# NTSB investigations, GA 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 38 of 82 · 4,092 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA85LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA224.md): Bell TH-13T · Quitman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1985 · N31FG · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that after completing a left turn at the end of a cotton field, the aircraft yawed sharply to the left and the yaw could not be controlled with cyclic control. Another left turn at the oppsite end of the field the aircraft again yawed to the… - [NTSB MIA85LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA222.md): Rockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1985 · N3647X · Substantial damage > The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot uninjured when the aircraft flipped upside down in a field during a forced landing in an open field following engine failure. A post accident examination of the engine revealed the number seven cylinder… - [NTSB ATL85LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA222.md): Burkhart Grob G-109B · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1985 · N5829T · Substantial damage > The plt of the powered glider reported that during an apch to land, the acft encountered a downdraft & landed hard. The landing gear was damaged as well as the prop, eng cowling & oil cooler. - [NTSB ATL85FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA221.md): Cessna 421C · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N5473G · Destroyed > The acft lost power on # 2 eng shortly after take-off. The acft crashed and burned in a wooded area several miles sw of the arpt. The # 2 eng was severly damaged in the fire. No pre-impact malfunction could be documented. Examination of the prop did not… - [NTSB MIA85LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA214.md): Bell 47D1 · Moultrie, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N586T · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while he was on an aerial application mission, the helicopter ran out of fuel. During an autorotation, the main rotor severed the tail boom. - [NTSB ATL85LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA214.md): Wag-Aero Cubbie (J-3) · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1985 · N909GH · Substantial damage > During a departure, the eng had a partial loss of power. The plt reported that after climbing to about 75 ft, neither the acft's speed nor alt would increase. He lowered the nose to increase the eng RPM & speed, but the eng did not respond. Subsequently, the… - [NTSB ATL85LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA206.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1985 · N7474P · Destroyed > According to the pilot, he forgot to extend the landing gear. He stated most of his flight time had been in fixed gear aircraft. On this flight he had been told by his instructor to work on smoothing his radio technique on the second landing of the flight he… - [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 ATL85LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA202.md): Beech 95-B55 · Alma, GA · Incident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1985 · N1793W · Minor damage > The acft was lndd with the gear retracted during, practice touch & go landings. The plt was a FAA flight test engineer. The plt stated that the gear collapsed on touchdown; however, examination of the landing gear system failed to reveal a system malfunction. - [NTSB ATL85LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA199.md): Beech 55 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1985 · N2781F · Substantial damage > Before taking off, the plt checked the trim & the auto-plt. During the takeoff run, he noted that the 'aircraft felt heavy on rotation/takeoff aborted.' The acft continued off the end of the rwy, hit a mound of dirt & was damaged. A post-accident exam… - [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 ATL85FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA182.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1985 · N5668Z · Destroyed > The circumstances & purpose of the flt was not determined. According to witnesses, the owner/student plt & another psn, who was a certified mechanic & an instructor plt, took off & entered what appeared to be a closed traffic pattern for rwy 18. The traffic… - [NTSB ATL85FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA181.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Newnan, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1985 · N8215B · Substantial damage > The eng started running rough then quit. The plt landed in awarehouse parking lot between two rows of 40-45 foot trailers. Exam of the eng revealed that the sharp edges of the roll pin had worn through the centering spacer for the tach drive ass'y. which then… - [NTSB ATL85FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1985 · N8704N · Substantial damage > Prior to takeoff the plt and his brother-in-law added 20 gallons of automotive fuel to the acft fuel tanks. The level of the fuel, according to the brother-in-law, was below the filler neck tabs. After about three hrs of flt the plt radioed a mayday and… - [NTSB MIA85LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA181.md): Cessna 182 · St. Marys, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N21211 · Destroyed > The plt stated that he established a normal apch over the trees to the 2000 ft dry sod rwy. After clearing the trees, a high sink rate developed which was not arrested until the acft impacted the rwy on all three wheels, slid 66 ft, then nosed over. The plt… - [NTSB ATL85LKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG06.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brooklet, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N32826 · Destroyed > The plt stated that 2 approaches were made to rwy 09 and he could not locate a wind indicator. He was also unable to contact anyone over the UNICOM to obtain wind information. The plt attempted a landing on rwy 09 during which the acft bounced and a go-around… - [NTSB ATL85LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA188.md): Cessna 172N · Monticello, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1985 · N6201E · Destroyed > About 20 min after takeoff, while cruising at 5000 ft, the plt observed oil on the windshield & noted a decrease in oil pressure. He turned back toward the departure arpt & reduced the power in an attempt to prolong eng life. A short time later, the eng began… - [NTSB ATL85LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA172.md): Galloway B-8M · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1985 · N991PG · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the