NTSB investigations, 1985, ID

180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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 SEA86LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Kimberly, IDA forced landing with a rollover onto snow occurred due to the number 3 cylinder rod failing.Dec 12, 1985 · N73208 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Idaho Falls, IDA total loss of power occurred during an ILS approach due to induction ice. During touchdown on 12 inches of snow a nose over occurred.Dec 7, 1985 · N5635D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Idaho Falls, IDDuring initial apch inflight icing was encountered. The windscreen failed to heat due to an inoperative inverter. A small area on the right bottom portion of the windscreen de-iced due to defrost heat. The plt elected to land using the small clear area of the…Nov 16, 1985 · N124RS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Oakley, IDLow time private pilot had borrowed aircraft for personal trip to nearby airport. On arrival, pilot made fly by of friend's ranch to signal for pick up at airport. Friend got into auto and headed for airport,stated he was driving 60 mph and saw aircraft in…Oct 6, 1985 · N9623S · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Emmett, IDWhile landing in calm wind conditions on a 2400 ft rwy, the left brake failed & the acft contd off the departure end, then hit a fence. An exam revealed the left brake pads were worn & the left actuator cylinder was losing fluid. The brake backing plate & the…Oct 5, 1985 · N2867Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA228Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTeratorn Tierra II · Post Falls, IDThe acft contacted the terrain in an uncontrolled descent following an inflt separation of the left wing. A witness stated the left wing separated as the acft was being maneuvered in a race track pattern using bank angles of 45 degs. The wife of the acft…Sep 29, 1985 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB SEA85FA225Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177BII · Lolo Pass, IDThe plt failed to visually check the fuel tanks during preflt and departed with 3.4 hours flown on the pre-existing fuel supply. Fuel exhaustion occurred 1.2 hours into the flt. The plt overflew a suitable forced landing site and attempted a last minute turn…Sep 22, 1985 · N35105 · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UIC · Boise, IDThe plt reported that when he landed, the acft began drifting to the left. Since there was a high speed turn-off ahead, he did not make an immediate correction for the drift. When a correction was applied, the acft did not respond & it continued into a ground…Sep 20, 1985 · N13572 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206BII · Atlanta, IDA loss of pwr occurred shortly before touchdown. The left skid struck a rock during touchdown causing the acft to roll onto its right side. Twenty-five flt hrs prior to this flt an identical situation occurred and a loose air line to the fuel control was…Sep 14, 1985 · N58012 · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTodd KR-II · Boise, IDThe acft settled back onto the rwy shortly after takeoff pushing both main gear up through the wings. The plt did not have any previous experience in this type acft.Sep 14, 1985 · N5CJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Emmett, IDNewly-licensed plt departed into mountainous terrain in thunderstrom conditions despite warnings from friends. The acft wreckagewas located two days later in rising terrain below power 11 miles from pt of departure. Investigation revealed high speed vertical…Sep 9, 1985 · N14819 · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWelch Avid Flyer · Bonner'S Ferry, IDThe plt reported that during takeoff, the eng seized as the acft was climbing thru about 350 ft AGL over the end of the rwy. He stated that the acft was in a maximum climb when the eng seized & immediately went into a power off stall. He recovered from the…Aug 28, 1985 · N64LW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Bridge, IDAt 1445 MDT, the 60 yr old plt departed on a routine, VFR, repositioning flt which he had frequently flown before. After takeoff, he leveled the acft at 9500 ft on a direct course toward the destination. While en route at about 1515, the acft began a shallow…Aug 27, 1985 · N2282M · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-23-5B · American Falls, IDWhile departing into bright morning sun from a road to spray crops, the pilot pulled up to avoid power lines. A departure stall was then entered into. The pilot dumped his chemical prior to striking the ground hard.Aug 21, 1985 · N76942 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Preston, IDThe acft landed at Preston, ID, for fuel in a x-wind of 15-20 KTS, gusting to 30 KTS. A gust at touchdown veered the acft to the rt. The plt attempted a go-around with full flaps. Flaps were reduced as a stall occurred. The acft hit the ground and bounced…Aug 19, 1985 · N54016 · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Pocatello, IDUpon arrival in the vicinity of his