# NTSB investigations, 1985: Loss of engine power 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 4 · 156 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW86LPJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ04.md): Cessna 150F · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · N8535G · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. The plt stated 'quite abit' of water was drained from the fuel system during preflight. Aprx 10 to 15 minutes after takeoff the eng began to sputter and eventually quit. The nose wheel… - [NTSB NYC86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA051.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Bristol, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N61260 · Substantial damage > The acft was on a return flight back to teterboro when an eng failure occurred for unknown reasons. The plt requested vectors to the nearest arpt which was robertson but he was not able to reach it. A forced landing resulted in an open fld during which the… - [NTSB NYC86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA047.md): Cessna 172 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1985 · N3530S · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during a forced landing following a loss of pwr during a takeoff climb. The plt reported that the pwr loss resulted from carb ice. - [NTSB MIA86LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA037.md): Beech 60 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N7080D · Destroyed > The plt stated that he experienced a loss of power in both engines, made an emerg landing in a cow pasture, & struck a cow on landing rollout. Due to the extent of post crash fire no determination could be made as to the nature of the malfunction of the… - [NTSB BFO86LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA007.md): Robinson R-22 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1985 · N8499B · Substantial damage > A simulated straight in autorotation to runway 34L was entered from final approach by lowering the collective, and a pwrrecovery was planned at the bottom of the autorotation. At about 150 feet AGL, the throttle was rolled in to match the engine and rotor… - [NTSB MIA86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA031.md): Enstrom F-28F · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1985 · N86229 · Destroyed > The plt stated he felt the eng RPM decrease, so he opened up the throttle and lowered the collective. When these actionsdid not produce the desired RPM he tried to land in a plowed fld, the skids dug in the soft dirt and caused the helicopter to roll over.… - [NTSB DEN86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1985 · N473FL · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff, requiring the plt to make a forced landing. During the investigation, it was determined that the plt had flown into, and later attempted to depart from Albuquerque, NM, with the mixture full rich.… - [NTSB LAX86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA043.md): Hughes 369D · Kunia, Oahu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1985 · N58395 · Substantial damage > While cruising the plt detected a loss of engine power & elected to make a precautionary landing. During landing flare engine power was lost & the acft touched down hard & with excessive ground speed. Exam of the acft's fuel control valve governor failed to… - [NTSB FTW86LPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ03.md): Cessna 182 · Goldsby, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1985 · N6001B · Destroyed > The plt stated the purpose of the flt was to drop parachute jumpers. The jumpers deplaned at 8500 ft MSL and the plt reduced pwr for a descent and landing at the arpt of departure. He stated he did not apply carb heat during the entire descent and he entered… - [NTSB SEA86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA023.md): Brisbin Pientenpol Aircamper · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1985 · N31131 · Destroyed > A total loss of power occurred for unknown reasons shortly after takeoff. A 75 foot tree was struck with the aircraft striking the ground nose first and then coming to rest inverted. The engine was tested and ran normally with no abnormalities with the… - [NTSB ATL86LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA024.md): Gary E. Wilson Quickie · Paris, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1985 · N4974A · Destroyed > The plt had completed several high speed taxi runs in the homebuilt acft prior to the attempted flt. The acft climbed to about 50-100 ft and reached a speed of apprx 65 mph. It would not accelerate nor climb any further. The plt attempted a turn back to the… - [NTSB NYC86LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA032.md): Cessna 210M · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1985 · N6629B · Substantial damage > The plt had flown to new jersey, dropped off a passenger and was returning to Butler, PA, when a pwr loss occurred. The eng failed on base to final to rwy 26 when the position of the mixture was changed to the rich position. The plt stalled the acft into… - [NTSB FTW86FQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FQG03.md): Cessna 172N · Westbrook, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N733SG · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a precautionary landing on rough terrain. The plt reported that at aprx 600 ft AGL, a gradualdecrease in RPM was experienced. Carb heat was applied for about 15 secs but was removed when the RPM decrease continued. A precautionary… - [NTSB NYC86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N69127 · Substantial damage > The acft experienced and eng pwr loss on the return leg of a x-country solo instructional flt. Carb heat was applied and Bangor apch control was notified of the eng problem. The plts attempts to restart the eng failed and a landing was made in a fld where the… - [NTSB NYC86LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA026.md): Cessna 185 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1985 · N8475Q · Destroyed > The floatplane experienced a pwr loss about 15 miles south of martha's vineyard VOR. The eng manifold pressure dropped and the RPM became erratic. The plt attempted to restart the eng using primary and emergency fuel pumps but the eng would not restart. The… - [NTSB MIA86LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA016.md): Hughes 269A · Marco Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1985 · N9017E · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while on a photographic flt the eng lost pwr & he autorotated the acft into the water. After the acft was recovered & returned to it's home base, the fuel system was drained & purged of all fluids, the magnetos were cleaned, reinstalled &… - [NTSB NYC86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA013.md): Robinson R22A · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1985 · N9069G · Substantial damage > The accident occurred when the CFI allowed the student who was in