# 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 34 of 62 · 3,055 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA85LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA143.md): Cessna 172B · Imbler, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N6987X · Substantial damage > During takeoff from a field (off arpt), the acft failed to clear a fence. The pilot then attempted to abort the takeoff, but the acft hit a bale of hay & nosed over. The plt's last medical certificate was dated 9/2/82. - [NTSB SEA85FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA147.md): Cessna C-177RG · Yakima, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N1983Q · Destroyed > The pilot, while in slow-flight configuartion, at low altitude, in light chop, failed to see and avoid trees. Resulting tree impact caused acft into stall conditions. Acft contacted other trees, crashed and burned. - [NTSB LAX85LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA295.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N3800F · Substantial damage > During a VFR cross country flt, wx conditions along the route induced the plt to divert to the Angwin arpt. After an overflt to obtain wind information from the wind sock, the plt said he entered the pattern and completed a normal approach and touchdown.… - [NTSB LAX85LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA292.md): Cessna 172P · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N52789 · Substantial damage > When the plt realized he was low during final apch to a landing, he erroneously decided not to use full flaps instead of adding power, vref was high and the landing was 3/4 of the way down the 2400 ft rwy. Believing he had sufficient room to takeoff again,… - [NTSB FTW85LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA264.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N53958 · Destroyed > The plt had rented the acft for a local flt and was observed by ground witnesses to have flown very low (50 ft AGL) over miller lake when the left wing struck a tree. The acft continued for aprx 50 ft in a left wing low attitude before striking another tree,… - [NTSB FTW85LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA262.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ship Shoal Blk · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N1086Q · Destroyed > The pilot had landed on the offshore platform and was in the process of repositioning the helicopter to one side of the landing pad to provide additional space for another aircraft when the main rotor blades struck a 3' steel sign post. Theblade separated… - [NTSB DEN85LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA173.md): Grumman G-164A · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N5337 · Substantial damage > The plt told FAA he was spraying a cotton field and was turning around from a swath run when the propeller feathered. The plt told NTSB that the acft 'pitched upward and lost power.' Acft type certificate shows that a hamilton standard propeller m/n… - [NTSB DEN85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA170.md): Rockwell Aerocommander 112 · Landers, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N37775 · Destroyed > On June 22, 1985, a Rockwell aerocommander 112 impacted the ground immediately after takeoff. The density alt was 7700 ft. after takeoff the plt realized the acft would not clear a ridgetop. The acft began to descend & was maneuvered to land on level terrain.… - [NTSB DEN85FTI04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FTI04.md): Failing/Rand-Robinson KR-2 · Laurel, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N8483Y · Destroyed > Drg a test flt, the plt made a fast taxi run, then took off on rwy 21. After takeoff, he made a gradual climb & shallow left turns to a downwind, circled the arpt & reentered a downwind for rwy 21. Witnesses reported that the plt made a power reduction &… - [NTSB CHI85LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA246.md): Anderson Skybolt · Escanaba, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N66AA · Substantial damage > Prior to the acdnt, the acft was observed making repeated low passes over the area where it subsequently crashed. Witnesses reported that during a turning maneuver over water, the acft collided with the surface & crashed. A police officer, who responded,… - [NTSB CHI85LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA245.md): Cessna 150L · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N10239 · Substantial damage > On the student's third approach, he was observed to flare the acft too high. The acft drifted off to the side of the rwy and nosed down until it collided with the ground. - [NTSB BFO85FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA052.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Perry Hall, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N98079 · Substantial damage > On June 22, 1985 the plt and three passengers boarded N98079. After taxing to rwy 27 (which has a one degree upgrade), the acft began an extended ground roll with a left-quartering tailwind of approximately eight knots. At this time, the acft was loaded about… - [NTSB BFO85FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA051.md): Bellanca 17-30A · College Park, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N93533 · Destroyed > Bfr flt, the plt obtained fuel samples thru the remotely operated gascolator, but detected no water. No samples could bedrawn directly fm the wing or fuselage tanks since they had no quick drains installed. A pwr loss occurred drg takeoff at 50 to 100 ft AGL.… - [NTSB ANC85LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA105.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Lewis River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N2667Z · Substantial damage > The pilot stated there was a gust of wind about 10 knots, the pilot was not able to reach flying speed, and the aircraft ran off the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB ANC85LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA104.