# NTSB investigations, 1985

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB MKC86LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1985 · N4649X · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was making the takeoff, after a stop and go landing. The acft began to drift to the lt during the roll and the CFI cautioned the student to correct for torque. The CFI took control but was unable to get the student to release the controls…
- [NTSB DEN86LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA058.md): Cessna 140A · Columbus, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1985 · N5330C · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, after performing the preflight engine runup, he leaned the mixture control and switched the fuel selector to both tanks. Shortly after takeoff at approximately 50 ft AGL, the eng lost partial pwr. The plt made a forced landing following…
- [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 CHI86LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA055.md): Cessna 170A · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1985 · N3828V · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft had been fitted with owner installd skis. During landing the left ski separates from its mount allowing the left ski mount to dig into the snow covered runway. The right wingtip struck a snowbank and the aircraft came to rest on its nose. The…
- [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 MKC86LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA040.md): Beech C23 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N67248 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft landed on runway 13 because the n-s runway was covered with ice. The wind was from 220 degrees at 16, gusts to 24 knots. The aircraft bounced twice during the landing and drifted left. The aircraft encountered snow along the left side of the…
- [NTSB MKC86LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA039.md): Cessna 182RG · Wentzville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N9199C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he winds were calm when he made the tou long, on the runway, attempted a go around and ran off the end of the runway into a field when the airplanefailed to get airborne.
- [NTSB MIA86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA051.md): Cessna T210L · Madison, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N5302V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he had started the flight at about 1000 EST from miami, FL and had planned on landing at Madison county airport. As he flew overhead he noted an airstrip with county vehicles parked nearby. He landed and was informed that it was local…
- [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 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 CHI86LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA059.md): Cessna 180J · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N180HS · Substantial damage
  > The plt landing in a direct 90 deg x-wind, lost directional control, struck a snowbank and nosed over inverted.
- [NTSB CHI86FEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEI01.md): Monnet Moni · Perry, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N685TC · Substantial damage
  > After initiating a 180 deg turn, the plt heard a 'thump' and noted a low vibration. The acft then pitched down abruptly and entered an inverted spin to ground contact. The plt stated an in flight structural failure of the tail section had occurred which…
- [NTSB ATL86IA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA051.md): Airbus Industrie A-300 B4-203 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N231 · Minor damage
  > During takeoff initial climb the aircraft experienced an uncontained failure of the no 1 engine. The pilot returned to the airport and landed without further incident. Post incident examination disclosed four broken turbine mid frame strut studs. The fracture…
- [NTSB NYC86LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Frankfort, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N9949W · Substantial damage
  > The plt diverted to Frankfort-highland en route from his original destination of utica, NY, because of IFR weather at utica. The plt stated that as the nose wheel settled to the rwy during touchdown, it dug into snow on the rwy and the acft nosed over. It was…
- [NTSB MIA86LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA049.md): Beech B-35-P · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N1544Z · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot stated that during takeoff from a wet sod field he rotated prematurely and the aircraft stalled. The aircraft then mushed and crashed causing minor injuries to one passenger.
- [NTSB LAX86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA077.md): Cessna T210N · Hyder, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N4592Y · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the acft depart the ranch airstrip, level off at about 200 ft AGL & make a turn back over the ranch house. The acft occupants were seen to wave to the people on the ground as the acft began an abrupt climbing turn. The witnesses then saw…
- [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 DEN86LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA057.md): Cessna 172P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N96321 · Destroyed
  > The acft drifted off the runway during the flare/touchdown phase of ldg due to plt failure to correct for a 20 kt xwind condition. The plt attempted to make a go-around at a low a/s and with ldg flaps (25 degrees) extended, resulting in loss of control and…
- [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 CHI86LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA054.md): Beech G18S · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N100VE · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with a snowbank while goundlooping after landing at the completion of a cargo flight from chicago ill. The winds were calm. The pilot stated that he needed to take timely and sufficient action.
- [NTSB BFO86FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N41204 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot was flying in a flight of three returning from having lunch at a nearby airport. The first pilot made a go-around after bouncing during touchdown on the downhill 1830 foot long by 30 foot wide airstrip. He then came aroundand made a…
- [NTSB NYC86LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA055.md): Piper PA-24 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N7571P · Substantial damage
  > While on apch for landing, about 50 ft from the rwy, the landing gear contacted a bridge and the acft bounced into the air. Pwr was added at this time and again the acft bounced. The acft was then landed on the rwy and it skidded to a stop. The plt stated she…
- [NTSB NYC86LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA054.md): Cessna 150K · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N5915J · Substantial damage
  > The acft encountered what the plt described as a strong gust of wind on landing. The plt stated he experienced a wind shift of aprx 45 degs. The acft touched down fast and during subsequent bouncing the nose gear collapsed. The winds, according to the plt,…
- [NTSB MIA86MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86MA048.md): Boeing 727-232 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N519DA · Minor damage
  > After gear retraction drg takeoff, at aprx 150' AGL, the aircrew heard a loud noise & noted the #2 eng had failed. They secured the eng, dumped fuel & landed without further incident. An exam of the #2 eng revealed the combustion chamber outer case, pn…
- [NTSB MIA86LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA050.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N8408F · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while attempting to takeoff from a private airstrip his left main wheel hit a barbed wire fence causing the left wing to strike the ground & separate from the acft.
