# NTSB investigations, 1985, TX 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 5 · 229 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DCA86AA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA86AA012.md): Douglas DC-3 · Dekalb, TX · Accident · 7 fatal · Final report · Dec 31, 1985 · N711Y · Destroyed > At 1708:48, while cruising at 6000', a pilot of N711Y advised ATC, 'I think I'd like to turn around, head for texarkana here, I've got a little problem.' He was provided a vector & advised of closest airports. Shortly after, he stated he would be unable to… - [NTSB FTW86FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA028.md): Beech B33 · Arlington, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N8948M · Destroyed > Inspite of an adverse weather forecast, the non-instrument rated pilot took off into pre-dawn fog and low ceilings. The acft impacted the ground in a steep descending turn after being observed maneuvering at a low altitude. No eng, airframe, or instrument… - [NTSB FTW86LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA029.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Junction, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N27842 · Destroyed > During initial climb after takeoff the pilot noticed oil streaming out from the oil filler access door on the right engine cowling. He elected to continue climbing and make a tear drop turn back to the airport and land in the opposite direction from which he… - [NTSB FTW86FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA027.md): Cessna 172B · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N6876X · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Mid-air occurred at uncontrolled arpt with the S-2B executing rt traffic, as published, and the C-172 executing a long final or an arcing lft turn to final. Both acft were attempting to land on rwy 17R. Acdt occurred during late afternoon and there was… - [NTSB FTW86FRG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG10.md): Mooney M20C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · N7025V · Destroyed > The acft was destroyed during a forced landing. While en route over the San Antonio area the plt noticed a few drops of what he believed to be precipitation on the windshield. Shortly thereafter, it was determined the drops on the windshield were oil. The… - [NTSB FTW86FRG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG09.md): Robinson R22 HT · Sonora, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 23, 1985 · N9074U · Substantial damage > The helicopter contacted the terrain in an uncontrolled descent after colliding with power lines during a climbing turn to the west. The plt reported he could not see the power lines because of glare from the setting sun. - [NTSB FTW86LRG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG08.md): Robinson R-22HP · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N8358C · Substantial damage > The helicopter rolled over when the right skid contacted the ground during a hover. The plt stated he had landed to and opened the door to check the skid position. After takeoff while in a hover at 2 ft AGL, the door popped open. The right skid contacted the… - [NTSB FTW86FPA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA10.md): Bell BH206L-1 · Hurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 20, 1985 · N1069Q · Substantial damage > The instructor plt was demonstrating an autorotation from the 'top of the height-velocity' curve. The CFI zeroed the airspeed and entered the autorotation at an alt of aprx 400 ft AGL. The acft touched down hard, spreading the skids, severing the tail boom… - [NTSB FTW86FRG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG05.md): Adams William C Quickie Q1 · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 15, 1985 · N220WA · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced lndg after a power loss at 200 ft AGL during takeoff. The acft crashed on the arpt in a run-up area adjacent to the rwy. The only discrepancy noted during post acc exam was a very weak spark produced by the battery coil… - [NTSB FTW86LRG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG07.md): Cessna 150G · Donna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 14, 1985 · N2900J · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced landing after a loss of power. The CFI said that ground reference maneuvers were being demonstrated to a student plt at 900 ft AGL and the engine sputtered. The CFI said that he applied carburetor heat and the eng quit.… - [NTSB FTW86FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA025.md): Gates Learjet 35A · College Station, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1985 · N723GL · Destroyed > The acft rolled to the right and crashed after a catastrophic (uncontained) failure of the rt eng during takeoff for a night flt. The rt eng fan rotor disc separated from the hub which damaged the cowling and some disc fragments buried in the fuselage but… - [NTSB FTW86LPA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPA08.md): Cessna 152II · Frisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 8, 1985 · N4731H · Substantial damage > The student plt stated that he departed mckinney municipal arpt at aprx 1030 LCL en route to wichita falls, TX. He said he became disoriented while en route, but landed at wichita falls at aprx 1220 LCL. The plt did not refuel the acft. He then departed… - [NTSB FTW86LRG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG04.md): Cessna 150J · Temple, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N51079 