# NTSB investigations, 1985: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical 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 7 · 341 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI86LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA053.md): Cessna 150 · Glidden, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N8687S · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with powerlines while attempting a power off landing after engine stoppage. The fuel tanks were inspected and there was no fuel in the right tanks and only a small quantity in the lft tank. The engine was tested and found to function… - [NTSB MKC86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA041.md): Beech M35 · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1985 · N9730R · Substantial damage > The acft made a gear-up forced lndg off the arpt after a loss of power during a business flt. The acft had only been airborne for about 15 minutes. Post accident investigation discovered that the acft fuel was contaminated with water. - [NTSB ATL86LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA048.md): Cessna 172 · Kings Mountain, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · N7300A · Substantial damage > The acft had been moored on an open ramp in extremely cold tempertures. During preflight the plt found that the fuel strainer drain would not close and one wing tank drain would not open. A mechanic attempted to repair the leaking strainer but could not stop… - [NTSB LAX86FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA069.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1985 · N9044P · Destroyed > The plt contacted coast TRACON (terminal radar control) & requested VFR traffic advisories to torrence. At aprx 0747 psthe declared an emergency, said the eng had quit & requested vectors to the john wayne/orange county arpt. The controllerprovided a hdg to… - [NTSB FTW86LRG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG07.md): Cessna 150G · Donna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 14, 1985 · N2900J · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced landing after a loss of power. The CFI said that ground reference maneuvers were being demonstrated to a student plt at 900 ft AGL and the engine sputtered. The CFI said that he applied carburetor heat and the eng quit.… - [NTSB LAX86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA064.md): Cessna 335 · Yuba City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1985 · N2708X · Destroyed > Upon completing a 35 min sight-seeing flight the plt entered the traffic pattern & prepared for landing. While descending, both engines lost all power. The plt stated that he repositioned the fuel selectors to the aux tanks, power was restored to the left… - [NTSB FTW86LPA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPA08.md): Cessna 152II · Frisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 8, 1985 · N4731H · Substantial damage > The student plt stated that he departed mckinney municipal arpt at aprx 1030 LCL en route to wichita falls, TX. He said he became disoriented while en route, but landed at wichita falls at aprx 1220 LCL. The plt did not refuel the acft. He then departed… - [NTSB SEA86LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA029.md): Maule M-5-180C · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N5635D · Substantial damage > A total loss of power occurred during an ILS approach due to induction ice. During touchdown on 12 inches of snow a nose over occurred. - [NTSB FTW86LRG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG04.md): Cessna 150J · Temple, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N51079 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing on soft terrain following a total loss of eng pwr. The plt reported that the eng quit while on a 45 deg entry to the downwind leg for rwy 15. The plt then attempted to restart the eng and maneuver the acft toward… - [NTSB FTW86FRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRA02.md): Cessna T210N · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N72WF · Substantial damage > The acft crashed in a wooded area during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion. The acft had extra fuel cans on board and had been flying for almost 12 hours in an attempt to avoid capture by U.S. Agents for the possession of marijuana. The acft contained… - [NTSB ATL86FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA037.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clover, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N5388F · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced an engine failure during cruise flight and attempted an emergency landing in a field. During landing roll the aircraft collided with small trees on the FAR end of the field. Post-crash examination of the engine disclosed that the bolt… - [NTSB DEN86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA041.md): Cessna 177B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1985 · N13717 · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced landing in a fld following a loss of pwr from fuel exhaustion. The plt stated that during the preflight he checked the fuel level by the gages and not visually. The gages indicated slightly over one-half full at that time. - [NTSB LAX86LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA056.md): Cessna P210R · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N5298A · Substantial damage > While descending from 9,500 to 5,000 ft MSL, the plt reported that the eng suddenly lost all power. The plt stated that he was unable to restart the eng & made an emergency landing at a nearby arpt. The plt, who had entered the downwind leg for the 8,251 foot… - [NTSB LAX86LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA054.md): Piper PA-22 · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N3334A · Substantial damage > Shortly after begining descent from 7,500 ft. m.s.l. the acft experienced a total loss of power. Prior to descent the plt richened the mixture and applied carb heat. The pilot radioed his position & situation to Deer Valley tower, Deer Valley, Arizona while… - [NTSB DEN86FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA033.md): Cessna 421B · Franktown, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1985 · N249JM · Substantial damage > The acft departed nashville, TN, for a flt to aspen, CO. The plts made one refueling stop at chanute, KS. The plts were unable to land at aspen or a nearby alternate arpt (eagle, CO) and elected to return back to the denver area. The plts indicated to an… - [NTSB LAX86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA051.md): Pitts S1-C · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N75PB · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing takeoff and landings on rwy 13 at reid-hillview airport, San Jose, CA. The plt reported that during the base leg to final turn, while negotiating a 'power-off' apch, he attempted by apply pwr but was unable to do so. The acft crashed in… - [NTSB MIA86LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA036.