- [NTSB LAX86LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA076.md): Mooney M20F · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N234GA · Substantial damage
  > During cruise at 10,500 ft MSL on a night x-country flt, the plt said the eng ran rough with moderate vibration levels. Plt declared an emergency with abq ARTCC, who vectored the acft to an unlighted airstrip. The plt said he had difficultyin seeing the rwy…
- [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 DEN86LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA055.md): Cessna 172RG · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N4849V · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he was attempting to depart from a pvt grass strip, which is located on a plateau at an elev of aprx 6,400 MSL. The grass strip, which is aprx 3,000 ft in length, has an upslope of about 10% for the first half and a downslope at about…
- [NTSB CHI86LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA053.md): Cessna 150 · Glidden, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N8687S · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with powerlines while attempting a power off landing after engine stoppage. The fuel tanks were inspected and there was no fuel in the right tanks and only a small quantity in the lft tank. The engine was tested and found to function…
- [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 MKC86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA041.md): Beech M35 · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1985 · N9730R · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a gear-up forced lndg off the arpt after a loss of power during a business flt. The acft had only been airborne for about 15 minutes. Post accident investigation discovered that the acft fuel was contaminated with water.
- [NTSB ANC86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA021.md): Cessna 180 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1985 · N3186D · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated, during a touch and go landing he lost directional control of the acft and a ground loop resulted.
- [NTSB NYC86LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA053.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mttituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · N9409W · Substantial damage
  > Pilot states on landing flair the aircraft was tracking on a 190 degree heading for rwy 29 winds were from 260 pt 20 KTS on flair acft drifted approx 16 ft to the left and left wide extended beyond rwy making contact with shrubbry on the edge of the rwy. Acft…
- [NTSB LAX86LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA075.md): Piper PA-34T-22OT · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · XBDRL · Substantial damage
  > During a trans border VFR x-country flt, the plt noticed 'oil spirting from the left engine' with smoke, & he shut it down. An emergency was declared by the Tucson ATCT, who cleared the acft to land straight in on rwy 29L. Tower personnel observed the acft…
- [NTSB FTW86LPJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ04.md): Cessna 150F · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · N8535G · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. The plt stated 'quite abit' of water was drained from the fuel system during preflight. Aprx 10 to 15 minutes after takeoff the eng began to sputter and eventually quit. The nose wheel…
- [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 ATL86LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA048.md): Cessna 172 · Kings Mountain, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · N7300A · Substantial damage
  > The acft had been moored on an open ramp in extremely cold tempertures. During preflight the plt found that the fuel strainer drain would not close and one wing tank drain would not open. A mechanic attempted to repair the leaking strainer but could not stop…
- [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 LAX86MA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA074.md): Beech 95-A55 · Concord, CA · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1985 · N1494G · Destroyed
  > Drg arr, the acft was vectored for an lda rwy 19R apch. After being clrd for the apch, the plt was advised that radar svc was terminated & told to contact the twr. At 2033 PST, he rprtd inbnd at the final apch fix & was clrd for the apch. Aprx 2 min later, he…
- [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 DEN86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA052.md): Gulfstream American AA-1A Yankee · Cloudcroft, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1985 · N9201L · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he was following a highway from alamogordo, NM to roswell, NM. The plt continued to state that the highway lead him into an area of high terrain that his acft could not climb over. The plt was unable to turn around and executed an emerg…
- [NTSB ANC86FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA020.md): Cessna 182 · Lake Clark Pass, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1985 · N5009D · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with rising terrain while maneuvering in a mountain Pass. Low ceilings, 40 to 50 kt winds and rain showers were reported in the area at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB MIA86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA047.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N2569L · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot simulated an engine failure after takeoff. The student pilot failed to lower the airplane nose to maintain flying speed. The instructor took over the controls and lowered the nose, but was unable to avert the hard landing and ensuing…
- [NTSB LAX86LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA073.md): Cessna 150M · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N714GG · Substantial damage
  > The student plt & his CFI successfully performed 8 landings. On final apch to the 9'TH ldg the acft was low & the CFI delayed in directing his student to increase eng pwr. The student responded but the acft did not gain alt soon enough to avoid colliding with…
- [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 DEN86LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA053.md): Cessna 172A · Anthony, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N7451T · Substantial damage
  > The plt was practicing emer ldgs on a dirt road. During the last ldg which resulted in an accident, he allowed his attention to be diverted momentarily to inside the cockpit and he lost control of the acft. The acft veered off the roadand sustained…
- [NTSB CHI86MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86MA052.md): Cessna 177B · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N34046 · Destroyed
  > The pilot took off with five passengers approximately 170 pounds over maximum allowable gross weight into known moderate icing conditions. His aircraft was not equipped to fly in these conditions. Radio and radar contact were lost at approximately 3500 feet…
- [NTSB BFO86LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N6147Q · Destroyed
  > After landing at the bay bridge airport, the CFI got out of the aircraft and told the student-pilot to take it around the pattern. The aircraft was taxied to runway 28 and while waiting for other traffic to depart the CFI called over UNICOM that the landing…
- [NTSB ATL86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA047.md): Cessna 177RG · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N1603H · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft landed hard resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. This was following a final approach which was flown high and fast. The aircraft was observed to stall approximatel 10 ft above the runway and land on the nose gear.

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## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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