# NTSB investigations, 1985, MN 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 2 · 57 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI86LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA055.md): Cessna 170A · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1985 · N3828V · Substantial damage > The aircraft had been fitted with owner installd skis. During landing the left ski separates from its mount allowing the left ski mount to dig into the snow covered runway. The right wingtip struck a snowbank and the aircraft came to rest on its nose. The… - [NTSB CHI86LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA059.md): Cessna 180J · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N180HS · Substantial damage > The plt landing in a direct 90 deg x-wind, lost directional control, struck a snowbank and nosed over inverted. - [NTSB CHI86LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA054.md): Beech G18S · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N100VE · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a snowbank while goundlooping after landing at the completion of a cargo flight from chicago ill. The winds were calm. The pilot stated that he needed to take timely and sufficient action. - [NTSB CHI86FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA042.md): Learjet 35A · Rochester, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1985 · N15TW · Destroyed > The aircraft had just successfully completed a series of practice approaches to a full stop. The training flight was being conducted to give refresher training to the pilot who had not flown a lear jet in over a year and had never flown a lear model 35. The… - [NTSB CHI86LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA040.md): Cessna 177 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N3386T · Substantial damage > While doing a 270 degree turn on base leg for runway realignment the pilot permitted the acft to fly into the ground. - [NTSB CHI86FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA033.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1985 · N8082B · Destroyed > The pilot departed crystal lake for a flight to visit relatives for thanksgiving. He did not obtain a preflight weather briefing nor did he contact any ground facility during the flight. He was qualified to fly in VFR conditions only. The aircraft impacted… - [NTSB CHI86LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA039.md): Cessna T210N · Doran, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N5106C · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt at 3000 ft MSL at night, the acft struck a bird with the left wing. The plt experienced some control problems but was able to retain sufficient control to affect a safe landing. Post-flt inspection revealed substantial damage to the left… - [NTSB CHI86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA023.md): Cessna 152II · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1985 · N45953 · Substantial damage > The student plt had been practicing touch and go landings and on his third apch the acft drifted to the right of the rwy. He added pwr and attempted to go around. He heard the stall warning horn so he lowered the nose. The acft contactedthe ground, flipped… - [NTSB CHI86LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA011.md): Maule M-4C · Blue Earth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N9845M · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over after departing the rwy following a loss of directional control during landing. The CFI stated that as the tailwheel touched the rwy the acft began veering to the right. He applied brakes and full left rudder causing theleft wheel rim to… - [NTSB CHI85FER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FER03.md): Univair 108-1 · Mcgregor, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N8403K · Substantial damage > The acft contacted trees off the departure end of rwy 18 during a forced landing following a loss of pwr on takeoff. Post accident inspection revealed the fuel selector was positioned for the left tank and the left tank contained no fuel. The carburetor did… - [NTSB CHI85FER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FER02.md): Grumman 164A · Becker, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1985 · N48405 · Substantial damage > The plt reported the eng pwr dropped from 2000 to 1550 RPM during the aerial application flt. The plt increased throttleand advanced the prop with no increase in pwr. The acft then settled to ground impact and nosed over. Post accident inspection disclosed… - [NTSB CHI85FA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA379.md): Gulfstream 500-S · Cloquet, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1985 · N8139P · Destroyed > The pilot expected the weather to be below minimums but flew the approach anyway. He did not have a second pilot on board per company rules. The aircraft collided with trees about 3 miles from the approach end of runway 17. - [NTSB CHI85LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA377.md): Wippler Cassut III M · Randall, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1985 · N39684 · Substantial damage > The engine lost power when the pilot attempted to add power at the completion of a descent. The pilot did not use carburetor heat in the descent. The relative humidity was approximately 60%. - [NTSB CHI85LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA376.md): Cessna 170 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1985 · N1290D · Substantial damage > The student landed on rwy 9R with tower winds reported from 150 degrees at 15 knots. During the landing roll in the tailwheel equipped acft, control was lost and the acft tipped up on its left wing and nose. - [NTSB CHI85LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA367.md): Raven AX-9 · Blaine, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N4196N · Substantial damage > The one hour balloon sightseeing flight was uneventful. During his approach to land in a clear area he decided that his forward velocity was too high to land without hitting houses or powerlines below the balloon. According to him he burned fuel to attempt a… - [NTSB CHI85LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA362.md): Beech A36 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N1450R · Substantial damage > The plt of this acft attempted to start the eng twice with acft battery and a ground pwr unit without success. He then tied the tail down with a rope and had started the eng. After the eng started, the tie down rope broke and the acft taxied by itself into… - [NTSB CHI85LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA363.md): Callair A-9 · Hollandale, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N8273H · Substantial damage > During a maneuvering turn while crop dusting the pilot experienced a muffler failure and engine fire. He landed successfully and abandoned the aircraft. Subsequent investigation revealed that the bracket that holds the muffler/ exhaust pipe to the aircraft… - [NTSB CHI85FA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA357.