# NTSB investigations, 1985, WA 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 · 73 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA86FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA034.md): Stinson 108 · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N40199 · Destroyed > The acft contacted terrain 680 ft north of rwy 06 at bowerman airfield. The acft departed elma arpt, ocean shores, WA, sometime around 2330 PST, on 12-29-85. Prior to the departure the passenger stated to persons they were waiting for the fog to clear for… - [NTSB SEA86FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA033.md): Mooney M20K · Des Moines, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N1152T · Destroyed > The weather briefer informed the pilot that VFR was not recommended due to current/forecast condtions. The non instrument rated pilot then filed a VFR flight plan responding that he was IFR rated and would file inflight if necessary. Witnesses reported… - [NTSB SEA86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA031.md): Cessna 402B · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1985 · N4624N · Substantial damage > The plt reported encountering icing conditions during his apch to Spokane. Upon arrival, the acft remained at Spokane for 30-40 minutes during which freezing drizzle and below freezing temps existed prior to and during the departure. The plt did not utilize… - [NTSB SEA86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA023.md): Brisbin Pientenpol Aircamper · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1985 · N31131 · Destroyed > A total loss of power occurred for unknown reasons shortly after takeoff. A 75 foot tree was struck with the aircraft striking the ground nose first and then coming to rest inverted. The engine was tested and ran normally with no abnormalities with the… - [NTSB SEA86LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA014.md): Cessna 150 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1985 · N3231V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the landing aircraft failed to see and avoid the departing aircraft. The aircraft struck the departing aircrafts vertical stabilizer and rudder with the propeller. Approximately 40% of the vertical stabilizer and rudder separated from the… - [NTSB SEA86LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA009.md): Mooney 231 · Ione, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1985 · N1162Z · Destroyed > The aircraft touched down about 500 feet past the runway threshold of the 2550 foot runway. The aircraft floated and then began to porpoise. A go-around was initiated and while the pilot was attempting to clear trees an inadvertent departure stall occurred.… - [NTSB SEA86LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA002.md): Cessna 150 · Fall City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N5584E · Destroyed > During an attempted go around the acft struck trees and bushes. The plt stated he could not remember if carb heat was removed during the go around. He continued to state, sufficient alt and airspeed could not be gained. An eng examination revealed several… - [NTSB SEA85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA232.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N95515 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the acft's eng ceased operating for unknown reasons. During the landing rollout, the acft struck a fence and nosed over. - [NTSB SEA85LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA229.md): Cessna 185 · San Juan Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N9644H · Destroyed > The pilot was attempting to depart his private airstrip to the north with trees bordering the north end of the airstrip. The wind was from 360 at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots. The pilot was unable to arrest his rate of sink and made a right turn to avoid… - [NTSB SEA85LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA230.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Burlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1985 · N6627V · Substantial damage > During initial climb, the plt smelled smoke & heard a backfire, then the eng lost power. A forced landing was made in a field on rough/uneven terrain. During the landing roll, the acft struck a ditch & was damaged. A visual inspection revealed that the left… - [NTSB SEA85LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA223.md): Cessna A185F · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1985 · N61298 · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll the acft veered right and the plt overcorrected to the left. The acft then departed the rwy to the left striking VASI lights. - [NTSB SEA85LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA220.md): Cessna 182A · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N4774D · Substantial damage > The plt was unable to land at his intended destination due to the rwy edge and end lights being inoperative. The plt diverted to a nearby arpt but fuel exhaustion occurred and a forced landing was made. The acft was landed on an overpass and during the… - [NTSB SEA85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA219.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ridgefield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N84844 · Substantial damage > The acft stalled at an alt of aprx 15 AGL and contacted the terrain hard during a landing at a pvt airstrip. The acft does not have a stall warning system. The plt stated that he should have maintained a proper airspeed. - [NTSB SEA85LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA224.md): Cessna 172PII · Brinnon, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N51698 · Destroyed > Acft collided with vertical rock face in mountainous terrain 32 mins after takeoff on night VFR instrument instruction flt, 31 mi west of point of departure. Radar trk shows acft proceeded nw for 14 mins, reversed course for 4 mins, then headed due west into… - [NTSB SEA85FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA217.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Orchards, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1985 · N93848 · Destroyed > The pvt plt was observed executing a wings level pull-up from a dive during which, the witness reported, the wing tips began fluttering. Immediately thereafter, both wings separated in positive overload. Visual meteorological conditions existed in the area of… - [NTSB SEA85FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA212.md): Luscombe 8A · Renton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N2073K · Destroyed > The inexperienced, low time student pilot reported a gradual loss of power while operating his luscobe 8A aircraft on a personal, local flight. The aircraft was equipped with a stromberg carburetor whose mixture was permanently wired full open and power was… - [NTSB SEA85LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA209.md): Cessna 180 · Issaquah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1985 · N7694A · Substantial damage > The acft landed nose down short of the rwy during a forced landing following fuel starvation. Investigation disclosed the main fuel line was blocked by pieces of the primer valve piston 'o' ring which had deteriorated due to the continuouuse of automotive… - [NTSB SEA85FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA208.