# 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 38 of 62 · 3,055 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC85LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA139.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Newbury, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N291CC · Destroyed > According to a passenger, after a long ground roll, the acft lifted off and the plt attempted to increase airspeed by lowering the pitch attitude. As the acft approached the end of the rwy and trees, the stall warning horn sounded. The plt again attempted to… - [NTSB NYC85FHM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHM01.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35 · Middletown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N9JK · Substantial damage > The acft landed off the arpt after the plt lost alt in a spin. The plt was afraid that the glider would land short in trees so he landed on a highway. The hard lndg damaged the acft. - [NTSB MIA85LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA183.md): Centrair Pegase 101A · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N3TE · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on initial climb, realizing he had no elevator control, released the tow rope than deployed the spoilers and collided with the ground. Post crash examination of the wreckage revealed the elvator cable was not connected. - [NTSB LAX85LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA266.md): Stinson 108-1 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N97935 · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt noted thunderstorms & towering cumulus clouds over the tehachapi mountains & elected to divert to Hesperia. He stated that all fields within range had 'severe winds and storms closing.' He said that during the landing at Hesperia,… - [NTSB FTW85LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA242.md): Bellanca 17-30A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N39854 · Substantial damage > Shortly after liftoff, the plt first smelled, then observed smoke coming into the cockpit from under the instrument panel. Shortly thereafter, the eng quit completely. The plt made a forced landing in an open area off the rwy. During the landing roll, the… - [NTSB FTW85FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA244.md): Cessna 152 · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N5097H · Destroyed > A few minutes after departure the student plt flew into the ground in an effort to return to the arpt about 1400 ft n of rwy 18 in aprx a 15 deg nose down and 35 deg left angle of bank. The afct slid about 80 ft when it rotated about it's right wing flipping… - [NTSB DEN85LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA150.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N2491A · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flt was to clean the acft spray sys. The plt reported that he initiated a downhill/donwind takeoff in winds that were light, but gusting. At lift-off, the plt lost directional control & the acft mushed & crashed. The plt believed the… - [NTSB DEN85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA148.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N8362H · Substantial damage > On June 1, 1985, an Aeronca 7AC, piloted by a private plt, ground looped while making a touch and go landing at sky park airport, Bountiful, UT. The plt stated that he lost control of the airplane. The winds were reported to be calm. - [NTSB DEN85LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA147.md): Intermountain Mfg. Callair A-9 · Michigan, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N3569G · Substantial damage > The plt elected to fly the newly purchased acft around the airstrip to test the spray sys. Shortly after taking off, the eng stopped running while the acft was over a slough. The plt was unable to glide the acft to suitable terrain, & subsequently, the acft… - [NTSB CHI85LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA224.md): Stearman E-75 · Lake Odessa, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N65688 · Substantial damage > Upon landing the aircraft veered to the right. Power & left rudder were applied, however, the aircraft continued to the right. Power was reduced but the aircraft continued to the right. The aircraft nosed over after coming in contact with a soft, plowed… - [NTSB CHI85LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA220.md): Cessna 150H · Montevideo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N6458S · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was to demonstrate the acft to a possible buyer. While taking off, the eng lost power shortly after the acft lifted off at about mid-field. The plt attempted to turn the acft & land on a cross-runway. However, due to his low speed & low… - [NTSB BFO85IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85IA050.md): Douglas DC-10-30F · Chantilly, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N106WA · No damage > After climbing up to and leveling off at 37,000 feet, the crew of the DC-10-30F noticed that the york control of the captain and the first officer moved laterally independently of each other for approximately two inches. After making an unscheduled uneventful… - [NTSB ATL85LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA178.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N49995 · Substantial damage > Plt was returning to arpt with known low fuel state. The planned landing was to be on rwy 18 but while approaching the arpt, the eng missed. The plt elected to land on rwy 36 with a tailwind and conflicting traffic. The conflicting traffic cleared the rwy and… - [NTSB ANC85LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA089.md): Cessna 172 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N65928 · Substantial damage > The acft sustained substantial damage when the pilot lost control of the acft and nosed over on its back. The weather was VMC but the pilot said he encountered a gust and crosswind during landing. - [NTSB NYC85FNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FNA01.md): Gulfstream AA-5B · Boxborough, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N4523B · Destroyed > The pilot made six attempts at landing with a left crosswind of 24 knots. On the last attempt he was observed to lose control and crash into the trees off he departure end of the runway. The aircraft burnded and the pilot received serious injuries. - [NTSB MKC85LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA119.