# NTSB investigations: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction 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 65 of 79 · 3,929 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW85FPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FPA02.md): Beech H35 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 23, 1985 · N4697D · Substantial damage > The acft made a shallow rt turn and descended to ground contact during a go-around after the plt was informed by radio that his landing gear was not fully extended. Investigation revelaed also that the main fuel tanks were empty and the tank selector was on… - [NTSB FTW85LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA229.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1985 · N711LL · Substantial damage > A piece of unidentified equipment reportedly was not properly secured during previous maintenance. The equipment reportedly was mounted immediately above the nose wheel extension/retraction mechanism and moved due to acft vibration preventing the nose gear… - [NTSB ATL85FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA168.md): Embraer EMB-110-P1 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N903FB · Substantial damage > The acft was on final apch when the circuit breaker caution light illuminated. The PIC failed to verify which cb tripped and assumed it was the gear control cb. PIC then activated emerg hydraulic sys and manually lowered the gear. After landing the hydraulic… - [NTSB SEA85FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA110.md): Cessna 402 · Pocatello, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1985 · N402CS · Destroyed > Shortly after departure & level off, the plt reported an eng malfunction & initiated a return to the arpt. About 2 min later, he reported an eng fire & declared an emergency. Aprx 1 min thereafter, the rgt wing separated from the acft & the plane crashed. An… - [NTSB MIA85LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA169.md): Cessna 421B · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1985 · N8083Q · Substantial damage > During takeoff at Lakeland, FL, the left main wheel assembly separated from the acft & struck the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer, causing substantial damage. The plt did not know the wheel had come off until he was notified by ATC. He then diverted… - [NTSB ANC85LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA084.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1985 · N4080W · Substantial damage > While cruising at about 2000 ft, the top eng cowling came off, rupturing an eng oil line & breaking a hole in the left side of the windshield. Oil then covered the windshield. Due to the loss of oil, the plt shut down the eng & landed on a beach. During the… - [NTSB ANC85IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85IA083.md): Cessna 207A · Cape Simpson, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 1985 · N9943M · Minor damage > # 6 Cyl exploded in flt due to connecting rod coming apart. Post-accident insp revealed that nut had back off due to inadequate torque & no cotter key installed in nut. - [NTSB MKC85FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA100.md): Bell 47G · Calwood, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1985 · N951B · Destroyed > N951B crashed in a wooded area during a powerline patrol flt which included photography of the powerline. According to witnesses, the helicopter was flying parallel to the powerline in a westerly direction when the accident occurred. Exam of the wreckage… - [NTSB LAX85FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA240.md): Douglas DC3 · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N157U · Destroyed > The aircraft's left engine caught fire during the takeoff roll. The pilot managed to stop the aircraft on the runway and all 31 skydivers and the two member crew evacuated without injury. The left engine propeller had lost one blade which was found several… - [NTSB FTW85FRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FRD01.md): Alon A-2 · Bunkie, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N5491E · Destroyed > The acft contacted the terrain and was destroyed by fire following a loss of elevator and aileron control. The plt reported he maintained control of the acft by use of the rudder, pwr and elevator trim. Post accident inspection revealed the left aileron… - [NTSB MIA85LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA164.md): Mooney M20C · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N6850U · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt noted a severe eng vibration. He shut down the eng & made an emergency landing. During the roll-out, the acft hit a ditch & was damaged. An investigation revealed that one prop blade had failed from fatigue & the end of the blade had… - [NTSB BFO85FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA041.md): Mooney M20F · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1985 · N9107V · Destroyed > The plt stated that when in normal curise at 3000 ft over castle marina arpt he noticed excessive oil and cylinder head temps. A concurrent small amount of smoke was emanating from the instrument panel which prompted the plt to execute a precautionary lndg at… - [NTSB FTW85LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA201.md): Cessna 170B · Ama, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N170NX · Destroyed > The aircraft reportedly assumed an abrupt nose high attitude during its initial climb following takeoff. The pilot stated he made the initial left departure turn from the airport and then realized he could not release the elevator back pressure he had used… - [NTSB CHI85LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA177.md): Cessna T210L · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N29134 · Substantial damage > After lowering the landing gear, the pilot heard a loud 'thump'. A gear down & locked indication was not obtained, however, the main gear appeared to be down to the pilot. Upon landing the acft swerved off the side of the runway. Only the right main gear was… - [NTSB DCA85IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85IA019.md): Boeing 747-123 · Detroit, MI · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1985 · N9663 · No damage > The flt crewmembers of the jumbo jet were preparing to start the engs when flt attendants (f/a's) in the forward cabin detected a faint odor prior to closing door 1L. The source could not be determined, so the door was closed in preparation for a pushback.