# NTSB investigations, 1985, UT 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 DEN86FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA232.md): Cessna T210L · Salina, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N27CF · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt did not obtain a wx briefing nor file a flight plan. He and his wife took off from bullfrog basin airport, glen canyon, UT, en route to heber city, UT, on 12-30-85. Acft did not arrive. Civil air patrol search was conducted from… - [NTSB DEN86FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA056.md): Cessna T210L · West Valley, UT · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N2082S · Destroyed > During apch to rwy 34L, the rt horizontal stab, elevators and wings separated in-flt. Investigation revealed the plt was not instr current. Ntap data revealed N2082S at an alt of 7,400 ft and 203 KTS grnd speed at outer marker. The mca at the marker is 6,100… - [NTSB DEN86FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA054.md): Bell 206-L3 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1985 · N10UB · Destroyed > The helicopter contacted power lines and the terrain during an attempted takeoff from a hospital after a cancelled med-evac flt. The hospital is located in a box canyon surrounded by high terrain and power lines. The plt was aware of the power line that… - [NTSB DEN86LTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LTM01.md): Cessna 172 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N64005 · Destroyed > The acft contacted mountainous terrain during a descent through fog. The plt stated that on the return flt from malad, ID, he began following a mountain range which he believed would take him back to ogden. However, the range guided him southwest of the… - [NTSB DEN86LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA049.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1985 · N184FH · Destroyed > According to the plt, he and three friends were en route to a local ski resort, when the helicopter encountered deteriorating wx. The plt stated he elected to cross the ridge and fly down a ravine to maintain visual reference. The plt said he was aware of… - [NTSB DEN86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA044.md): Cessna 172N · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1985 · N739KU · Substantial damage > The plt stated that shortly after a night departure, the acft entered a fog bank. The plt said he was turning to reverse direction and descending in order to avoid IMC. Prior to completing the turn, the plt encountered IMC and lost all outside visual… - [NTSB DEN86LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA016.md): Hiller UH-12E · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1985 · N400AH · Substantial damage > The plt stated he had just departed a site located on top of a mountain, which is approximately 12,200 ft MSL. The pilot said 30 seconds later, the helicopter lost partial power. Requiring him to make a force landing. The inspection of the turbocharger… - [NTSB DEN86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA005.md): Beech 35 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1985 · N3339V · Destroyed > The plt departed delta, UT on a VFR x-c flt after being advised by fss that VFR was not recommended due to IMC conditions on the proposed route of flt. He flew into an area of rising terrain, encountered IMC wx conditions, attempted to reverse course and… - [NTSB DEN85LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA237.md): Cessna 172P · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N52456 · Substantial damage > The pilot said that during his approach to ldg he encountered a downdraft. He subsequently lost control of the a/c. the a/c stalled and impacted the grd hard causing subst damage. - [NTSB DEN85LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA235.md): Cessna 182N · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1985 · N9229 · Substantial damage > The plt stated after the accident that he experienced a loss of power while cruising at 8500 MSL. He was unable to restore power and executed an emergency landing in an open area covered by sage brush. During the landing roll, the acftnosed over. Examination… - [NTSB DEN85FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA233.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ogden, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N75015 · Destroyed > The plt and his party were en route from minden, NV to casper, WY and had stopped at Ogden, UT to refuel. The plt obtained an updated wx briefing fr fss and field an IFR flt plan. After takeoff the plt was told to climb in the holding pattern to 13000 ft.… - [NTSB DEN85LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA238.md): Cessna 182D · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N707UR · Substantial damage > The pilot said that during app to ldg he encountered unfavorable winds in sheer or wind direction change causing the a/c to drop 4-5 ft onto the r/w resulting in substantial damage to the a/c. - [NTSB DEN85FTM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FTM06.md): Mitchell/Bede BD-4 · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1985 · N711JK · Substantial damage > The acft crashed after the eng quit during takeoff. The acft hit the ground off the arpt in a left descending bank which collapsed the left lndg gear. Investigation revealed corrosion of the carburetor float bowl. The plt was using auto fuel. The fuel tanks… - [NTSB DEN85FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA227.md): Piper PA-31B-310 · Vernal, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1985 · N7497L · Destroyed > The plt cancelled his IFR plan and began descent from 13000 ft in preparation for landing at Vernal, UT. The acft impacted ground in wings level attitude under power. Plt was seriously burned by post-crash ground fire. Investigation revealed no evidence of… - [NTSB DEN85FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA222.md): Cessna 172P II · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N54168 · Destroyed > The plt took three of his friends up for a pleasure flt in the local area of Cedar City, Utah. VMC prevailed at the time. The plt continued to climb his acft as it passed over rising terrain. The flt terminated in a box canyon with high terrain on all sides.