# NTSB investigations, 1985, CA 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 1 of 7 · 329 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX86MA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA074.md): Beech 95-A55 · Concord, CA · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1985 · N1494G · Destroyed > Drg arr, the acft was vectored for an lda rwy 19R apch. After being clrd for the apch, the plt was advised that radar svc was terminated & told to contact the twr. At 2033 PST, he rprtd inbnd at the final apch fix & was clrd for the apch. Aprx 2 min later, he… - [NTSB LAX86LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA073.md): Cessna 150M · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N714GG · Substantial damage > The student plt & his CFI successfully performed 8 landings. On final apch to the 9'TH ldg the acft was low & the CFI delayed in directing his student to increase eng pwr. The student responded but the acft did not gain alt soon enough to avoid colliding with… - [NTSB LAX86LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Arbuckle, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1985 · N4946H · Substantial damage > The 35-HR student plt was authorized to fly on a solo instructional flight to the colusa county arpt. But, for 'personal reasons' the student disobeyed his CFI & landed at an uncharted, gravel, private airstrip. During landing roll out the student failed to… - [NTSB LAX86LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA070.md): Bell 47G2 · Moss, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1985 · N8404E · Substantial damage > After starting a left climbing turn at the end of a spray run the plt said he felt a 'shudder in the airframe' as the engine 'went to full RPM.' The plt stated that he thought 'the clutch had slipped' and added collective to compensate. The helicopter began… - [NTSB LAX86FVM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVM01.md): Pitts Special G-1 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 19, 1985 · N14JD · Destroyed > On December 19, 1985, an experimental Pitts-special, N14JD, owned and operated by the owner crashed under unknown circumstances near Salinas, California. The pilot survived but the aircraft was not recovered. The pilot stated that he had an unknown flight… - [NTSB LAX86FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA069.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1985 · N9044P · Destroyed > The plt contacted coast TRACON (terminal radar control) & requested VFR traffic advisories to torrence. At aprx 0747 psthe declared an emergency, said the eng had quit & requested vectors to the john wayne/orange county arpt. The controllerprovided a hdg to… - [NTSB LAX86LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA068.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Canoga Park, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1985 · N6740P · Substantial damage > While the plt was cruisin in his own acft, an eng oil leak developed, oil pressure decreased & eng power was lost, the plt attempted to make an emergency ldg on a city street, on approach the acft collided with power lines & a fence, & the acft came to rest… - [NTSB LAX86LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA065.md): Hiller H-23A · Madera, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1985 · N3107G · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed during a local frost protection flight. After about one hour of light, in dark night time conditions, fog appeared suddenly and the pilot became disoriented and crashed into the ground. - [NTSB LAX86FVA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVA01.md): Robert D. Campbell KR-1 · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 13, 1985 · N12YC · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a cow pasture in VMC wx. The acft left wing struck the ground in a steep angle of bank and the acft nosed in throwing the eng 450 ft farther across the field. The canopy & canopy latch were found prior to the impact point of the left wing.… - [NTSB LAX86FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA066.md): Cessna 150 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1985 · N7310X · Destroyed > The acft took off, pitched up steeply, stalled, nosed over to the right and crashed, nose down into the grass south of the rwy. Post accident inspection of the acft disclosed that the 2 inch bolt the plt used as a control gust lock for the elevator and… - [NTSB LAX86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA064.md): Cessna 335 · Yuba City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1985 · N2708X · Destroyed > Upon completing a 35 min sight-seeing flight the plt entered the traffic pattern & prepared for landing. While descending, both engines lost all power. The plt stated that he repositioned the fuel selectors to the aux tanks, power was restored to the left… - [NTSB LAX86FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA063.md): Cessna TR182 · Independence, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1985 · N737SG · Destroyed > While en route, the acft collided with moutainous terrain (trrn) at an aprx elev of 13,500 ft. previously, the plt had requested & was rcvg traffic advisories fm ARTCC. Bfr the acdnt, the acft's psn & alt (mode c reply) were noted by the controller (ctlr). No… - [NTSB LAX86LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1985 · N64851 · Substantial damage > On December 9, 1985 at 0730 PST a Cessna 152 registered to