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1985 · N7340Z · Destroyed > After two application runs, plt apparently attempted to shorten the race-track pattern by initiating the inbound turn into a canyon. Acft was observed to climb clear of the canyon wall near completion of turn, but load was jettisoned at this point and the… - [NTSB SEA85LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA206.md): Cessna 152 · Langley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N24867 · Substantial damage > An aborted takeoff from a 2600 foot sod runway as done at about 40 feet AGL. The airstrip is surrounded by high trees. The pilot stated that the aircraft was not developing full power. The engine was run up to full power by an a & p mechanic three days after… - [NTSB SEA85LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA205.md): Cessna T210-M · Camano Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N761VV · Substantial damage > The plt failed to visually verify the fuel on board prior to takeoff and he was aware that one fuel gage was inaccurate.a total loss of pwr occurred over water aprx 30 miles from the intended destination arpt. The plt was able to reach land during the… - [NTSB SEA85LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA201.md): Cessna 182P · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1985 · N7380S · Substantial damage > The acft nosed down during the landing flare. Rwy contact was hard on the main landing gear. The acft bounced and the plt added pwr and re-flared the acft. - [NTSB SEA85LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA196.md): Cessna 150L · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1985 · N10647 · Substantial damage > The plt, who was unfamiliar with the area, was given directions & traffic pattern info to the meadows mist arpt, a a pvt/charted strip near Bellingham, WA. She came upon a similar grass strip in that area with a parked acft on it. Thinking this uncharted… - [NTSB SEA85LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA195.md): Stinson 108-3 · Vashon, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1985 · N6162M · Destroyed > Plt reported a loss of power on initial climb from takeoff; stalled acft while manuvering for best lndg place in orchard. Fire broke out as occupants evacuated the act. Consuming most of the cabin/fuselage. Investigation failed to reveal cause of power loss. - [NTSB SEA85LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA192.md): Piper PA-20 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1985 · N7765K · Substantial damage > A ground loop occurred and the steering spring failed. The aircraft's steering spring had failed prior to the accident away from a repair station. The pilot made a temporary repair that failed during this ground loop. The pilot stated that a combination of a… - [NTSB SEA85FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA190.md): Beachner Quick Silver · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1985 · N824CB · Destroyed > Plt was observed working on engine distributor prior to departure for weekend demo at airshow for design sales promotion. Witnesses noted engine sound on takeoff seemed less than normal. Acft lifted off, gear were retracted and acft climbed to about 200 ft… - [NTSB SEA85LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA185.md): Beech B-35 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1985 · N3729N · Substantial damage > Directional control of the acft was lost for unknown reasons just prior to rotation. The acft then veered off the right side of the rwy. - [NTSB SEA85FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA182.md): Consolidated-Vultee PBY-6A · Northport, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N2886D · Destroyed > Water bomber acft landed on lake with dump doors partially open during landing phase of water pickup run. Mechanically operated dump door locks were applied before dump doors were closed. Plt controlled dump doors from pilots control wheel, co-pilot operated… - [NTSB SEA85LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA183.md): Cessna T-188C · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N1964J · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to depart an 1800 foot gravel airstrip with a 90 degrdd f temperature. The density altitude was about 3100 feet. The aircraft was heavily loaded, approaching gross weight. The pilot made the decision during the last 1/3 of the runway to… - [NTSB SEA85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA175.md): Cessna 150C · Chesaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1985 · N1935Z · Substantial damage > The student plt landed on an unnamed, 1200 ft landing strip in calm wind conditions. He stated that during the landing, he misjudged the distance & overran the rwy. After departing the rwy, the acft encountered terrain with a tree root system & nosed over. - [NTSB SEA85FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA171.md): Piper J3-C-65 · Goose Prairie, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N70691 · Destroyed > The acft contacted trees while the plt was performing low level passes over a boy scout camp. Witnesses reported the plt made three passes over the camp and during one of those passes, the plt dropped a bag of candy bars to the scouts. The fourth, during… - [NTSB SEA85LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA172.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1985 · N36137 · Substantial damage > A ground loop occurred during landing roll on rwy 36. The wind at touchdown was from 210 degs at 5 KTS. The twr did give the plt the current wind when the controller cleared him to land. The plt was aware that he would be landing with a left quartering tail… - [NTSB SEA85IA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85IA160.md): Cessna 207 · Bellevue, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N1755U · Minor damage > A complete loss of power occurred during a CFR 135 passenger flight. The oil filter adapter was found to be safety wired in a position with 3/4' of threads visable. Causing a complete and sudden loss of oil and power. - [NTSB SEA85LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA158.md): Rand/Robinson KR2 · Pullman, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1985 · N82CG · Destroyed > The plt had been having numerous problems with his homebuilt acft's eng running rough before this flt. Shortly after takeoff a loss of pwr occurred. It was a hot day with the temp being 90 degs f or better. FAA inspectors found the tourque value to be… - [NTSB SEA85LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA155.md): Bell 47G2 · Roosevelt, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N11VH · Substantial damage > A total loss of power occurred while on a CFR 137 flight, due to fuel