start a right turn… - [NTSB SEA85FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA086.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1985 · N4379Z · Destroyed > The acft crashed after colliding with electrical power lines near an open field. Initial impact with the power lines occurred where the wires were routed over a draw between 2 ridges. The acft came to rest inverted between the power lines & the open field.… - [NTSB SEA85FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA084.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1985 · N9705E · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft apch the airstrip with excessive speed. Touchdown on the rwy was beyond the halfway point & the acft bounced back into the air. Power was applied for an apparent go-around. The acft cleared tall trees at the end of the runway, but… - [NTSB NYC85FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA103.md): Mooney MO-20J · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1985 · N5764D · Destroyed > Preflt wx briefings were issued to the plt that forecasted moderate icing & turbulence from 3000 to 14000 ft across the planned route. An IFR flt plan was filed and during the flt the plt reported engine problems at 1100 ft MSL. During vectors to closest arpt… - [NTSB NYC85FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA100.md): Cessna 150G · Acme, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1985 · N8367J · Destroyed > At 1221 EST, the plt was advised by a fss that VFR flt was not recommended due to widespread IFR conditions along the route of flt & at the destination. The plt departed at aprx 1430 hrs. At 1700 hrs, witnesses saw the acft flying westbound at low altitude in… - [NTSB MIA85FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA143.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7B · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1985 · N36938 · Destroyed > The Balloon was destroyed by an explosion and subsequent fire during touchdown in an open fld. The plt and witnesses stated the gondola touched down with a 'jolt' and tilted in the direction of travel. Shortly thereafter, a popping noise was heard followed by… - [NTSB CHI85FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA157.md): Cessna 210L · Muncie, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1985 · N35592 · Destroyed > The plt took off at 1125 EST after receiving a wx briefing. While en route, the forecast wx for the destn bcm worse & a SIGMET (1E) was issued. At 1444, the plt contacted ft wayne fss & had his VFR flt plan extndd 1 hr. He neither requestednor received… - [NTSB FTW85FRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FRA01.md): Johnson-Rand KR-2 · Laporte, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 5, 1985 · N17VE · Destroyed > Witnesses reported that shortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 30 ft AGL, the acft rolled inverted and descended to ground impact. Post accident examination of the acft failed to disclose any mechanical failure/malfunction which would have resulted in the… - [NTSB CHI85FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA156.md): Cessna 172N · White Cloud, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1985 · N23TC · Destroyed > At about 0250 EST, control tower psnl at the grand rapids arpt heard a 'mayday' call from N23TC, but when they tried to communicate with the acft, there was no response. The call was repeated svrl times. A check at the local arpt revealed there was an acft… - [NTSB CHI85FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA153.md): Beech N35 · La Porte, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1985 · N9429Y · Destroyed > The thousand hour plus instrument rated plt filed IFR into a known area of three and four level thunderstorms. While being drct by ATC it was noted that headings flown were very erratic. When questioned by ATC the pilot replied 'stand by'. Shortly afterward… - [NTSB NYC85FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA098.md): Cessna 310H · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1985 · N1022Q · Destroyed > The aircraft deeparted runway 33L and climbed to about 500 feet AGL with the landing gear down. Near the departure end of runway 33L the aircraft banked right and spiraled to the ground and crashed. - [NTSB SEA85FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA082.md): Cessna 172B · Smith, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N6923X · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the plt made multiple passes over his residence at low alt. The witnesses observed the acft in various maneuvers at low alt. One maneuver was described as a pull-up from about 100 ft to aprx 600 ft, where the acft went into a wingover… - [NTSB NYC85FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA097.md): Cessna 421B · Johnson City, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1985 · N5407J · Destroyed > After a heavy snow shower passed over the airport, the accident acft attempted a departure. Immediately after takeoff the plt transmitted that he was coming back to land. The acft crashed shortly thereafter, 1 mile southwest of the airport. Ground witnesses… - [NTSB LAX85FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA192.md): Cessna 150L · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1985 · N1588Q · Destroyed > The student & instructor plt (CFI) were on a local instructional flt. The student had flown a total of only 3 hrs prior to this flt. Just before the accident, the acft was observed spinning toward the ground in a near vertical descent. It impacted in an… - [NTSB MKC85FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA080.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Garland, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1985 · N8418K · Destroyed > The plt was beginning a spray run over a wheat field when the acft impacted the top 3 strands of a 4 strand, high voltage power line. The acft then descended uncontrolled until impact with the terrain. - [NTSB FTW85FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA171.md): Cessna T210N · Riesel, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1985 · N6436N · Destroyed > The acft eng had just been top overhauled and a stol kit was added. The mechanic reportedly told the plt to be 'easy' on the eng and fly the acft 45-60 mins near the traffic pattern so it could be checked for oil leaks. The plt reportedlyignored these… - [NTSB MIA85FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA140.