… - [NTSB MIA85IA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA155.md): Grumman G-73-T · St. Croix · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1985 · N632SS · Minor damage > While on an FAA observed proving flight, water take off, the left propeller electrical terminal failed. The part then penetrated the left forward passenger window and struck the FAA observer causing minor injury. The plastic part failed in over load due to… - [NTSB LAX85FUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FUG03.md): Vickers Slingsby T56A Vega · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1985 · N4312B · Substantial damage > The sailplane was in level flt when the plt felt flutter and lost pitch control of the acft. After one uncontrolled loop the plt bailed out and received serioud injuries during the parachute landing. Loss of all six elevator hinges had caused the elevator to… - [NTSB ANC85LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1985 · N1827A · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the right ski hit something during the takeoff run & bent the right main gear/ski down & aft. He elected to land on snow covered terrain near the small village of Beluga, AK. Before coming to rest during the landing, the acft went over on… - [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 CHI85LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA168.md): Wheat Pitts S-1-S · Marlette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N3FW · Substantial damage > 100 Yards from end of rwy on final apch plt lost rudder control. During landing roll as airspeed and aileron control effectiveness decreased the acft veered off the side of the rwy. The lower left wing contacted a VASI light. Inspection revealed right side… - [NTSB FTW85LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA190.md): Maule M-5-180C · Junction, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N5655N · Substantial damage > After normal apch and landing the acft began vibrating when the tailwheel touched down. The acft became uncontrollable as the airspeed decreased below 30 KTS. Resulting in a ground loop and dragging of a wing tip. Investigation revealed that the tailwheel… - [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 LAX85IA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85IA206.md): Boeing 727-227 · Las Cruces, NM · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1985 · N718AA · Minor damage > While cruising at flt level 350 in clear smooth air, a loud noise was heard, accompanied by a severe jolt on the right side of the cabin, as the number 3 end separated from its mounts. Subsequent investigation disclosed that the forward lavatory was leaking… - [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 BFO85LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA039.md): Rotec Rally 3 · Alta Vista, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1985 · N316SR · Substantial damage > Each time the pilot applied nose up pitch control after take off, the acft settled but would maintain straight and level flight when the controls were neutralized. Due to the settling effect, obstruction clearance could not be attainedand the acft settled… - [NTSB BFO85IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85IA035.md): Boeing 737-217 · Chantilly, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1985 · N434PE · Minor damage > Approx 25MIN aft lndg,flt 168 was cleared for tkof on rwy 30 at dulles intl arpt. Abt 1MIN later the crew called for an aborted tkof because the #2 epr appeared slow to spool up. Aft taxiing back and running up the engines, flt 168 atmptd a second tkof. Dfdr… - [NTSB MIA85IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA147.md): Hawker Siddeley HS-125 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1985 · N888WK · Minor damage > The plt reported that on an FAA check flt, the nose gear would not extend. Subsequently, the acft received minor damage when it was landed with the nose gear retracted. An investigation revealed that a nose landing gear door rod assembly had failed from… - [NTSB ATL85IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA132.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Marion, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1985 · N46PC · Minor damage > Cruising at 4000 ft MSL when engine vibration occurred and became severe. Reduced throtte but roughness persisted. Unable to mntn altitude with 2000 RPM and 25 inches map. Made forced ldg in corn field. Nose ldg gr collapsed. Engine checked out okay. One… - [NTSB CHI85IA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA160.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Dayton, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1985 · N163MA · No damage > On short final at an airspeed bet 120 and 125 KTS full flaps were lowered for landing. When the flaps reached the full down position, the stall warning horn came on and the stick pusher on the rosemont stall avoidance system activated. The captain disengaged… - [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 LAX85LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA191.md): Cessna 414 · Eagle Mountain, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1985 · XBDED · Substantial damage > According to the riverside county California sheriff's department the acft touched down left gear first and experienced a blowout or gear failure on the right gear. The acft ran off the right side of the rwy, skidded across a dirt berm partially separating… - [NTSB NYC85FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA092.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Port Elizabeth, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1985 · N90885 · Substantial damage > The helicopter landed hard after a decrease in RPM during initial climb. The acft was being used for a sling operation. Investigation revealed a failed clutch assembly, S1435-2500-1. The clutch had operated only 200 hrs since a major overhaul. - [NTSB MIA85IA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA137.md): Cessna 402C · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N2719T · Minor damage > The acft veered off the left side of rwy 9R on landing. Inspection of the acft revealed that the torque link washers on the left main landing gear had failed allowing the wheel assembly to rotate causing the loss of directional control. No record of… - [NTSB MIA85LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA135.md): Cessna 206 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1985 · N4944U · Substantial damage > After the acft departed the seaplane parking area, the plt noticed that the left float was taking on water. He initiated a turn back towards the ramp area & applied full power in an attempt to reach shallower water. As he apchd the parking area & was turning… - [NTSB NYC85FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA088.