# NTSB investigations, 1985, SC 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA043.md): Piper PA-31T · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1985 · N4445K · Substantial damage > During landing roll the landing gear collapsed and the acft skidded to a stop on the rwy. The acft was substantially damaged and the plt was not injured. A witness stated that he observed the landing gear in the down position while the acft was in the traffic… - [NTSB ATL86LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA042.md): Cessna 150L · Manning, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1985 · N19099 · Substantial damage > During takeoff ground run on the wet grass runway the aircraft hit a soft spot in the runway and nosed over to an inverted attitude. Both the private pilot and passenger escaped without injury. - [NTSB ATL86FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA037.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clover, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N5388F · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced an engine failure during cruise flight and attempted an emergency landing in a field. During landing roll the aircraft collided with small trees on the FAR end of the field. Post-crash examination of the engine disclosed that the bolt… - [NTSB ATL86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA035.md): Cessna 182J · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1985 · N2650F · Substantial damage > During an attempt to make a direct crosswind landing at a private grass airstrip, the plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy where it nosed over in a plowed fld. - [NTSB ATL86FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA026.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Chester, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N123TT · Destroyed > Witnesses at the accident site estimated the ground visibility to be 100 yds or less. The instrument rated plt on the 32 NM flt had not filed a flt plan even though he had obtained a wx briefing from fss. The acft collided with the steel cables atop steel… - [NTSB ATL86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA018.md): Cessna 172N · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N733KU · Substantial damage > While on an ILS rwy 03 aprch at Greer, SC, the pilot descended below dh and collided with trees approx 500 ft left of runway centerline. The plt related that he descended below dh because he observed what he thought were the aprch lights. - [NTSB ATL86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA017.md): Cessna 172 M · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N73171 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft engine experienced a loss of power while being vectored for the initial ILS approach to charleston, SC (chs). Attempts by the plt to regain pwr failed and a forced landing was made in a swampy field a few miles north of chs. The… - [NTSB ATL86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA007.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1985 · N1944H · Destroyed > The aircraft was observed on radar as it approached the joint civil - military airport. It passed over near the center of the airport at about 200 feet AGL. There was no reported communication with the aircraft. Several sighting placed the aircraft under at… - [NTSB ATL85FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA272.md): MBB BK-117A-1 · Aiken, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1985 · N117SR · Substantial damage > Plt was maneuvering helicopter at low alt and into rising terrain. On 3rd right turn racetrack pattern, witnesses observed acft descend slightly, roll into a 45 deg or greater bank and contact trees. The acft started a yawing rotation to the right and… - [NTSB ATL85LMG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LMG07.md): Cessna 172N · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 7, 1985 · N737LH · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft encountered a gust of wind as he was landing & the nose went up. Subsequently, the acft landed hard & was damaged. - [NTSB ATL85LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA270.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N18SE · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during landing roll, after slowing the aircraft to approx 40 KTS the aircraft swerved off of the runway following activation of the nose wheel steering. The pilot related that the nose wheel steering system malfunctioned on two previous… - [NTSB ATL85LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA268.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N7991P · Substantial damage > The plt was unable to extend the landing gear & performed a gear-up landing. Post accident examination revealed that the nose gear door was restricting the movement of the landing gear due to improper repair of the landing gear door attachment. - [NTSB ATL85LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA267.md): Bryan HP-14 · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N5DB · Substantial damage > Plt reported that sailplane was positioned for a tow in tall grass beside the rwy. He said that during the takeoff the left wing was slowed by the tall grass allowing the right wing to accelerate. The sailplane yawed left and rolled left until 90 degrees to… - [NTSB ATL85FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA266.md): Piper PA-28-235-B · Rion, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N9340W · Destroyed > The acft had been cruising at 10,500 ft for several min and then informed ATC that they were climbing to 12,500 ft due to VFR. Shortly there after the acft disappeared from the radar scope. Witnesses heard the engine making an unusual sound and looked up and… - [NTSB ATL85IA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA263.md): Boeing 727-225 · Charleston, SC · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N8832E · No damage > The flight was level at 330 when it encountered turbulance and the arcraft moved an estimated 200 feet down then up before the crew could regain altitude control. Two flight attendents and several passengers initially complained of injuries. No documentation… - [NTSB ATL85FMG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FMG06.md): Let L-13 · Chester, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1985 · N96AS · Substantial damage > The glider landed about 150 ft short of the rwy on the plts 1st solo in this acft. He said he noticed a rapid drop in alt at 55 mph on final approach and began to change spoiler position to compensate. He complained that the stiffness of the operation of the… - [NTSB ATL85IA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA251.md): Cessna 441 · Hilton Head, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N2624D · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the approach sequence and profile were normal, and there were no apparent aircraft problems. After touch down the pilot applied reverse thrust. During the landing roll out, the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway, collided… - [NTSB ATL85FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA242.