NTSB investigations: NONE, 1985
45 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is NONE. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 20 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 49 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 51 |
| 1978 | 55 |
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 60 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 64 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 45 |
| 1986 | 50 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Where
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI86LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Comstock Park, MIAccording to the pilot she received wind information from a flight service station, the noaa and ATIS approximately 1.5 hours prior to takeoff. All these sources predicted winds to be less than 7 knots. Winds were 'very light' during Balloon inflation. The…NTSB NYC86FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-35C · North Conway, NHDuring an off airport landing attempt in a cleared corn field, the glider was approaching a treeline at an altitude of 10 to 20 ft AGL. Witnesses observed the glider pull up and bank to the left before falling nose first into the ground. The pilot's log book…NTSB FTW86LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Tulsa, OKThe plt experienced fuel exhaustion while on final apch for landing on rwy 35L at Tulsa international arpt, OK. The acft undershot the rwy by 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile where it contacted railroad tracks.NTSB DEN86LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S60A · Albuquerque, NMDuring landing, while the basket of a Raven balloon was being pulled by the wind driven envelope, it struck a fence and a mobile home trailer. Of the four passengers aboard, one received minor injuries and one received serious injuries. The pilot stated that…NTSB DEN86LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSkypower GBN-41-100 · Pecos, NMFlt was participation in the 1985 balloon fiesta, a night helium-filled balloon race from albuquerque, new Mexico, to elkhart, Kansas. One hr after launch plt encountered small wind shear, causing loss of altitude, ballast, and helium. Plt then encountered…NTSB NYC85LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Preble, NYA Schweizer N33920, collided with a utility pole while executing a go around at Preble airport, NY. The acft was destroyed. The plt and passenger received minor injuries. The plt stated that the first two flights were uneventful, but noticed the stall speed…NTSB BFO85LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · New Castle, VAAccording 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 LAX85LA394Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel ST Liebelle 201B · California City, CAThe glider landed off the arpt on a road and groundlooped after colliding with shrubbery. The plt complained of encountering a downdraft during the flt.NTSB CHI85LA367Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven AX-9 · Blaine, MNThe one hour balloon sightseeing flight was uneventful. During his approach to land in a clear area he decided that his forward velocity was too high to land without hitting houses or powerlines below the balloon. According to him he burned fuel to attempt a…NTSB ATL85LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBryan HP-14 · Aiken, SCPlt reported that sailplane was positioned for a tow in tall grass beside the rwy. He said that during the takeoff the left wing was slowed by the tall grass allowing the right wing to accelerate. The sailplane yawed left and rolled left until 90 degrees to…NTSB DEN85LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Littleton, COThe plt attempted to land his Balloon in high winds resulting a hard ldg which threw him out of the basket the Balloon then began an immediate asent until a pax pulled the vent line and the Balloon settled rapidly until it hit the grd. Injuries to passengers…NTSB ATL85LKG11Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportLet L-13 · Huntsville, ALThe commercial plt was in training for a glider rating & was on a supervised solo flt to practice a landing. During the traffic pattern, he rolled out hi on final & extended the spoilers to adjust to the desired glide path, then retracted the spoilers to the…NTSB ATL85FMG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLet L-13 · Chester, SCThe glider landed about 150 ft short of the rwy on the plts 1st solo in this acft. He said he noticed a rapid drop in alt at 55 mph on final approach and began to change spoiler position to compensate. He complained that the stiffness of the operation of the…NTSB MKC85LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Shawnee, KSThe commercial Balloon plt was giving a ride to three paying passengers. Plt stated that during the landing apch higher than normal winds were present so he briefed the passengers to lean against the side of the basket. He stated that he pulled the deflation…NTSB DEN85LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus B · Colorado Sprgs, CODuring takeoff the glider left wing touched the ground. The glider then cartwheeled sustaining substantial damage.NTSB ANC85LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8 · Anchorage, AKWhile the plt was approaching a field to land, the wind shifted & gusted, blowing the Balloon toward a light standard. The envelope grazed the standard, ripping the material near the top of the Balloon. The Balloon then landed in the field. The wind was…NTSB NYC85LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Plymouth, MAThe aircraft was towed to an alt of 3000 ft. the plt set up for landing and entered the pattern at the initial point at about 1200 ft. the apch went normally until the base leg. After turning onto the base leg, the plt experienced a high sink rate. The plt…NTSB DEN85FA196Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Brighton, COA hot air Balloon owned and flown by the plt collided with electrical power lines during an attempted landing. The basket of the Balloon caught fire upon contact with the wires. The occupants leaped from the burning basket sustaining serious injuries. The…NTSB DEN85FQG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-4 · Tatum, NMThe plt stated that 7 miles sw of Tatum, NM, an area of 'sink' was encountered and insufficient alt remained to glide to the Tatum arpt. An apch was then made (into the sun) for a landing in a fld. During the landing flare, the plt noticed a row of fence…NTSB BFO85LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Warrenton, VAAfter 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 DEN85LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK-20B · Grand Lake, COOn returning from a 300-kilometer cross-country flight, in a glider the pilot noticed the absence of thermal activity and was forced to land in an open field. The pilot said he landed with a 2-5 knot tailwind and his approach and touchdown speed was too fast.