# NTSB investigations, 1985, VA 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 BFO86LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA007.md): Robinson R-22 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1985 · N8499B · Substantial damage > A simulated straight in autorotation to runway 34L was entered from final approach by lowering the collective, and a pwrrecovery was planned at the bottom of the autorotation. At about 150 feet AGL, the throttle was rolled in to match the engine and rotor… - [NTSB BFO86LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA004.md): Stinson 108-1 Voyager · The Plains, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N8422K · Substantial damage > While flying straight and level at 3100 feet MSL, over Virginia route 66 and route 245, the engine began to vibrate to the extent that the plt thought that it might separate from the airframe. The plt selected a field and set up an approach. On final, the plt… - [NTSB DCA85AA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85AA037.md): Beech B99 · Grottoes, VA · Accident · 14 fatal · Final report · Sep 23, 1985 · N339HA · Destroyed > Acft arr fm the NE, crossed ovr the arpt in IMC conds & contd twd the sw to the initial apch fix (iaf) for an ILS rwy 4 apch. The iaf was ovr the outer marker (om), 4.2 mi sw of the arpt. As the acft deptd the iaf, it contd outbnd twd the sw on an imprecise… - [NTSB BFO85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA078.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · New Castle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1985 · N39DG · Substantial damage > According to the plt, after experiencing a loss of lift, he flew over the open field, observed electrical wires, and continued to fly parallel with the wires. As he turned westward to land in the field, the plt lost sight of the power lines in the sunset.… - [NTSB BFO85LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA075.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N2821Y · Substantial damage > The plt contacted the field on UNICOM frequency of 122.8 and was informed that the active rwy was 31, with wind from 040 degrees at 13 knots. The final approach was made with crab and power, but just prior to touchdown, the right wing lifted and the acft… - [NTSB BFO85FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA073.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N27902 · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a complete gear collapse after contacting a rwy light and a taxiway sign during a landing roll. Theflt departed la guardia arpt 230 lbs over the 7000 pld max gross weight of the acft and at least 1 inch aft of the center of gravity limit.… - [NTSB BFO85FID04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FID04.md): Cessna A188B · Farmville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N4830Q · Destroyed > The pilot stated that while making his third swath run over a field, the engine started to run rough. He stopped spraying and attempted to gain altitude, but the roughness increased. Shortly thereafter, the manifold pressure dropped and he was unable to keep… - [NTSB BFO85FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA071.md): Cessna R182 · Browntown, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N7393Y · Destroyed > Drg a wx briefing, flt prctns for ocnl mtn obscn & IMC were relayed to the plt, but he was not provided a forecast for thunderstorms, nor advised VFR flt was not rcmdd. The route of flt was portrayed as marginal VFR, as was the destn at morgantown (mgm).… - [NTSB BFO85FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA070.md): Cessna 120 · Afton, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N1812V · Destroyed > The plt and his wife departed waynesboro arpt in reported VFR wx conditions at aprx 1700 hrs. According to the assistantarpt mgr the ceiling was about 2500 ft however, the mountain tops were obscured in the direction the acft flew towards. At about 1710 hrs… - [NTSB BFO85LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA069.md): Cessna 182P · Holly Grove, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1985 · N69814 · Substantial damage > After takeoff, the acft lost pwr approximately 150 feet AGL. The plt added carburetor heat and turned the acft back towards gvm spring airport, gum spring, Virginia, but an emergency landing was executed in a short pasture, approximately 100 yards short of… - [NTSB BFO85LIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LIA01.md): Cessna U206 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N7144Q · Substantial damage > The acft was on a round-robin x-country flt from Leesburg to manassas, VA, gaithersburg, MD & return to Leesburg. When the plt departed gaithersburg on the final leg of the flt, he estimated he had 11 gal of fuel. He reported that during arrival at Leesburg,… - [NTSB BFO85FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA068.md): Piper PA-20-125 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1985 · N7372K · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that the takeoff roll began about 2000 ft from the departure end of the 2300 ft sod rwy. The a/c lifted off from a 3-point attitude and climbed at a high angle of attack, 'mushing along' until it fell off on the rt wing and struck the ground… - [NTSB BFO85FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA067.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Woodbridge, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1985 · N8242R · Destroyed > The acft departed saratoga springs, NY, en route to manassas, VA. Wx was VFR and as the acft approached gaithersburg, MD, at 2132 LCL the plt contacted dulles apch for vectors through the area to manassas. The acft was issued a heading to manassas. Shortly… - [NTSB BFO85FID03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FID03.md): Beech A36 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1985 · N141BC · Substantial damage > The plt had boarded two pax and started the eng. When he attempted to taxi he realized he still had a chocked gear. Leaving the eng running he got out and found the nose gear chocked. When he removed the chock, the acft which was parked on an incline began to… - [NTSB BFO85IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85IA065.md): Boeing 727-225 · Richmond, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1985 · N8856E · Minor damage > The flt was in cruise at FL 350 when the cabin crew reported a cabin fire in the vicinity of seat 28A. Shortly after, a lower aft body overheat warning was recvd. The flt diverted to Richmond, VA. During descent, the flt crew performed the appropriate… - [NTSB BFO85LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA064.md): Stampe SV4C · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N10WN · Substantial damage > The acft lost directional control and veered to the right. Colliding with a tied down Cessna 210, N2542X, while taking off from rwy 23 at shannon airport, Fredericksburg, Virginia. - [NTSB BFO85LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1985 · N89432 · Substantial damage > The student plt entered a left base for rwy 03, and according to a witness, made a hard landing on the main gear. After touchdown, the nose gear collapsed and the acft slid approximately 80 feet down the rwy. - [NTSB BFO85LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA053.