# NTSB investigations, 1985 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 18 of 62 · 3,055 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN85LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA238.md): Cessna 182D · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N707UR · Substantial damage > The pilot said that during app to ldg he encountered unfavorable winds in sheer or wind direction change causing the a/c to drop 4-5 ft onto the r/w resulting in substantial damage to the a/c. - [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 DEN85LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA231.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N5418F · Substantial damage > The pilot stated after the accident that he had approximately 1/2 full tanks of fuel when he departed the airport on a local night flight. He stated that he flew burning fuel from the left fuel tank. The pilot was returning to the airport after a flight of… - [NTSB DEN85FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA229.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Peyton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N14331 · Destroyed > The two experienced pilots took off from high alt airstrip under high density alt conditions. Witnesses said acft entered a 60-degree left banking turn. When acft had completed 120-degrees of turn, the nose dropped. Witnesses said the acft side-slipped to the… - [NTSB CHI85LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA364.md): Thornhill Replica TS-1 · Marengo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N4463 · Substantial damage > This aircraft is powered by a rotary engine. Thrust is varied by shorting out one magneto and varying the firing order of the cylinders via an electrical cam arrangement. The mixture control is limited to only a few settings. One of which is level flight.… - [NTSB CHI85LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA361.md): Cessna 150M · Wabash, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N66550 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a planned 3 leg x-country. On the second leg, he became ill and was lost for about one hour. He did not refuel as he though enough fuel remained to return to Wabash. The eng stopped about 7 miles from Wabash. The acft nosed down in a… - [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 ANC85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA167.md): Piper PA-14 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N5188H · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land on a sandy/gravel area about 600 ft long & 100 ft wide which was located between hills that were 100 to 150 ft high. During a x-wind apch, the acft's rate of descent began increasing. The plt applied full power to arrest the descent,… - [NTSB ANC85LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA165.md): Cessna A188B · Gold King Creek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N53286 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that when he landed, the acft was rolling out on its main gear in a tail low attitude, when he applied braking action. A moment later, the acft began to pitch nose down. He compensated with full up elevator, but the acft nosed over. - [NTSB SEA85LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA205.md): Cessna T210-M · Camano Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N761VV · Substantial damage > The plt failed to visually verify the fuel on board prior to takeoff and he was aware that one fuel gage was inaccurate.a total loss of pwr occurred over water aprx 30 miles from the intended destination arpt. The plt was able to reach land during the… - [NTSB NYC85LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA256.md): Swearingen 226T · Hamilton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N92RC · Substantial damage > The aircraft was on approach for landing at Hamilton, new york when the cross power levers were pulled back to flight idle. The left prop went into beta mode stalling the left wing at about 8 feet above the runway. The aircraft rolled about 20 degrees to the… - [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 MIA85IA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA242.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar PA-600 · Sarasota, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N47GP · Minor damage > While on takeoff initial climb the right engine hydraulic pump shaft failed and the pilot did not receive a positive uplock. The pilot then selected gear down and did obtain a gear down indication. On landing the nose gear collapsed. Nose gear down locks were… - [NTSB LAX85LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA375.md): Cessna T210 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N2251R · Substantial damage > The plt reptd the landing gear collapsed during the landing roll and that the lnd gear down light was illuminated while on final approach. Examination of the aircraft disclosed the lnd gear doors were damaged by the side loads and that both main lnd gears… - [NTSB FTW85LRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LRA04.md): Rockwell S2R-600 · Rosharon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N4012P · Substantial damage > The plt reported the acft contacted the ground after the left boom caught weeds during a spray run. - [NTSB FTW85LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA340.md): Cessna L-19E · Palo Pinto, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N3255X · Destroyed > The acft was reported by witnesses to have been flying very low over a lake just prior to accident. The acft collided with pwr lines after passing over a dam and was destroyed on ground impact. The plt reported a loss pwr was experienced. The eng was test run… - [NTSB DEN85LQA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LQA05.md): Cessna 150M · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N63258 · Substantial damage > The plt experienced a hard landing while on a solo x-country flt. The plt reported the flt had been delayed until mid-afternoon because of mechanical problems at by that time the winds had picked up. The student plt also reported having little dual experience… - [NTSB CHI85LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA363.md): Callair A-9 · Hollandale, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N8273H · Substantial damage > During a maneuvering turn while crop dusting the pilot experienced a muffler failure and engine fire. He landed successfully and abandoned the aircraft. Subsequent investigation revealed that the bracket that holds the muffler/ exhaust pipe to the aircraft… - [NTSB ATL85FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA278.