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NTSB investigations, 1985, NC

180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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 ATL86LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kings Mountain, NCThe 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…Dec 26, 1985 · N7300A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hickory, NCStudent pilot was returning from a solo cross country flight. In his report the student said he flew a long final with the VASI showing a proper descent angle. The acft was landed with a shallow flare touching down in a flat attitude. It bounced, bounced…Dec 6, 1985 · N44687 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Bryson City, NCThe acft made a normal apch and had the flaps down to about 15 deg. Touch down as about one third down the rwy. There was a bounce and the right wing came up and the acft veered to the left off the rwy. Power was applied and the acft paralleled the rwy. The…Nov 19, 1985 · N9547E · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Jacksonville, NCDuring the takeoff phase of a touch & go landing the student plt lost directional control of the acft and ran off the side of the rwy. The student plt was on his third solo training flight.Nov 18, 1985 · N45363 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Edenton, NCThe aircraft crashed into the abermarle sound and sank in 18 ft of water. The pilot was reportedly on an NDB approach and descended below mda. Witnesses stated that the aircraft circled over head about 15 minutes prior to the accident. Witnesses also stated…Nov 14, 1985 · N735SS · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FMG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 177RG · Kenansville, NCThe acft contacted two piles of dirt during a gear-up landing. The plt took off with intensions of practicing touch and go landings. On the second apch, the plt was unable to fully extend the landing gear. The plt had one passenger check the hydraulic fluid…Nov 11, 1985 · N2012Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LMG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Wallace, NCThe acft collided with the terrain following a loss of control during initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that after clearing trees at an alt of aprx 200 ft the acft drifted to the right. The tail of the acft then rose pushing the nose down until the acft…Oct 21, 1985 · N86097 · DestroyedNTSB ATL86FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chapel Hill, NCN2765U crashed shortly after making a low pass over a private air strip near Chapel Hill. The aircraft was seen in a nose high attitude prior to impacting a tree about 40 above the ground. The aircraft also collided with a power transmission line. The…Oct 1, 1985 · N2765U · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LMG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 310R · Rocky Mount, NCThe acft touched down 150 ft short of rwy 04 at the Rocky mountain-wilson arpt. The acft contacted two rows of apch lights and a ground drop off which sheared all three landing gears. The flt departed wilson municipal arpt and upon reaching 3700 ft the plt…Sep 30, 1985 · N1771G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA273Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Hayesville, NCFisherman heard an aircraft overhead but did not see any sign of it in the night sky. Shortly thereafter they saw a flash and fire on the side of a mountain, then they heard the explosion. The sheriff was called and an investigation revealed a crashed…Sep 11, 1985 · N128SP · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Star, NCDuring landing roll the aircraft ground looped and the rightlanding gear separated from the aircraft. The pilot stated that the right brake locked causing the aircraft to veer to the right. No evidence of brake malfunction was found.Sep 7, 1985 · N19JK · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FMG08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Shuffletown, NCThe acft contacted a fence during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. The flt orginated at grand ledge, MI, at 1100 EST and an unscheduled landing was made at adrian, MI, because of wx. The flt departed adrian, MI, at 1320 EDT. The plt reported that…Sep 6, 1985 · N6102J · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 105 · Hendersonville, NCDuring the takeoff phase of a touch & go landing, the CFR and private pilot lost directional control and ran off the side of the runway.Sep 1, 1985 · N323T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FA261Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-99 · Conover, NCAcft was on trng flt for initial copilot qual for commuter air carrier. Instructor and two trainees were on board. The acft departed charlotte at about 2314EDT for the hickoryarea for trng. At about 0015EDT,it was reported that the crew visited the hickory…Aug 28, 1985 · N992SB · DestroyedNTSB ATL85FA256Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Flat Rock, NCAcft hit northwest side of ridge in level attitude,cruise speed,heading southeast. Conditions were dark night and the cloud ceiling was about 40 feet above the ridge. Pilot received wx brief before take off and en route which reported a ceiling of 10,000 feet…Aug 24, 1985 · N600CM · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Yanceyville, NCThe non instrument rated private pilot flew into know adverse wx conditions. While receiving vectors to the nearest airport, the eng lost power dur to fuel exhaustion and an emergency landing was made in a field near a private residence.Aug 17, 1985 · N47994 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lexington, NCStudent pilot was on