destination the plt commenced a reduced pwr descent while in conditions which were conducive to carburetor iceing. During the descent the plt applied carburetor heat with a resultant drop in RPM and, apprehensive of this…Aug 11, 1985 · N8339G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Cold Meadows, IDThe plt was attempting to land on an airstrip with a density alt of 9000 ft. during a go-around the acft was unable to out climb rising terrain due to the density alt. A departure stall into trees resulted. A post-impact fire destroyed the acft. The plt…Aug 6, 1985 · N4346T · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LYA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R · Caldwell, IDAn aero commander S2R had been modified by the installation of an air research TPE-331-43A power plant. During an aerial application flight the pilot heard a loud bang and experienced a loss of power. Investigation revealed the first stage turbine whee, part…Aug 4, 1985 · N5511X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Shelley, IDThe safety broke in the carburetor and the seat backed out causing fuel starvation. The carburetor had been overhauled 350 hours prior to the accident.Jul 30, 1985 · N5186 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Ketchum, IDStudent pilot on cross country flt, route thru mountain pass and mountains. Attempted emergency landing on highway. During approach and while turning toward selected landing site, plt inadvertantly set full nose down trim with half flaps. As acft completed…Jul 29, 1985 · N4445A · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Boise, IDThe acft ground looped and the left main gear collapsed during a landing roll. The plt reported that the left wing came up during the landing roll which resulted in the acft veering to the right. When the wing settled, the left main gear collapsed allowing…Jul 17, 1985 · N4309R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pacatello, IDAfter landing the plt was instructed by the tower to expedite off the rwy and taxiway due to a jet following close behind. During taxi from the taxiway to the ramp, the plt was paying particular attention to his right wing tip to avoid parked acft. The acft…Jul 15, 1985 · N2396E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Idaho City, IDShortly after takeoff the pilot was unable to outclimb rising terrain. A tree was struck with the left wing tip. And shortly afterwards the aircraft mushed into trees. Density altitude at the time of takeoff computed to be about 6000 feet. The aircraft was…Jul 14, 1985 · N8655U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · American Falls, IDThe student solo x-country flt departed ogden, UT, at aprx 1130 MDT and made a touch & go at black foot, ID, at aprx 135 MDT. The plt stated the landing was a little rough and due to the distraction, he forgot to switch fuel tanks. Fuel exhaustion occurred at…Jul 13, 1985 · N25678 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Idaho City, IDThe plt failed to obtain a preflt wx briefing prior to departing both butte, MT, and salmon, ID. En route at FL180 he entered instrument and icing conditions which he attempted to avoid by climbing to FL200. During the climb, the plt reported encountering…Jul 12, 1985 · N948ST · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mccall, IDThe acft was damaged during a forced landing in a fld following fuel exhaustion. The plt reported he departed yellow pine, ID, with the fuel gages indicating 1/2. Upon reaching an alt of 10,000 ft, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The right fuel tank was…Jul 5, 1985 · N5829P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBorreson Dragon FLY · Burley, IDThe aircraft crashed due to loss of control during takeoff. The plt reported that during takeoff climb, the nose of the acft pitched down despite the application of aft elevator pressure. The acft contacted the rwy and bounced. The plt then reduced pwr and…Jun 28, 1985 · N935AB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orofino, IDDuring strong gusting winds the private plt was attempting to give dual instruction. During short final for rwy 27 and the wind from 270 at 8 to 12 knots gusting to 18 knots an approach stall was entered into a about 50 feet AGL. Although an attempted…Jun 23, 1985 · N25231 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164B · Twin Falls, IDA partial loss of power occurred during aerial application due to a crack around one of the cylinders. While the plt was attempting to dump chemicals, the acft settled onto the ground tearing off the rt main gear. The plt then flew on to Twin Falls to land.