# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA051.md): Cessna 172N · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1985 · N7609F · Substantial damage > According to the student plt he made a normal apch to landing. The runway had not been cleared of snow to its full width. The acft's left wheel touched the snow pulling the acft off the rwy and the acft flipped over. - [NTSB DEN86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA044.md): Cessna 172N · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1985 · N739KU · Substantial damage > The plt stated that shortly after a night departure, the acft entered a fog bank. The plt said he was turning to reverse direction and descending in order to avoid IMC. Prior to completing the turn, the plt encountered IMC and lost all outside visual… - [NTSB CHI86FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA029.md): Cessna 172N · Mt Carmel, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1985 · N738PL · Destroyed > According to the survivor, the plt & 2 pax all had a beer, then went to the arpt. After taking off at night, the plt flew over Mt Carmel, then flew toward his home. He elected to make a low pass over his house. During the pass, the acft struck a tree & some… - [NTSB ATL86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA018.md): Cessna 172N · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N733KU · Substantial damage > While on an ILS rwy 03 aprch at Greer, SC, the pilot descended below dh and collided with trees approx 500 ft left of runway centerline. The plt related that he descended below dh because he observed what he thought were the aprch lights. - [NTSB NYC86FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA023.md): Cessna 172N · Rochester, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N734PX · Destroyed > During landing approach to runway 32, the aircraft started to porpoise over the runway. The aircraft continued in this manner until it neared the end of the runway. The aircraft then started a slow climbing right turn just clearing nearby trees. The… - [NTSB NYC86LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA025.md): Cessna 172N · Great Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N5486D · Substantial damage > Acft experienced windshear while landing at Great Valley, n.y. the plt attempted to make a go around, but was unsuccessful and landed in a corn field. The acft was substantially damaged, however, the private certificated plt was uninjured. - [NTSB FTW86LPJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ01.md): Cessna 172 · Kremlin, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N6069E · Substantial damage > The acft landed in a wheat field adjacent to the sod rwy. The acft nosed over in a small ditch during rollout. The plt said he mistook the green winter wheat for the sod rwy which was now brown dormant grass from a frost and not green as it was when the plt… - [NTSB ATL86FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA009.md): Cessna 172N · Clayton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1985 · N3177E · Destroyed > The pilot and his passenger showed up for the second day in a row and checked the weather for the return trip to Florida. They found the weather VFR at the airport. An employee of the FBO took the pilot outside and pointed out that the mountains to the south… - [NTSB MKC86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA005.md): Cessna 172N · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1985 · N1587E · Substantial damage > The pilot did not top off the fuel tanks before departing lincoln, NE for pratt, KS. Enroute winds necessitated a fuel stop at Salina, KS. These same winds flipped over the airplane as it was turning off the runway to taxi in. - [NTSB MIA86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA005.md): Cessna 172 · St.Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N7602D · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while attempting a landing he realized his rate of descent was too high. He then applied power, the nose pitched up and the acft stalled, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB BFO86LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA001.md): Cessna 172N · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1985 · N4691G · Substantial damage > The plt crossed mid-field, and entered a left down wind for rwy 30. He then checked wind direction, completed a base leg, and entered final apch. After reducing his airspeed, the acft 'floated' prior to touching down aprx 600 ft short of mid-fld. The plt… - [NTSB NYC85FHJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHJ04.md): Cessna 172 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1985 · N6525J · Substantial damage > The Cessna 172 was cruising 3000 ft off shore at 600 ft AGL over the ocean. The engine was at 1900 RPM with the carburator heat on when the aircraft experienced a power failure. The flight instructor made an emergency landing on a beach. Upon touch down the… - [NTSB MIA85LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA262.md): Cessna 172N · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1985 · N4688D · Substantial damage > The plt stated that shortly after takeoff from ft. lauderdale, he felt a severe vibration and shut down the eng and made a emerg landing in an open field. Post crash investigation revealed that one propeller blade separated aprx one foot from the hub.