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing on soft terrain following a total loss of eng pwr. The plt reported that the eng quit while on a 45 deg entry to the downwind leg for rwy 15. The plt then attempted to restart the eng and maneuver the acft toward… - [NTSB FTW86FRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRA02.md): Cessna T210N · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 1985 · N72WF · Substantial damage > The acft crashed in a wooded area during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion. The acft had extra fuel cans on board and had been flying for almost 12 hours in an attempt to avoid capture by U.S. Agents for the possession of marijuana. The acft contained… - [NTSB FTW86FPA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA07.md): Bill Mccarley RV-4 · Gatesville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1985 · N448RV · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees after performing aerobatic maneuvers. The PIC said that the pass'g/plt had flown the last part of the flt. Following a maneuver at aprx 500 ft AGL, the acft was maneuvered into a climbing left turn during which it continued to… - [NTSB FTW86FQG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FQG04.md): Lagatore Thorp T-18 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 17, 1985 · N4715 · Destroyed > The acft contacted the terrain in a 75 to 85 deg nose down attitude following a loss of control. The plt was reportedly circling a friend's house at an alt of 800 to 1000 ft AGL when the acft stalled, entered a spin and descended to ground impact. - [NTSB FTW86FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA024.md): Beech S35 · Pampa, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1985 · N6843Q · Destroyed > Drg arrival, N6843Q was cleared for an NDB rwy 17 apch. The plt's last radio call was at 1949 CST, when he acknowleged radar svc was terminated & freq chg was approved. When the acft did not arrive, a search was initiated. At 2335, after fog had lifted, the… - [NTSB FTW86FRG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG03.md): Cessna 150G · Geronimo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 10, 1985 · N4754X · Substantial damage > The acft failed to achieve proper climb to clear pwr lines during takeoff initial climb. The takeoff was performed on a 700 ft long grass strip in a downwind direction. When it became questionable that the acft could climb over a pwr line the plt cut the… - [NTSB FTW86LPA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPA06.md): Homebuilt Starduster II SA300 · Canton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 9, 1985 · N6213 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after a low pass (300 ft AGL) over a tree line, the acft suddenly lost alt. He stated the throttle was advanced however, an increase in pwr was not experienced. The acft continued to descend to ground contact. - [NTSB FTW86FQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FQG03.md): Cessna 172N · Westbrook, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N733SG · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a precautionary landing on rough terrain. The plt reported that at aprx 600 ft AGL, a gradualdecrease in RPM was experienced. Carb heat was applied for about 15 secs but was removed when the RPM decrease continued. A precautionary… - [NTSB FTW86FQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FQG02.md): Hughes 269C · Monahans, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N58320 · Substantial damage > The helicopter was being used to herd cattle when the accident occurred. The helicopter contacted 3 power lines and descended uncontrolled to ground impact. - [NTSB FTW86FPA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA05.md): Mooney MK20J · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N201QW · Substantial damage > During takeoff the headset wiring became tangled in the emergency gear extension handle which had been accidently activated. Then the normal gear handle was put in the up position, the emergency gear crank rotated pulling on the headset and the emergency gear… - [NTSB FTW86FRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG06.md): Hughes 269C · Batesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N9283F · Substantial damage > The helicopter was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of eng pwr. The plt was performing cattle ranching operations when the eng sputtered and quit while at a low alt. The plt was able to clear trees and high brush, however, a hard… - [NTSB FTW86FPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA02.md): Homebuilt Fokker DR-1 Replica · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 2, 1985 · N152DR · Destroyed > The pilot stated he was making his fourth fly-by at 400 feet AGL when the aircraft developed a high sink rate. He then lowered the nose and gained airspeed for recovery. While leveling off he had to turn left to avoid impact with a small tree. At this time… - [NTSB FTW86FRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG02.md): Beech K35 · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 1, 1985 · N3091C · Substantial damage > The acft stalled & crashed during a go-around attempt. The plt/owner was flying the acft from the left seat with the mechainc, who had just completed an annual inspection on the acft, seated in the co-plts seat. The mechanic received serious injuries when the… - [NTSB FTW86FPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA04.