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ungalikthluk Rv, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N10395 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he was landing the float plane on a river, an extreme gust of wind cocked the acft causing loss of control. Subsequently, the acft struck a river bank & was damaged. The plt noticed that after the landing, the winds had changed,… - [NTSB NYC85LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA153.md): Cessna R-182RG · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N109MD · Substantial damage > During the final approach to runway 25, the aircraft encountered a downdraft and began to descend, the pilot added power but but unable to recover prior to the aircraft contacting the trees. - [NTSB MKC85LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Belgrade, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N8336W · Substantial damage > Flight instructor giving private pilot a bfr. Bfr was nearly completed when ip gave pilot a simulated forced landing over his own farm strip. Pilot was making an excellent approach until the landing gear hit the barbed wire hidden in the high grass. - [NTSB LAX85LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA287.md): Cessna 152 · Filmore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N24338 · Destroyed > The plt flew into a canyon with the intention of turning around to back out. He then decided the canyon was too narrow for a 180 degree turn. He continued flying up the canyon while attempting to gain alt, however, the rising terrain exceeded the acft's climb… - [NTSB DCA85AA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85AA026.md): Beech E18S · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N19T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > At 2045 the military flt, dixie 06, contacted Birmingham apch & obtained clearance for a low apch followed by a full-stop lndg on rwy 05. At 2053, dixie 06 reported a 4 mile final for a low apch to the local controller. At 2054:19, the local controller… - [NTSB ATL85LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA194.md): Cessna 152 · Lexington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N49214 · Substantial damage > During landing on a private turf airstrip, the nose wheel struck a 'pot' hole. The nose wheel separated from the acft and the acft skidded to a stop resulting in substantial damage. - [NTSB ATL85FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA193.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ghent, WV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N27716 · Substantial damage > The plt took off at 1805 with 150 lbs of fuel remaining, intending to fly to beckley, WV to refuel. He stated that afterhe was in lvl flt at about 3000 ft MSL for 3 to 4 min, he noted an unusual jerk or vibration in the rear. Suspecting a psbl tail rotor… - [NTSB ANC85LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA106.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N3684Z · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was making an apch to the arpt when the acft ran out of fuel. Subsequently, the acft crash landed about 1-1/2 mi nw of the arpt. - [NTSB ANC85LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA103.md): Piper PA-20 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N45PC · Substantial damage > The aircraft swervd on the runway and ground looped, the pilot stated he lost control of the acft due to the wind condition. - [NTSB NYC85LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA066.md): Cessna 182RG · Norfolk, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N2306C · Substantial damage > The acft was unintentionally landed with the gear retracted. A CFI and a pvt plt were on board at the time of the accident. The pvt plt in the left seat was flying the acft and on the third landing failed to extend the gear. The CFI in the right seat was… - [NTSB MKC85LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA135.md): Piper J3C-65 · York, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N92253 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he had completed a landing & had come to a near stop, then he applied power & was on the brakes for control. He stated that the left brake locked & the acft went off the rwy into hi weeds & rough terrain. There was no damage due to… - [NTSB LAX85FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA286.md): Bell 214B-1 · Squaw Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N214RM · Destroyed > The helicopter was engaged in lowering a large pole to the ground when the eng failed catastrophically due to a total first turbine rotor disc failure. The plt turned the acft down the mountain but was unable to gain enough speed to autorotate. The acft… - [NTSB CHI85LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA260.md): Stinson 108-1 · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N9070K · Substantial damage > The plt intentionally ground looped the acft during a forced landing to avoid obstacles following a loss of power en route. Aprx 1 1/2 hrs into the flt the plt noticed an engine roughness followed by an increase in oil temp which returned to normal shortly… - [NTSB CHI85LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA241.md): Cessna 172M · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N12997 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he failed to flare properly following a 'fast and flat' final approach. The acft landed on its nosewheel resulting in substantial damage to the acft. - [NTSB CHI85FEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEX03.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Orleans, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N7750N · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt noted that the eng RPM dropped from 2500 to 2000. He could not restore the RPM. He then heard a loud noise from the eng compartment & the eng seized. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing in a corn field. A teardown of… - [NTSB ATL85FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA191.md): Piper J5A · Cleveland, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N35612 · Substantial damage > The plt took off from a private strip with his 5 yr old daughter on board. He then made several low passes by a guest house so that his daughter could wave to her grandparents. The acft was last seen headed generally in a northerly direction when it banked… - [NTSB ANC85LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA101.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Bering River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N99838 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during a 15 to 20 min period after he had landed, the wind velocity increased greatly. He managed to taxi the float plane to an area where he could takeoff into the wind. As the acft was on the step for takeoff, the left wing lifted as if… - [NTSB ANC85LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA098.md): Cessna 180 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N5159E · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt landed the tail wheel equipped acft on rwy 22 with a x-wind from 290 deg at 8 KTS. After touchdown, the acft entered a ground loop & was damaged. A check of the plt's blood showed an alcohol level of 0.249%. - [NTSB ANC85FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA102.md): Grumman G-44 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N176MS · Substantial damage > The amphibious acft crashed as the plt was landing on glassy water at the inlet of nerka lake. Subsequently, it sank & came to rest inverted in clear water on the bottom of wood river with the gear retracted & the flaps extended. Moderate rain was falling… - [NTSB ANC85FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA100.md): Cessna 180H · Theordore