NTSB Accident & Incident Reports
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates aviation accidents and incidents involving U.S.-registered aircraft. The following is a listing of all Southwest Airlines reported accidents and incidents from 1985. These reports include events ranging from minor operational incidents to serious accidents, along with damage assessments, injury information, and the NTSB's probable cause determination when available. Not all events listed resulted in significant damage or injury — many are precautionary reports filed as part of standard aviation safety procedures. Click on any NTSB report number for full details.
| Date | Registration | NTSB # | Aircraft | Location | Damage | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1985 | N625SW | ANC85LA159 | PIPER PA-18 | GULKANA, AK | Destroyed | Fatal |
| Aug 10, 1985 | N8615E | NYC85LA181 | HUGHES 269C | ALTOONA, PA | Substantial | Fatal |
| Aug 6, 1985 | N8662F | DEN85LA210 | HUGHES 369D | CHEYENNE, WY | Substantial | None |
| Apr 19, 1985 | N8849Q | LAX85FA210 | CESSNA U206G | TUBA CITY, AZ | Destroyed | Fatal |
| Mar 23, 1985 | N757LV | FTW85FA159 | CESSNA 152 | BIXBY, OK | Destroyed | Fatal |