walter d. cable of upand, California collided with a parked truck while taxiing for takeoff on the paralellel taxiway of rwy 24 at cable airport, Upland, CA. VMC prevailed at the time. The airport was… - [NTSB LAX86FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA061.md): Piper PA-28-201T · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1985 · N2854R · Destroyed > Prior to departing on a VFR flt from south lake Tahoe, CA, to tracy, CA, the plt failed to obtain a wx briefing or file a flt plan. Wx at the arpt of departure was reported as scattered clouds at 1500 ft, broken ceiling conditions at an estimated 3000 ft,… - [NTSB LAX86LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA059.md): Mooney M20E · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1985 · N5516Q · Substantial damage > During cruise on a VFR x-country flt, the plt stated that the eng became rough with moderate vibration levels. After shutting down the eng, the plt made a forced landing in a fld, collided with gnd obstructions & collapsed all 3 landing gear. Examination of… - [NTSB LAX86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA060.md): Piper PA-32-301 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N82009 · Substantial damage > After completing a personal flight the plt landed the acft. Upon touchdown on the 8899 ft-long by 150 ft-wide rwy the plt failed to maintain directional control of the acft. There was a 70 deg, 8 kt. Right x-wind. The acft overran the runway's edge, entered a… - [NTSB LAX86FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA057.md): Beech F33A · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N6541A · Destroyed > On December 4, 1985 at 2230 PST, a Beech F33A, operated by the owner, collided with trees during a missed approach at Sacramento metropolitan airport, Sacramento, California, while on a business flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the… - [NTSB LAX86FVD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD03.md): Aero Commander 680T · Concord, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 3, 1985 · N17690 · Destroyed > On 12/3/85 at aprx 0830, the acft was fnd lying inverted in a canal adjacent to the arpt where it had been on 24 hr standby for medical flts. Twelve days later, the plt's body was also fnd in the canal. An investigation revealed the acft had been taken… - [NTSB LAX86MA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA050.md): Bell 206L-1 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N3913Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Two Bell 206L'S (N3913Z oprd by helitrans, N5759Y oprd by island express) deptd avalon 2 min apart on flts to San Pedro. Arr route at destn was ovr a RVR with angling fnl acph arnd a floating restaurant (fr). Heliport (HP) was in congested area nr bridge,… - [NTSB LAX86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA052.md): Piper PA-20 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N7728K · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped during a landing on rwy 08 at Calexico arpt. The plt reported that upon touchdown the acft began to swerve to the right. The plt applied left rudder to arrest the right swerve. The acft then began a swerve to the left and the plt was… - [NTSB LAX86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA051.md): Pitts S1-C · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N75PB · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing takeoff and landings on rwy 13 at reid-hillview airport, San Jose, CA. The plt reported that during the base leg to final turn, while negotiating a 'power-off' apch, he attempted by apply pwr but was unable to do so. The acft crashed in… - [NTSB LAX86LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA053.md): Mooney M20J · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1985 · N201UH · Substantial damage > The landing gear intransit light illuminated and stayed on when the plt attempted to retract the gear after takeoff. After all efforts to extend or retract the gear failed the plt elected to land at the arpt of departure. The landing gear collapsed on… - [NTSB LAX86LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA055.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1985 · N32998 · Substantial damage > After completing a nighttime business flight, the plt landed and taxied to parking. Enroute the plt attempted to taxi between two hangars and around a wash rack. The acft collided with an unmarked curb adjacent to the wash rack and the gear collapsed bending… - [NTSB LAX86FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA048.md): Cessna 177RG · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1985 · N7541V · Destroyed > The instrument rated plt & his family flew from TX to CA. It was night time upon arrival and the plt did not communicate with any FAA facility. Earlier in the flt, during a refueling stop, the plt had telephoned a friend and his parents to arrange to be… - [NTSB LAX86LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA049.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Likely, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1985 · N6878B · Substantial damage > While practicing power-off forced landings in an open, snow covered field, the pilot said he applied the throttle to abort the approach but the engine 'sputtered then quit.' The aircraft landed in the snow covered field and flipped over. The pilot said he… - [NTSB LAX86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA047.