# 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 31 of 62 · 3,055 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI85LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA275.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Donaldson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N7856S · Substantial damage > When the plt applied pwr to level off while entering a spray the eng did not produce sufficient pwr to stop the descent. He attempted a run on landing but the uneven terrain caused substantial damage to the helicopter. Inspection of the eng revealed the… - [NTSB CHI85LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA271.md): Jodel D-11 · Wooster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N4628S · Substantial damage > The pilot and pax were on a x-country pleasure flt. After 2420 hrs of fliht, 45 mi short of dest, the engine stopped the acft was ld in a corn fld. Examination disclosed main bearing failure. - [NTSB ANC85LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA127.md): Piper J-3 · Tyrone Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N38471 · Substantial damage > The plt delayed initiating an aborted landing, and the acft rolled into water at the end of the rwy where it nosed over. - [NTSB ANC85LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA119.md): Helio 250 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N5460E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he took off downwind with a heavily loaded acft. He estimated the wind was from the north at 4 gusting to 6 KTS. He stated that after climbing about 100 ft, the acft began to mush as he began retracting the flaps. Subsequently, it… - [NTSB SEA85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA170.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N5829P · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced landing in a fld following fuel exhaustion. The plt reported he departed yellow pine, ID, with the fuel gages indicating 1/2. Upon reaching an alt of 10,000 ft, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The right fuel tank was… - [NTSB NYC85LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA161.md): Cessna 152II · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N45946 · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing takeoffs and landings when the acft traveled off the left side of the rwy during the fourth landing. Once off the rwy, the acft traveled into a construction area where it nosed over. - [NTSB MKC85LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA150.md): Cessna 152 · La Porte City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N5116P · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft had the proper airspeed when it was on final apch about 1/2 mi from the rwy. However, he reported that it quickly lost 500 ft, landed short of the rwy & was damaged. The acft came to rest in a corn field beside the rwy. - [NTSB MIA85IA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA208.md): Cessna 402 · West Palm Bch, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N68368 · 2 aircraft · No damage > A Learjet 35 was cleared on to runway 09L and hold, the Learjet crew confirmed with the air traffic control tower personnel that te transmission was intended for them and taxied into position and held. Personnel on duty in the control tower then cleared a… - [NTSB LAX85LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA305.md): Hiller UH-12E · Gonzales, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N161HA · Substantial damage > While cruising during an ag flight the acft's eng began losing pwr. At the time the acft was about 50 ft AGL & was travelling at 50 mph. The plt made a forced ldg onto a nearby plowed fld. Upon touchdown the rt skid dug into a furrow & the acft rolled over.… - [NTSB FTW85LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA274.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N7589R · Substantial damage > The plt stated the acft had been parked outside during periods of heavy rain for several weeks prior to this flt. The plt had drained a large amount of water from the fuel tanks prior to flt and stated the loss of power was due to water which could not be… - [NTSB DEN85LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA184.md): Cessna A188B · Del Norte, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N731GN · Substantial damage > The plt was attempting to take off from a 3800-FT grass rwy. Field elevation was 7700 ft, temp was 88 deg. The plt said that at about 2500 ft down the rwy he decided to abort the takeoff. Directional control was lost and the airplane groundlooped. The plt… - [NTSB CHI85LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA278.md): Grumman TR2 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N9891L · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over in a fld during a forced landing following a total loss of pwr. The plt reported the fuel consumption during the flt seemed higher than usual. He then began looking for Crookston municipal arpt to land. Aprx 3 miles se of the arpt the pwr… - [NTSB CHI85LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA274.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Mt. Carmel, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N9909P · Substantial damage > The plt stated that his acft was loaded with dry fertilizer. Following takeoff from the sod strip he failed to clear a dirt bank at the south end of the airstrip. After striking the dirt bank he impacted in a cornfield nose down. Following the accident the… - [NTSB CHI85LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA272.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N9306K · Destroyed > The purpose of the flight was to break in the newly overhauled engine. The pilot stated that he had been flying around the local area for about 25 minutes when he heard a clank and the engine lost complete power. The pilot determined that a tree landing was… - [NTSB CHI85FEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEE03.md): Cessna 150L · Plainfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N5356Q · Substantial damage > The student departed chicago midway & flew to the clow arpt to practice takeoffs & landings. On downwind at clow, the wind blew the acft toward the arpt, causing it to be too close in to the rwy. Subsequently, the student overshot the turn to final apch &… - [NTSB BFO85LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA055.md): Cessna 172M · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N12740 · Substantial damage > The recently certificated instructor was performing touch and go landings with a paraplegic student, who used a hand control for rudder operation. On the third landings the acft veered to the right and the CFI took control of the acft. The student pilot… - [NTSB NYC85LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA158.md): Cessna P210 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N4627K · Substantial damage > A gear up landing was made following a loss of oil during takeoff. The acft was serviced with oil at skyport aviation prior to the attempted takeoff. The plt reported that after the oil was added he checked the oil level with the dip stick. Shortly after… - [NTSB NYC85FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA162.