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Proctor, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N4195Y · Substantial damage > The acft was artd msg and was the object of a search from 9-1-85 to 9-12-85. Acft found in remote area of mtns and dense woods by man on foot hunting ginseng on 9-16-85.ND witnesses found. Residents in area reported rain all day on 8-30-85 and it was heavy at… - [NTSB NYC85LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA229.md): Cessna 182J · Danville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N3319F · Substantial damage > During an apch, the acft was configured with full flaps & was trimmed for 65 KTS. At about 150 feet from the desired touchdown point, the plt reduced power to land. Momentarily after that, the stall warning horn sounded & the acft fell 10 to 20 ft, impacting… - [NTSB NYC85LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA228.md): Cessna 182L · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N3380R · Substantial damage > During a normal night landing, a deer darted onto the runway and struck the tail section of the aircraft causing major structural damage. The deer was not located. - [NTSB MKC85LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA197.md): Cessna 310 · Cotton Plant, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · CGYSM · Substantial damage > During the landing roll at an airstrip, the plt allowed the acft to drift. The drift continued until the acft struck a ditch bordering the rwy. The ensuing impact with the ditch substantially damaged the acft. The pilot stated the wind conditions were light &… - [NTSB MKC85LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA196.md): Cessna 172 M · Gravois Mills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N6982H · Substantial damage > The plt reports that he began his takeoff on rwy 07 which is 2550 ft long, has an asphalt surface and a downhill slope. Plt said the rwy is rough. He said the acft did not achieve the speed desired and he reduced power to abort. He then decided to attempt the… - [NTSB MIA85LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA240.md): Cessna 310B · Hawthorne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N543GT · Destroyed > While on a x-country flt the plt stated that the autoplt was erratic, hot and smoking. The plt further stated that he continued to use the autoplt. At about 1000 ft on final apch the autoplt failed for unknown reasons and the acft nosed down. The acft crashed… - [NTSB MIA85FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA241.md): Grumman AA-1B · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N6502L · Substantial damage > Pilot did not know how to turn on the instrument panel lights nor did he have a flash light available. He continued flight into darkness of night at which time he became disoriented and lost. He continued to fly until he exhausted all fuel on the aircraft and… - [NTSB FTW85FQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FQG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Morton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N4708Y · Destroyed > After the plt completed a swath run, the acft entered a rgt climbing maneuver, then rolled wings level. After that, it reportedly began an abrupt climb for aprx 50 to 60 ft, then nosed down & crashed in a steep descent. After impact, the acft was destroyed by… - [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 CHI85LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA360.md): Schweizer G164A "450" · Constantine, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N8444K · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a corn fld. The plt stated that at 30 ft AGL during his second swath run the eng backfired and lost pwr. He attempted to dump the load however, the acft continued to loose alt and the forced landing resulted.… - [NTSB CHI85IA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA359.md): British Aerospace BAC 1-11-201AC · Green Bay, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N101EX · No damage > The airplane landed & touched down in the first 1/3 of the runway. It veered to the left, then back to the center & went off the end the runway showed signs of steam cleaning where the tires were & the tires showed signs of rubber inversion. The pilot elected… - [NTSB ATL85IA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA263.md): Boeing 727-225 · Charleston, SC · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N8832E · No damage > The flight was level at 330 when it encountered turbulance and the arcraft moved an estimated 200 feet down then up before the crew could regain altitude control. Two flight attendents and several passengers initially complained of injuries. No documentation… - [NTSB ANC85LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA164.md): Bellanca 7AC · Chetaslina Rvr, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N83725 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he run out of runway and he did not reach min flying speed for lift off. The tundra run way created more drag than the pilot had anticipated. The pilot then departed thr tundra runway lost directional control of the aircraft crusing a… - [NTSB SEA85LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA204.md): Welch Avid Flyer · Bonner'S Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N64LW · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff, the eng seized as the acft was climbing thru about 350 ft AGL over the end of the rwy. He stated that the acft was in a maximum climb when the eng seized & immediately went into a power off stall. He recovered from the… - [NTSB NYC85LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA233.md): Grumman AA-1C · Wheatland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N9787U · Substantial damage > Acft departed leroy, NY, on an instructional flt to rochester, NY. Fifteen minutes after departure the flt made a forced landing in a bean field. Examination of the acft showed no useable fuel remained. - [NTSB NYC85LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA226.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Wrightstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N90342 · Substantial damage > During an enroute climb the pilot noticed a manifold pressure loss on the left engine. Oil pressure and temp gauges went off and the left engine was secured by the piilot. During shutdown a passenger informed the pilot that the left wing was turning brown.