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1985 · N123 · Substantial damage > While en route to sonoma county arpt, santa rosa, CA, the plt became concerned about the acft fuel state. The plt elected to divert to Ukiah arpt, Ukiah, CA, and while en route the acft experienced total pwr loss due to fuel starvation. During the forced… - [NTSB LAX86LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA046.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Tustin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1985 · N5353Y · Substantial damage > The plt's mechanic performed a pre-purchase inspection of the acft. No malfunctions were detected with the fuel system, & the mechanic informed the plt that the acft was overall 'in good condition.' Later in the day the plt purchased the acft, & after… - [NTSB LAX86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA044.md): Cessna 177 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1985 · N3459T · Substantial damage > After performing a preflight inspection of his acft, the PIC along with a CFI who was acting as his safety plt, and another passenger departed. The CFI reportedly had logged over 19,000 hours & possessed an ATP certificate. The PIC did not report having any… - [NTSB LAX86LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA040.md): Piper PA28-151 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N41309 · Substantial damage > While on final apch for San Jose muni airport at the end of a cross country flt, the acft experienced total fuel exhaustion. Plt diverted a/c to ried hillview airport & established power-off glide. On final for rwy 31R, plt said he realized the a/c would not… - [NTSB LAX86FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA042.md): Piper PA 28-151 · Lebec, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N43602 · Destroyed > After receiving a preflight wx briefing that forecast strong headwinds, over mountainous terrain, severe turbulence and pireps of severe turbulence on the proposed flt route. The instructor plt and his student instrument plt took off for a night IFR training… - [NTSB LAX86FVD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD02.md): John Patrick Coleman Bensen B-8M · Eureka, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 12, 1985 · N4579C · Substantial damage > On November 12, 1985, at approximately 1345 PST an amateur built bensen B-8M aircraft owned and operated by John Patrick Coleman crashed while on a pleasure flight. VFR conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was destroyed and the… - [NTSB LAX86FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA037.md): Beech 35 · Avenal, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1985 · N50CN · Destroyed > The plt received a weather briefing (twice) and was advised each time that VFR flt along his route was not recommended. A witness observed the acft flying at a low alt below a cloud layer, when it made an abrupt left descending turn and crashed in a field.… - [NTSB LAX86FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA038.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Gold Run, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1985 · N28495 · Destroyed > The accident location and the departure airport is located in a mountainous area. The acft departed truckee-tahoe arpt (trk) to the northeast in marginal VFR conditions at sunset. The acft continued on a northeasterly heading for 18 miles and then turned to a… - [NTSB LAX86LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA036.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N3096R · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he observed the arpt's wind sock in preparation for departure the wind was blowing down the rwy with occasional gusts that did not seem over 20 KTS. After taking off & climbing to abt 100 ft AGL, the acft encountered turbulence… - [NTSB LAX86LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA033.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · San Diego, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1985 · N2512Y · Destroyed > The flt departed in VFR conditions after a wx briefing which indicated that clear skies and unrestricted visibilty existed and were forecasted at the destination airport. On arrival the plt requested and received clearance for an instrument apch. When the flt… - [NTSB LAX86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA035.md): Beech BE-58 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1985 · N3674G · Substantial damage > The acft approached the rwy for landing without the landing gear extended. The controller instructed the plt to go around but the plt continued the apch and landed with the gear retracted. Post accident inspection of the acft disclosedthe gear selector was in… - [NTSB LAX86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N21491 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Near the completion of a dual instructional flt with a pre-solo student, the CFI followed the procedures recommended in the aim 7 & announced his Cessna acft's position over the CTAF stating his intentions & identifying his location on the 45 deg. Entry &… - [NTSB LAX86FVD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD01.md): Lewis-Pexton RV-4 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N489R · Destroyed > The acft crashed into the ground from about 250 ft after a stall following a dive & level off. Two witnesses saw the acc and one believed the plt was looking for him or trying to get his attention because the plt knew the witness' truck and where he would be.