solo flight. He stated that another acft called on final as he was on runway for takeoff . Unsure of action to take since taxiway behind him was blocked, he rushed takeoff. A soft field takeoff was attempted. Nose was raised, tail dragged…Aug 7, 1985 · N48005 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wilmington, NCDuring landing roll the plt lost directional control of the acft & ran off the side of the rwy. The acft nosed down in soft soil resulting in substantial damage. The plt reported a gust of wind was encountered which resulted in the control loss.Aug 5, 1985 · N733NU · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FMG05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportFain Evans VP-1 · Statesville, NCThe unregistered expired certificated newly purchased experimental acft was being flown by the student plt owner on his 1st flt in the acft. The acft was seen to takeoff and make a right turn after which it descended into tall trees. Witness reported hearing…Jul 16, 1985 · N74VP · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Statesville, NCWhile en route, the plt encountered reduced visibility & had difficulty finding the airstrip. His 1st apch to land was high & he made a go-around. The plt landed on his 2nd attempt, but was unable to stop on the wet grass rwy. He delayed attempting a…Jul 14, 1985 · N12334 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Franklin, NCWhile in cruise flt eng RPM decreased. Plt actions to recover RPM were unsuccessful and eng eventually quit. A forced landing was made to an empty fld. On roll out the acft hit a concealed ditch resulting in substantial damage. Later, exmination of the eng…Jul 13, 1985 · N779VM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam G. Cloaninger VARI-EZE · Albemarle, NCDuring the initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power as the plt made a left turn. He tried to glide back to the rwy, but was unable. The acft was landed in a field about 300 yds short of the rwy. During the landing, all 3 gear were torn off the acft,…Jul 9, 1985 · N450Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Shelby, NCThe plt stated that after takeoff from rwy 23, he noticed oil coming from the left eng. He initiated a turn to land on rwy 05 but was unable to line up with the rwy. He elected to go-around and when he added full power the left eng oil pressure went to zero…Jul 9, 1985 · N9718T · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Hatteras, NCWhile on a flt to Hatteras, NC, the eng ran rough, so after landing, the plt got an auto mechanic to remove the spark plugs. The lower plugs on the left side were lead fowled & were cleaned with a wire brush. During takeoff on the next flt, the eng lost…Jun 30, 1985 · N6393L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FA197Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Charlotte, NCThe acft collided with a tree and a pole short of the rwy during a night VFR approach to land. The plt changed from rwy 18 to 36 during the approach. He was seen low & fast on dwnwind which ended in a steep descending turn to ground contact. The twr had…Jun 28, 1985 · N542TW · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mt. Airy, NCWhile nearing completion of a solo x-country flt, the eng quit. The student plt selected an open area, but overshot the intended touchdown point & the acft crashed in the backyard of a single family dwelling. An investigation failed to disclose any system…Jun 25, 1985 · N2395G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lexington, NCDuring landing on a private turf airstrip, the nose wheel struck a 'pot' hole. The nose wheel separated from the acft and the acft skidded to a stop resulting in substantial damage.Jun 21, 1985 · N49214 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FA189Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hendersonville, NCThe plt reported that during takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 100 to 125 ft AGL. He made a rgt turn back toward the arpt to land. However, the acft stalled, then impacted in a parking lot near the departure end of the rwy &…Jun 16, 1985 · N3714R · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Barnardsville, NCDuring a supervised solo x-country flt, the student acft experienced a loss of pwr at cruise. After reaching his first check point, the student reversed course because he departed on the wrong heading. Before reaching the first check point for the second…Jun 15, 1985 · N83678 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Wilmington, NCThe student plt was making a landing at the second arpt of a x-country flt when a controller in the tower observed the acft bounce and spotted the nose gear lying on the rwy. An ELT signal was also received at that time. The student plt made a go-around and…Jun 14, 1985 · N6020U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Wingate, NCThe plt & passenger consumed several beers shortly before boarding the helicopter for a flt in the local area. The flt lasted aprx 15 min. The passenger reported that during a landing, the skid on the right side contacted the ground causing the helicopter to…Jun 9, 1985 · N9588F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85IA180Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild Swearingen SA226TC · Cherry Point, NCDuring an appch for ldg at new bern NC, the crew was unable to get the right main ldg gear to extend. Ground observers reported that the right gear door was partially open. The crew elected to divert the commuter air carrier flt. To mcas Cherry Point where…Jun 5, 1985 · N1007W · Minor damageNTSB ATL85LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Hickory, NCDuring the landing roll, the plt lost directional control of the acft & it ground