a hover maneuver to lose rotor RPM. The helicopter drift rearward, the left rear skid dug into the ground and the helicopter rolled over. RPM decayed so badly that the helicopter could not… - [NTSB SEA86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA013.md): Hiller UH-12D · Reedsport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1985 · N67113 · Substantial damage > A forced landing downhill was made due to a loss of power. Upon touchdown the right skid broke and the aircraft rolled onto its right side. During engine examination only 1PINT of fuel was remaining in the fuel tank. The engine was test run and no mechanical… - [NTSB CHI86LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA010.md): Beech K35 · New Lisbon, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N6060E · Destroyed > According to the plt, acft preflight, engine runup and warm up were normal. Takeoff and initial climb up to approx 300 ft AGL were normal also. At this point the engine quit and the plt performed a forced landing in a clover field below him. The acft was… - [NTSB SEA86LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1985 · N24977 · Substantial damage > A forced landing occurred due to a total loss of power. Landing was accomplished onto a freshly plowed potato field where substantial damage occurred. No reason for the loss of power could be determined. - [NTSB CHI86FEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX02.md): Hodson Midget Mustang · Evansville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 8, 1985 · N7C · Destroyed > Witnesses reported seeing the plt performing aerobatics and flying low in an area near his parent's home. The acft was then seen to enter a steep right bank during which, witnesses stated, the eng sputtered and quit. The acft then pitched down and impacted… - [NTSB ATL86FKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG04.md): Mooney M20J · Americus, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N4287H · Destroyed > The acft contacted a tree and came to rest inverted during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. The loss of pwr occurred aprx 5 miles west of the destination arpt. Post accident inspection of the airframe and powerplant failed to disclose any mechanical… - [NTSB MIA86LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA002.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1985 · N2443X · Substantial damage > The plt stated that upon takeoff from hickory farms airstirp, the aircraft began losing power. He then dumped his load of chemicals and on descent, struck sugar cane and cartwheeled into a canal. No determination could be made as to the nature of the loss of… - [NTSB CHI86FEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX01.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 2, 1985 · N3768U · Substantial damage > The acft rt main & nose gear collapsed during a forced landing after a power loss during takeoff. The student plt was at the controls when the eng quit at about 300 ft AGL. The CFI took the controls and turned left toward a taxiway for the landing. The acft… - [NTSB SEA85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA232.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N95515 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the acft's eng ceased operating for unknown reasons. During the landing rollout, the acft struck a fence and nosed over. - [NTSB ATL85FLT14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FLT14.md): Cessna 150H · Lebanon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 28, 1985 · N7086S · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced lndg after a power loss during takeoff. According to reports the plt took off on a check ride with an instructor. At 150 ft AGL pwr dropped to 2000 RPM. The CFI took over and shortly thereafter the pwr dropped to 1800 RPM. In… - [NTSB MKC85LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA215.md): Cessna 421B · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1985 · N88DM · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll on an IFR flt, the right eng lost pwr and the plt aborted the takeoff. The acft ran off the end of the rwy, across two ditches, one road, through a fence and struck a post in a fld. During post accident tests, the right eng would run… - [NTSB ANC85LAA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LAA05.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Cape Douglas, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1985 · N11250 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing on a tundra following a loss of pwr. The plt reported he made a low pass over a downed acft on a beach and as he advanced the throttle, a rapid decrease in pwr occurred. The acft and eng were not recovered from the… - [NTSB MKC85LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA207.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1985 · N424FH · Substantial damage > The helicopter lost power and made a hard forced landing in a backyard. There were no leaks in the fuel system but the fuel tank was found to be empty. The owner states that even though the fuel tank was found to be empty after the accident, the fuel quantity… - [NTSB SEA85LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA206.md): Cessna 152 · Langley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N24867 · Substantial damage > An aborted takeoff from a 2600 foot sod runway as done at about 40 feet AGL. The airstrip is surrounded by high trees. The pilot stated that the aircraft was not developing full power. The engine was run up to full power by an a & p mechanic three days after… - [NTSB ANC85LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA168.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N74924 · Substantial damage > While en route & about 15 mi from his destination, the plt noted that both the eng RPM & the oil pressure were decreasing. Subsequently, he made an emerg landing in an area of small trees & brush next to a swamp. An exam of the eng was made, but no mechanical… - [NTSB MKC85LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA205.md): Cessna 150-L · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N18604 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that just after takeoff, he lost engine power and when the airplane was landed in a rough soy-bean field, it nosed over to the inverted position. The engine and fuel systems were inspected by an FAA inspector. No reason for the power loss… - [NTSB DEN85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA232.md): Cessna P210N · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N4780K · Substantial damage > Plt said eng began surging during descent from curise alt. After adjusting boost pump, throttle, and mixture, surging ceased. Plt said he dropped flaps and lowered landing gear at 2000 ft AGL and 5 mi from arpt. Eng began to surge again. Adjustment of… - [NTSB CHI85FEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEP04.