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Concordia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N627WB · Substantial damage > The student plt was making a night flt. He received wind information from an arpt 48 miles from the destination but used an indication from lighted wind indicator. Plt made a go around because the ground speed was fast. During the next attempt, he landed, ran… - [NTSB MKC85FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA120.md): Cessna 152 · Albert, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N6426B · Destroyed > While maneuvering to reverse directions the acft stalled descending and impacting the ground in a steep dive. The plt was on the final leg of his cross-country flt. - [NTSB FTW85LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA252.md): Grumman G-164A · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N7371 · Substantial damage > The left brake failed during the landing roll. The acft veered to the right of the rwy and ground looped. During the groundloop, the left tire blew and the tail wheel spring bolt assembly failed. Cause of the brake failure was not determined. - [NTSB FTW85LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA243.md): Aeronca 7AC · Edna, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N3708E · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control during a crosswind takeoff from a ranch road. The acft veered off the right (north) side of the road where it contacted a ditch in a rice field. - [NTSB FTW85LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA240.md): Champion 7GCAA · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N7595F · Destroyed > The pilot had just taken off on runway 16 at the municipal airport in Hillsboro, TX. This wind, as reported by the pilotwas 220 degrees at 16 knots with gusts to 22 knots and the temperature was 102 degrees. Two persons and 16 gallons of fuel were aboard.… - [NTSB FTW85FPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FPA03.md): Mooney M20 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N872B · Destroyed > The acft contacted an iron pole and a hangar following a loss of directional control during landing roll. The plt reported that after an aprx 300 ft ground roll, the acft veered left. The left wing contacted an iron pole which resulted in the acft rotating… - [NTSB DEN85LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA146.md): Piper PA-25-260-C · Ordway, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N4926Y · Destroyed > The airplane departed the airport on an aerial application operation. Immediately after takeoff the pilot retarded the propeller control to climb setting and turned east. The pilot said he was aware of and saw power lines ahead. He said he advanced the… - [NTSB DEN85LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA145.md): Cessna 182 · Byers, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N759QY · Substantial damage > Plt stated that he was 'in a rush to get home' after his extended trip. He continued to state 'I wanted to get home thatafternoon without another stop and I wanted the performance figures to show me that I could.' The plt executed an emerg landing after the… - [NTSB CHI85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA219.md): Cessna T210 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N6787R · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, the plt discovered that the elevator controls were jammed & pitch changes could only be made with elevator trim & power. An emerg landing was made using the trim, but the plt was unable to flare the acft at landing speed. The acft… - [NTSB ATL85MA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85MA177.md): Gulfstream G-159 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N181TG · Destroyed > The acft was being operated as general aviation flt 115 & was deptg on a routine night flt. Drg takeoff/initial climb, the left eng lost pwr. The flt crew attempted to cont the climb-out, but following the application of water-methanol, the plt lost drctnl… - [NTSB ANC85LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA088.md): Cessna A185F · Alaktak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N61500 · Substantial damage > The acft collideded with a snow bank and nosed over during a landing attempt on a frozen lake. The plt stated that 'my rt ski hit a pressure ridge or broke through crust; whichever, the acft abrurtly pitched down, contacting the ice and continuing over onto… - [NTSB SEA85LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA126.md): Hiller UH-12E · Athena, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N37HS · Destroyed > The acft settled back to the ground shortly after takeoff before achieving translatioanal lift. The plt was attempting to test a new spray unit that had been installed. He had put 80 gallons of water in the spray tanks. - [NTSB MKC85LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA118.md): Eagle DW1-0062 · Mcpherson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N8810B · Substantial damage > During a go-around attempt the plt who was landing at the harrison airport encountered turbulent wind condition. The plt stated the acft stalled and dropped into a field off the side of the rwy. Strong wind conditions were forecast fro the area of landing. - [NTSB MIA85IA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA182.md): Piper Aztec PA-23-250 · Vero Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N63845 · Minor damage > While in the traffic pattern, the cfi's attention was diverted as he attempted to assist ATC with some radio frequency info. While being so distracted, he permitted the student to land the acft with the gear up. - [NTSB LAX85LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA265.md): Mooney M20J · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N3721H · Substantial damage > At the conclusion of a nearly 5 hours long non stop flight from NM to CA, the pilot attempted to land at an uncontroll-ed airport. The pilot acknowledged that the aircraft's finalapproach speed was excessive, and after the aircraft toucheddown it bounced off… - [NTSB FTW85LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA241.md): Bell 206-B · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N1072Y · Substantial damage > The acft was taking off on a test flt to determine the aft c.g. limits in conjunction with an STC modification. As the acft was lifted off in a front skids high attitude, it entered an uncommanded right roll. Full left cyclic would not stop the roll and the… - [NTSB CHI85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA217.md): Cessna 150M · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N66069 · Substantial damage > The plt was performing touch-and-go's when on the landing roll she allowed the acft to drift off the rwy into soft terrain. The acft nosed over. The plt stated that she was looking inside to raise the flaps. - [NTSB BFO85FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA049.md): Bell 222U · Milford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N3180K · Substantial damage > The helo was in level cruise flt at 1500 ft and 115 KTS when the no. 2 eng chip light illuminated, accompanied by lowering oil pressure. The plt reduced pwr and started a rt turn to return to base when half way thru the turn a loud bang occurred followed by… - [NTSB ATL85LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA176.md): Cessna 172 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N5221F · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a descent to 2100 ft, intermediate level offs were made at 5000, 4000, & 3000 ft. he stated that at 2200 ft, carb heat was removed & power was applied for the level off. However, when the throttle was advanced, the eng began… - [NTSB NYC85LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA137.