… - [NTSB NYC85LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA225.md): Beech G18S · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N9990R · Substantial damage > While taking off with a left x-wind, the acft began to veer to the left. The plt corrected by using differential power & right brake, but the acft continued to veer left & went off the rwy. Subsequently, the right main gear collapsed & the acft was… - [NTSB NYC85LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Central Square, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N4252J · Destroyed > The plt stated the acft would not climb out of ground effect during takeoff. He flew the acft between trees at the end of the rwy and severed the wings from the fuselage. The acft was found to be 317 lbs over gross weight. - [NTSB FTW85LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA338.md): Cessna 150J · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N5573G · Substantial damage > The plt reportedly was delivering the acft to Crystal Beach, TX, from its home base at orange county airport, TX. The pilot reportedly call the owner and told him he had bent the acft upon landing at Crystal Beach. He was told by the owner to wait at the acft… - [NTSB FTW85LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA336.md): Beech A36 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N6564D · Substantial damage > Acft was substantially damaged during an off-arpt emergency landing following an eng failure. During landing roll acft collided with a fence and the gear collapsed. Investigation revealed about 13 gallons of fuel in right fuel tank and none in the left tank.… - [NTSB FTW85FA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA335.md): North American British Harvard Mkii · Ada, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N711XX · Destroyed > Two fully qualified single engine plts were in the acft at the time of the accidnet. The acft was observed making low passes near the airport after takeoff. One plt's mother lived near the accident site. The acft was in a steep banked right turn when the… - [NTSB ATL85LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA262.md): Cessna 404 · Huntington, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N255CS · Substantial damage > Several men who were in a building at the airport reported that they could hear the aircraft on the approach and then a loud noise. They could not see the runway or the aircraft due to the fog. They got in the fire and rescue vehicles and had a hard time… - [NTSB ATL85FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA261.md): Beech C-99 · Conover, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N992SB · Destroyed > Acft was on trng flt for initial copilot qual for commuter air carrier. Instructor and two trainees were on board. The acft departed charlotte at about 2314EDT for the hickoryarea for trng. At about 0015EDT,it was reported that the crew visited the hickory… - [NTSB SEA85FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA203.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bridge, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N2282M · Destroyed > At 1445 MDT, the 60 yr old plt departed on a routine, VFR, repositioning flt which he had frequently flown before. After takeoff, he leveled the acft at 9500 ft on a direct course toward the destination. While en route at about 1515, the acft began a shallow… - [NTSB NYC85LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA223.md): Cessna 150G · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N2901S · Destroyed > During a descent for landing, the eng lost power & the plt made a forced landing in a grass field. However, the grass was damp & the plt was unable to stop the acft before it hit a cyclone fence. According to the local township police, the plt stated the acft… - [NTSB NYC85FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA222.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Carlisle, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N3064H · Destroyed > During the second takeoff attempt from a pvt grass strip witnesses heard the eng sputter then quit soon after liftoff. The acft then descended to ground impact and burned. The acft had not been flown adn was kept out of doors for several months while the… - [NTSB MKC85LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA194.md): Cessna 182RG · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N756AU · Substantial damage > The acft hard landed on a soft sod rwy separating the nose wheel from the nose gear strut. The acft bounced back into the air and descended with the nose strut digging into the runway. The acft flipped inverted sustaining substantial damage. The plt stated… - [NTSB LAX85LVA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LVA04.md): Bell 204-B · East Clovis, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N204RH · Substantial damage > The acft was being flown for a maintenance ck. While climbing at about 50 ft AGL a bang was heard and eng RPM decreased. Plt initiated autorotation and attempted a flare at about 20 ft AGL. The tail rotor hit and the acft became airborne after hitting on the… - [NTSB LAX85LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA374.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Williams Afb, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N3168U · Substantial damage > After making his first swath run,during the hours of darkness,the pilot became disorented and flew into an area with tall electrical transmission lines. He descended into trees beneath the lines in his attempt to miss them. - [NTSB LAX85LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA371.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N2877E · Substantial damage > Witnesses stated that the acft was observed in a nose high attitude followed by an apparent stall and subsequent impact into a river bed. - [NTSB LAX85FA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA373.md): Swearingen SA226TC Metro II · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N139WW · Substantial damage > While in cruise flight at 16,000 feet one of the three propeller blades separated at the shank. The unbalanced condition twisted the eng from its mounts and into the fuselage. The cabin was punctured and rapid decompression followed. The crew was able to… - [NTSB FTW85LRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LRD04.md): Cessna A188B · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N731LX · Destroyed > The acft contacted the terrain in a cotton fld during an uncontrolled descent which occurred on takeoff. The plt was test flying the acft in anticipation of possibly purchasing it. The plt reported that when aprx 1/2 the way down the rwy the acft did not… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&page=19 ## 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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=18&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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