# NTSB investigations, 1985: Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf 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 · 155 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA86MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86MA048.md): Boeing 727-232 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N519DA · Minor damage > After gear retraction drg takeoff, at aprx 150' AGL, the aircrew heard a loud noise & noted the #2 eng had failed. They secured the eng, dumped fuel & landed without further incident. An exam of the #2 eng revealed the combustion chamber outer case, pn… - [NTSB LAX86LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA076.md): Mooney M20F · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N234GA · Substantial damage > During cruise at 10,500 ft MSL on a night x-country flt, the plt said the eng ran rough with moderate vibration levels. Plt declared an emergency with abq ARTCC, who vectored the acft to an unlighted airstrip. The plt said he had difficultyin seeing the rwy… - [NTSB LAX86LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA075.md): Piper PA-34T-22OT · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · XBDRL · Substantial damage > During a trans border VFR x-country flt, the plt noticed 'oil spirting from the left engine' with smoke, & he shut it down. An emergency was declared by the Tucson ATCT, who cleared the acft to land straight in on rwy 29L. Tower personnel observed the acft… - [NTSB LAX86LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA068.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Canoga Park, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1985 · N6740P · Substantial damage > While the plt was cruisin in his own acft, an eng oil leak developed, oil pressure decreased & eng power was lost, the plt attempted to make an emergency ldg on a city street, on approach the acft collided with power lines & a fence, & the acft came to rest… - [NTSB FTW86FRG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG05.md): Adams William C Quickie Q1 · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 15, 1985 · N220WA · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced lndg after a power loss at 200 ft AGL during takeoff. The acft crashed on the arpt in a run-up area adjacent to the rwy. The only discrepancy noted during post acc exam was a very weak spark produced by the battery coil… - [NTSB FTW86FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA025.md): Gates Learjet 35A · College Station, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1985 · N723GL · Destroyed > The acft rolled to the right and crashed after a catastrophic (uncontained) failure of the rt eng during takeoff for a night flt. The rt eng fan rotor disc separated from the hub which damaged the cowling and some disc fragments buried in the fuselage but… - [NTSB SEA86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA030.md): Bell 47G-3B · Kimberly, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1985 · N73208 · Substantial damage > A forced landing with a rollover onto snow occurred due to the number 3 cylinder rod failing. - [NTSB MKC86FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA033.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Omaha, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1985 · N8895E · Substantial damage > N8895E was climbing through 2,800' MSL, 15 min after takeoff and when the pilot retarded the throttle to climb power, the eng quit. The pilot selected an open field for the forced landing but collided with trees during the approach. Examination of the eng… - [NTSB CHI86FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA111.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Evanston, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1985 · N4380A · Destroyed > The aircraft was on climbout on an IFR flight plan in VMC conditions when the engine failed. A restart was attempted and the engine ran for a minute or less. Subsequent attempts were unsuccessful. The aircraft was over lake Michigan and had insufficient… - [NTSB LAX86LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA062.md): Cessna 150K · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1985 · N6347G · Substantial damage > The plt reported that 5 mins after takeoff the eng reduced to idle pwr, & attempts to restore full pwr were unsuccessful. The plt did state that brief periods of pwr obtained by using the hand primer. The acft was unable to maintain alt & was ditched about 25… - [NTSB MIA86LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA040.md): Douglas C. Campbell Varieze · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1985 · N111VE · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the acft lost power, & in an attempt to return to the arpt, the acft collided with a light pole & some orange trees, coming to rest on a canal bank. Post crash examination of the eng revealed that it failed because the #4 rod ass'y… - [NTSB LAX86LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA059.md): Mooney M20E · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1985 · N5516Q · Substantial damage > During cruise on a VFR x-country flt, the plt stated that the eng became rough with moderate vibration levels. After shutting down the eng, the plt made a forced landing in a fld, collided with gnd obstructions & collapsed all 3 landing gear. Examination of… - [NTSB DEN86LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA040.md): Helio H-391B · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1985 · N4101D · Substantial damage > According to personnel in the area, the plt radioed he had smoke in the cockpit and was returning to gallantin field, his departure point. Later, the plt transmitted that the eng lost total pwr and he was making a forced landing. During the investigation, it… - [NTSB CHI86FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA038.md): Cessna T210M · Highland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1985 · N1982M · Substantial damage > Fifteen minutes after takeoff an eng failure occurred. The plt force landed the acft in a fld but the roughness of the landing surface resulted in the nose and right main gear collapsed. Examination disclosed the exhaust vavle had failed in the #4 cylinder.