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N6393P · Substantial damage > The acft traveled through a barbed wire fence during a forced landing short of rwy 35 at Terrell arpt. When aprx 1 mile from the arpt, the eng quit. The plt was unable to move the fuel selector, however, by applying a full rich mixture and turning on the… - [NTSB FTW86FPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA03.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Yantis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N9348W · Destroyed > The acft contacted a tree and a large bale of hay during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. Post accident inspection disclosed 18 gallons of fuel remained in the left main tank and 3 gallons remained in the left wing tip tank. Both right wing fuel… - [NTSB FTW86LPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPA01.md): Cessna 150M · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N704MA · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over over in a fld during a forced landing. The plt reported that the cockpit began filling with smoke shortly after takeoff. Shortly thereafter the eng quit. The acft traveled aprx 700 ft during the landing roll before the nose gear dug into… - [NTSB FTW86IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86IA020.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1 · Dallas/Ft.Worth, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N714DA · No damage > No. 3 eng developed an exhaust stack fire during the second attempted start following taxi out. The 1st start was aborted when crew became aware of a 15 minute delay before takeoff. During the 2nd start, excess fuel torched in the combustors and the exhaust… - [NTSB FTW86LQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG01.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Fluvanna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N3671E · Substantial damage > The acft contacted a cattle guard during an attempted takeoff for an aerial application flt. The plt reported the acft was overloaded for the length of rwy being used for the takeoff. He continued to report he was too late in dumping the chemical load. The… - [NTSB FTW86FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA019.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Ozona, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1985 · N28228 · Destroyed > The acft was observed apchg the destination while flying under a cloud cover of aprx 1000 ft AGL. When it reached the vicinity of the arpt, the plt made a turn & subsequently entered the clouds. A witness heard what he described as variations in eng power.… - [NTSB FTW86LRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG01.md): Bell 206B · Port O'Conner, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 23, 1985 · N376EH · Substantial damage > The acft rolled over after a forced lndg due to loss of power. The eng lost about 60 percent of its power during cruise at about 250 ft AGL. Post acc inspection showed that fuel line p/n 685481 b-nut had backed off the fuel control end of line 250C20 ipc. The… - [NTSB FTW86FRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRA01.md): Cessna 172 M · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N9892Q · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing on a golf course and nosed over after the engine quit during takeoff. Post accident investigation revealed that the gascolator was full of water and the carburetor contained 25 percent water. No other discrepancies in equipment… - [NTSB FTW86FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA015.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-2D · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1985 · N23CD · Destroyed > The plt canceled his IFR flt plan and attempted to fly VFR at a relatively low alt over mountainous terrain with low scattered clouds on a dark night. He reported a large lighted area as being downtown El Paso when in reality it was most likely coronado… - [NTSB FTW86LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Killeen, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N84691 · Substantial damage > The pilot stopped enroute to refuel. Fuel service at the airport and already closed for the night so the pilot drained about 10 gallons of fuel into his airplane from a parked Cessna airplane and departed for his destination. However, this amount of fuel was… - [NTSB FTW86FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA011.md): Cessna 180 · Cisco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N2368C · Destroyed > Non-instrument rated pvt pilot proceeded into instrument weather conditions. Control was lost and the aircraft impacted steep nose down in city limits. No record of a wx briefing being received by the pilot was found. No evidence of pre- impact failure or… - [NTSB FTW86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1985 · N49958 · Substantial damage > The student was instructed to follow through with his left hand on the controls during the takeoff. After liftoff the CFI felt that the acft was climbting too steeply. He told the student to get off the controls, thinking that he was applying too much back… - [NTSB FTW86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA013.md): Piper PA-28 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N5341W · Substantial damage > The passengers stated that the pilot was unable to obtain higher power settings on a go-around from a low approach to an airport, and elected to land on a rural street. An examination of the engine revealed insect nests in the intake manifold and water in the… - [NTSB FTW86LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA014.