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N8966W · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of pwr on initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that at an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL, the eng quit operating. A forced landing was made 100 yrds off the end of rwy 28. Inspection of… - [NTSB NYC85FNC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FNC04.md): Bell 206B · W. Brattleboro, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N23LV · Destroyed > The acft lost pwr during normal cruise. The plt attempted to autorotate into a clearing in the trees. Post accident exam discovered an air leak in the fuel control. The pressure compressor discharge (pcd) line 'b' nut was disconnected from the fuel control.… - [NTSB MKC85LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA117.md): Luscombe 8A · Harrison, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N71407 · Substantial damage > The acft stalled during an attempted go-around. The plt initiated the go-around while attempting to land on rwy 30 with winds from 270 degs at 40 KTS gusting to 60 KTS. The acft stalled, contacted the rwy and veered left off the rwy surface. The plt received… - [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 LAX85LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA264.md): Beech 65-A90 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N22WC · Substantial damage > While landing the right main landing gear of the aircraft seperated when the upper torque knee link failed. After the gear separated the aircraft skidded off the right side of the runway coming to rest in a grass area. Metallurgical examination of the failed… - [NTSB FTW85LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA239.md): Hughes 300 · Lake Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N9660F · Substantial damage > While undergoing helicopter transition training from the previous owner, who holds no instructor certificate, the new owner's son had been practicing pwr recovery autorotations. The eng failed to respond to application of throttle, and a full autorotative… - [NTSB FTW85LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA236.md): Grumman G-164A-600 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N36RA · Substantial damage > The plt had accumulated 12 hrs experience in this model acft. He stated the acft bounced on the rough airstrip, and he applied too much brake on the next touchdown. The acft nosed over, damaging the top wing and empennage. - [NTSB NYC85FHD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHD02.md): Cessna 210F · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 29, 1985 · N5807F · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees & crashed after overflying mercer cty arpt on a special VFR clearance. The acft had descended to 900 ft to overfly mercer and was attempting to proceed VFR to Princeton arpt to land when it contacted trees and crashed. The wx was… - [NTSB MKC85LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA115.md): Hughes 269C · West Liberty, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1985 · N8976F · Substantial damage > On a downwind swath run the helicopter experienced an eng failure and the plt entered an autorotation. The plt then made a hard landing which resulted in substantial damage. Inspection of the engine revealed that the nut which retains the gear to crankshaft… - [NTSB MKC85FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA114.md): Bell OH-13E · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1985 · N29WL · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. He attempted to land straight ahead on soft terrain, but the helicopter rolled over. During the accident sequence, the main rotor blades struck the tail boom & scattered parts ahead of & to the rgt of… - [NTSB LAX85LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA263.md): Cessna TR 182 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1985 · N737YN · Destroyed > During initial climb on a dual instructional flight a fire erupted behind the instrument panel & the acft was returned for landing. During roll out 6 inch long flames, smoke & noxious fumes filled the cockpit. When the acft slowed to 10 mph the plts exited… - [NTSB LAX85FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA262.md): Cessna TU-206E · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1985 · N1475M · Destroyed > This plt was attempting to air drop illegal drugs to someone on the ground. While executing an intentional low pass, at dusk, theacft inadvertently collided with a cactus tree & crashed. - [NTSB DEN85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA144.md): Continental Copters Tomcat Mark 5A/OH13H · Freeman, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1985 · N9081T · Substantial damage > The plt said he had completed 4 to 5 swath runs (crop spraying mission). During a turning manuever with a left quatering tail wind, full left pedal,full pwr,the helicopter had a high sink rate until grd impact. - [NTSB CHI85FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA218.md): Cessna 425 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1985 · N2079A · Substantial damage > The acft involved was experimentally configured with 4-bladed props and was on a test flt to determine handling characteristics following a throttle chop to idle power at 50 ft AGL. This maneuver had been accomplished twice on the test flt without incident.… - [NTSB NYC85FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA138.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1985 · N108AA · Substantial damage > The forward one-third portion of the core cowl door on no. 3 engine separated in flight first striking the leading edge of the right wing, then puncturing the fuselage. Causing rapid decompression at FL 170. The core cowl door latches were not adjusted & core… - [NTSB NYC85FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA136.md): Cessna C172P · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1985 · N53809 · Destroyed > The acft crashed in an uncontrolled attitude near the rwy from which it had recently departed. There was a 40 degree down swath cut through the trees to a crater in the ground. The engine was removed from the crash site and examined and nothing was found to… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&page=39 ## 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=38&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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