# NTSB investigations, 1985, NY 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 · 84 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC86LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Frankfort, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N9949W · Substantial damage > The plt diverted to Frankfort-highland en route from his original destination of utica, NY, because of IFR weather at utica. The plt stated that as the nose wheel settled to the rwy during touchdown, it dug into snow on the rwy and the acft nosed over. It was… - [NTSB NYC86LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA053.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mttituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · N9409W · Substantial damage > Pilot states on landing flair the aircraft was tracking on a 190 degree heading for rwy 29 winds were from 260 pt 20 KTS on flair acft drifted approx 16 ft to the left and left wide extended beyond rwy making contact with shrubbry on the edge of the rwy. Acft… - [NTSB NYC86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N98240 · Substantial damage > The acft contacted the terrain following a loss of control during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB ATL86FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA039.md): Piper PA-30 · Corning, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1985 · N7770Y · Destroyed > During ILS runway 6 approach acft hit high terrain short of the outer marker. When on downwind for approach pilot said he was not receiving the localizer and asked for a surveillance approach. Controller said he could not provide. When cleared for the ILS… - [NTSB NYC86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA047.md): Cessna 172 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1985 · N3530S · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during a forced landing following a loss of pwr during a takeoff climb. The plt reported that the pwr loss resulted from carb ice. - [NTSB NYC86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA041.md): Cessna 150G · Palmyra, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N8324J · Substantial damage > On landing the acft encountered wind gusts forcing the left wing upward, and hitting the right wing on the ground. The acft then spun around striking the prop and left wing on the rwy. - [NTSB NYC86LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA040.md): Piper PA-23-250 · West Point, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1985 · N54236 · Substantial damage > The acft was returning to university park arpt after passengers were dropped off at waterbury oxford arpt. Aprx 20 minutes into the flt, the acft collided with two birds. The left wing tip was damaged along with a portion of a section of the left wing 3 1/2… - [NTSB NYC86FHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHM02.md): Grumman 164-A · Walden, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N7236 · Destroyed > The pilot of a Grumman 164A was crop dusting when he experienced an engine failure. He decided not to dump the load due to possible later repercussions. The aircraft lacked sufficent airspeed or altitude to make a safe landing. The aircraft received… - [NTSB NYC86LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA036.md): Cessna C182 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1985 · N5634B · Substantial damage > The acft contacted power lines on final apch and descended uncontrolled to ground impact. The plt reported that turbulence was encountered when he entered the traffic pattern. He then proceeded onto final apch at a 'normal altitude'and full flaps were added.… - [NTSB NYC86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA035.md): Lake LA4-200 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1985 · N6195V · Substantial damage > During a go-around the aircraft stalled and crashed on the airport. - [NTSB NYC86FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA034.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Wellsville, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1985 · N1400H · Destroyed > After departure the plt made 3 practice isl apchs at bradford regional arpt located 35 mls away. The acft returned to Wellsville and was cleared for rwy localizer apch. The plt radioed Wellsville UNICOM for advisories and was informed that a fog bank was over… - [NTSB NYC86LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA028.md): Piper PA-32-300 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1985 · N4007W · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the purpose of the flight was to provide the student with night flying instruction. The preflight and run up revelaed no discrepancies and 10 quarts of oil were determined to be in the engine. The aircraft proceeded south along the… - [NTSB NYC86LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA020.md): Piper PA-15 · Lee Center, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N4499H · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a loss of control during an apch to the plt's pvt airstrip. After a pleasure flt of one-half hour, with no reported problems the acft returned to the arpt. On about a one-half mile final, the acft entered a steep left turn at about a 60… - [NTSB NYC86LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA025.md): Cessna 172N · Great Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N5486D · Substantial damage > Acft experienced windshear while landing at Great Valley, n.y. the plt attempted to make a go around, but was unsuccessful and landed in a corn field. The acft was substantially damaged, however, the private certificated plt was uninjured. - [NTSB NYC86IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86IA019.md): Fokker F-28 · Flushing, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1985 · N510 · 2 aircraft · No damage > The F-28 acft was holding on taxiway bb. The B-767 acft was taxiing behind the F-28 on taxiway e which is perpendicular to taxiway bb. The r wing of the B-767 struck the rudder of the F-28. - [NTSB NYC86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA005.md): Beech BE-99 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N336PL · Substantial damage > A Beech BE-99 N336PL experienced a landing gear collapse while landing on runway 01 at Albany county airport and was substantially damaged. On initial approach to the airport the gear selector was put in the down position, only two green gear lights were… - [NTSB NYC86FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA002.md): Cessna C-377A · Breakabeen, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N6524J · Destroyed > The plt was advised by several sources that bad wx was located along the intended route of flt. The plt stated that he intended to fly over the bad wx since wx at the destination was good. A mayday call from 24J was broadcasted over the emer. Freq. Witnesses… - [NTSB NYC85FHJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHJ04.md): Cessna 172 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1985 · N6525J · Substantial damage > The Cessna 172 was cruising 3000 ft off shore at 600 ft AGL over the ocean. The engine was at 1900 RPM with the carburator heat on when the aircraft experienced a power failure. The flight instructor made an emergency landing on a beach. Upon touch down the… - [NTSB NYC85LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA255.md): Cessna 152 · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N6135P · Destroyed > Cessna 152,N6135P,on flight plan batavia, new york, landed hard at Dansville county airport and collapsed the nose gear. The aircraft was destroyed by fire, the pilot and one passenger were unjured. - [NTSB NYC85LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA254.