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NTSB investigations, 1985, MI

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 CHI86MA052Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Brooklyn, MIThe 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…Dec 22, 1985 · N34046 · DestroyedNTSB CHI86FEM03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRobinson R22A · Grand Rapids, MIThe plt reported he flew into the wolverine power plant for the purpose of picking up a passenger to whom he was to demonstrate the helicopter's ability to survey power lines. He continued to report, shortly after landing during normal engine shut down…Dec 20, 1985 · N8488H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86MA047Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech B-60 · Carp Lake, MIDrg arrival, the plt reported a problem with his #1 nav, but said he would try to make an ILS apch. He said he would return to pontiac, if his ILS did not work. ARTCC cleared him for the ILS rwy 32 apch & instructed him to contact pellston radio (fss). At…Dec 14, 1985 · N24RT · DestroyedNTSB CHI86FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA365N · Adrian, MIThe purpose of this flight was to pick up an injured patient and return him to a medical center. The weather was adequate for a VFR takeoff. However, enroute weather reports indicated fog and probable low ceilings. According to the single survivor of the…Dec 10, 1985 · N5800H · DestroyedNTSB CHI86LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Kalamazoo, MIUpon the approach to hover for landing on a snow covered airstrip, dry snow blew up and obscured the pilot's visual references. One skid touched down as the helicopter was moving laterally causing the aircraft to roll over on its side.Dec 7, 1985 · N7763 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86FA038Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Highland, MIFifteen minutes after takeoff an eng failure occurred. The plt force landed the acft in a fld but the roughness of the landing surface resulted in the nose and right main gear collapsed. Examination disclosed the exhaust vavle had failed in the #4 cylinder.…Dec 4, 1985 · N1982M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86IA037Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-110P1 · Detroit, MIThe acft suffered a failure of the left rear axle during taxi to takeoff.Dec 2, 1985 · N90427 · Minor damageNTSB CHI86FEM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Holland, MIThe acft crashed during a forced lndg after a loss of power during initial climb. After the accident the plt said that he drained fuel from the main fuel strainer and found no water in the fuel prior to takeoff. The acft carburetor was disassembled after the…Nov 23, 1985 · N7424Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Detroit, MIA 100-FT ceiling with 3000 ft RVR existed at Detroit. The plt attempted an ILS apch with a 200 ft dh when he struck trees one mile from the rwy. He flew the acft to the airfield but crashed near the threshold. The only apch plates found onboard were for…Nov 12, 1985 · N6788Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI86LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lansing, MIThe acft struck wires during the recovery phase of a simulated forced landing apch. The plt continued the flt for aprx 1 hr after the wire strike and landed without incident. Examination of the acft revealed replacement of the right wing was needed.Nov 8, 1985 · N24457 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L · Brownstone, MIThe aircraft was departing the aircraft owners backyard after discharching two passengers. The pilot stated that he was experiencing cyclic feedback as he attempted to pick the aircraft up to a hover. The feedback became uncontrollable and the aircraft rolled…Nov 6, 1985 · N430MB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Bangor, MIThe acft nosed over after landing on a grass landing strip. The pilot stated the tail came up and the aircraft flipped over on its back after left brake was applied. An examination of the landing gear and brakes revealed that the right brake was released but…Oct 30, 1985 · N8807Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, MIThe plt experienced engine failure due to fuel starvation ten miles north of his destination. During the forced landing the prop and left wing were substantially damaged. The plt stated that when he ran out of fuel the right fuel guage read between 1/4 and…Oct 29, 1985 · N68741 · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Oct 29, 1985 · N4056L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Troy, MIThe pilot reported a partial loss of power on takeoff. Altitude could not be maintained. During an attempt to return to the airport, the aircraft descended and landed on railroad tracks. The engine was test run at all power settings without discrepancies.Oct 13, 1985 · N9422N · DestroyedNTSB CHI86FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream 690A · Cadillac, MIThe acft was cleared for an NDB approach to Cadillac. The wkwas 300 ft ovcst, 1 mile vis. Shortly after cancelling IFR the acft crashed on the opposite side of the arpt from the approach end of the rwy. The pilot activated rwy lights were never turned on…Oct 10, 1985 · N254PW · DestroyedNTSB CHI86LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Troy, MIThe plt landed on rwy 27 with winds from 185 degs at 20 KTS gusting to 30 KTS. The acft ballooned on short final. The plt added pwr but the right wing dropped and hit the rwy. The acft cartwheeled.Oct 4, 1985 · N505PC · DestroyedNTSB CHI86FEM01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportLeone Sonerai II · Traverse City, MIThe acft contacted a tree and impacted the terrain in a nose down attitude during a forced landing following a loss of pwr which resulted from fuel exhaustion.Oct 4, 1985 · N47GL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA389Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas Maselink XTC · Caledonia, MIThe acft struck power lines while on apch for landing. The plt stated that he did not see the power lines; however, witnesses reported they warned the plt of the electrical lines prior to the accident.Sep 29, 1985 · N5272M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Hastings, MIThe pilot was competing in a spot landing contest. The aircraft was reportedly observed about 4 to 5 feet AGL and slow just before it contacted the grass runway. The nosegear failed, dug into the ground, resulting in a nose over.Sep 28, 1985 · N3025S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85FEC01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182K · Monroe, MIThe acft collided with trees and terrain during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. The plt reported the pwr loss occurred during a descent from 5500 ft to 2500 ft MSL. During the forced landing descent, the plt reported, he pushed the nose of the acft…Sep 22, 1985 · N3013Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Ann Arbor, MIThe right main tire blew and the left main landing gear was damaged during a hard landing. Aprx 1 foot of the lower half of the firewall was wrinkled.Sep 7, 1985 · N54452 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85FEM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 170A · Fruitport, MIThe acft was destroyed during a precautionary landing after the left side of the eng cowling opened shortly after takeoff. The plt reported the cowling opened at an alt of aprx 50 ft AGL. A climb to 300 ft was made and the acft was turned onto downwind. The…Sep 6, 1985 · N4169U · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA360Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164A "450" · Constantine, MIThe acft nosed over during a forced landing in a corn fld. The plt stated that at 30 ft AGL during his second swath run the eng backfired and lost pwr. He attempted to dump the load however, the acft continued to loose alt and the forced landing resulted.…Aug 29, 1985 · N8444K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85FEM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSkyranger Silver Cloud · Bellaire, MIThe acft crashed after colliding with wires during a forced landing after a power loss during climbout. The plt. Builder had rigged a temporary plastic fuel container on the cockpit floor because the main wing tanks had not been installed. This floor tank was…Aug 22, 1985 · N210JT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85FA356Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rose Township, MIJust prior to the accident, several witnesses observed the acft flying at a very low alt in the vicinity of the crash site. The crash site was located across the road from the home of the plt's brother. According to witnesses, the acfts eng was operating…Aug 19, 1985 · N5146A · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Bay City, MIThe acft was damaged during a hard forced landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt reported that at an alt of aprx 250 ft AGL, the eng quit. Post accident inspection revealed the fuel selector was positioned on the right tank which…Aug 16, 1985 · N7665K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85FA351Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · South Lyon, MIThe acft took off and climbed to 5000 ft uneventfully. It then dropped off radar and subsequently impacted the ground in a flat upright attitude. A post-crash fire consumed the majority of the airframe. Eng and prop teardowns indicated no abnormalities and…Aug 16, 1985 · N404EX · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Almont, MIAfter takeoff and about 300 ft AGL the plt said his eng stopped briefly restarted then stopped. He landed in a cow pasture and to avoid hitting the cows landed hard on the left gear and engine. The acft then nosed over inverted.Aug 14, 1985 · N76465 · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hillsdale, MIThe acft contacted trees during a forced landing following fuel exhaustion. The acft was in cruise flt when the plt noted the fuel gages indicated a low fuel state. He had turned toward an arpt which was closer than his destination and the eng quit. He…Aug 12, 1985 · N3495F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marlette, MIThe student plt was cleared by his CFI for his second solo flt immediately following a period of dual traffic pattern instruction. As he began his takeoff run he failed to use sufficient right rudder quickly enough to prevent the acft from eventually…Aug 11, 1985 · N49292 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85IA339Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Detroit, MIOn August 7,1985 at 2000 EDT, a Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 N111AA registered to American airlines, inc., had a piece of the engine exit the engine case and cowling. On climb to cruise at Detroit airport, Detroit, Michigan, while on a passenger flight. Visual…Aug 8, 1985 · N111AA · Minor damageNTSB CHI85LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Romeo, MIThe acft nosed over after contacting a ditch during a landing roll. The student plt, on his second solo flt, was practicing touch & go landings when the accident occurred. He stated he rushed on final apch because other acft were lined up waiting to takeoff.