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Dorado, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1985 · N4444P · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after a brief local flight he was returning to isla grande arpt when he experienced a loss of power in both engines & made a forced landing on the beach near Dorado puerto rico. Post crash examination of the wreckage revealed that the two… - [NTSB LAX86LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA049.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Likely, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1985 · N6878B · Substantial damage > While practicing power-off forced landings in an open, snow covered field, the pilot said he applied the throttle to abort the approach but the engine 'sputtered then quit.' The aircraft landed in the snow covered field and flipped over. The pilot said he… - [NTSB LAX86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA047.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1985 · N123 · Substantial damage > While en route to sonoma county arpt, santa rosa, CA, the plt became concerned about the acft fuel state. The plt elected to divert to Ukiah arpt, Ukiah, CA, and while en route the acft experienced total pwr loss due to fuel starvation. During the forced… - [NTSB MIA86FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA034.md): Mooney M20J · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N201QN · Destroyed > Witnesses reported that shortly after takeoff from a touch and go landing the aircrafts engine sputtered and quit completely. As the pilot was attempting a forced landing the aircraft struck a tree causing the pilot to lose control. The aircraft struck the… - [NTSB ATL86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N45920 · Substantial damage > During a cross country flight, the pilot elected not to refuel at his proposed refueling point and continued to another airport. While on a visual approach to the runway, the aircraft lost power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI86FEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM02.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Holland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1985 · N7424Z · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced lndg after a loss of power during initial climb. After the accident the plt said that he drained fuel from the main fuel strainer and found no water in the fuel prior to takeoff. The acft carburetor was disassembled after the… - [NTSB LAX86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA044.md): Cessna 177 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1985 · N3459T · Substantial damage > After performing a preflight inspection of his acft, the PIC along with a CFI who was acting as his safety plt, and another passenger departed. The CFI reportedly had logged over 19,000 hours & possessed an ATP certificate. The PIC did not report having any… - [NTSB CHI86FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA031.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Washington Twp., IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1985 · N2170X · Destroyed > The pilot and pax were returning from a xcountry flt. While on a long final approach the acft was witnessed to stall and fall off on the left wg. The acft then descended into a wooded area causing left wg separation and then impacted a creek bank. At the time… - [NTSB LAX86LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA040.md): Piper PA28-151 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N41309 · Substantial damage > While on final apch for San Jose muni airport at the end of a cross country flt, the acft experienced total fuel exhaustion. Plt diverted a/c to ried hillview airport & established power-off glide. On final for rwy 31R, plt said he realized the a/c would not… - [NTSB LAX86FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA039.md): Cessna 182P · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1985 · N7036S · Destroyed > Witnesses saw the plt depart with frost covering the acft & without either a runup or warmup. The witnesses reported that the plt 'scraped the frost from a small square directly in front of him on the windshield' just prior to takeoff. Temp & dew point were… - [NTSB SEA86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA022.md): Cessna T210N · Overton, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1985 · N1604U · Substantial damage > Several diversions had been made due to encountering airframe icing. Once the pilot realized that a low fuel condition existed he asked for vectors to the nearest airport. The pilot had to make a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion 1 mile short of the… - [NTSB ATL86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA023.md): Cessna T210N · Paducah, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1985 · N9473Y · Substantial damage > After being cleared for descent to 4,000 ft and to the localizer the acft lost two way communications. The plt stated that he lost his HSI and radio's. however, he was able to fly in the area around the VORTAC for almost an hour before he descended through a… - [NTSB ATL86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA022.md): Cessna 172F · Hazelhurst, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N8852U · Substantial damage > During cruise flight the engine experienced a loss of power and the pilot applied carb heat. The engine operated normally with the carb heat on and when it was turned off the engine again ran rough. The pilot again turned on the carb heat and the engine ran… - [NTSB ATL86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA021.md): Cessna 150J · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N51182 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the acft experienced a loss of pwr as related by the student plt. A forced landing was performed in a fld during which the nose wheel dug into the terrain and the acft nosed over. Examination of the wreckage failed to disclose any… - [NTSB MIA86LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA026.md): Cessna 310G · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1985 · N7962Q · Substantial damage > The ac departed on a ferry flight with the landing gear clamped in the down position and leaking fuel system from a previous accident. The flight was uneventful until arrival at the destin ation airport. The left engine failed on the downwind leg of the… - [NTSB SEA86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA021.md): Cessna 180D · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N15721 · Substantial damage > A forced landing was made onto muskeg due to a total loss of power. The pilot had just completed a 180 degree turn away from a fog bank when the engine quit. The left fuel tank contained 7 1/2 gallons and the right fuel tank contained 1 1/2 quarts of fuel.… - [NTSB FTW86FRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG06.md): Hughes 269C · Batesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N9283F · Substantial damage > The helicopter was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of eng pwr. The plt was performing cattle ranching operations when the eng sputtered and quit while at a low alt. The plt was able to clear trees and high brush, however, a hard… - [NTSB DEN86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA018.