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Abbeville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1985 · N7475W · Destroyed > The acft crashed into trees & the ground after going into a left turn during a go-around initiated after a bouncy landing. After power was added for the go-around the acft seemed to be uncontrolled so that the CFI on the ground, who had just exited the acft… - [NTSB ATL85LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA238.md): Eipper MX-2 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1985 · N3986K · Substantial damage > While climbing altitude the parachute, which was secured to the right seat, was inadvertently deployed and became tangled in the propeller. The acft descended to the ground while inverted at a slow rate. - [NTSB ATL85LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA231.md): Cessna 152 · Hilton Head Is., SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1985 · N67998 · Destroyed > The commercial/cfi plt and a passenger were flying just off shore at about 700 ft when the engine quit. He could not clear trees along the shore and the beach was unusable due to fallen trees. The plt landed in the ocean and both occupants swam to shore. The… - [NTSB ATL85LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA227.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Camden, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1985 · N6707V · Substantial damage > While the acft was flying over wooded terrain, the eng lost power. The plt saw a plowed field aprx 3 mi away & began an emerg apch to the field. The acft struck the tops of trees on final apch, but continued flying until the plt made a gear up landing. An… - [NTSB ATL85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA219.md): Hiller UH-12E · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N40296 · Substantial damage > The plt had completed application of a herbicide and was returning to his temp opns area 1/2 mi distant when the engine quit about 50 ft AGL. Plt flared the helicopter on the 45 deg downslope and tailbeem/rotor contacted ground. The fuel gauge ind 18 gals… - [NTSB ATL85LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA212.md): Cessna 182C · Lugoff, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N8472T · Substantial damage > The plt transported a load of skydivers to alt & was returning to the airstrip. During arrival, he decided to practice a simulated eng out landing. While on an apch with full flaps, the plt elected to slip the acft. As he was transitioning from a side slip to… - [NTSB ATL85LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA186.md): Cessna 152 · Abbeville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1985 · N47071 · Substantial damage > While practicing touch & go landings the student plt lost directional control of the acft & ran off the side of the rwy. The acft flipped to an inverted attitude when the nose wheel dug into the soft soil. The student was on his second solo flight. - [NTSB ATL85LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA183.md): Hughes 369HS · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1985 · N9146F · Substantial damage > During a landing, the eng lost power & the helicopter touched down hard. The plt stated that prior to the 15 min flt, the fuel gage was indicating 125 lbs of fuel & at the accident site it indicated 90 lbs of fuel. A post crash inspection of the fuel system… - [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 ATL85FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA173.md): Cessna R182 · Seneca, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1985 · N7161S · Destroyed > During flt, the plt was observed to make a low pass over lake keowee near a friend's houseboat. The owner of the houseboat stated that the acft was flying low off his right side when the acft struck the water. Another witness also saw the acft flying at… - [NTSB ATL85LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA166.md): Schweizer SGS-233 · Chester, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N5724S · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot cut loose from the tow plane at 200 ft AGL during takeoff to simulate a rope break. The acft collided with trees while circling to land. CFI stated that student plt was too slow in returning to land on the rwy. - [NTSB ATL85LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA152.md): Cessna 305A · No.Myrtle Bch, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1985 · N5292G · Destroyed > After a banner pickup the plt was instructed by company group and crew to release the banner due to a fouled pickup. The banner was released during a steep climb out altitude. As the banner was released the plt lost directional control of the acft & crashed… - [NTSB ATL85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA148.md): Beech 58 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1985 · N679BL · Destroyed > The plt stated that the landing gear selector was placed in the down position while on downwind for ldg & upon touchdown the landing gear collapsed. Post crash examination of the landing gear failed to disclose any mechanical failure or malfunction of the… - [NTSB ATL85LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA145.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N8047P · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during takeoff the right main gear struck a large dog which ran onto the rwy. The takeoff was continued & the plt circled the arpt for 2 hrs to burn off excess fuel before performing a ldg with the nose gear & the left main ldg gear… - [NTSB ATL85LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA141.md): Cessna 120 · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N1819V · Substantial damage > The plt attempted a takeoff with the carb heat in the 'on' position. According to the plt, during initial climb the acft lost power and he was unable to maintain altitude. The plt made a forced landing in a pasture about 1 mi. From the airport. - [NTSB ATL85LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA110.md): Mooney M20F · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1985 · N6399Q · Substantial damage > During a VFR flt, the plt reported a severe vibration in the airframe. Pwr was reduced in an attempt to lessen the vibration and shortly thereafter, a total loss of pwr was experienced and the plt established a glide to the nearest landing area. During the… - [NTSB ATL85LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA100.md): Maule M-5-235C · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1985 · N5636B · Substantial damage > Acft stalled & crashed from an altitude of about 300 ft. witnesses stated that the acft entered a steep clumb angle upon lift off and climbed to about 300 ft. then the acft nosed over & fell to the ground. - [NTSB ATL85LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA099.md): Gulfstream AA-5 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1985 · N5823L · Destroyed > Approx 3.75 hours after takeoff the plt contacted savannah approach and requested a straight in approach to land at savannah airport because of low fuel. Moments later the engine lost power and the plt made a forced landing in a field 10 miles NE of savannah… - [NTSB ATL85LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA092.md): Beech 95-C55 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1985 · N211DS · Substantial damage > Plt making practice coupled ILS apch in VMC. Intercepted localizer outside the outer marker. Held the gear,intending to lower them at om. Continued inbd to dh where he resumed manual control. Observed gear warning lt and heard aural gear warning but failed to… ## 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" = 'SC' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=SC&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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