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosharon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1985 · N87769 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he was on a local flt and at about 200 ft above the surface the acft stalled and collided with the surface before recovery could be accomplished. He said he failed to maintain flying speed. - [NTSB FTW86FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA008.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pecos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1985 · N711OW · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pvt plt departed on a night flt with wx reported as 300 and 2 in fog and drizzle. Acft impacted terrain shortly thereafter in a 60 degree nose down attitude. The plt had told a friend that after depature he would acquire and then… - [NTSB FTW86LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA006.md): Fairchild F-27 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1985 · N4302F · Substantial damage > Acft veered left off the runway shortly after touchdown, collapsing the nose gear. Winds at the time would have resulted in direct crosswind of 9 kns. The crew that was contracted to ferry the acft noted, when they picked it up, that there were several open… - [NTSB FTW86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA007.md): Bell 206L-1 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1985 · N515EH · Substantial damage > Acft was substantially damaged as a result of a hard landing during an emergency autorotation following a complete power loss. The power loss occurred as a result of an uncontained failure of the no. 1 turbine wheel. The wheel burst as a result of a fatigue… - [NTSB FTW86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA005.md): Beech K35 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N35JW · Substantial damage > The plt stated his straight-in landing final apch was smooth. The airspeed had decreased from 80 to 65 KTS & the acft's wheels were only inches above the rwy when the right wing suddenly lifted and caused the acft to veer left and touch down on the dirt… - [NTSB FTW86LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA003.md): Cessna 182N · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N92755 · Substantial damage > During touch-&-go landing practice on her second solo training flight, the student plt made a hard landing. The nose gear strut was driven upward through the firewall and the prop was damaged. The acft bounced/porpoised three times & came to rest off the left… - [NTSB FTW86MA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86MA001.md): Cessna 441 · Dallas, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1985 · N400BG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > A student plt in a Cessna 152, N5522L, had deptd redbird arpt at Dallas. He was practicing solo maneuvers in a privatelydesignated practice area that overlapped the extended inbnd course to rwys 31L & r at love field. At the same time, a Cessna 441, N400BG,… - [NTSB FTW85LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA359.md): Piper PA-28-R · Mount Vernon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N7554J · Substantial damage > The pilot reported he ran out of gas maneuvering under an overcast to find a suitable landing site. He had attempted to circumnavigate a large area of severe weather but exhausted his fuel supply. He stated that the engine quit and he stalled the aircraft at… - [NTSB FTW85LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA361.md): Cessna 182G · Maypearl, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1985 · N3414S · Substantial damage > Plt stated that shortly after takeoff, the engine failed completely without warning. He set up for and executed a forced landing in a field. During the flare, one wing tip struck the top of a tree and during the landing roll the acft crossed several terraces,… - [NTSB FTW85FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA358.md): Cessna 177RG · Ennis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N2637V · Substantial damage > The plt could not lower the landing gear through use of the normal gear extension system. He was able to partially lower it through the use of the emergency extension system. Next he made an emergency landing at the departure airport during the hours of… - [NTSB FTW85LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA356.md): Cessna 182A · Sanderson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1985 · N9937B · Substantial damage > On landing, the plt noticed a quantity of brush on the rwy, however, he did not think it would be an obstacle to his intended takeoff and therefore did not remove it. During takeoff, the left main gear struck the brush causing the plt to lose control of the… - [NTSB FTW85LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA355.md): Cessna 172RG · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N6290R · Substantial damage > The main landing gear colapsed during a touch and go landing. The landing gear warning circuit breaker had popped, and the instructor pilot received no warning that the gear was not fully extended. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&state=TX&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" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=TX&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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