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Cape May, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N1880G · No damage > The tow plane came in for a banner pickup. The ground handler holding the tail of the double banner had his left foot caught by the banner as it went airborne. The ground handler was carried 50 to 100 ft in the air prior to falling to the ground. The ground… - [NTSB MKC85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA149.md): Cessna 210 · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N6939N · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during an apch to land, he forgot to extend the landing gear & landed with the gear retracted. He did not recall hearing the gear warning horn; however, a check of the landing gear sys did not reveal any malfunction. - [NTSB MKC85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA148.md): Cessna 172B · Valley Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N51611 · Substantial damage > The pilot had been flying with his young son as passenger during daylight hours. He went solo to get current at night. After two full stop landings, he thought the yoke felt heavy for the trim setting he usually used but he started a takeoff anyway. Halfway… - [NTSB MKC85LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA147.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N8654N · Substantial damage > While landing at dusk, the acft touched down hard & both main gear collapsed rearward. A wing fuel tank was punctured, but no fire erupted. - [NTSB MKC85FCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FCQ04.md): Ryan Navion · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N4482K · Substantial damage > The acft eng lost power after a 30 minute flt and a forced landing resulted in an off.-arpt acc. Witnesses at the acc site did not find any fuel in the tanks or evidence of spillage of fuel. An inspection of the eng did not reveal any discrepancies. A… - [NTSB MIA85LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA207.md): Quinn EL Tomcat MK-5A · Blakley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N8429 · Substantial damage > While en route to reposition the helicopter to another farm, the eng lost power. The plt reported that during an autorotation, the main rotor lost some RPM as he stretched his glide to avoid a fence. As the helicopter touched down on uneven terrain, the main… - [NTSB MIA85LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA206.md): Cessna 172P · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N92ER · Substantial damage > The student plt entered the traffic pattern after making a local solo training flt. He stated that during the landing pattern, he reduced the the throttle incrementally & did not use carburetor heat. As the acft was on final apch at about 50 ft AGL, the… - [NTSB LAX85LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA306.md): Cessna 421A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N222CF · Substantial damage > During landing roll out the right main gear collapsed in an outward direction. Exam of the rt gear revealed that the bolt which is associated with the upper & lower gear torque links was missing. An exam of the left gear assembly revealed that the required… - [NTSB LAX85LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA303.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N7198P · Substantial damage > The pilot reported to the tower, while on base leg, that he was out of fuel. He then landed short and contacted a fence and a tree on the landing roll. The pilot stated that the aircraft contained 45 gallons of fuel when he departed and that he had flown for… - [NTSB FTW85LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA301.md): Cessna 182M · Tulia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N71846 · Substantial damage > The student plt, with 2 hrs total night experience, flared high on final and stalled the acft, which subsequently landed hard on the nose gear, during a night practice flt. The plt stated that the red instrument lights would not work when he turned them on.… - [NTSB FTW85LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA275.md): Luscombe T8F · Frederick, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N1580B · Substantial damage > The plt stated his foot slipped off the right rudder pedal which allowed the acft to veer left off the rwy. The acft hit a ditch and flipped over. FAA coordinator confirmed initial notification of substantial damage to the acft. - [NTSB DEN85LQA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LQA03.md): Piper PA-18A · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N1754A · Substantial damage > On July 4, 1985, at 1400 MDT, a Piper PA-18, N1754A, registered to ted w. stallings, departed the designated taxiway and collided with a culvert at Tucumcari municipal airport, Tucumcari, new Mexico. The aircraft was being taxied for thepurpose of a local… - [NTSB DEN85LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA211.md): Cessna 172L · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N4349Q · Substantial damage > The plt said he had encountered moderate turbulence while en route & his passengers became air sick. He decided to land at the nearest suitable arpt. The landing was made without incident. However, while taxiing to the ramp, the aircraft encountered what one… - [NTSB CHI85LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA270.md): Cessna 310D · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N1729K · Substantial damage > The acft was landing at dest arpt after a two hr xcountry flt. At gear ext no green light. Pilot recycled gear but still no light. Emergency ext used and three green indicated. On ld roll nose gear collapsed. Uplock arm tube was broken on the nose gear. - [NTSB CHI85LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA268.md): North American AT-6G · Dixon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N29931 · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the plt made a touch-&-go landing while following an snj acft. He stated that during the takeoff, the acft had accelerated to 85 mph when he lowered the tail slightly & the acft lifted off normally. He reported that the acft was aprx 4 to 5 ft off… - [NTSB ANC85LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA117.md): Cessna 207 · Jakolok Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N1686U · Substantial damage > Plt landed short of gravel beach and substantially damaged airplane on large rocks. - [NTSB MKC85LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA164.