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Swanton, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1985 · N6024V · Destroyed > During normal cruise flt the plt became unable to move the elevator control. The flt was continued to the planned destination using elevator trim for pitch control. On final approach to the rwy the acft was caught by a wind gust & pitched nose down. The plt… - [NTSB MIA85LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA131.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1985 · N79CM · Substantial damage > The acft landed with both main wheel brakes locked as evidenced by skid marks in the touchdown zone of the rwy. After aprx 200 feet of skidding the left brake released and due to the right brake not releasing the plt lost control. The acft veered off the… - [NTSB NYC85LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA087.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1985 · N8429T · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees shortly after takeoff. Prior to takeoff the plt was made aware that the lock cylinder for the cabin door was broken. Upon reaching an alt of 1800 ft, the cabin door popped open. The plt attempted to secure the door after… - [NTSB MIA85LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA132.md): Cessna 150H · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1985 · N6587S · Substantial damage > Takeoff run was reported to be normal. After lift off the aircraft would not climb and engine RPM was noticed to be 300 RPM low. The aircraft descended and struck a pine tree at the end of the runway. The aircraft was being operated within 60 pounds of the… - [NTSB FTW85LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA163.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1985 · N839OP · Substantial damage > Plt raised landing gear during initial climb after takeoff and received no reaction from either the gear retraction sys or the gear indicator sys. After troubleshooting the sys, the plt elected to make a low pass by the tower, during which the gear appeared… - [NTSB NYC85LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA086.md): Cessna 182 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N97700 · Substantial damage > During flt, the acft had an electrical problem while flying in instrument (IFR) conditions. The plt reported that only the altimeter, airspeed indicator & mag compass were operating. He became spatially disoriented & the acft entered several dives & at least… - [NTSB LAX85LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA186.md): Cessna 182P · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N52711 · Destroyed > While in cruise flt the acft's high voltage warning light illuminated and the alternator circuit breaker popped out. The plt reset the breaker which restored operation to the circuit. Later in the flt a fire erupted behind the instrumentpanal and soon… - [NTSB CHI85LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA147.md): Cessna T210M · Flora, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N732RX · Destroyed > Pilot dept danville, IL no flt plan for indianapolis, IN enroute he encountered IFR conditions and reversed course. The pilot then lost all electrical power on acft. Flying north, pilot saw Flora muni thru breaks in overcast. Pumped gear down and only… - [NTSB MIA85LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA129.md): Grumman AA-5 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1985 · N5867L · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt the plt placed the acft in a dive to avoid what appeared to be the landing light of another acft. The light was actually a space vehicle which had just been launched from cape canaveral air force station 60 miles from the acft's position.… - [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 SEA85LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA079.md): Hughes 269C · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1985 · N9592F · Substantial damage > Just prior to lift-off a vibration accompanied by lateral rocking occurred. Although the plt brought the power to idle. The helicopter had already started to come apart. During engine examination it was found that the ground resonance occurred due to under to… - [NTSB CHI85IA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA143.md): Fairchild F-27 · Champaign, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1985 · N386BA · Minor damage > During engine start a fuel line running between the fuel pump and the differential pressure switch ruptured and caused a small fire. The crew observed a fire warning light,aborted the start procedure and activated the fire extingui shing system which put the… - [NTSB ATL85LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA120.md): Cessna 411 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N213CM · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a ttl electrical failure for unknown reasons. The plt descended and flew below low ceilings until and arpt was found. Attempts to lower the landing gear with the emerg hand crank failed. Low on fuel, he landed with gear up. The plt… - [NTSB MKC85LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA075.md): Beech V35B · Anton Chico, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1985 · N4151S · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that he was on a VFR no-flight-plan-flight from meade, KS, to alburquerque, NM, when he saw a cloud bank ahead. While diverting around, he flew into haze that became clouds. Recovery from strong down and up drafts did substantial damage to wings,… - [NTSB NYC85LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA074.md): Aero Commander 680V · Kingstown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1985 · N111SK · Substantial damage > While en route at 12,500 ft, the plt noted a slight shudder & heard a 'wind noise' then the gear unsafe light illuminated. The plt slowed the acft to 135 KTS & tried recycling the gear, but the gear only dropped to the point where it would twist. 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