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NTSB investigations, 1984, CA

180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.

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NTSB LAX85LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · California City, CAThe plt elected to land in a clear, flat, open, desert area which was used by campers to ride motorcycles and off-road vehicles. On the date that the plt landed there, numerous campsites & off-road vehicles were in the area. Nearly 2 hrs after the landing, he…Dec 30, 1984 · N2826G · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Sausalito, CAWx conds were sky obscured, visibility less than 1/16 of a mile in fog. Plt arrived at heliport, went directly to acft and started engine. Another heliport plt went to acft and advised mishap plt against departure due to low visibility. Mishap plt replied he…Dec 28, 1984 · N51755 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA093Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Big Bear City, CAThe acft crashed in a mountainous area while on a VFR personal flt to long beach, CA. The non-instrument rated private plt & 4 minor children aboard the acft were killed. By low clouds & there were extensive snow showers in the arearea the plt's log book…Dec 28, 1984 · N5948J · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B · San Diego, CAThe helicopter landed on the morred tuna boat. After toudhdown the helicopter appeared to be repositioning itself when the main rotor blades contacted the boom portion of a crane which was being utilized to load bags of salt aboard the boat.Dec 28, 1984 · N474MP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA088Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Upland, CAThe instrument rated plt & 3 pax departed palo alto for an intended 3-hour long day VFR flt to santa ana, CA. The final destination was to be mx. The plt had not flown at night or on instruments in over 6 yrs. He elected to delay departing pao until 1611 PST…Dec 28, 1984 · N735MJ · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Livermore, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot departed the arpt on a special VFR clearance. Wx at the time was 1,000 overcast, 2.5 miles in light rain and fog. Acft turned eastbound following a highway toward a pass in the hills to the east and collided with the rising…Dec 26, 1984 · N5184D · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA084Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Temecula, CAThe acft experienced a total power loss of the rt eng during takeoff from rancho calif airport & crashed about one half mi northwest. The plt reported that the acft would not climb, nor would it maintain altitude at about 40 ft AGL. He stated that when he…Dec 25, 1984 · N5209A · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Special SST · Palo Alto, CADuring 3 previous touch & go landings the plt noticed a slight tendency for the acft to turn rt during the landing roll roll. He decided to make a full stop landing. During the landing the plt allowed the acft roll onto the runway shoulder. He said he was…Dec 23, 1984 · N272H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · San Martin, CAOn a night pleasure flt the afct's alternator went off line. The plt elected to make an immediate landing at the arpt he was overflying rather than flying to a fld which had operating rwy lights. The fld he was over had a plt-controlled lighting system, but…Dec 23, 1984 · N67216 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeedhopper Super Nova II · Lakeside, CAThe ultralight acft lost power on takeoff & stalled into the ground. According to the builder/plt the capillary type fuel pump had failed to function properly on the takeoff climb causing fuel starvation. He failed to recover from a nose high attitude in time…Dec 22, 1984 · N4673D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHardy Quickie · Hollister, CAThe plt was conducting a high speed taxi run on a newly built acft when it became airborne. He continued the takeoff & flew the acft for a short period of time, then prepared for a landing with partial power. While on final & about 15 ft AGL, he believed he…Dec 22, 1984 · N7NH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Chatsworth, CAThe plt was practicing off airport touch & go's. on the second lndg the left skid contacted a hidden dirt embankment andthe acft rolled over. A post impact fire consumed the aircraft. Both certificated commercial plts aboard the helicopter escaped unharmed.…Dec 22, 1984 · N182JR · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Garberville, CAThe plt reported that on his first attempt to land he was 'too high' so he made a go-around. On the second apch to the 3050 ft rwy, he was flying at 110 mph. He landed long, applied brakes & skidded off the dept end of the rwy. The lt tire blew-out,…Dec 20, 1984 · N8780Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA078Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Corona, CADuring maint of the eng, & just before the annual inspection was signed off, someone partially loosened & then attempted to tighten the bolt securing the crankshaft gear to the crankshaft. The old lockplate was not replaced & was not properly secured about…Dec 20, 1984 · N74463 · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe acft tookoff from an arpt whose rwys had been closed for snow removal. A NOTAM had been filed with the fresno fss by the Mammoth lake arpt mgr at 0900 hrs for taxi and rwy snow removal. The plt was aware of the NOTAM because the mgr and a lineman both…Dec 17, 1984 · N601FP · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Oceano, CAThe plt made a forced landing after a total loss of power during the takeoff climb & the acft sustained substantial damage. In a subsequent conversation the plt stated