… - [NTSB DEN85LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA215.md): Cessna U-206 · Bullfrog Basin, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1985 · N2187F · Destroyed > The plt was flying on a VFR x-county flt when he allowed the rt fuel tank to run dry which resulted in eng stoppage. After switching fuel an attempted eng restarted was unsuccesfull. The subsequent forced lng resulted in substantial damage to the acft. - [NTSB DEN85LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA197.md): Piper PA-28 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1985 · N2203D · Substantial damage > The student plt departed the arpt to practice touch-&-go landings. On the 5th apch, the acft was observed to be low. The plt failed to add pwr and the acft contacted an arpt boundary fence. - [NTSB DEN85LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA190.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Thistle, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N7614Z · Substantial damage > The plt had just completed an aerial spray mission and was flying through a canyon when the acft collided with pwr lines. Control of the acft was lost and it contacted the terrain. - [NTSB DEN85LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA188.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Glen Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N8409V · Substantial damage > The plt said that during the takeoff roll at night from an unlit runway, he was distracted when the engine overboost light illuminated. The investigation revealed, however, that the plt was actually trying to avoid colliding with an airplane at the other end… - [NTSB DEN85LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA174.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Glen Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1985 · N4547A · Substantial damage > The plt became lost/disoriented near the end of a x-country flt from west jordan to blanding, Utah. When fuel quantity became low, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing on a dirt road. During the landing falre, a x-wind gust drifted the acft to the… - [NTSB DEN85FTM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FTM03.md): Killian Briegleb BG-12B · Heber City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1985 · N997 · Destroyed > The acft was a george Killian/briegleb BG-12B, experimental, home built glider. An owner reported that the plt had come from new Mexico to buy the glider. After spending about 3 hrs in familiarization training, the plt went on his 1st flt which was… - [NTSB DEN85LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA165.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Clearfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1985 · N7259P · Substantial damage > The plt/owner was receiving a cap check ride with an instructor plt & a passenger aboard the acft. The plt reported that during a simulated eng out excercise, the acft got within 200 ft of the ground when the insturctor 'gave me engine power back.' The acft… - [NTSB DEN85LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA164.md): Cessna T210J · Moab, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1985 · N2282R · Destroyed > The plt & a passenger made a low level pass over the Colorado river to drop a package to friends, who were rafting on the river. The river was in a canyon with walls aprx 500 to 700 ft high. The plt said the eng lost power when the acft was in the canyon, so… - [NTSB DEN85LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA162.md): Piper PA-28-180N · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1985 · N4760L · Substantial damage > The acft was flown by a student plt and his instructor on a local tng flt. During landing the sutdent plt did not flair the acft in time, hit hard and bounced. The instructor took control, made a soft landing followed by the main landing gear collapsing. The… - [NTSB DEN85LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA155.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N7346Z · Substantial damage > The plt reported the engine failed while he was spraying a corn field, necessitating a straight ahead forced landing. During the landing roll the wheels bogged down in the soft earth and the plane overturned. Subsequent examination of theengine by the plt… - [NTSB DEN85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA148.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N8362H · Substantial damage > On June 1, 1985, an Aeronca 7AC, piloted by a private plt, ground looped while making a touch and go landing at sky park airport, Bountiful, UT. The plt stated that he lost control of the airplane. The winds were reported to be calm. - [NTSB DEN85LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA142.