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Preble, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N33920 · Substantial damage > A Schweizer N33920, collided with a utility pole while executing a go around at Preble airport, NY. The acft was destroyed. The plt and passenger received minor injuries. The plt stated that the first two flights were uneventful, but noticed the stall speed… - [NTSB NYC85LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA250.md): Cessna 152 · Galway, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N6120M · Substantial damage > Student plt was practicing maneuvers at 3000 ft when acft eng failed. The plt made a forced landing in a field. The tallgrass in field caused the landing gear to fail and substantially damaged the acft during the landing roll. NTSB metallurgist report shows… - [NTSB NYC85LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA253.md): Cessna C-170A · Marathon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1985 · N5709C · Substantial damage > During an approach to land on a 1600 ft private grass airstrip the plt noticed the acft was too high. The landing attempt was continued until the plt thought there would not be sufficient runway to stop the acft. A go around was initiated and the tail wheel… - [NTSB NYC85LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA248.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Hamburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1985 · N2640R · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he started a maneuver at 2700 ft. the maneuver was a dive after reducing pwr followed by a climb with a left turn at the top followed by a descending left turn. The turn 'at the top' was uncoordinated and g forces occurred. Throttle… - [NTSB NYC85LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA246.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N7505P · Substantial damage > According to the CFI, the student raised the nose of the acft too early during takeoff. This resulted in the acft becoming airborne prematurely. The student was unable to climb out of ground effect and the decision to abort the takeoff was made. The acft… - [NTSB NYC85FHJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHJ06.md): Robinson R-22 · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1985 · N90716 · Destroyed > While hovering student pilot applied aft cyclic and the flt instructor could not regain control before tail rotor struck the taxiway. Helicopter rotated violently and rolled over and to rest on the skids. The helicopter was destroyed. - [NTSB NYC85LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA237.md): Piper J-3 · Chenango Bridge, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1985 · N41440 · Substantial damage > According to the pax after takeoff the aircraft climbed to about 300 feet. The pilot then made a right turn. During the turn the pilot yelled out 'we're losing it, we're losing it.' Afterwards the aircraft descended and impacted the ground. The pax does not… - [NTSB NYC85IA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85IA238.md): Boeing 747-130 · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1985 · N780T · Minor damage > The acft was making a visual app to rwy 31R at Jamaica NY waen the bottom of the aft 60 ft of the fuselage made ground contact. The left outflow valve was scraped and the rear drain mast was separated. Part of the apr access door and several stringers &… - [NTSB NYC85LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA256.md): Swearingen 226T · Hamilton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N92RC · Substantial damage > The aircraft was on approach for landing at Hamilton, new york when the cross power levers were pulled back to flight idle. The left prop went into beta mode stalling the left wing at about 8 feet above the runway. The aircraft rolled about 20 degrees to the… - [NTSB NYC85LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA233.md): Grumman AA-1C · Wheatland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N9787U · Substantial damage > Acft departed leroy, NY, on an instructional flt to rochester, NY. Fifteen minutes after departure the flt made a forced landing in a bean field. Examination of the acft showed no useable fuel remained. - [NTSB NYC85LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Central Square, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N4252J · Destroyed > The plt stated the acft would not climb out of ground effect during takeoff. He flew the acft between trees at the end of the rwy and severed the wings from the fuselage. The acft was found to be 317 lbs over gross weight. - [NTSB NYC85FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA219.md): Cessna 150L · Lewiston, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1985 · N18717 · Destroyed > Witnesses reported seeing the acft circling at low altitudes up to 30 minutes prior to the accident. One witness stated the plt appeared to be performing power stalls at an alt of aprx 500 ft AGL. The acft then entered a spin and descended to ground impact.… - [NTSB NYC85LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA221.md): Robinson R22 · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N90773 · Substantial damage > During a local training flight the student was attempting a lift off and began to drift to the left. The students control input was to the left aggravating the situation. The instructor took control of the aircraft however the roll over had progressed to an… - [NTSB NYC85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA217.md): Piper J-3 · Goshen, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N35515 · Substantial damage > Acft ran out of fuel while plt was returning to orange co arpt. Plt almost froze on controls when acft engine stopped running. Plt overshot emerg landing fcd and hit trees. - [NTSB NYC85FFA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FFA03.md): Cessna 172L · Parishville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N7549G · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting a landing in a Cessna 172L on a 1250 ft grass runway. He misjudged his touch down point and landed approximately 1/2 way down the runway. The aircraft was unable to stop on the remaining runway and ran off the departure end of the… - [NTSB NYC85FHJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHJ05.md): Maule M-4-220C · Somers, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N40326 · Destroyed > The acft stalled & nosed over during an attempted go-around after a fast approach to a gravel landing strip which was 5 miles from the planned destination. The plt said he added power to go around when he thought his airspeed was too high. The acft dropped on… - [NTSB NYC85FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA213.md): Cessna C-305A · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N5250G · Destroyed > During an aerial banner tow operation at low level along the beach, witnesses observed the airplane bank sharply to the right and dive into the water. Witnesses recall the engine noise to have been loud yet sputtering before the impact. Inspection of the… - [NTSB NYC85LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA214.