that the fuel selector was either positioned on the left tip tank, or it was positioned in…Dec 16, 1984 · N137TW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Petaluma, CAThe acft departed on a local primary dual instructional flt at about 1030 hrs. The student was in a pre-solo phase & the lesson was to consist of a review of high airwork. The instructor (CFI) had recently become interested in & was working on aerobatics. At…Dec 16, 1984 · N95337 · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Santa Maria, CAAfter touchdown on a touch-and-go lndg, acft veered left and left wing came up, raising left wheel off ground. Plt corrected with aileron and added power for go-around but acft was off runway and traversing soft terrain; lift-off speed was not attained and…Dec 15, 1984 · N34992 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pacoima, CAThe plt landed normally & taxied off the rwy. The acft encountered a gust of wind & nosed over. Winds were reported as 300 deg at 20 KTS gusting to 25 KTS.Dec 14, 1984 · N737PZ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Desert Center, CAThe flight departed on an IFR flight after receiving a weather briefing which included flight precautions for light to moderate icing in clouds and in precipitation from 7,000 ft to 20,000 ft. the pilot reported picking up ice and that he was unable to climb…Dec 14, 1984 · N7310K · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Gorman, CAThe plt was on a night x-country flt. When the acft did not arrive at its destination, a search was initiated. On 12/12/84, the plane was found where it had impacted an area of rising terrain while approaching the tehachapi mountains. Impact occurred on a…Dec 13, 1984 · N26131 · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rosamond, CAAcft crashed in mountainous area while on a VFR flight. No record of the plt obtaining a wx briefing was found. Local residents 3-4 miles from accident site reported clouds, fog, rain, snow and hail obscured the mountains on the afternoon of 12/12/84 on…Dec 13, 1984 · N49806 · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHart-Thorp T-18 Tiger · Tulare, CAAcft departed arpt & about 5 mins later was seen 'descending vertically' out of 'dark rain cloud' at about 1,000 ft AGL. During attempted recovery at about 300 ft AGL, acft broke up & crashed in a field. Plt did not obtain wx briefing prior to flt and did not…Dec 13, 1984 · N3WB · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA067Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Lakeport, CAAt aprx 150 ft AGL the acft's lost pwr & plt made a tail first hard landing off side of rwy. Acft skidded 60 ft before stopping when it hit a fence. Fuel selector was found in 'aux' position. Plt said he took off on left tank and was moving selector to rt…Dec 12, 1984 · N430WM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBarry Zielinski SNS 8 Hiperlt · Corona, CAN5303U, owned & operated by the amateur acft builder sustained an inflt structual failure of the lt bottom wing & crashed 6 mi east of Corona, CA. The ultralight type acft was destroyed and the plt fatally injured. Investigation revealed that wing spar…Dec 11, 1984 · N5303U · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-60 · Van Nuys, CADuring landing roll out the plt observed the acft's nose gear begin to collapse. Although on approach the plt had placed the ldg gear selector in the down position & had observed the illumination of the green gear down lights, the plt responded to the…Dec 9, 1984 · N6023S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Boulevard, CAPlt was executing low level photographic survey of valleys in mountainous terrain. Acft entered a narrow valley with steeply rising terrain ahead. When plt realized excessive rate of climb would be required to clear obstacles, he attempted a steep turn-around…Dec 8, 1984 · N8663F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Salinas, CADuring walk-around preflight, plt was checking the prop for nicks and decided to 'turn the prop through' by hand to 'loosen the oil and coat cylinder walls,' assuming the power plant controls to be off and secure. The engine started at full power and the…Dec 7, 1984 · N6052M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FUG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCorlett-Beahm KR-2 · Riverside, CAThe acft nosed over in a field during a forced landing following a loss of power which occurred for unknown reason(s).Dec 7, 1984 · N90233 · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Chino, CAWhen the plt received ldg instructions the wind was reported as being calm. During ldg flare on rwy 26, at 2 ft AGL, a gust was encountered. The gust was from the acft's 7 o'clock position & the plt was unable to maintain control of the acft. He stated that…Dec 6, 1984 · N426C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Ukiah, CAOn initial takeoff roll, plt allowed acft to drift left while attention was focused on the airspeed indicator. When drift was noted, plt cut power and applied brakes but acft collided with VASI lights.Dec 5, 1984 · N22505 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Lancaster, CAPlt elected to make a precautionary landing at Lancaster due to a low fuel state. Eng quit while on downwind in traffic pattern. Unable to make it to the rwy, an off arpt landing was made during which the acft was damaged.Dec 4, 1984 · N7606P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Rialto, CAAt about 0730 PST, witnesses near the lytle creek ranger station, located northwest of Rialto, CA, heard an acft circling low in the area, then heard the sound of impact nearby. The wx at the time was described as overcast with zero visibility in fog & light…Dec 3, 1984 · N60102 · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream AA-5A · Llano, CAThe plt of the departing