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1985 · N65818 · Substantial damage > After liftoff both the PIC and the plt getting checked out in the Schweizer sgs 2-33A stated that they encountered moderate turbulence in the area. When the sailplane reched approximately 200 ft AGL the tom rope separated from the aircraft and N65818 was… - [NTSB BFO85FID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FID02.md): Piper PA-28-R-180 · Brookneal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1985 · N3800T · Substantial damage > The acft crash landed in small pine trees during a forced lndg after a pwr loss. The eng quit at 200 ft AGL and the acft crashed 1/2 mile from the end of the takeoff rwy. Investigation revealed a malfunction of the eng fuel pump. - [NTSB BFO85IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85IA050.md): Douglas DC-10-30F · Chantilly, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N106WA · No damage > After climbing up to and leveling off at 37,000 feet, the crew of the DC-10-30F noticed that the york control of the captain and the first officer moved laterally independently of each other for approximately two inches. After making an unscheduled uneventful… - [NTSB BFO85FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA049.md): Bell 222U · Milford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N3180K · Substantial damage > The helo was in level cruise flt at 1500 ft and 115 KTS when the no. 2 eng chip light illuminated, accompanied by lowering oil pressure. The plt reduced pwr and started a rt turn to return to base when half way thru the turn a loud bang occurred followed by… - [NTSB BFO85FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA048.md): Rockwell 112B · Woodbridge, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1985 · N1417J · Destroyed > On may 26,1985,at approximately 1240 hrs EDT,a Rockwell international commander 1120,N1417J,collided with trees aft tkof fm Woodbridge arpt in Woodbridge,VA. The acft was destroyed drng the post impact fire and the put plt and 4 pax all suffered fatal… - [NTSB BFO85LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA046.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N2885H · Substantial damage > The plt was obtaining transition tng fm pwrd acft to gliders and had flown 3 dual flts n N2885H on the morning of the accident with an instruction on board. The CFI then authorized him to fly his list solo flt and acft tkof obsvd the glider make what he… - [NTSB ATL85LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA160.md): Cessna 150J · Atkins, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1985 · N51347 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of pwr which resulted from fuel exhaustion. On the day prior to the accident the acft had experienced a total electrical failure. The plt stated that on the day of the accident, he lowered a rope… - [NTSB BFO85LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA045.md): Cessna 150L · Elkton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1985 · N16830 · Substantial damage > After arriving at the Elkton arpt, the plt executed 2 practice emerg approaches with go-arounds, then made an approach to landing on rwy 22. According to him, 2 of 3 seconds before touchdown, the acft ballooned, then landed hard, bounced &stalled. The nose… - [NTSB BFO85LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA044.md): Cessna 182H · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1985 · N8579S · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll, the pilot noticed that the left door was open. While attempting to close the door, he failed to maintain directional control and the aircraft subsequently struck trees along the south side of runway 23. - [NTSB BFO85LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA043.md): Cessna 140 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1985 · N2034V · Substantial damage > The student plt was making a takeoff from rwy 20 with an estimated 10 kt right x-wind. After about 800 ft of ground run, the acft lifted off at aprx 65 mph. At an alt of about 30 ft, the acft began to settle in a left drift as it flew abeam trees on the right… - [NTSB BFO85LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA040.md): Beech E18S · Fishersville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1985 · N67A · Substantial damage > Weather conditions in charlottesville, Virginia, the intended destination, resulted in a missed approach and diversion to shenandoah valley airport, where two more missed approaches were executed. On the climb out from the second missed approach, the left… - [NTSB BFO85LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA037.md): Slingsby Type 43 Series 3F · Lovettsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N5563V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he normally avoided landing on the rwy since the glider landed on a skid & it took a few minutes to remount it on a ground handling dolly. On this flt, he planned to land on the grass beside the apch end of the rwy. However, he allowed an… - [NTSB BFO85LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA039.md): Rotec Rally 3 · Alta Vista, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1985 · N316SR · Substantial damage > Each time the pilot applied nose up pitch control after take off, the acft settled but would maintain straight and level flight when the controls were neutralized. Due to the settling effect, obstruction