# NTSB investigations, 1985: Loss of control - in flight 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 1 of 9 · 425 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA86LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA049.md): Beech B-35-P · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N1544Z · Substantial damage > The private pilot stated that during takeoff from a wet sod field he rotated prematurely and the aircraft stalled. The aircraft then mushed and crashed causing minor injuries to one passenger. - [NTSB LAX86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA077.md): Cessna T210N · Hyder, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N4592Y · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft depart the ranch airstrip, level off at about 200 ft AGL & make a turn back over the ranch house. The acft occupants were seen to wave to the people on the ground as the acft began an abrupt climbing turn. The witnesses then saw… - [NTSB BFO86FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N41204 · Destroyed > The student pilot was flying in a flight of three returning from having lunch at a nearby airport. The first pilot made a go-around after bouncing during touchdown on the downhill 1830 foot long by 30 foot wide airstrip. He then came aroundand made a… - [NTSB LAX86MA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA074.md): Beech 95-A55 · Concord, CA · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1985 · N1494G · Destroyed > Drg arr, the acft was vectored for an lda rwy 19R apch. After being clrd for the apch, the plt was advised that radar svc was terminated & told to contact the twr. At 2033 PST, he rprtd inbnd at the final apch fix & was clrd for the apch. Aprx 2 min later, he… - [NTSB BFO86LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N6147Q · Destroyed > After landing at the bay bridge airport, the CFI got out of the aircraft and told the student-pilot to take it around the pattern. The aircraft was taxied to runway 28 and while waiting for other traffic to depart the CFI called over UNICOM that the landing… - [NTSB ANC86LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA019.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N9533S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the touch and to landing, the aircraft stalled approximately 20 feet in the air. The pilot was trying the slow the aircraft down for a short field landing when it stalled. - [NTSB NYC86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N98240 · Substantial damage > The acft contacted the terrain following a loss of control during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB FTW86FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA026.md): Cessna 150E · Shawnee, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N4066U · Destroyed > The unlicensed plt was conducting an unauthorized flt when the accident occurred. The plt took off from a sod fld adjacent to a closed rwy at Shawnee, OK. Witnesses stated that the acft assumed an excessively nose high attitude immediately after takeoff and… - [NTSB BFO86LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1985 · N427FL · Substantial damage > Upon returning to lee arpt, Edgewater, MD, from a x-country flt to lancaster, PA, the student plt applied full flaps during the final apch for rwy 12. During the landing flare, the acft ballooned and the plt applied full pwr in order to execute a go-around.… - [NTSB MIA86FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA044.md): Beech BE-23 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1985 · N6636B · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff on initial climb the aircraft was seen to crash back on the runway. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the right stabilator attach/hinge bolt was not installed, and the left stabilator attach/hinge bolt was found partially… - [NTSB LAX86FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA066.md): Cessna 150 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1985 · N7310X · Destroyed > The acft took off, pitched up steeply, stalled, nosed over to the right and crashed, nose down into the grass south of the rwy. Post accident inspection of the acft disclosed that the 2 inch bolt the plt used as a control gust lock for the elevator and… - [NTSB BFO86LHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LHD01.md): Cessna 414 · Georgetown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 13, 1985 · N13FH · Destroyed > The acft impacted trees during a VOR apch and descended to ground impact. The plt flew the apch with the autopilot coupled. The alt hold and alert were set for the mda. When visual contact with the arpt enviroment was established, the plt disconnected the alt… - [NTSB ATL86LLQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLQ04.md): Beech BE-60 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 13, 1985 · N202TT · Substantial damage > The left main gear and nose gear collapsed following a loss of control during touchdown. During the flare the acft banked sharply to the right and struck the rwy. The acft then bounced onto the left gear, collapsing it and the nose gear before slidding off… - [NTSB NYC86FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA049.md): Cessna 340A · Peru, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1985 · N36888 · Destroyed > During IFR flight at 12000 feet both aircraft vacuum pumps failed. Aircraft descended in right turn off radar. Witnesses observed aircraft at low altitude above trees, circle, make steep left turn, climb and descend to ground. - [NTSB CHI86FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA042.md): Learjet 35A · Rochester, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1985 · N15TW · Destroyed > The aircraft had just successfully completed a series of practice approaches to a full stop. The training flight was being conducted to give refresher training to the pilot who had not flown a lear jet in over a year and had never flown a lear model 35. The… - [NTSB CHI86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA044.md): Bell 47G · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N7763 · Substantial damage > Upon the approach to hover for landing on a snow covered airstrip, dry snow blew up and obscured the pilot's visual references. One skid touched down as the helicopter was moving laterally causing the aircraft to roll over on its side. - [NTSB ATL86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA035.md): Cessna 182J · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1985 · N2650F · Substantial damage > During an attempt to make a direct crosswind landing at a private grass airstrip, the plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy where it nosed over in a plowed fld. - [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 DEN86LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA037.md): Grumman AA-5A · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N991OU · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during takeoff roll the acft used over twice the normal distance to rwy to become airborne. After becoming airborne, the stall warning sounded, and continued to sound until the forced landing when the plt said he couldnot maintain alt. The… - [NTSB SEA86LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA027.md): Cessna 182P II · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1985 · N9893M · Substantial damage > Plt attempted takeoff with at least one-half inch of frost and ice on upper surfaces of acft. Acft became airborne near end of 5900-FT runway in extreme nose-high attitude, stalled and nose dropped to ground contact. Acft skidded through perimeter fence and… - [NTSB SEA86FVW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FVW01.md): Griffin, Thomas Modified KR-Z · Panaca, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 26, 1985 · N999TG · Destroyed > A witness to the accident observed the aircraft climb straight ahead and make a shallow left 90 degree turn. The aircraft was then observed to resume level flight. The aircraft then slowly wen into a bank and fell off into a dive striking the ground. This was… - [NTSB MKC86MA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86MA031.md): Rockwell 500-S · Des Moines, IA · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1985 · N81589 · Destroyed > N81589 was flwg a Boeing 727 on ILS apch in IFR conds. Aprx 2.5 mi fm rwy, N81589 suddenly deviated left nrly 90 deg. 39 sec later, plt rprtd he enctrd svr turbc, then said he was trying to clb. N81589 subsequently flew thru tree tops on rising trrn for aprx… - [NTSB MKC86FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA030.md): Cessna P210N · Tontitown, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1985 · N86JB · Destroyed > After completing two erratic 360 deg turns in a holding pattern west of the razorback VORTAC station, the plt was instructed to proceed via the 218 deg radial of the razorback VORTAC until reaching the elmie intersection and to hold. A couple of minutes later… - [NTSB NYC86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA041.md): Cessna 150G · Palmyra, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N8324J · Substantial damage > On landing the acft encountered wind gusts forcing the left wing upward, and hitting the right wing on the ground. The acft then spun around striking the prop and left wing on the rwy. - [NTSB MIA86MA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86MA032.md): Beech 58 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1985 · N3862Y · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the plt took off on rwy 4, then turned left toward the southwest & flew parallel with the rwy at a distance of about 1/4 to 1/2 mi. He leveled the acft at aprx 200' AGL, just below the clouds, until aprx abeam of midfield, then he… - [NTSB NYC86LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA038.md): Gensen B8M · Mars, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1985 · N291PR · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after climbing to an alt of aprx 200 ft after takeoff, the airspeed dropped from 50 to 40 mph. The acft then lost alt and mushed to ground impact. The plt did not hold a medical or student plt certificate. - [NTSB MKC86FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA029.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1985 · N8042C · Destroyed > Witnesses observed N80426 lt of the final apch course for rwy 14 heading toward the arpt for landing. One witness said the acft was at 300 to 400 ft AGL when the nose of the acft rose abruptly, the lt wing went down and the acft descended to the ground. Other… - [NTSB FTW86FQG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FQG04.md): Lagatore Thorp T-18 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 17, 1985 · N4715 · Destroyed > The acft contacted the terrain in a 75 to 85 deg nose down attitude following a loss of control. The plt was reportedly circling a friend's house at an alt of 800 to 1000 ft AGL when the acft stalled, entered a spin and descended to ground impact. - [NTSB LAX86FVD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD02.md): John Patrick Coleman Bensen B-8M · Eureka, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 12, 1985 · N4579C · Substantial damage > On November 12, 1985, at approximately 1345 PST an amateur built bensen B-8M aircraft owned and operated by John Patrick Coleman crashed while on a pleasure flight. VFR conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was destroyed and the… - [NTSB BFO86FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA005.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1985 · N54136 · Destroyed > There was no wx rprtg stn at Coatesville, but aprx 25 mi ese at philadelphia, the forecast was for ocnl ceilings of 600'OVERCAST, vis 3 mi with lgt rain showers & fog. There were flt prctns for turbc blo 5000' due to wnd shear, ceilings & vis freq blo 1000' &… - [NTSB NYC86LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA033.md): Champion 7GCAA · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1985 · N5249X · Destroyed > The acft was being used to fly an advertising banner for the jersey shore marathon. The flt took off in a westerly direction, following the traffic pattern, climbing to aprx 1500 ft. a pullup maneuver was made to simulate a banner pickup. The plt checked for… - [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 FTW86FRG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG03.md): Cessna 150G · Geronimo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 10, 1985 · N4754X · Substantial damage > The acft failed to achieve proper climb to clear pwr lines during takeoff initial climb. The takeoff was performed on a 700 ft long grass strip in a downwind direction. When it became questionable that the acft could climb over a pwr line the plt cut the… - [NTSB FTW86LPA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPA06.md): Homebuilt Starduster II SA300 · Canton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 9, 1985 · N6213 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after a low pass (300 ft AGL) over a tree line, the acft suddenly lost alt. He stated the throttle was advanced however, an increase in pwr was not experienced. The acft continued to descend to ground contact. - [NTSB ATL86FLT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FLT04.md): Lonnie W. Ratliff Midget Mustang MM-1 · Raymond, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 9, 1985 · N121LR · Substantial damage > The acft was forn locally after the plt had 'worked on' the carburetor some time later the acft was seen maneuvering in a 'nose-up-nose dwn' attitude near the accident site until it went into a spin. The acft disappeared behind trees before witnesses heard… - [NTSB LAX86LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA033.