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ranchos De Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N4351J · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during takeoff, after a touch and go, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a sage brush covered fld 3/4 of a mile north of the rwy. According to the plt, he failed to switch the fuel tanks… - [NTSB ATL86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA017.md): Cessna 172 M · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N73171 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft engine experienced a loss of power while being vectored for the initial ILS approach to charleston, SC (chs). Attempts by the plt to regain pwr failed and a forced landing was made in a swampy field a few miles north of chs. The… - [NTSB ANC86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA007.md): Cessna 208 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1985 · N9241F · Destroyed > A total loss of pwr was experienced on takeoff due to the fuel selectors being in the off position. The plt attempted to restart the eng during which time the acft entered a stall and collided with the terrain. According to passengers the plt did not use a… - [NTSB LAX86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA030.md): Cessna 150H · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1985 · N22264 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a fld aprx 2 miles west of calaveras county arpt. The post-accident wreckage examination disclosed no evidence of fuel in the fuel tanks. The student plt stated that he was on the final leg of a solo x-country… - [NTSB CHI86LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1985 · N68741 · Substantial damage > The plt experienced engine failure due to fuel starvation ten miles north of his destination. During the forced landing the prop and left wing were substantially damaged. The plt stated that when he ran out of fuel the right fuel guage read between 1/4 and… - [NTSB DEN86LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA015.md): Cessna T210NII · Sterling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1985 · N1728U · Substantial damage > The plt indicated he had the arpt in site when the eng failed due to fuel exhaustion. The investigation revea led the eng tach showed a total lapsed time of 4.9 hrs flown on this one fuel load. The perfomance charts for this particular flt indicates a max flt… - [NTSB ATL86LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1985 · N48987 · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion while on a baseleg for landing. The pilot elected to land in a corn field approx 1.5 miles short of the runway because he did not think he could make it to the runway. The plt was returning… - [NTSB MIA86LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA020.md): Cessna 172F · Fort Walton Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N5219F · Substantial damage > The acft collided with power lines & crashed to the ground during a forced landing necessitated by an eng failure. The x-country flt had been in the air for 4 hrs and 35 mins. The acft's fuel capacity is 40 gals & the plt stated that fuel consumption was aprx… - [NTSB CHI86FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA017.md): Bell 47G-5 · Plainfield, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N7840S · Destroyed > The acft crashed into trees and nosed into the wooded terrain after a loss of powr. The helicopter had been refueled the day before the acc. Normal fuel load was 20 gals. The plt had sprayed 20 acres & flown 9 miles to another field to spray but aborted due… - [NTSB NYC86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA021.md): Cessna 150 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N60563 · Substantial damage > The stu plt departed with 10.5 gals of fuel for a 48 mile x-country flt. While en route the plt became lost. Aprx 10 minutes of fuel remained when the plt spotted a arpt. She attempted to land at the arpt. During the apch to the rwy she made a go around when… - [NTSB ANC86LAG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LAG04.md): Cessna 177 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N300WC · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the preflight inspection the right wing tank quick drain was frozen and the fuel strainer was not working correctly. After consulting with a mechanic, a takeoff was performed and the eng quit during initial climb. The acft contacted… - [NTSB LAX86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA018.md): Champion 7ECA · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N5059G · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced lndg after a loss of power during a descent. The plt stated that the eng RPM decreased to 1100 with all other gauges in the green. He also said he could not get the fuel drain sumpt to drain as it was frozen shut during preflt. The plt… - [NTSB FTW86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA017.md): Cessna 310 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N2952N · Substantial damage > The plt experienced fuel exhaustion while on final apch for landing on rwy 35L at Tulsa international arpt, OK. The acft undershot the rwy by 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile where it contacted railroad tracks. - [NTSB FTW86FRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRA01.md): Cessna 172 M · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N9892Q · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing on a golf course and nosed over after the engine quit during takeoff. Post accident investigation revealed that the gascolator was full of water and the carburetor contained 25 percent water. No other discrepancies in equipment… - [NTSB ANC86LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA004.md): Cessna 206 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1985 · N35851 · Substantial damage > While en route, the eng lost power, so the plt made an emergency landing on a gravel bar. During the landing, the acft nosed over & came to rest in water. An exam revealed that the fuel sumps & lines were frozen & there was ice in the fuel pump. - [NTSB FTW86LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Killeen, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N84691 · Substantial damage > The pilot stopped enroute to refuel. Fuel service at the airport and already closed for the night so the pilot drained about 10 gallons of fuel into his airplane from a parked Cessna airplane and departed for his destination. However, this amount of fuel was… - [NTSB SEA86LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA008.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Panaca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1985 · N35533 · Substantial damage > A forced landing onto rough terrain was made due to fuel exhaustion. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&occurrence=353&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" = 353) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=353&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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