… - [NTSB LAX85LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA398.md): Cessna 172N · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N4840G · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he aborted his first takeoff because of reduced acceleration. He taxied back, via a parallel taxiwayand made run-on type takeoff. He said that as the acft climbed to an alt of aprx 50 to 60 ft above the rwy he heard a thud and the airspeed… - [NTSB ATL85FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA280.md): Cessna 172N · Halls, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N2858E · Substantial damage > The private pilot had just leveled off at 2500 feet and pointed out the old naval base to his right front seat passenger when he slumped over the yoke. The passenger in the rear seat held the pilot off the controls while her non-pilot husband attempted to… - [NTSB NYC85LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA242.md): Cessna 172 · Ware, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1985 · N738SA · Destroyed > The student plt and CFI were practicing full stop night landings when the accident occurred. While on final apch for thefourth landing, the acft collided with trees 1.7 NM short of the rwy. - [NTSB NYC85FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FAMS1.md): Cessna 172N · Block Island, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N1423E · Destroyed > The acft departed long Island on a VFR flt plan for Block Island. The plt did not close the flt plan after arrival at Block Island and departed Block Island without refiling a flt plan. The flt departed Block Island at night to the east over the ocean and has… - [NTSB ATL85LMG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LMG07.md): Cessna 172N · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 7, 1985 · N737LH · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft encountered a gust of wind as he was landing & the nose went up. Subsequently, the acft landed hard & was damaged. - [NTSB LAX85LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA363.md): Cessna 172N · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1985 · N7338F · Substantial damage > On August 22, 1985, a Cessna 172N, N7338F, collided with a 3FT tall pole while taking off from Turlock, CA. VMC existed at the time. The ac was substantially damaged and the plt and his 2 pax were not injured. The plt stated that he was on the rwy when in… - [NTSB FTW85LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA320.md): Cessna 172N · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1985 · N738XZ · Substantial damage > The plt stated he had an electrical failure and elected to make a precautionary landing at Sallisaw municipal arpt. Equipment was on the rwy and the plt elected to land on a grass strip next to the rwy. He touched down and during rollout thought he could not… - [NTSB MIA85LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA216.md): Cessna 172N · Frostproof, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1985 · N4941G · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) reported that while cruising at 2000 ft, the acft eng began losing power. He elected to land on a narrow highway that was bordered by trees. He stated that during the landing, the wind blew the acft off the asphalt surface, the nose… - [NTSB DEN85LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA191.md): Cessna 172 · Sykeston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N739GA · Substantial damage > The plt said he made a normal landing on an aerial application airstrip. During the rollout the plt spotted an unmarked mail box. The plt said he swerved to avoid colliding with the mail box. The acft went off the side of the strip and into a field. The plt… - [NTSB SEA85LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA165.md): Cessna 172 · Pacatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N2396E · Substantial damage > After landing the plt was instructed by the tower to expedite off the rwy and taxiway due to a jet following close behind. During taxi from the taxiway to the ramp, the plt was paying particular attention to his right wing tip to avoid parked acft. The acft… - [NTSB LAX85LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA308.md): Cessna 172 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1985 · N1280F · Substantial damage > Witnesses stated that, on departure, the aircraft climbed to about 50 feet, appeared to stall, and crashed on the runway. The winds were reported as gusty, from 15 to 22 knots, and the temperature was about 95 degrees. - [NTSB MKC85LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA127.md): Cessna 172 · Curtis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1985 · N2267E · Substantial damage > The plt stated he misread the windsock and made a downwind landing resulted. The acft overran the end of the grass rwy and nosed over when the nose gear contacted a plowed fld. The arpt operator reported the winds were from 180 degs at 18 KTS when the landing… - [NTSB SEA85FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA233.md): Cessna 172N · Remote, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1985 · N4871G · Destroyed > During a wx briefing, the non-instrument plt was adzd that VFR flt was not recommended due to low clouds & adverse wx along the route. However, he filed a VFR flt plan & depd arcata, CA at 1240 PDT. At 1339, in the vcnty of wilderville, OR, the plt got a wx… - [NTSB ATL85LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA188.md): Cessna 172N · Monticello, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1985 · N6201E · Destroyed > About 20 min after takeoff, while cruising at 5000 ft, the plt observed oil on the windshield & noted a decrease in oil pressure. He turned back toward the departure arpt & reduced the power in an attempt to prolong eng life. A short time later, the eng began… - [NTSB DEN85LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA135.md): Cessna 172 · Loma, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1985 · N6462D · Substantial damage > The acft contacted power lines which cross over the Missouri river. The lines are aprx 150-200 ft above the river on one side and aprx 45 ft above the river on the opposite side. The plt stated he was flying along the river at an alt of aprx 75 ft when… - [NTSB ATL85LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA162.md): Cessna 172N · Broxton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1985 · N739UD · Substantial damage > The acft collided with power lines on final apch to a private airstrip. The acft was landed in a field next to the rwy. The wires were not marked. The plt reported he was aware of the large power lines near the apch end of rwy 36 but was unaware of the small… - [NTSB NYC85LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA117.md): Cessna 172N · Vincentown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N4680G · Destroyed > The acft collided with tree tops during a lndg in gusty winds. The plt said a gust of wind lifted the rt wing during the flare. As the acft veered to the left the plt said he considered a go-around but there was not room enough to clear the trees. The left… - [NTSB DEN85LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Garfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1985 · N737DH · Substantial damage > The acft collided with terrain on the east side of monarch pass near Garfield, CO. The three occupants, all pilots, were not injured. The acft departed salida, CO, located aprx 20 miles east of the pass. The plt stated that the acft would not climb above… - [NTSB CHI85LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA181.md): Cessna 172N · Perrysville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N5102D · Substantial damage > Acft landed with quartering tailwind. Acft touched down, ballooned and touched down again with aprx 1000 ft of rwy remaining. Unable to stop on the tall wet grass, plt initiated a groundloop to the left into a plowed field. The acft then nosed over. - [NTSB MIA85LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA154.md): Cessna 172N · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1985 · N739DA · Substantial damage > Plt stated that on takeoff ground run from a turf runway he felt severe vibration in the nose gear and lifted it off the ground. As he did he thought he felt a loss of engine power an aborted the takeoff. Before the aircraft could be stopped it overran the… - [NTSB DEN85LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA114.md): Cessna 172 · Grant, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1985 · N738LR · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during takeoff from a dirt strip near Grant, NM, while on a pleasure flt. VMC conditions prevailed and no flt plan was filed. The plt & his 3 occupants were not injured. The plt reported that a dust devil caught the acft at an alt of 35-50 ft… - [NTSB CHI85LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA136.md): Cessna 172N · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1985 · N3421E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that as he lowered the nosewheel to the rwy during the landing roll, the acft veered to the right. As the right main gear went off the side of the rwy, it entered soft terrain which pulled the acft further to the right. Subsequently, the nose… - [NTSB FTW85LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA263.md): Cessna 172N · Temple, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1985 · N733AN · Substantial damage > The student pilot, who was carrying a passenger during a night flight, made a hard landing on the municipal airport at Temple, TX. This resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft but no injury to its two occupants. The student pilot's flying experience is… - [NTSB BFO85LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA027.md): Cessna 172N · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1985 · N1564E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during an apch to land, moderate turbulence was encountered & that the winds were variable. Since the acft was low & fast, he adjusted the power & extended 10 then 20 deg of flaps. Crossing the threshold, he retarded the throttle to idle… - [NTSB LAX85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA144.md): Cessna 172N · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1985 · N739XZ · Destroyed > While on a local flt, the acft collided with trees in a canyon. The plt reported the acft's alt was lower than anticipated & the terrain in the canyon rose rapidly. Full eng power was not sufficient to negotiate the rising terrain. The plt reported the acft's… - [NTSB LAX85LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA124.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1985 · N4852G · Substantial damage > The 50 year old private pilot, with a total of 158 flight hours, said the landing was made on the right half of the 150 ft wide rwy. As he attempted to steer to the middle of the rwy the acft skidded off the left side of the rwy and contacted a snow bank aprx… - [NTSB FTW85LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA095.md): Cessna 172N · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1985 · N73849 · Substantial damage > Initially, after a top overhaul, the eng would not run. The mechanic removed the carburetor & found a piece of silicon. After reinstalling the carburetor, the eng operated normally. The plt then took off on a maintenance test flt. As he began a descent back… ## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072434')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072434&year=1985 --- 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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