… - [NTSB SEA86LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA026.md): Hughes 269C · Brooks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N58181 · Substantial damage > A total loss of power occurred due to the number 4 cylinder failing. A tail boom strike occurred during a hard landing in a parking lot, severing the tail boom. - [NTSB ATL86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA030.md): Beech A23-19 · Gurley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N5986S · Substantial damage > About 5 min into third flt of the day, the plt reported a loss of power. During the forced ldg roll out in a pasture field acft struck a ditch causing substantial dmg. Exam of engine revealed failed exh. Value. Eng had been operated 2341 hrs without overhaul. - [NTSB NYC86FHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHM02.md): Grumman 164-A · Walden, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N7236 · Destroyed > The pilot of a Grumman 164A was crop dusting when he experienced an engine failure. He decided not to dump the load due to possible later repercussions. The aircraft lacked sufficent airspeed or altitude to make a safe landing. The aircraft received… - [NTSB FTW86FRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRD02.md): Cessna 172P · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N52995 · Substantial damage > On November 7, 1985, at approximately 1740 CDT, Cessna 172P, registration no. N52995, sustained substantial damage. Pilot stated that he was in cruise configuration at 5,500 feet, when Lycoming engine model O-260-D2J, serial no. L-10724-39A, lost power. Pilot… - [NTSB MKC86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Hughes, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N68414 · Substantial damage > The training flt progressed normally until a loss of pwr forced the student pilot and instructor to make a forced landing to a plowed field short of theri destination airport. The subsequent landing substaintially damaged their aircraft. An engine inspection… - [NTSB MKC86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA021.md): Mooney M20K · Spring Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N231KB · Substantial damage > The pilot of this aircraft was returning from a business flight when the engine failed. During the forced landing, the aircraft rolled through a fence and then impacted a pole with one wing. The pilot stated that one connecting rod came through the side of… - [NTSB ATL86FLT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FLT03.md): Cessna 172I · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N35469 · Substantial damage > The acft collaped the nose lndg bear during a forced lndg after the engine failed during takeoff. During post ace eng exam the wires disconnected from the magneto switch. The wires were resting on the 'p' leads. The fastening screw found on the bottom of the… - [NTSB DEN86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA017.md): Beech A36TC · Bismarck, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1985 · N3663K · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, the plt of the Beech A36TC acft activated what he believed was the flap retraction lever, and the eng quit. The plt made a forced landing aprx 1000 ft from the rwy departure end. During the investigation, the eng was started and… - [NTSB FTW86FPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA04.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N6393P · Substantial damage > The acft traveled through a barbed wire fence during a forced landing short of rwy 35 at Terrell arpt. When aprx 1 mile from the arpt, the eng quit. The plt was unable to move the fuel selector, however, by applying a full rich mixture and turning on the… - [NTSB FTW86FPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA03.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Yantis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N9348W · Destroyed > The acft contacted a tree and a large bale of hay during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. Post accident inspection disclosed 18 gallons of fuel remained in the left main tank and 3 gallons remained in the left wing tip tank. Both right wing fuel… - [NTSB MKC86FCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FCA01.md): Bede BD-5B · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N548BD · Destroyed > The owner/builder had hired the plt to test fly the acft on its initial flt. Shortly after takeoff, the plt transmitted that he had an eng problem. He was cleared for an immediate landing & entered a downwind for rwy 28. As he continued & was turning from a… - [NTSB MIA86MA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86MA013.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N412EA · Minor damage > Shortly after lift-off, the flt crew heard a loud noise (similar, but louder than a tire blow-out) as the #1 eng failed. They secured the #1 eng, remained in the traffic pattern & landed on the same rwy. After landing, an exam revealed the combustion chamber… - [NTSB LAX86LUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LUG01.md): Texas Helicopter M74A · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N51862 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he had just lifted off for a fertilizer spreading operation with an external load bucket, when the eng had a partial pwr loss at 100 ft AGL. A descent was started and the bucket was disengaged. However, while the plt was attempting to land the… - [NTSB ATL86LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA008.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N2854S · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost total power during takeoff initial climb and attempted an forced landing in a shopping center parking lot. During the landing attempt the aircraft collided with a utility pole and slid inverted approximately 250 ft before coming to rest.… - [NTSB ANC86LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA002.md): Artic S-1B2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1985 · N53AT · Substantial damage > The engine failure was due to a line cap loose in the baffled portion of the tank near the outlet lines. The pilot stated the aircraft engine quit at 1000 feet he then attempted an emergency landing in a school yard. - [NTSB FTW86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA007.md): Bell 206L-1 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1985 · N515EH · Substantial damage > Acft was substantially damaged as a result of a hard landing during an emergency autorotation following a complete power loss. The power loss occurred as a result of an uncontained failure of the no. 1 turbine wheel. The wheel burst as a result of a fatigue… - [NTSB MIA86LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA007.md): Cessna C-182P · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N21328 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while on a VFR flt from west palm beach FL to atlnata ga the acft lost power. While making forced landing on interstate 75 the left main wheel struck a car, & on landing rollout the right wing struck a utility pole. Investigation revealed… - [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 NYC85LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA250.md): Cessna 152 · Galway, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N6120M · Substantial damage > Student plt was practicing maneuvers at 3000 ft when acft eng failed. The plt made a forced landing in a field. The tallgrass in field caused the landing gear to fail and substantially damaged the acft during the landing roll. NTSB metallurgist report shows… - [NTSB ATL85FLT13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FLT13.