…NTSB NYC85LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26 · Cambria, NYThe glider, while returning to land after a pleasure flt, encounter a rainshower and strong downdraft. The plt made a landing in a farmers fld. During the landing the right wing caught and the acft ground looped, incurring substantial damage.NTSB FTW85LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Georgetown, TXThe accident occurred during an glider launch. The tow acft was unable to gain alt, and turned back to the arpt to release the glider. The tow acft began to sink into the trees and was forced to release the glider beyond safe gliding distance to the rwy. The…NTSB CHI85LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Gregory, MIThe glider landed in trees after the spoiler 'popped' open in flt during a towed takeoff. The tow plane released the glider at 300 ft AGL after the spoilers opened. The plt landed without retracting the spoilers. Two FAA inspectors stated that they checked…NTSB CHI85FEE02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly AX-7 · Somonauk, ILThe Balloon collided with powerlines during takeoff. The wind was reported as 10-15 mph with gusts. The operation was canceled due to the wind after 6 successful launches. The last plt was reportedly pressured to go by his pass'g and a gust of wind blew them…NTSB NYC85LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103-II Aero · Erwinna, PAThe glider contacted tall hay in a fld and ground looped during an off arpt forced landing. The plt stated the glider was released downwind from the arpt at an alt of aprx 3000 ft AGL. A sink rate of 1000 fpm developed preventing the plt from returning to…NTSB CHI85LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJenkins HP-18 · Wellington, OHFollowing an aprx one-half hour flt, witnesses stated that the glider did not appear to flare for landing, but instead, impacted the ground without arresting the rate of descent. The plt eported he had very poor ventilation in the cockpit and feels that he…NTSB NYC85FHM01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-35 · Middletown, NYThe acft landed off the arpt after the plt lost alt in a spin. The plt was afraid that the glider would land short in trees so he landed on a highway. The hard lndg damaged the acft.NTSB SEA85LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Wenatchee, WAWhile 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 ATL85LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-233 · Chester, SCThe instructor pilot cut loose from the tow plane at 200 ft AGL during takeoff to simulate a rope break. The acft collided with trees while circling to land. CFI stated that student plt was too slow in returning to land on the rwy.NTSB NYC85LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-26B · Toughkenamon, PAThe glider was being towed for takeoff & had just become airborne when the canopy came open. The plt tried to latch the canopy, but was unable, so he released the glider from the tow plane. While the plt continued to try to latch the canopy, the glider went…NTSB ATL85LLT07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBarnes FF-7 · Franklin, TNThe plt noticed a power line extending across the field he had selected for landing at which time air was released from the envelope for an emergency descent. As the basket touched down, the envelope drifted into the line. A passenger was seriously injuried…NTSB ATL85LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 · Williamson, GAThe student plt stated his final apch to the rwy was made off-center to account for a x-wind. The glider touched down to the left of the paved strip & began converging on a fence. The plt retracted the speed brakes & lifted off as the glider approached the…NTSB DEN85LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Colorado Spring, COThe glider collided with a parked acft following a loss of directional control during the landing roll. The plt reported the left wing dipped during the landing roll because of the x-wind. The left wing tip wheel dug into an area of soft sand beside the rwy…NTSB DEN85LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S77A · Fort Collins, COThe balloon basket containing 8 pass'g & 2 crewmembers brushed alongside a fence during lndg. One pass'g who had been jostled by the landing became a victim of 1ACERATIONS & a broken arm from contact with barbed wire fence. The plt stated that the wind was…NTSB LAX85LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-36 · Hemet, CAThis was the first flight after a cockpit check-out in the Schweizer sgc 1-36. The pilot released from the tow plane when he realized that the spoilers were deployed and landed short of the runway. The pilot reported that the spoiler handle in this model…NTSB LAX85FUG03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportVickers Slingsby T56A Vega · Hemet, CAThe sailplane was in level flt when the plt felt flutter and lost pitch control of the acft. After one uncontrolled loop the plt bailed out and received serioud injuries during the parachute landing. Loss of all six elevator hinges had caused the elevator to…NTSB BFO85LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSlingsby Type 43 Series 3F · Lovettsville, VAThe 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 LAX85LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Hemet, CAThe plt attempted to land the glider near the rwy threshold in order to be ready for an immediate relaunch. He reported that he was aware of vegetation, located along the edge of the rwy, but said that he misjudged its height. The right wing contacted the…NTSB MIA85FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7B · Orlando, FLThe Balloon was destroyed by an explosion and subsequent fire during touchdown in an open fld. The plt and witnesses stated the gondola touched down with a 'jolt' and tilted in the direction of travel. Shortly thereafter, a popping noise was heard followed by…NTSB LAX85LA223Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeneral Balloon AX-6 · Panamint Valley, CAThe plt reported that he was landing on desert terrain in nearly calm air when a 'strong thermal wind pushed the balloon 90 degrees from the direction of track.' Subsequently, the balloon landed hard & was dragged about 150 ft across the desert. While…NTSB MIA85LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonerai S-P · Immokalee, FLThe plt was making an apch to a grass portion of the arpt not usually used for acft. The glider contacted pwr lines during the apch and subsequently collided wtih the terrain. The plt stated he never saw the pwr lines before contacting them.NTSB MKC85LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven Rally RX7 · Davenport, IABalloon encountered gust during initial climb and began drifting toward wires. Plt elected to deflate & balloon collided with wires & building.NTSB DEN85LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S55A · Littleton, COThe balloon envelope collided with power lines after dragging the basket & occupants aprx 200 yards along an open fld and through a fence which damaged the basket containing the occupants. The balloon plt said that the wind was only 5 KTS at takeoff but after…NTSB MIA85LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Pompano Beach, FLThe balloon envelope struck a palm tree and a building while landing. The basket turned over when it contacted the ground. A passenger was injured when another passenger fell on her as the basket turned over.