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · San Diego, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1985 · N2512Y · Destroyed > The flt departed in VFR conditions after a wx briefing which indicated that clear skies and unrestricted visibilty existed and were forecasted at the destination airport. On arrival the plt requested and received clearance for an instrument apch. When the flt… - [NTSB CHI86LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA024.md): Bell 206L · Brownstone, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1985 · N430MB · Substantial damage > The aircraft was departing the aircraft owners backyard after discharching two passengers. The pilot stated that he was experiencing cyclic feedback as he attempted to pick the aircraft up to a hover. The feedback became uncontrollable and the aircraft rolled… - [NTSB CHI86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA023.md): Cessna 152II · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1985 · N45953 · Substantial damage > The student plt had been practicing touch and go landings and on his third apch the acft drifted to the right of the rwy. He added pwr and attempted to go around. He heard the stall warning horn so he lowered the nose. The acft contactedthe ground, flipped… - [NTSB LAX86FVD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD01.md): Lewis-Pexton RV-4 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N489R · Destroyed > The acft crashed into the ground from about 250 ft after a stall following a dive & level off. Two witnesses saw the acc and one believed the plt was looking for him or trying to get his attention because the plt knew the witness' truck and where he would be.… - [NTSB FTW86FRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG02.md): Beech K35 · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 1, 1985 · N3091C · Substantial damage > The acft stalled & crashed during a go-around attempt. The plt/owner was flying the acft from the left seat with the mechainc, who had just completed an annual inspection on the acft, seated in the co-plts seat. The mechanic received serious injuries when the… - [NTSB MIA86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N15BX · Substantial damage > The plt stated the acft bounced four times on landing. During the fourth bounce the acft impacted the rwy hard causing the nose tire to blow out and the nose gear to bend. - [NTSB NYC86LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA024.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Norwood, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N2561P · Destroyed > The plt stated a gust of wind was encountered when the acft was 5 ft from touchdown. The gust turned the acft 90 degs from the rwy heading. The plt applied pwr to avoid trees but was unsuccessful and a collision with the trees occurred. Winds were reportedly… - [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 ANC86LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA006.md): Cessna 182L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N3339R · Substantial damage > Aircraft stalled and crashed into trees at takeoff end of private airstrip. Several witnesses reported seeing big pieces of crusted snow and ice flying off the aircraft during the takeoff run and climb. Takeoff was made up hill contrary to published… - [NTSB DEN86LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA014.md): Globe GC-1B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N90333 · Substantial damage > The wife of the plt radioed her husband had become incapacitated. Two flt instructors departed in another acft to assist the non-rated wife, after being contacted by Albuquerque apch control. The flt instructors were able to assist the non-rated wife through… - [NTSB DEN86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA013.md): Cessna 170B · Coloradosprings, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1985 · N170CE · Substantial damage > The pilot took off on runway 17. The wind was reported to be from 130 degrees at 10 knots. After liftoff the left wing rose abruptly and the aircraft veered to the right. The pilot stated that because of his low altitude he could not regain control of the… - [NTSB ATL86LMG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LMG02.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wallace, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1985 · N86097 · Destroyed > The acft collided with the terrain following a loss of control during initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that after clearing trees at an alt of aprx 200 ft the acft drifted to the right. The tail of the acft then rose pushing the nose down until the acft… - [NTSB MIA86FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA015.md): Beech BE 35 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1985 · N2805V · Substantial damage > The private pilot landed at a turf strip utilizing full flaps and 6 units of nose up trim. The pilot stated that when preparing for departure he was in a hurry to avoid inclement weather at his destination and did not utilize a check list he never re-trimmed… - [NTSB MIA86FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA014.md): Cessna 421C · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1985 · N657WM · Substantial damage > The acft crashed on the arpt during an on demand air taxi flt. The plt stated that on final apch he encountered turbulence and rain. As he broke out of the rain the glare from the sun interferred with his visual perception. A go around was attempted but the… - [NTSB NYC86LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA011.md): Enstrom F-28C · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1985 · N5691Y · Substantial damage > The helicopter experienced a roll-over during a practice hover autorotation. The acc occurred when the acft started moving backwards during the hover. The left skid dug into the dirt which pitched the acft nose up & rolled it over to the left. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&occurrence=250&page=2 ## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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