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Worthington, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1985 · N8571W · Destroyed > The acft had progreesed 16 miles on a 95 mile x-country flt when it was witnessed in low flt over a corn fld. The acft was about 200 ft AGL when it entered a descending right power on turn until ground impact. An autopsy report on the plt disclosed,… - [NTSB CHI85LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA358.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1985 · N40920 · Substantial damage > When the plt entered a steep right turn at the end of a swath run the acft began to loose alt so the plt added full pwr and leveled the wings. When the acft was close to the ground and slow the plt noticed a row of trees along the flt path. During a pull up… - [NTSB CHI85LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA352.md): Hughes 269A · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N8777F · Substantial damage > After liftoff from an open field, on a short local flight the helicopter experienced fuel exhaustion. During the auto rotation landing, in an open field the helicopter rolled on the side. - [NTSB CHI85LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA348.md): Cessna 152 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1985 · N53264 · Substantial damage > Pilot had dept with minimum fuel for the 60 mi x-country flt. He overflew dest by 25 mi and after correcting course ran out of fuel 2 mi short of the aprt. While landing on a country road acft veered into a ditch. - [NTSB CHI85LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA333.md): Cessna 172XP · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1985 · N1254V · Substantial damage > The acft veered hard to the rt & collided with the water during takeoff at about 45 mph. It was discovered that the left float failed and allowed the left float to turn rt and go under the rt float. - [NTSB CHI85LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA336.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Red Lake Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N2350Y · Substantial damage > The acft contacted wires during an aerial application flt. The plt stated he was maintaining extra alt to avoid tall weeds and the clearance below the wires was misjudged. The wires severed the vertical fin and rudder. - [NTSB CHI85LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA319.md): Piper PA-20 · Madelia, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N7619K · Substantial damage > During cruise engine power was lost. The pilot was unable to restart the engine. During landing in an oats field the acft nosed over. - [NTSB CHI85FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA314.md): Beech J35 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1985 · N687B · Destroyed > The plt's windscreen became covered with oil shortly after takeoff. The plt returned to the arpt attempting to set up a pattern for landing. The acft was observed in a descent and turn to final apch. The acft collided with the ground in a descending left… - [NTSB CHI85LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA303.md): Bell 206BII · Farmington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1985 · N49737 · Substantial damage > During maneuvering to ld in an uncultivated fld the tail rotor struck a fence post,from a dismantled fence,that was concealed by high weeds. One tail rotor blade was separated,the pilot lost control,and on touchdown the helicopter rolled over. - [NTSB CHI85LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA299.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N5279S · Substantial damage > The plt diverted into the Big Falls arpt because his original destination was below VFR minimums. After checking the sod runway for a firmness & determining a go/no go point, he subsequently took off using soft field techniques. His rotation was well in… - [NTSB CHI85LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA288.md): Beech BE-55 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N22PG · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the fence during an aborted takeoff. The tires of the acft showed signs of hydroplaning after the accident. No mechanical discrepancies were noted during the investigation. The takeoff was aborted the plt said because the acft yawed… - [NTSB CHI85LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA283.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N23702 · Substantial damage > The aircraft had been airborne about 15 min engaged in ag spray operations when the pilot described hearing a loud band. Engine power decreased to idle. Pilot ld in soft soil and nosed over inverted. Exam disclosed #2 piston had failed. - [NTSB CHI85LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA281.md): Cessna 152 · Rochester, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N69037 · Substantial damage > The student pilot on first solo x-country was ld on the 7500 ft runway. Tower had cautioned on wake turbulance from departing DC-9. On flare sp said acft dropped in swerved left, cartwheeled and nosed down. - [NTSB CHI85FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA269.md): Chamberlain Viking Dragonfly · Faribault, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1985 · N59BC · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and burst into flames during a forced landing. On the plt's second radio contact with Faribault municipal airport UNICOM he declared, 'I have engine failure. I'm going down in a corn field.' Post accident inspection of the… - [NTSB CHI85LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA275.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Donaldson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N7856S · Substantial damage > When the plt applied pwr to level off while entering a spray the eng did not produce sufficient pwr to stop the descent. He attempted a run on landing but the uneven terrain caused substantial damage to the helicopter. Inspection of the eng revealed the… - [NTSB CHI85LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA278.md): Grumman TR2 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N9891L · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over in a fld during a forced landing following a total loss of pwr. The plt reported the fuel consumption during the flt seemed higher than usual. He then began looking for Crookston municipal arpt to land. Aprx 3 miles se of the arpt the pwr… - [NTSB CHI85LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA265.