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N5405L · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the flt was uneventful until he was in a descent about 12 mi from the destination arpt. He said that a large bird suddenly appeared in front of the acft & collided with the right wing. The bird strike put a large hole in the right wing… - [NTSB NYC85LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA211.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Del Mar, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1985 · N3431H · Substantial damage > The plt was reposition the acft at the request of the new owner who was not a rated plt. While climbing thru 2000 ft AGL the plt reported hearing the engine growl and felt a loss of power. During a precautionary descent the engine seized and the plt made a… - [NTSB NYC85LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA209.md): Luscombe 8E · Carthage, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1985 · N2661K · Substantial damage > According to the pilot,while climbing to cruise, the engine began to run rough; however it did not quit. The pilot decided to return to the field for a precautionary landing. While turning onto final approach, the engine quit and the pilot attempted to glide… - [NTSB NYC85LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA210.md): Cessna 172P · Stormville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1985 · N52503 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, during the second touch and go landing, at abut 30 feet from touchdown, a wind gust lifted and veered the aircraft left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to go around applied full power; however, the left wing collided with… - [NTSB NYC85LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA200.md): Cessna 206 · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1985 · N5197U · Destroyed > Accordidng to the pilot, he was making a low pass over Duanesburg airport to observe the area before landing. While over the airport, the engine quit and he had to make an emergency landing on route 20. The pass was made at about 300 to 400 feet above the… - [NTSB NYC85LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA204.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N95141 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the aircraft landed and was taxiing to the fuel pump. The aircraft was moving fast and when the hand brake was applied it did not function. The pilot veered the aircraft off the runway in an attempt to slow it down. The aircraft rolled… - [NTSB NYC85LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA197.md): Luscombe 8A · Coventryville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N45564 · Substantial damage > During a local flt over Coventryville, NY, the plt decided to overfly and observe a building. The plt made one pass and was about to make another when the eng began to lose pwr. While planning to land in a nearby fld, the eng regained pwr and the plt… - [NTSB NYC85LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA190.md): New Standard D-25 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1985 · N176H · Substantial damage > The acft was moving at about 30 mph when the gear collapsed. According to the plt, the landing gear leg fitting failed causing the gear to collapse. - [NTSB NYC85LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA183.md): Cessna 172E · Gardiner, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N3625S · Substantial damage > During the return flt to Gardiner, NY, the plt elected to fly along the walkill river. The acft contacted power lines which crossed over the river and came to rest inverted in aprx 1 1/2 ft of water. The plt stated he was unaware of the power lines and he did… - [NTSB NYC85LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA182.md): Piper PA-16 · Livingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N5739H · Substantial damage > The acft departed the right side of the rwy where it collided with a corn crop during a landing roll. The acft owner, a pvt plt, stated a mechanic on board was flying at the time of the accident. The mechanic stated that the owner was at the controls when the… - [NTSB NYC85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA175.md): Grumman AA-1C · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N333FY · Substantial damage > The plt was performing a series of touch and go landings at republic arpt when the accident occurred. During the final landing, a hard touch down was made which resulted in a porpoised landing. - [NTSB NYC85LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1985 · CFEYV · Substantial damage > The plt decided to divert to the rampa valley arpt due to wx. He over flew the arpt 2 times, then made an apch to land, but the acft was high & fast, so he made a go-around. He stated that he made a normal landing on the next apch. However, he was unable to… - [NTSB NYC85LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA172.md): Beech 36 · Calverton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N9031S · Substantial damage > The pilot of N9031S was advised that nantucket memorial airport was in IFR conditions and decided to turn back towards long island. During the flight to long island, N9031S lost radio communications and soon electrical power to the navigational equipment. The… - [NTSB NYC85LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA169.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cherry Valley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1985 · N5602U · Substantial damage > Durng a climb to cruise, theengine RPM dropped to 2000. The pilot check the carburetor heat and other instruments and did not find any abnormalities. The engine RPM dropped a second time to 1800 a sound described by the pilot as a loud band was heard and the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&state=NY&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" = 'NY' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=NY&year=1985 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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