exhaustion. Although the fuel gauge showed 1/2 tank of fuel, the pilot failed to visually check the fuel prior to this flight. During autorotation onto a wheat field a hard landing occurred… - [NTSB SEA85LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA154.md): Cessna 150G · Asotin, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1985 · N3814J · Substantial damage > While maneuvering, the aircrafts engine sputtered and then quit. During forced landing on a freshly plowed field, the aircrafts nose wheel dug in and collapsed. The acircraft nosed over. The aircraft was examined by an a & p mechanic and no abnormalities… - [NTSB SEA85FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA156.md): Kibler-Bede BD-5B · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1985 · N5KB · Destroyed > Prior to the acdnt, witnesses aprx 9 mi sw of the crash site saw an acft (matching the description of N5KB) flying at about 100 to 200 ft over the water on a NE heading. It then pulled up in a steep climbing turn toward the shoreline. No known witnesses saw… - [NTSB SEA85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA151.md): Bell UH-1B · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1985 · N4991D · No damage > The helicopter was being used during an external load operation to move large blocks of wood. However, while hovering, the sling broke. Subsequently, a block of wood struck a company employee on the head while he was working on the ground. The employee was… - [NTSB SEA85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235-C · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1985 · N7396Z · Substantial damage > During an aerial applications maneuver the engine ceased operating and a forced landing was made in an orchard in between apple tree rows. Engine and aircraft inspection could not reveal any abnormalities with the exception of a very dirty, partially clogged… - [NTSB SEA85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1985 · N16688 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the pre-flt check, she neglected to untie the rear seat belt from the aft control stick. Standard procedure for taxi & takeoff in this float plane was to keep the stick full aft. Since the acft was low on fuel & was taking off in… - [NTSB SEA85FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA147.md): Cessna C-177RG · Yakima, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N1983Q · Destroyed > The pilot, while in slow-flight configuartion, at low altitude, in light chop, failed to see and avoid trees. Resulting tree impact caused acft into stall conditions. Acft contacted other trees, crashed and burned. - [NTSB SEA85LYE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LYE02.md): Aero Commander 600S-20 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N1795S · Destroyed > This Aero Commander 600S-20 departed on an aerial application flight. Shortly after takeoff the pilot noticed flames coming from the engine compartment, experienced a power loss and made a forced landing in sand dunes, substantially damaging the aircraft.… - [NTSB SEA85LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA129.md): Robinson R22 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N8490D · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) with only 358 hrs total flt time was demonstrating an autorotation with a power recovery. During the recovery, the CFI failed to fully regain RPM & the helicopter settled to the surface. With a low rotor RPM, there was a loss of tail… - [NTSB SEA85FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA122.md): Beech V35 · Spokane, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1985 · N3778Q · Destroyed > After what appeared to be a normal takeoff and initial climb, witnesses observed the acft level off at about 200 ft AGL and some heard sounds of power cessation. Acft was oberved to commence a left turn during which the bank increased to an excessive angle.… - [NTSB SEA85LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA118.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N65907 · Substantial damage > While returning to the arpt to land, the acft encountered strong downdrafts of 600 to 800 fpm. An off arpt landing was made and while turning from base to final, the left wing tip struck the ground. A groundloop then occurred. - [NTSB SEA85FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA121.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Blyn, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · CFCTC · Destroyed > The acft impacted rising terrain at the 1860 ft level during an IFR flt in IMC conditions. The acft was reportedly to fly 'VFR on top' or IFR at 3000 plus ft enroute to portland. The plt was off course for destination when it impacted mt. Blyn. The acft trim… - [NTSB SEA85FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA120.md): Cessna 205 · Chewelah, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N125ZL · Destroyed > The acft was observed flying up a canyon at low altitude while climbing at an angle equivalent to the surrounding terrain slope. Shortly thereafter the acft encountered steeply upsloping terrain and began impacting trees in a left wing high and nose up… - [NTSB SEA85LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA112.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1985 · N8300Z · Substantial damage > The engine ceased operative while on right base for rwy 35 due to fuel exhaustion. The plt ran the left tank dry. The right tank contained full fuel. The plt had been used to flying Cessna's. - [NTSB SEA85FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA104.md): Hughes 369D · Spokane, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N8365F · Destroyed > The helicopter was on a flt to a tv station to transport a tv camera man & his gear. The regular plt for this trip was unable to fly, so another was retained for the flt. This was his 1st flt to the station. Helicopter operations at the tv station were… - [NTSB SEA85FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA103.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Seattle, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N2173B · Destroyed > After liftoff, the plt requested an immediate return for landing stating he, 'smelled smoke/something hot'. Downwind for the precautionary landing was flown at 200 ft AGL, a slow airspeed and close to the runway with a crosswind blowing the acft toward the… - [NTSB SEA85LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA090.md): Hiller UH-12E · Okanogan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1985 · N9QA · Destroyed > During an aerial application flt, the acft collided with a power line at about 30 ft AGL. The acft then rolled to the right & struck the ground. The accident occurred about 5 min after the acft had departed the spray area. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1985&state=WA&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" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=WA&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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