River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N91390 · Substantial damage > The plt landed the float plane on the Theordore River which had a maximum width of about 90 ft & had few straight runs of more than 400 ft. the River had many sharp turns, some in excess of 150 degs, & its depth was as low as 18 inches at low tide. The plt… - [NTSB ANC85FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA099.md): Maule M-5 · Theodore River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N6101M · Substantial damage > The pilot caught left wing tip while turning to land and lost control of the airplane crashing into turg. - [NTSB NYC85LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA160.md): Cessna 182P · Newport, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N9977E · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during an attempted go-around following a loss of directional control. The plt was advised by UNICOM that a 'bit of a crosswind' existed at the arpt. The plt initiated a go-around after a gust of wind was misaligned the acft… - [NTSB NYC85FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA152.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B · Waitsfield, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N240WT · Destroyed > This glider was involved in a soaring championship course. About 52 minutes after starting the course witnesses observed the aircraft maneuvering for a landing on an open field. While in a steep bank the aircraft stalled and impacted the ground. - [NTSB MKC85FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA134.md): Ryan Navion A · Kingman, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N4974K · Destroyed > After departing a pvt strip the acft was observed to perform some low altitude aerobatic maneuvers. The maneuvers consisted of two snap rolls at about 100 feet off the ground. The acft was observed descending steeply on the second roll maneuver until striking… - [NTSB MIA85IA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA197.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ft. Pierce, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N5033T · Minor damage > The landing check list was not properly followed and both pilots neglected to extend the landing gear in preparation for landing - [NTSB LAX85LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA284.md): Grumman G-164 · Glenn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N73646 · Substantial damage > During initial climb on an ag flight the plt reported experiencing a loss of eng power. From the acft's alt of 30 ft AGL the plt attempted an emergency landing but did not have sufficient alt to negotiate a turn back toward the road from which he had… - [NTSB FTW85FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA259.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Rocksprings, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N199TA · Destroyed > As the acft was climbing thru 14,800' for 19,000', the plt reported a rapid decompression. Two minutes later, he reported that he has lost the tail. Acft impacted in an inverted flat spin and the tail and a section of empennage were found about 3/4 mile away… - [NTSB DCA85AA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85AA023.md): General Dynamics 240-27 · West Trenton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N155PA · Destroyed > The coplt bgn takeoff (tkof) with 2700 RPM & 52 to 53.5' of manifold pressure (mp). Wtr injection was not used altho 12 gal was available. At 150 to 250 ft AGL, the l eng lost pwr & the l prop autofeathered. The capt took control (ctl) & took action to verify… - [NTSB ANC85LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA097.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N4570C · Substantial damage > Plt lost control on landing and ground looped. Wx and field conditions not a factor. - [NTSB SEA85LYE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LYE02.md): Aero Commander 600S-20 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N1795S · Destroyed > This Aero Commander 600S-20 departed on an aerial application flight. Shortly after takeoff the pilot noticed flames coming from the engine compartment, experienced a power loss and made a forced landing in sand dunes, substantially damaging the aircraft.… - [NTSB SEA85FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA142.md): Maule M-6-235 · Gibbonsville, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N121A · Destroyed > The plt and two passengers departed on a 2 hr flt for the purpose of conducting aerial observation of mine sites. The acft was operating in mountainous terrain during hot temp conditions resulting in a high density alt. There were no witnesses to the… - [NTSB MIA85IA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA195.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N25701 · Minor damage > The acft wing dropped to the rwy after lndg. The CFI said that the lndg was smooth with the student plt at the controls. When the wing started dropping the CFI said he took the controls but could not keep the wing up. Post acc invest showed that the left main… - [NTSB FTW85FRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FRD02.md): Teratorn Tierra II · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N4438V · Destroyed > The acft impacted the terrain in an uncontrolled descent. Witnesses stated the acft was participating in a bean bag drop contest when the accident occurred. After dropping the last bag the acft made a turn to the west, entered a spin and descended to ground… - [NTSB DEN85LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA168.md): Hughes 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N5203V · Destroyed > On June 18, 1985, a student plt and his instructor were on alocal tng flt. Prior to completing the mission, the instructor had his student execute a 180 degree autorotation. During the maneuver, the main rotor RPM was allowed to decay into the critical range… - [NTSB CHI85LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA237.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Peoria, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N9492P · Destroyed > It was reported that the plt made an intersection takeoff with about 4500 ft available. Lift off was made with about 2700 ft of rwy left. The acft did not climb. Low but smooth power output was heard. The flight overflew about three fields that reportedly… - [NTSB CHI85LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA236.md): Cessna 172 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N5267R · Substantial damage > The plt leveled the wings during the landing flare in a x-wind but failed to remove rudder input. The acft drifted to the right of the rwy and touched down in a grass area where it contacted a gully and nosed over. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&page=35 ## 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=34&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.