…Aug 3, 1985 · N5783G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6 · Iron Mountain, MIDuring landing rollout the aircraft ground looped and the left wing struck the runway. This was the pilot's first flight in this model conventional gear aircraft.Jul 30, 1985 · N5646Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P II · Detroit, MIThe pilot was on a VFR VASI approach to the ATC controlled arpt 5091 ft runway. During ld round out the pilot said it feld like the acft was 'pushed' down onthe runway. The acft bounced and then ld on the nose wheel. The pilot said a helicopter was in a hover…Jul 25, 1985 · N6508K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mt Pleasant, MIThe student plt was on a solo x-country flt between maple grove arpt & houghton lake arpt. During the flt, the plt requested radar assistance to locate houghton lake. Due to her solo student status & the close proximity of Mt Pleasant arpt, she was advised to…Jul 22, 1985 · N6350K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Hart, MIThe pilot on the return leg of a x.country flt failed to visually check his fuel supply and selected an empty tank for takeoff. On liftoff the engine stopped and the pilot attempted to ld on the remaining 300 ft of runway. After touchdown the acft veered off…Jul 22, 1985 · N2785N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKauffman BD4 · Acme, MIThe plt was on the second flt of newly certificated acft and had been airborne aprx 10 minutes when a total loss of pwr was experienced. Unable to return to the arpt the plt landed the acft in an open fld. During the landing roll the acft struck a road…Jul 22, 1985 · N115PK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Milford, MIThe pilot made a 'steep approach' to a hover over a boat channel and then ld in the yard of a residence. He then picked up a 270 id pax flew a short flt and was refueled with 25 gals of fuel. After another short flt the pilot returned to the channel and…Jul 21, 1985 · N556H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert Thibodeau JR ACE · Troy, MIOn July 17,1985 at 1015 EDT, a Robert Thibodeau jr ace N3642, registered to and flown by Robert Thibodeau, lost control and collided with the terrain on takeoff at Troy oakland airport, Troy,Michigan, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological…Jul 17, 1985 · N3642 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85IA296Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180D · Lansing, MIWhile en route to jackson, MI, the owner/plt suffered an apparent heart attack. The passenger, who was a private plt, safely landed the acft at Lansing, MI. The owner/plt's wife said that he had a plt certificate, but she could not locate it. There was no…Jul 17, 1985 · N5328L · Minor damageNTSB CHI85LA291Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 6B · Battle Creek, MIThe envelope of Balloon N1533S was penetrated and torn by the basket of Balloon i-frog. The envelope was damaged to the degree that altitude could not be sustained. The aeronqut of N1533S was seriously injured upon ground impact. I-frog was landed without…Jul 16, 1985 · N1533S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85FA284Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEipper MX Super · Almont, MIWitnesses reported the acft was in an inverted flight aprx 60 to 70 ft AGL before it entered a split 's' maneuver and descended to ground impact. The plt was performing aerobatics in an airshow when the accident occurred. The plt's aerobatic waiver had…Jul 14, 1985 · N23MX · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Almont, MIThe student plt stated that during touchdown the acft bounced back into the air. On the second touchdown, the acft swerved to the left and departed the rwy. It then rolled until the left wing struck a small tree, causing substantial damage to that wing. The…Jul 10, 1985 · N66944 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurch Pitts S-1 · Houghton Lake, MIThe acft nosed down following a ground loop during a landing roll. The plt reported the tailwheel began to shimmy, directional control of the acft was lost and it ground looped to the right. The acft traveled aprx 10 ft off the rwy where the left wing dug…Jul 7, 1985 · N42RB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210MII · Detroit, MIThe acft contacted a tree during a forced landing in a residential area following a loss of pwr. Post accident inspection revealed the right fuel tank contained fuel and the left tank was dry, the left wing fuel vent was installed backwards and the fuel…Jul 6, 1985 · N29008 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Hastings, MIThe purpose of the flight was to break in the newly overhauled engine. The pilot stated that he had been flying around the local area for about 25 minutes when he heard a clank and the engine lost complete power. The pilot determined that a tree landing was…Jul 5, 1985 · N9306K · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Hart, MIDuring a Lake takeoff at near lift off speed the plt stated the acft struck a submerged log and became airborne at a low airspeed. The acft then dropped back to the Lake surface, the right wing float dug in the water and separated the float from the wing. The…Jun 29, 1985 · N516L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Davison, MIAcft touched donw hard and became airborne. On the second ground contact the nose gear collapsed. Plt previously aborted two landings because of excessive airspeed.Jun 26, 1985 · N5970B · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jun 23, 1985 · N14420 · Substantial damage