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1985 · N3561G · Destroyed > The acft was destroyed by fire which began during an engine start. The plt stated that he used porper hot engine start procedures. He said the throttle was not pumped. The plt observed that the fuel pressure went to zero during the second start attempt. Smoke… - [NTSB DEN85FTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FTM01.md): Gamble Sonerai II · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N922GG · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing short of the rwy following a loss of pwr. The plt stated that after takeoff he noticed a rise in the cylinder head temperature. He attempted a landing and overshot the rwy. During the plt's second landing attempt,… - [NTSB DEN85LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA111.md): Cessna 152 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1985 · N66952 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on his 1st solo flt. His instructor plt reported that the student made a high & fast apch. The acft touched down on its main gear, bounced, then came down on the nose gear which collapsed. After the nose gear collapsed, the acft skidded… - [NTSB DEN85LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA106.md): Cessna 210 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1985 · XBCKE · Substantial damage > On April 1, 1985, a Cessna 210 with mexican registry, xbcke,piloted by a mexican national, lost engine power and landed short of the runway at Salt Lake City international airport the flight had depated the grand canyon AZ airport. Post accident examination… - [NTSB DEN85LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N50511 · Substantial damage > The acft departed the rwy during a touch and go landing. The plt stated that after touchdown, the acft pulled to the right. The acft impacted a snowbank to adjacent to the rwy and nosed over. It was reported that the plt had applied wheel brakes with the… - [NTSB DEN85LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA094.md): Enstrom F-28L · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1985 · N51671 · Substantial damage > The acft eng lost pwr on final apch at aprx 100 ft AGL. The tail boom was severed during the autorotational landing on soft ground. Post accident exam of the eng revealed that the left magneto point gap was excessively closed. During eng test run, when the… - [NTSB DEN85FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA096.md): Piper PA-28 · Logan, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1985 · N8460Z · Destroyed > The plt (non-inst rated) & 2PAX dept Logan airport under extreme IMC conditions. Visability in ice fog was down to just a few feet. The a/c crashed during a rt turn after t/o.there were no survivors. - [NTSB DEN85LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA090.md): Cessna 210 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1985 · N7409E · Substantial damage > On March 8, 1985, a Cessna 210, operated by the pilot, lost engine power and was substantially damaged. The airplane departed hurricane, Utah and the destination was Bountiful skypark aprt. The pilot stated that the airplane was being ferried to the airport… - [NTSB DEN85LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA089.md): Beech E33-C · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1985 · N8112R · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was returning to the arpt and was on the base leg of the traffic pattern when he experienced a partial loss of eng pwr. The plt stated that when he turned on the boost pump, pwr was restored for a short time. He continued to state that… - [NTSB DEN85LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA087.md): Cessna 180 · Lapoint, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1985 · N17RK · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a snowbank while taking off from a road near Lapoint, Utah. The acft was being used to count elk on an indian reservation. The plt landed to relieve himself. On the subsequent takeoff the acft hit a chuckhole in the road which caused it… - [NTSB DEN85FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA074.md): Beech BE-23-24 · Eureka, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1985 · N5781V · Destroyed > On feb 6, 1985,a Beech BE-23-24 musketeer,owned and operated by the plt crashed into the side of a 7000 ft mtn at the 6700 ft level. The ac was demolished and the plt received fatal injuries. The wx conditions were reported as VMC by provo, Utah and by a… - [NTSB DEN85LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA072.md): Beech J35 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1985 · N615Q · Substantial damage > The pilot was practicing touch and go landings. He stated the landing gear collapsed during landing. Investigation revealed gear door damage (gear intransit) and ldg gear circuit breaker was 'popped.' Post accident exam of the gear system failed to reveal any… - [NTSB DEN85LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA070.md): Cessna 206 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1985 · N29044 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over after contacting a ditch following a loss of directional control during a landing roll. The plt stated that after a soft touchdown the acft began to veer to the left of the rwy. Remedial rudder pressure and braking was attemted to no… - [NTSB DEN85FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA062.md): Cessna 404 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1985 · N2681B · Substantial damage > The plt departed rwy 34L at Salt Lake City international airport in IMC. There was moderate snowfall at the time. The plt said that shortly after lifing off, at an alt of aprx 200 feet AGL, both engines began running rough. All eng instruments were said to be… - [NTSB DEN85LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA057.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1985 · N1356A · Destroyed > The helicopter collided uncontrolled with the terrain during external load operation. A 100 ft steel cable was attached to the cargo hook on the helicopter and a nylon sling was attached to the cable so a snowcat could be pulled out of a mud area. The plt… ## 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" = 'UT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=UT&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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.