gyroplane was blow off the side of the rwy by a gust of wind during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing. The acft traveled into a grass area and nosed over. The student plt did not have a solo endorsement and had only two… - [NTSB ATL85FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA170.md): Bell 206L · Duluth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N403DC · Destroyed > After loading a seriously burned patient in the helicopter, the plt started the eng & lifted off from the hospital parking lot. Immediately after lift-off, he started forward translational flt. About 65 ft from the lift-off point, an advancing main rotor… - [NTSB ATL85FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA168.md): Embraer EMB-110-P1 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N903FB · Substantial damage > The acft was on final apch when the circuit breaker caution light illuminated. The PIC failed to verify which cb tripped and assumed it was the gear control cb. PIC then activated emerg hydraulic sys and manually lowered the gear. After landing the hydraulic… - [NTSB ATL85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA167.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N98164 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff with a low fuel state, the plt pulled the acft into a steep climb. A pwr loss was experienced and the acft reportedly stalled and spun into a pond on the pvt grass airstrip. Ten pounds of fuel were drained from the acft after the… - [NTSB ATL85FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA165.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1985 · N8289H · Substantial damage > Acft left home airport at 0400. Flt plan left with FBO indicated 6 hours to destination, no en route stops, and 4+30 hours fuel on board. Fuel consumption calculated, 4+36 hours endurance available. Acft flew 4+47 hours. The pilot told approach control acft… - [NTSB MIA85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA175.md): Cessna 152 · Jekyll Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1985 · N6418Q · Substantial damage > The student plt was on her 1st supervised solo. During a touch-&-go landing, the acft veered off the left side of the rwy & subsequently hit a culvert. The student said that after she landed, she applied too much left rudder. - [NTSB ATL85LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA162.md): Cessna 172N · Broxton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1985 · N739UD · Substantial damage > The acft collided with power lines on final apch to a private airstrip. The acft was landed in a field next to the rwy. The wires were not marked. The plt reported he was aware of the large power lines near the apch end of rwy 36 but was unaware of the small… - [NTSB ATL85LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA161.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1985 · N5844P · Substantial damage > The plt ldg the acft with the ldg gear retracted. He stated that he evidently forgot to extend the gear. - [NTSB ATL85LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA156.md): Piper PA-25-260C · Ashburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1985 · N4796Y · Destroyed > The plt was on a flt to clean the spray boom by flying down the center of the airstrip & dispensing a cleaning substance thru the spray boom. He made one pass down the strip, then entered a pull-up to the right. He stated that he then turned back to the left… - [NTSB ATL85LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA154.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1985 · N916G · Substantial damage > The student plt stated his final apch to the rwy was made off-center to account for a x-wind. The glider touched down to the left of the paved strip & began converging on a fence. The plt retracted the speed brakes & lifted off as the glider approached the… - [NTSB MIA85LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA164.md): Mooney M20C · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N6850U · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt noted a severe eng vibration. He shut down the eng & made an emergency landing. During the roll-out, the acft hit a ditch & was damaged. An investigation revealed that one prop blade had failed from fatigue & the end of the blade had… - [NTSB ATL85FKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FKG05.md): Piper PA-31 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1985 · N902BH · Substantial damage > On may 2, 1985, at 0714 EDT, a Piper PA-31, N902BH, regisered to paul m. furnee, was struck by a ground vehicle while taxiing for take off at hartsfield international airport, Atlanta, Georgia on an airtaxi cargo flight. Instrument meteorological conditions… - [NTSB ATL85LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA142.md): Cessna 150 · Alma, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N4483U · Substantial damage > The student pilot and passenger changed the engine oil just prior to attempting the takeoff. The oil was drained on the ground on the airport where the aircraft was parked. Examination of the oil, disclosed that metal shavings were present in the drained oil.… - [NTSB ATL85LKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG04.md): Aero Commander S2R · Leslie, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1985 · N8834Q · Destroyed > The acft lost power en route to spray crops & crash landed in a wooded area. The acft had flown only 2 miles when the power loss occurred. During the post accident investigation an exam of the powerplant & systems revealed that the supercharger had a loose… - [NTSB ATL85LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA125.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N98760 · Substantial damage > The private pilot and his student plt passenger were departing the a/p when the plt made a sharp turn downwind at about 100 ft of alt. The a/c mashed into the ground bounced and landed in small trees. The nearest reported winds were recorded at 19 KTS. The… - [NTSB ATL85LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA126.