acft reported that he broadcast his intentions of takeoff & he made a 360 deg clearing turn to check for inbnd acft before beginning his takeoff roll on rwy 07. Prior to becoming airborne the plt observed an acft on short final apch…Dec 2, 1984 · N26773 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Paso Robles, CAStudent plt stated, while landing a 45 deg x-wing picked up the wing and flipped acft over. Plt was on a solo x-country flt.Dec 1, 1984 · N4974B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Pt Mugu, CAThe pilot stated that the engine quit once, started running again, then quit a second time and he ditched in the ocean. He reported that he departed with full fuel tanks and that he flew for 3 hours 45 minutes before the engine quit. The wreckage was not…Nov 30, 1984 · N5236X · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FVW01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Furnace Creek, CAPlt stated the eng began running rough during cruise flt. Plt applied carb heat and 'adjusted the mixture' but eng continued running rough and subsequently quit. The right wing contacted a road sign during the forced landing on a road. The acft veered off the…Nov 30, 1984 · N17171 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDonald W Devine Executive · Tracy, CAThe homebuilt helicopter crashed while on an unauthorized solo flight. The plt stated that after he completed building the helicopter he acquired proficiency by operating the eng & hovering about in his 3 acre backyard. He said he had flown for about 45 mins…Nov 29, 1984 · N4853A · DestroyedNTSB LAX85IA052Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Glendale, CAAfter a loss of eng power, the plt made a forced landing on a street. While landing, the tip of the vertical stabilizer snagged a guy wire which crossed the street. The aircraft owner stated that the electrical fuel pump needed a rotor & body kit. He…Nov 27, 1984 · N6713D · Minor damageNTSB LAX85LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPennington-Eaa Biplane P2P · Oxnard, CAThe plt reported that during the takeoff phase of a touch-&-go landing he observed sparks coming from the eng's air intake & experienced a loss of power. He pulled off all power & made a hard landing on the rwy. Actc specialists on duty in the tower stated…Nov 25, 1984 · N54JP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA050Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Los Alamitos, CAThe acft nosed over during landing roll. Plt stated he had just completed a glider tow mission and that on touchdown the tail wheel began to shimmy excessively. The acft lifted off and settled back on the rwy, at which time the tail wheel shimmy became worse…Nov 24, 1984 · N5197G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lake Isabella, CAAcft departed arpt in mountain valley (elev 2,614) generally direct toward a saddle pass (elev 6,500) about 1 mi nw & on the lee side of the valley. Tops of the mountains around the valley average about 7,000 ft MSL. Flt encountered updrafts during climb…Nov 23, 1984 · N9589V · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA059Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Independence, CAThe non-instrument rated plt received two wx briefings before the flt during which he was informed that VFR flt was not recommended. Flt departed at 1308 PST and a search was inititated when acft failed to arrive at it's destination. Ntap print out indicated…Nov 21, 1984 · N2245F · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Tulelake, CAThe plt stated that he was conducting touch and go landings on a road when the left wing struck a 4X4 in wooden speed limit sign post.Nov 19, 1984 · N5689K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ojai, CAWhile simulating emerg procedures the plt added power and began a 180 deg turn to avoid colliding with trees. During the turn the right wing tip struck the rising terrain causing the acft to cartwheel to the ground inverted.Nov 17, 1984 · N704ZC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Jamul, CAThe certified flt instructor and private rated student pilot departed on a local instrument instructional flight. The aircraft departed at aprx 1715 and at 1750 an ELT signal was reported. The aircraft wreckage was located atop a hill at aprx the 2000 ft…Nov 14, 1984 · N9405E · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Inverness, CAAn autorotation was initiated at about 300 ft as eng and rotor RPM began to decrease. Touchdown occurred in soft sand with some forward motion. Full aft cyclic was applied causing the main rotor to contact the tailboom. Exam of the acft fuel system revealed…Nov 10, 1984 · N2917W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85IA040Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportWestland Helicopters WG30 · Santa Ana, CADuring a climb to cruise, the crew experienced control difficulties when the for-&-aft trim actuator began to motor forward and would not stop. An emerg descent was made with both plts exerting aft cyclic pressure to prevent the speed from increasing over 120…Nov 5, 1984 · N5840T · No damageNTSB LAX85LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Sanger, CAUpon touchdown, the left main landing gear contacted a pothole in the rwy aprx 175 ft from the threshold. Skid marks from the left main tire were seen on the rwy beginning at that point along with metal scrappings from the gear. Shortly thereafter, skid marks…Nov 4, 1984 · N8152Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson Voyager 150 · Meadow Vista, CAThe acft collided with terrain while maneuvering northeast of auburn airport during a VFR personal flt. The plt advised sacramento TRACON that he had auburn arpt in sight. However, TRACON observed N97638 fly over & pass auburn arpt in a northerly direction &…Nov 3, 1984 · N97638 · Destroyed