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Thief River Fl, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N8400K · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground shortly after takeoff about 800 ft from the end of the rwy. The plt stated that at about 5 pt afl the acft stalled and fell into a field off the end of the rwy. - [NTSB CHI85LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA261.md): Cessna 188B · Waskish, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1985 · N9254R · Destroyed > During initial takeoff climb of an aerial application flt the plt could not maintain alt. While he was dumping the chemical load the acft struck trees, impacted the terrain and burst into flames. The plt was not properly certificated to fly under FAR part 137. - [NTSB CHI85LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA254.md): Bell 47G-4 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1985 · N3094G · Substantial damage > The acft was being landed on a trailer for transportation. Upon touchdown the right skid hooked on the landing guides and the helicopter rolled to the right side. The main rotor blades struck the ground, the left fuel tank ruptured and an explosion and fire… - [NTSB CHI85FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA251.md): Neumann-Everett N2 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1985 · N2287D · Destroyed > The newly rated prt plt was on his 12th flt in the recently certificated homebuilt that he had designed and built himself. While performing an unknown maneuver both horizontal stabilizers and both wings separated from the acft. The acft was restricted from… - [NTSB CHI85FER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FER01.md): PZL PZL-104 Wilga 35A · St. Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1985 · N81AS · Destroyed > The acft contacted the rwy following a loss of control during takeoff. At an alt of 50 to 100 ft AGL after a maximum performance takeoff, the plt rapidly raised the flaps from 44 to 0 degs and the acft suddenly pitched nose down. The plt attempted remedial… - [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 CHI85LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA238.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Starbuck, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1985 · N5355Z · Substantial damage > Plt landed in crosswind conditions, veered off the edge of tha rwy onto rough, unleveled terrain. The nosewheel collapsed and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB CHI85FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA234.md): Republic RC-3 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1985 · N6121K · Destroyed > On takeoff from ely lake the acft turned sharp left at an altitude of 80-100 ft. at this point the acft ceased rated to climb and decended into trees and a lakeside house. The a cft was in excess of 400 lbs over gross weight. The lading gear and nose ballast… - [NTSB CHI85FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA226.md): Schweizer G-164A · Red Lake Falls, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1985 · N6761Q · Destroyed > The plt had been spray a field in north & south directions, then elected to make a swath run from east to west toward the sun. This pass was made late in the day. While on the swath run, the acft collided with an unmarked wire, then veered & crashed in a… - [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 CHI85LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA221.md): Cessna 170B · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N1676D · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on final apch the x-wind correction was good and he had a 45 deg wind from the right at aprx 15 KTS with gusts to 20 KTS. During the flare, the acft ballooned and landed in a right yaw. The plt stated that he then added pwr and left rudder… - [NTSB CHI85LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA200.md): Cessna 207 · Golden Valley, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1985 · N91043 · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, on the last leg on it's flight, the engine of the air cargo acft started to sputter. The plt turned the fuel selector handlr from the left tank to another position & turned on the boost pump. The engine stopped running & the plt elected… - [NTSB CHI85LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA189.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Tyler, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N2588F · Destroyed > Plt stated he was about to abort the takeoff during the long ground run when the acft lifted off. At 30 to 40 ft AGL acft began to sink. Acft contacted a fence post and touched down in a plowed field. Nose gear collapsed and acft nosed over. Plt previously… - [NTSB CHI85FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA186.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N2475L · Destroyed > The acft was observed to enter a spin from aprx 3000 ft AGL. The acft continued the spin to ground contact which witnesses stated occurred as the acft seemed to level off. Witnesses also reported seeing the acft perform aerobatics, which included loops, prior… - [NTSB CHI85LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA184.md): Cessna 180J · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1985 · N46683 · Substantial damage > The plt was ferrying the acft to the anoka county arpt for radio maintenance. During the landing roll, the acft swerved off the right side of the rwy & was damaged. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was reported. - [NTSB CHI85LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA177.md): Cessna T210L · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N29134 · Substantial damage > After lowering the landing gear, the pilot heard a loud 'thump'. A gear down & locked indication was not obtained, however, the main gear appeared to be down to the pilot. Upon landing the acft swerved off the side of the runway. Only the right main gear was… - [NTSB CHI85LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA172.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1985 · N94740 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, while climbing thru aprx 700 ft AGL, the eng developed a severe vibration & a loud 'clanking' sound. These were followed by a partial loss of power. During a subsequent forced landing, the acft's right wing hit a tree & the nose gear… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&state=MN&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" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MN&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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