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Springfield, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1985 · N2438C · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged after contacting thres during a landing following a loss of pwr on takeoff. Post accident inspection revealed the carburetor valve ass'y had separated from the lever ass'y allowing the valve to seat flat against the… - [NTSB CHI85FEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEV04.md): Hiller UH-12D · Breese, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1985 · N67182 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng began losing power while he was en route at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL. He turned & initiated an autorotation to a road construction site. The helicopter landed tail low. Subsequently, the tail boom was chopped off & the… - [NTSB NYC85FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA244.md): Beech V35B · Warwick, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N5NG · Destroyed > While en route at 5000' MSL, the plt transmitted that he had an eng problem & requested clearance to land at the providence/theodore francis green state arpt, which was aprx 12 mi away. The plt then asked the controller if that was the closest arpt; however,… - [NTSB FTW85LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA352.md): Cessna 152 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N93729 · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced total engine failure when a connecting rod bolt failed and caused the engine to lock up. He was climbing in IMC weather conditions when this occurred. He was radar vectored toward his destination airport. He broke out of the clouds at… - [NTSB ATL85FKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FKG10.md): Piper PA 60-700P · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1985 · N6905A · Substantial damage > The plt feathered the #2 eng during flt when the oil pressure dropped to zero. #1 alternator failed to produce power and when the landing gear was lowered the battery was depleted to the point that the cockpit instrument lights went out. The acft was landed… - [NTSB FTW85LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA351.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mt. Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1985 · N95RA · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he lost engine power shortly after takeoff. He made an emergency forced landing in a grassy field. An examination showed a collapsed flex air duct from the air filter to the fuel injector. A forty five degree metal duct was not installed… - [NTSB LAX85LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA391.md): Mooney M20K · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1985 · N5788U · Substantial damage > While enroute to van nuys arpt at about 9500 ft, the plt reported to edwards afb apch control that he was experiencing a rough running eng. The plt requested and received a radar vector to wm j. fox arpt, lancaster, CA. Shortly thereafter the eng sustained a… - [NTSB FTW85LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA349.md): Ryan Navion · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N91460 · Substantial damage > The plt experienced eng failure during climbout from sky ranch arpt at Midland, TX. He then turned into the wind and made a forced landing in a pasture. Subsequent investigation revealed a connecting rod had broken, however, the cause of the rod failure was… - [NTSB DEN85FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA241.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Craig, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N3836E · Destroyed > The helicopter was long-lining a 1280-pound air compressor to an 8500-foot MSL mountain drilling site. Witnesses heard a squealing sound and bang. They observed gray-white smoke and orange-blue flame emitting from the exhaust. The plt released the load and… - [NTSB FTW85LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA345.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1985 · N6262L · Destroyed > The CFI PIC stated the eng lost power with the acft about 400 to 500 ft AGL. He couldn't return to the arpt due to lack of altitude. He elected to land in the plowed field. The acft touched down and flipped inverted. The air induction duct was found… - [NTSB MIA85IA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA246.md): Douglas DC-8-71 · West Palm Bch, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1985 · N1300L · Minor damage > During take off roll the #4 engine failed causing catostrophic destruction of the engine. During subsequent examination the left vgv actuator pin was found to be missing. Without this pin the vgv ARM8 are aysemetrically driven. The vgv arms were found broken… - [NTSB CHI85FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA370.md): Globe GC-1B · Romeoville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1985 · N11HN · Destroyed > The pilot was reportly departing on a xcountry flt. During climbout, in the traffic pattern, upon reaching base leg area the acft was observed to turn back towards the arpt descend and strike the ground. Witnesses reported no sound of engine was heard. The… - [NTSB LAX85FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA384.md): Beech A36TC · Carson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N3801Z · Substantial damage > The acft lost pwr at 1500 ft shortly after departure from compton, CA. The plt performed an emergency landing on a dirt road and the acft contacted a concrete curb. The eng had a Beech mandatory service bulletin no. 2033 completed the day before the accident… - [NTSB ATL85LKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG09.md): Grumman G-164 · Opp, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1985 · N598Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a pull-up and turnaround at the end of a swath run, the eng gave off smoke and lost pwr. The plt dumped the chemical load and performed a forced landing in a fld which contained 6 to 8 ft tall vegetation. The acft travelled aprx… - [NTSB ANC85LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA169.md): Maule M-5 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N51369 · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru aprx 400 ft. the plt made a 180 deg turn to land back on the arpt. However, he then realized that the acft would not reach the rwy, so he turned & landed in a swamp area. An exam of the eng… - [NTSB LAX85LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA378.md): Stinson 108-2 · Carpinteria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N9782K · Substantial damage > During a x-c pleasure flt all eng pwr was suddenly lost when the plt heard a 'loud bang.' The plt made an emergency ldg on a polo field. During ldg flare the plt stalled the acft. The resulting hard touchdown substantially damaged the acft. Exam of the acft's… - [NTSB LAX85LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA377.md): Cessna A150K · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N8409M · Destroyed > The plt said the operation was about 4 and 1/2 hours into a commercial fish spotting flt when the engine 'began to run rough, then quit altogether.' Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful and the plt completed a power-off ditching at sea. He and the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&occurrence=351&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" = 351) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=351&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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