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-45A Ogar · Ft. Atkinson, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N35AS · Substantial damage > Witnesses reported seeing the acft shortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 40 to 50 ft AGL. At this time, according to witnesses, the eng slowed down, the acft turned left and dove into the terrain. No mechanical failure/malfunction was discovered during an… - [NTSB MKC85LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA198.md): Cessna 150G · Camdenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N3240J · Substantial damage > The pilot and son were on a personal cross-country flight when the engine quit. The airplane nosed forward to the inverted position during the landing roll. The reason for the engine failure could not be determined. - [NTSB CHI85LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA366.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Germantown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N53982 · Substantial damage > On return to the airfield, the acft lost pwr in the turn to final apch. The plt turned to an unprepared fld in order to avoid obstacles. During the landing roll the acft struck a fence post and fence. The plt stated the accident could have been avoided by… - [NTSB LAX85LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA360.md): Schweizer G-164B · Tolleson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1985 · N6749K · Destroyed > According to the pilot,the engine lost partial power while in cruise flt. He selected a cotton field in which to make a precautionary lng. The aircraft over shot the intended landing area and impacted a utility pole. The collision ruptured the fuel system and… - [NTSB LAX85LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA359.md): Cessna 150 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1985 · N6900S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he was on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern when the engine quit. He was unable to glide to the runway and landed in a construction area where the aircraft collided with a dirt pile and flipped over. He further stated that he had flown… - [NTSB NYC85LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA216.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N15805 · Substantial damage > Plt experience eng pwr loss during tke climb at a height of about 350 ft. the plt headed toward a beach and ditched about 50 yards offshore in order to avoid crowd. The acft submerged underwater afterwards. Examination of the acft disclosed leadlike… - [NTSB FTW85LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA324.md): Douglas TB-26B · Pattonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N190M · Destroyed > The acft had not flown for two years and was being checked out for a ferry flt to the U.S. Air force air museum in fargo, ND. During initial climb from cox field at paris, TX, the left eng lost total pwr and the right eng lost partial pwr. An off arpt forced… - [NTSB MIA85LKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LKG05.md): Cessna L-188 · Camilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N53172 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during a swath run at an alt of aprx 5 ft AGL, a sudden loss of pwr occurred. The acft was damaged when it settled and contacted the terrain. Post accident inspection and a test run of the eng failed to reveal any mechanical… - [NTSB LAX85LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA356.md): Cessna R182RG · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N8798Z · Destroyed > On August 16, 1985, a Cessna 182 ditched at sea following fuel starvation about 200 miles northeast of Hawaii while on a ferry flight. The pilot reported that he had 23 hours of fuel onboard for the 16 hour flight. The aircraft was equipped with auxiliary… - [NTSB ATL85LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA248.md): Grumman G-164B · Irwinville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1985 · N48515 · Substantial damage > The acft reportedly suffered a loss of power during aerial application. A forced landing was attempted in a field and collided with a tree. The cause of the loss of power was undetermined - [NTSB NYC85LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA208.md): Enstrom F-28F · Groton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1985 · N8623X · Substantial damage > Enstrom F28F, N8623X was performing auto rotation at Groton-new london, Connecticut when a loss of power was experienced, the student pilot was at the controls and entered auto rotation with the understanding that it would terminate in a power recovery. After… - [NTSB MIA85LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA230.md): Cessna 177 · Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1985 · N30232 · Substantial damage > The CFI and student plt utilized a homemade dipstick to check the fuel tanks & determined they had about 8 gals of fuel in the tanks. About 30 minutes after takeoff the eng failed and all restart attempts were negative. The acft was ditchedin about 25 ft of… - [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 ATL85LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA245.md): Cessna T188C · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1985 · N2825J · Destroyed > The acft experienced a gradual loss of pwr followed by an in-flt fire which lead to an off arpt forced landing. During the forced landing ihe acft collided with trees and was destroyed by fire. - [NTSB SEA85LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA195.md): Stinson 108-3 · Vashon, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1985 · N6162M · Destroyed > Plt reported a loss of power on initial climb from takeoff; stalled acft while manuvering for best lndg place in orchard. Fire broke out as occupants evacuated the act. Consuming most of the cabin/fuselage. Investigation failed to reveal cause of power loss. - [NTSB NYC85LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA181.md): Hughes 269C · Altoona, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1985 · N8615E · Substantial damage > The helicopter with cfi/owner and student who was flying from the left side over high terrain at about 70 mph reported a gradual loss of power. The CFI took control and attempted to effect an airstart. This was without success. The plt then attempted to… - [NTSB SEA85FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA190.md): Beachner Quick Silver · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1985 · N824CB · Destroyed > Plt was observed working on engine distributor prior to departure for weekend demo at airshow for design sales promotion. Witnesses noted engine sound on takeoff seemed less than normal. Acft lifted off, gear were retracted and acft climbed to about 200 ft… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&occurrence=350&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" = 350) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=350&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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