… - [NTSB LAX86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA030.md): Cessna 150H · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1985 · N22264 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a fld aprx 2 miles west of calaveras county arpt. The post-accident wreckage examination disclosed no evidence of fuel in the fuel tanks. The student plt stated that he was on the final leg of a solo x-country… - [NTSB LAX86LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA028.md): S. Piccolotto/Dave Morss Cassutt SH-1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N4975M · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a loss of power shortly after departing ry 30, San Carlos airport, San Carlos, CA. The plt reptd that after experiencing the loss of power, he pumped the throttle. This action caused the engine to regain some power but not enough to… - [NTSB LAX86LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA027.md): Cessna 172P · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N98954 · Substantial damage > During an instructional flt the student plt, who had a total of 5 hrs of flt time, attempted to land with the flaps extended to the 20 deg position. The acft ballooned, & the CFI took control & elected to complete the landing. Insufficient rwy remained & the… - [NTSB LAX86FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA024.md): Champion 7ECA · Seal Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N7547F · Substantial damage > Based upon prearranged plans, the plt & pax flew over the water for the purpose of photographing friends of theirs in sail boats. The plt rolled his acft into a medium bank & circled over the specified boat while his pax commenced taking photos. The plt,… - [NTSB LAX86FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA025.md): Cessna 182P · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N7371S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > As the Cessna 182P pilot flew through a control zone without establishing communications at an altitude of 3,500 ft, a Piper PA28 was beginning its approach for landing. The Piper's pilot was practicing instrument flight using a hood and a safety pilot. The… - [NTSB LAX86IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86IA021.md): Boeing 727-200 · Oakland, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1985 · N6815A · Minor damage > On October 24, 1985, an American airlines 727 collided with a parked united airlines 727 during a power back operation at Oakland, CA. IMC existed at the time with visibility limited to 0 ft due to fog. The aa ac sustained minor damage to its left wing and… - [NTSB LAX86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA022.md): Cessna 210M · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1985 · N6047N · Substantial damage > The plt said that he made a 'fairly rapid descent' from a 10,500 ft MSL cruise alt to the airport pattern and experienced a 'painful pressure' in his ears. The plt said he was also wearing a headset. On entry into the pattern, theplt said he 'forgot to lower… - [NTSB LAX86LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA020.md): Piper PA28-181 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1985 · N2491Y · Substantial damage > The plt said that after landing and turning onto the parallel taxiway, the engine quit. During an attempted re-start, fire was noticed coming from the engine compartment. The plt and his passenger evacuated the acft, and arpt personnel put out the fire. The… - [NTSB LAX86LUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LUG01.md): Texas Helicopter M74A · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N51862 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he had just lifted off for a fertilizer spreading operation with an external load bucket, when the eng had a partial pwr loss at 100 ft AGL. A descent was started and the bucket was disengaged. However, while the plt was attempting to land the… - [NTSB LAX86LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA019.md): Beech 24R · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N9323S · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch during taxi to takeoff. The plt was taxiing into the sun and went into the ditch when the taxiway turned to the rt. The plt said he was blinded by the rising sun. - [NTSB LAX86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA018.md): Champion 7ECA · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N5059G · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced lndg after a loss of power during a descent. The plt stated that the eng RPM decreased to 1100 with all other gauges in the green. He also said he could not get the fuel drain sumpt to drain as it was frozen shut during preflt. The plt… - [NTSB LAX86FUD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUD01.md): Rotorway Executive · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1985 · N2071Z · Substantial damage > The rotorcraft made a hard touchdown from a hover while on a practice flt. The plt had not been signed off for solo flt in a rotorcraft, helicopter catergory and class. The plt had practiced solo in this acft before but had stayed at very low alt (skid-light)… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&state=CA&page=2 ## 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 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=CA&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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