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N3744W · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt encountered unfavorable winds & rain, then became concerned about his fuel supply. He diverted to Blairsville & was landing when a gust of wind blew the acft side ways. The plt re-aligned the acft with the rwy, but it suddenly dropped &… - [NTSB ATL85LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA124.md): Kirst Allen J DR-1 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1985 · N1387B · Substantial damage > The plt made an emergency ldg in a fld after total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The plt was on a flt from lakeland, FL. To griffin, GA. With a planned refueling stop at americus, GA. According to the plt he was unable to land at americus due to… - [NTSB ATL85LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA123.md): Cessna 182P · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1985 · N76RF · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control during ldg when the acft encountered wind gusts and was blown off the rwy. - [NTSB ATL85LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA116.md): Cessna 172H · Buena Vista, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1985 · N3227L · Substantial damage > Acft slipped on final due to being high. Landed hard and bounced. On second touchdown rudder was still applied and acft veered off runway colliding with ditch bank. - [NTSB MIA85LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA108.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1985 · N6429Y · Substantial damage > The plt stated that his takeoff roll was normal, but just before he rotated, the nose gear collapsed. No determination could be made as to the nature of the malfunction during a post crash exam & retraction test of the landing gear. - [NTSB ATL85LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA104.md): Luscombe 8A · Suches, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1985 · N71877 · Substantial damage > After takeoff in mountainous terrain pilot used shallow climb on course. Pilot stated he failed to climb to a suitable altitude. When first ridge was cleared a downdraft was encountered. Pilot made 180 degree turn but was unable to climb above terrain. - [NTSB ATL85LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA103.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Reidsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1985 · N4565P · Destroyed > The acft was found burning in the woods by the foresty service. No persons or baggage were found. The date, time & cause of the accident is unknown. Suspected drug related activity. According to FAA records, the acft was not officially registered. It had been… - [NTSB ATL85LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA102.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1985 · N1613P · Substantial damage > Student pilot bought acft previous day, asked instructor to fly acft with him to home airport. CFI delayed en route to practice touch and go. On go around engine would not produce full power and acft would not climb. During subsequent interview pic/cfi told… - [NTSB ATL85IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA096.md): British Aerospace BAE 3101 Jetstream · Macon, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1985 · N401MX · No damage > Acft was being slowed to holding speed in icing conditions. Crew heard sound of ice striking left side of fuselage followed by spool down of left engine. Then same occurred on the right side. Dual airstart successful. Crew elected to make precautionary ldg.… - [NTSB ATL85FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA097.md): Beech H18 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1985 · N18AW · Destroyed > The flt had not yet been scheduled when the plt retired for the evening at 2230 to 2300 EST. At 0230, he was awoken & notified to make a ngt cargo flt. The owner obtained a wx briefing & filed a flt plan, then briefed the plt later. The plt arrived at the… - [NTSB ATL85FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA090.md): Cessna 152 · Acworth, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1985 · N5317Q · Substantial damage > The acft contacted power lines and descended uncontrolled to the terrain during the recovery phase of a simulated forced landing. The simulated forced landing was initiated by the CFI at an alt of aprx 800 ft AGL over the median strip of hwy 75. The student… - [NTSB ATL85MA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85MA083.md): Lockheed 188C · Dobbins Afb, GA · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1985 · N854U · Substantial damage > During gear retraction after takeoff, the right main gear became jammed in a partially retracted psn & the respective in-transit gear light would not extinguish. Attempts to recycle the gear were unsuccessful. The flt crew diverted to atlanta, GA; then… - [NTSB ATL85LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA069.md): Cessna 172H · Fairburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1984 · N9347H · Substantial damage > The aircraft reportedly suffered a loss of power while on the x-wing leg for a touch-&-go landing. The plt attempted to land the aircraft on the reciprical rwy from which he departed. The aircraft touched down long and ran off of the end of the runway into… - [NTSB ATL85LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA052.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1984 · N1046L · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during an emergency landing while on a personal x-counry flight. Inspection of the acft at the accident site revealed empty fuel sumps and fuel tanks. - [NTSB ATL85IA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA047.md): Boeing 727-251 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1984 · N264US · Minor damage > During cruise flt electrical fire erupted in the circuit board and electrical components of the temp control unit for the rear galley oven. Associated circuit breaker opened, electrical power to galley was turned off and within minutes the unit was cool to… - [NTSB ATL85LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA046.md): Bell 206B · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1984 · N2756F · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was conducting 'self refresher autorotation' practice with a student plt in the front left seat to observe. He stated that several autorotations were completed without incident. However, on the final attempt the acft settled through… - [NTSB ATL85FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA043.md): Beech M35 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1984 · N9760R · Destroyed > The acft crashed during an emergency landing while operating in VFR conditions on a dark night over isolated terrain. The plt stated he thought the eng exploded & lost visual contact due to oil spraying on the windshield. The rt front passenger held a… - [NTSB ATL85LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA031.md): Hughes 369HS · Hogansville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1984 · N505WW · Minor damage > A deplaning passenger walked into the rotating tail rotor. The passenger had been walked away from the acft by the plts brother but she returned on her own and was struck by the tail rotor. 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