…Jun 22, 1985 · N6762K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA142Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Gibbonsville, IDThe plt and two passengers departed on a 2 hr flt for the purpose of conducting aerial observation of mine sites. The acft was operating in mountainous terrain during hot temp conditions resulting in a high density alt. There were no witnesses to the…Jun 18, 1985 · N121A · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Pocatello, IDDuring aerial application the aircrafts engine ceased operating. During engine tear down it was discovered that the engine's #2 connecting rod was broken and had come through the top of the crankcase. Recommended overhaul time is 1200 hours. This engine had a…Jun 17, 1985 · N5695J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Idaho City, IDWhile the student plt was on a x-country flt, the eng lost power after the supercharger failed. The plt stated that he was unable to maintain altitude & RPM; he subsequently made a forced landing in a heavily timbered, mountainous area.Jun 11, 1985 · N1333X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Kendrick, IDThe plt had finished spraying a field & was returning to the ag strip when the eng failed. He made an emerg landing in a barley field which was muddy & soft. During the landing roll, the wheels sank in the terrain & the acft nosed over. An exam revealed that…Jun 9, 1985 · N7997 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Couer D'Alene, IDThe eng lost power after carb heat was applied & the throttle was retarded on base leg. Subsequently, the acft nosed over during a forced landing on freshly plowed ground short of the rwy. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was found during the…May 17, 1985 · N13403 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Pocatello, IDShortly after departure & level off, the plt reported an eng malfunction & initiated a return to the arpt. About 2 min later, he reported an eng fire & declared an emergency. Aprx 1 min thereafter, the rgt wing separated from the acft & the plane crashed. An…May 16, 1985 · N402CS · DestroyedNTSB SEA85FA113Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Murphy, IDPlt received a preflight wx brief indicating a recent frontal passage in the area with strong winds and trubulence associated with thundershowers along the initial route of flight until clear of the owyhee mountains. No flt plan was filed. Radar tracked the…May 14, 1985 · N1815Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H-35 · Owyhee Reserv., IDThe flt departed from boise, Idaho, on the left main fuel tank. Fifteen minutes into the flt the plt switched to the left auxiliary tank. Several minutes later, the engine ceased operating dispite the plts switching back to the left main fuel tank. An engine…May 13, 1985 · N5425D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Rexburg, IDWhile en route, the plt circumnavigated around several storms. When the acft was about 20 mi from the destination arpt, fuel exhaustion ocurred. Subsequently, the acft nosed over during a forced landing on soft uneven terrain.May 10, 1985 · N2024G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Bliss, IDThe acft was observed by witnesses to climb out at a steep angle & slow airspeed after the 3rd touch & go before performing a wingover like maneuver & crashing in the x-wind turn. The pax reported the plt executing a steep left turn before the acft began a…Apr 28, 1985 · N5122H · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Kendrick, IDThe plt stated that he had completed a spray application & was making a normal landing when the left main gear failed. Subsequently, the acft veered off the left side of the rwy & nosed over. AD 76-13-10, pertaining to a dye penetrant inspection of the main…Apr 26, 1985 · N5285 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Soda Springs, IDThe plt made a precautionary landing due to an iced up pitot tube. The plt landed with excess speed and was unable to stop the acft before it overran the end of the rwy. It struck a snow bank and then flipped inverted.Mar 12, 1985 · N8553X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA-227AC · Hailey, IDOn ldg the experienced captn encountered a right drift on the dry rwy with negligible winds. Rudder/pwr/nosewheel steering inputs were insufficient to regain directional control. Right drift translated into a strong right swerve with continued application of…Mar 9, 1985 · N3115U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Nampa, IDWhile flying at ngt in the LCL practice area south of Nampa, the plt thought he had flown into IMC, but the wx was good. He was unable to see the ground, so he made a 180 deg turn, then noted problems seeing his instrument panel. Suspecting psbl carbon…Mar 6, 1985 · N6812F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Bancroft, IDThe acft impacted level terrain aprx 500 yards east of the Bancroft arpt. N9386B was one of a flt of two acft returning to Bancroft from preston, ID. The wx had deteriorated during the flt with snow showers and blowing snow. While the other acft was landing…Mar 2, 1985 · N9386B · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLyoyd Thompson Pober Pixie · Nampa, IDLeft main gear contacted runway-taxiway intersection lights during a landing roll. Acft then nosed over. Rwy width is 75 ft.Feb 23, 1985 · N263LT · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Boise, IDWhile taxiing on the ramp after landing, the right wing of the acft struck a jet blast fence. The plt stated two linemen were guiding the acft at the time.Feb 10, 1985 · N3056V · Substantial damage