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N5180S · Destroyed > On March 31, 1985 the rental acft departed merritt island flon April 1, 1985 the acft was found crashed near Rockledge FL. No evidence of pre-existing airframe or powerplant failure was found. The acft impactd the ground in a high velocity 40 degree nose down… - [NTSB SEA85LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA081.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Trinidad, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N772GW · Substantial damage > The pilot was operating the aircraft by flying at low altitude down the columbia river so as to avoid turbulence. During the flight a downdraft was encountered in which insufficient altitude was available to prevent the water and an unintentional ditching… - [NTSB DEN85FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA103.md): Gulfstream 681 · Calhan, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1985 · N772CB · Destroyed > During a xcountry flt from WI to CA and return, the noninst, low experienced pvt plt, flew into IMC conditions. The acft impacted flat snow-covered grd, destroying the acft and fatally injuring his pax. Exam of wreckage revealed no evidence of pre-acc… - [NTSB MKC85FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA078.md): Cessna 182A · Onxy, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1985 · N6048B · Destroyed > At 1230 CST on 3/27/85, the plt & his wife departed on a x-country flt, but did not arrive at their destination. When family members became concerned, a search was initiated. The wreckage was located on 3/31/85 where the acft collided with trees & crashed on… - [NTSB FTW85FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA159.md): Cessna 152 · Bixby, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N757LV · Destroyed > A flt school student working on his instructor rating made several low and slow approaches to an open fld. Witnesses saw the acft's nose pitch up slightly then drop. The acft rolled to the right and impacted the terrain in a steep dive. A witness stated the… - [NTSB ATL85FMG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FMG04.md): Gross Taylor Titch · Liberty, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N9438 · Destroyed > According to witnesses interviewed, pilot made a takeoff on runway 2, holding the plane just a few feet off the runway with a steep pull up at the end of the runway. It was then observed doing a steep bank, low altitude 180 degree turn and proceeded… - [NTSB FTW85FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA158.md): Beech C24R · Galveston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1985 · N2011M · Substantial damage > At the time of the power loss the acft was in the initial climb following a touch and go landing. The flt departed from hobby airport, houston, TX, at 2018 CST and completed two IFR practice apchs prior to the touch and go. Investigation revealed a few ounces… - [NTSB DEN85FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA102.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Vail, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1985 · N8359B · Destroyed > The plt did not obtain a wx briefing, file a flight plan or refuel the acft prior to departing for eagle Colorado. The acft departed at 1800 under VFR cond. The plt reported over minturn co at 2019. Witnesses at Vail co stated that the wx cond were poor from… - [NTSB LAX85FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA181.md): Beech B35D · Mojave, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1985 · N2176D · Destroyed > The left stabilizer assembly separated from the acft in-flt. The alt and airspeed at the time of the separation were not determined. Plts of acft flying in the area at about the time of the accident reported moderate to severe turbulenceand up and down drafts… - [NTSB DEN85FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA099.md): Cessna 182J · Erie, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1985 · N3354F · Destroyed > Reportedly, the plt had called the arpt office (UNICOM) & was advised that rwy 15/33 was closed. At about the time N3354F was arriving, a military helicopter landed on rwy 27. The plt asked a passenger to tell him which way the wind sock was blowing & she… - [NTSB CHI85IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA145.md): Cessna T210L · Peoria, IL · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1985 · N11KW · No damage > While in cruise flight the commercial rated pilot suffered a fatal heart attack. The non-rated passenger landed the aircraft safely. - [NTSB LAX85FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA180.md): Beech B-19 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1985 · N9734Q · Destroyed > After receiving numerous weather briefings, that reported instrument meteorological conditions and marginal visual meteorological conditions, the pilot tookoff into the dark night, for his return flight, over mountainous terrain. The aircraft impacted a… - [NTSB LAX85LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA182.md): Cessna P210N · Mountain Pass, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1985 · N7748K · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt departed into a weather front. VFR flt was not recommended. Flt precautions existed for icing, turbulence & mt obscuration. The radar chart showed light to moderate rain with isolated thunderstorms. The acft was issued a clearance… - [NTSB LAX85FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA179.md): Stracener Experimental SX · Fremont, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1985 · N2297 · Destroyed > The acft was being leased to the atr plt by the registered owner. This was the plt's first flt in the acft. Weather conditions were conducive for carburetor icing. Just prior to takeoff the owner advised the plt that the acft was equipped with a low pressure… - [NTSB NYC85FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA083.md): Cessna 401A · Dorset, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1985 · N12CQ · Destroyed > The plt was about 30 miles from rutland when he radioed the arpt for weather info. He was informed that clouds were 1500 ft broken and 2700 ft overcast with snow, light fog and 5 miles visibility. The plt responded that he would call again when he got closer… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=335 ## 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 c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=334 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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