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Denison, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N6799D · Substantial damage > Plt reports that the eng idle setting was too low and the eng quit when he reduced power during a practice autorotation. The acft touched down hard and the main rotor contacted tail boom. - [NTSB MKC85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA151.md): Aero Commander S2R · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N5543X · Substantial damage > The acft was being used in aerial application of ordram when engine failed. A hard landing resulted during the forced landing in an open fld. Investigation revealed the float needle seat ass'y backed out of the threads in the main body of the carburetor FAR… - [NTSB MKC85LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA146.md): Piper PA-28-140 · El Dorado, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N2858T · Substantial damage > The acft had just undergone annual inspection. Pilot failed to remove control lock before test flight. On takeoff roll, pilot was not able to move controls, went off end of 1800 ft runway, through a fence and impacted a dirt pile. - [NTSB FTW85LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA271.md): Grumman G-164A · Tallulah, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N8375 · Destroyed > During initial climb after takeoff, the ag plt realized that he could not clear wires at the end of the rwy. The plt dumped his load of fertilizer and attempted to maneuver around the wires, however during the maneuver, the acft stalled. Investigation… - [NTSB FTW85LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA270.md): Piper PA-38 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N2342N · Substantial damage > The student allowed the airspeed to deteriorate during the initial takeoff climb and lost control of the aircraft at about 50 feet above the ground. According to the CFI the student then froze on the controls and he (the CFI) was unable to lower the nose to… - [NTSB DEN85LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA178.md): Cessna R172K · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N736XN · Substantial damage > During the landing roll on rwy 34, a deer ran in front of the acft. The deer was struck and killed by the right wing strut. - [NTSB CHI85LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA267.md): Piper PA-28-200 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N33006 · Substantial damage > The acft veered to the rt & hit a rwy marker during the attempted go-around. The wind was from 210 degrees at 19 KTS gusting to 27 KTS. The plt said that if the marker had been 'break-away' plastic the damage would have been negliable. - [NTSB CHI85LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA266.md): Cessna 152 · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N65562 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the terrain during a low alt maneuver. The plt said that he allowed the airspeed to dissipate during a turn and before he could recover the acft hit the ground. - [NTSB CHI85LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA265.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Thief River Fl, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N8400K · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground shortly after takeoff about 800 ft from the end of the rwy. The plt stated that at about 5 pt afl the acft stalled and fell into a field off the end of the rwy. - [NTSB ATL85LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA204.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N1534C · Substantial damage > Pilot launched Balloon from college campus with two pax. Flew for 35 minutes. During flight he radioed ground crew which was at landing site. During descent pilot saw utility wires previously unnoticed. Parachute was ventd to increase descent rate and avoid… - [NTSB SEA85LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA155.md): Bell 47G2 · Roosevelt, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N11VH · Substantial damage > A total loss of power occurred while on a CFR 137 flight, due to fuel exhaustion. Although the fuel gauge showed 1/2 tank of fuel, the pilot failed to visually check the fuel prior to this flight. During autorotation onto a wheat field a hard landing occurred… - [NTSB NYC85FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA260.md): Douglas DC-9 · Boston, MA · Incident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N968BJ · No damage > The acft was climbing out of 10000 ft, shortly after tkf, when the PIC lost consciousness. The copilot took control of the flight and returned to Boston where a lndg occured without incident. Medical examination of the PIC revealed that he suffered a heart… - [NTSB MKC85LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Corning, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N96092 · Destroyed > The student plt became disoriented while on a solo cross country flt. When the acft became low on fuel the plt decided to land on a plowed fld. The fld was soft and the acft nosed over shortly after touchdown. - [NTSB LAX85LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA302.md): Meyers OTW · Winters, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N23799 · Substantial damage > The purpose of this flt was to check out a commercial plt in the acft. Dual flt controls & heel brakes were installed. The student was practicing landings & on his 4th or 5th landing roll, the acft began to turn to the right. The student applied left rudder &… - [NTSB LAX85FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA304.md): Maule M-6-180 · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N5658F · Destroyed > During a banner towing mission, the acft was observed flying at low alt near California state freeway 91. According to witnesses, the banner collided with power lines after the acft had crossed over the lines at a relatively slow speed. The banner & tow… - [NTSB FTW85LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA276.md): Grumman AA1B · Robinson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N8995L · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the plt experienced a loss of pwr. Unable to glide to a suitable landing area, a forced landing was attempted in tall corn. The acft nosed over sustaining substantial damage. Subsequent exam revealed that the carburetor float had become… - [NTSB ATL85LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA203.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N9818K · Substantial damage > Acft lost power in cruise flight shortly after takeoff. Descent was begun to a field followed by engine quitting. During the turn to final, pilot said, left wing stalled resulting in hard landing on left wheel and left wing. Later, fuel cap vents were found… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&page=32 ## 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=31&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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.