looped & ran off the rwy. The plt reported that the left tire went flat, the left gear collapsed & the left wing was damaged.May 27, 1985 · N2378M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Monroe, NCThe acft collided with rwy 23 (aprx 120 ft from the departure end) following a loss of control during an initial takeoff climb. The acft was observed to enter a steep climb on takeoff after which the right wing dropped. The acft then entered a spin prior to…Apr 26, 1985 · N2490A · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Southern Pines, NCThe acft stalled during a practice go-around attempt at a private airstrip. The plt stated that he applied full throttel after descending to about 20 ft above the rwy during the practice go-around. He stated that he then tried to push the carb heat control…Apr 17, 1985 · N52778 · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Casville Juct, NCWhile on a personal x-country flt, the acft lost power & the plt attempted a landing on a road. During the attempted landing, the acft struck a guy wire & crashed inverted on the road. A post crash exam revealed that aprx 1.5 pints of fuel was in the acft…Apr 15, 1985 · N2580F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Concord, NCThe plt reported that the pvt arpt at the destination had a unidirectional strip with hi obstructions on both ends. Obstacles, rwy slope & noise abatement considerations required that rwy 4 be used for landings. At 1351 EST, the wind at charlotte, NC was from…Apr 4, 1985 · N1071U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarieze Duncan/Varieze · Ocracoke, NCDuring landing, the tab which connects the landing gear cross tube failed allowing the right gear to collapse. The acft has an experimental certificate. The failure appeared to be due to design limitations.Mar 30, 1985 · N9329A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FMG04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGross Taylor Titch · Liberty, NCAccording to witnesses interviewed, pilot made a takeoff on runway 2, holding the plane just a few feet off the runway with a steep pull up at the end of the runway. It was then observed doing a steep bank, low altitude 180 degree turn and proceeded…Mar 23, 1985 · N9438 · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Tarboro, NCThe plt was attempting a simulated emergency landing on an ag airstrip & collided with several unmarked power lines while on final approach. The student plt was not authorized to land at the ag strip according to his flight instructor.Mar 16, 1985 · N2624J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Robbinsville, NCMsg acft found after 9 mos. Remains found on east side of coline ridge in graham co NC. Path of broken limbs/trees about level into mountainside. Both occupants fatal.Mar 9, 1985 · N8470X · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA115Incident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Jacksonville, NCThe plt lost directional control of the acft while attempting to air taxi the helicopter to another position on the ramp.Mar 9, 1985 · N9248 · Minor damageNTSB ATL85FMG03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPitts S1C · Durham, NCThe plt reported he put the acft in a steep bank shortly after takeoff to view his son who was on the ground. He stated he failed to apply back pressure and the acft contacted trees off the end of the rwy. The acft then impacted the gorund.Mar 2, 1985 · N4691 · DestroyedNTSB ATL85FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Warsaw, NCLow time, non-instrument rated plt delayed departure because of unexpected deterioration of weather. Fss briefer advised wx would improve, better toward destination arpt. Wx conditions continued to worsen after briefing, worse than fcst. Plt departed 3 hrs…Mar 1, 1985 · N757FP · DestroyedNTSB ATL85FMG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMcclellan J. Grote Dragonfly · Morrisville, NCThe owner/builder had prepared the acft for its 1st flt. This preparation included high speed taxi tests, a brake line repair & eng adjustments. Two 17.6 lb barbell weights were tied to the wing lift bulkhead with 5/16 inch hemp rope for purposes of weight &…Feb 22, 1985 · N5275U · DestroyedNTSB ATL85FA089Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Charlotte, NCThe plt attempted an insrument departure from Charlotte, NC, without deicing the acft which witnesses stated, had ice on the airframe. During climbout, the plt was not able to maintain elevator control so he returned to land at Charlotte. During the landing…Feb 5, 1985 · N28BA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-80 · Newbern, NCPilot experienced left engine fire at cruise. Emergency procedures completed, extinguishing the fire. Left nacelle sustained substantial damage, preventing determination of fire orgin.Feb 1, 1985 · N640K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Andrews Murphy, NCThe nose gear collapsed when the acft contacted a snow bank during takeoff.Jan 30, 1985 · N9528R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LMG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Goldsboro, NCWhile landing at night, the acft encountered unfavorable winds & went off the left side of the rwy. After departing the rwy, it hit a drainage ditch & the nose gear collapsed. About 50 mi northwest at the raleigh/durham arpt, the wind was variable from 290 to…Jan 27, 1985 · N5291L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Winston Salem, NCDuring takeoff roll, at rotation, acft contacted a large dog which was on the rwy. Plt had good visibility except for light condition. Acdt occurred at night. Arpt perimeter is fenced but there are many gates, some of which remain open at night. Many dogs…Jan 6, 1985 · N66KA · Substantial damage