clearance could not be attainedand the acft settled… - [NTSB BFO85IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85IA035.md): Boeing 737-217 · Chantilly, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1985 · N434PE · Minor damage > Approx 25MIN aft lndg,flt 168 was cleared for tkof on rwy 30 at dulles intl arpt. Abt 1MIN later the crew called for an aborted tkof because the #2 epr appeared slow to spool up. Aft taxiing back and running up the engines, flt 168 atmptd a second tkof. Dfdr… - [NTSB BFO85LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA038.md): Piper PA 22-150 · New London, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1985 · N5738D · Destroyed > While exiting the traffic pattern after tkof the plt smelled smoke and observed flames near the left rudder pedal. After failing to put the fire out with his shoes the plt returned to the arpt and subsequently lndd using side window to look out of due to… - [NTSB BFO85FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA032.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N8233R · Substantial damage > The plt reported he ran a fuel tank dry during flt at 6000 ft. he switched fuel tanks, turned on the boost pump & manip-ulated the eng controls, but was unable to restart the eng. During a forced landing on I-581, the acft struck a pickup truck (traveling in… - [NTSB BFO85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA030.md): Cessna 182G · Bridgewater, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1985 · N2318R · Substantial damage > Due to excess altitude, during his 1st apch to land, the plt executed a go-around. The 2nd apch resulted in proper altitude, but high airspeed. Crosswind conditions & gusts up to 22 KTS existed at the time & touchdown occurred aprx half way down the 2755 ft… - [NTSB BFO85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA029.md): Cessna 150H · South Hill, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N23231 · Substantial damage > While on a solo cross country flight the student pilot became disorientated after about 60MIN of flt. He atmptd to call in the blind on guard. Freq. Both danville and roanok fss's responded to his calls but were unable to establish 2 way commo with the plt.… - [NTSB BFO85LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA028.md): Cessna 172L · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N7586G · Substantial damage > The plt enplaned 3 adult paxs and taxied to rwy 17 for tkof. Rptd wnd was 310 at 8KTS. Tkof roll was iniated and continued until near midfld at which time it became apparent to the plt that the acft would not rotate. The plt then abtd the tkof but as the acft… - [NTSB BFO85LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA027.md): Cessna 172N · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1985 · N1564E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during an apch to land, moderate turbulence was encountered & that the winds were variable. Since the acft was low & fast, he adjusted the power & extended 10 then 20 deg of flaps. Crossing the threshold, he retarded the throttle to idle… - [NTSB ATL85FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA113.md): Cessna 182 · Le Banon, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1985 · N5430B · Destroyed > The acft impacted trees and came to rest 400 ft downslope from the top of clinch mountain. The non-instrument rated plt departed sprinfield, MO, with a ceiling of aprx 300-400 ft AGL. The plt then landed at cookeville, TN, where he received a wx briefing and… - [NTSB BFO85LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA022.md): Cessna 182 · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1985 · N3950D · No damage > The student plt taxied the acft to the run-up area and stopped with the engine running. The passenger, a rated helicopter pilot, exited the airplane to retrieve a portable communications radio. According to the student, the passenger ducked under the wing… - [NTSB BFO85LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA018.md): Cessna 152 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1985 · N4599L · Substantial damage > The student plt reported that after the acft touched down on a touch-&-go landing, he observed about 1000 birds at the departure end of the rwy. He elected to turn off at the 1st available taxiway. However, his speed was too fast to negotiate the turn & the… - [NTSB ATL85FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA101.md): Cessna 182R · Burkes Garden, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1985 · N2370E · Destroyed > The plt departed manassas without a current wx briefing or filing a flt plan. Plt had also left maps and a list of checkpoints at home. His route of flt was into an area of low ceilings and visibility. The acft crashed into a mountain at the 3850 ft level.… - [NTSB BFO85LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA015.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1985 · N3528U · Substantial damage > As the gear was retracting after takeoff, the acft began to lose power. The plt could detect no yaw to either side. When the acft was about 50 feet off the ground, the twr informed the plt that vapor or smoke was trailing from the left eng. The plt… - [NTSB BFO85LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA014.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Chantilly, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1985 · N5682P · Substantial damage > While retracting the landing gear after takeoff, the gear hesitated briefly at about midpoint before retracting fully. Attempts to extend the gear through normal and emergency procedures failed. The acft landed at dulles international airport with the gear in… - [NTSB BFO85FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA011.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · West Point, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1985 · N275MA · Destroyed > After being delayed at least 2 days at youngstown, OH, due to maintenance problems the plt departed at aprx 1725 hrs with the knowledge that the wx at his destination was ift to lifr. In addition, the plt was scheduled for a vacation and had expressed hopes… ## 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" = 'VA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=VA&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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