# NTSB investigations, 1995: Standing

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA028.md): Boeing 737-232 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N306DL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tug driver, who was towing the Lockheed L-1011, to ensure that clearance was maintained from the Boeing 737, which was standing.
- [NTSB BFO96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA031.md): Bellanca BL14-19-3 · Toledo, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N7624E · Destroyed
  > an improper splice of the magneto 'P' lead wires, and the pilot's improper positioning of the throttle and mixture controls while he rotated the propeller by hand.
- [NTSB MIA96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA038.md): Aero Commander 112 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N88MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and ground personnel's improper starting procedure. Contributing to the accident were the communications being not understood and inadequate training for both the pilot and ground personnel.
- [NTSB CHI96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA046.md): Robert Eckley Rotorway · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N50235 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper maintenance of the helicopter. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of proper certification for the operation of the helicopter and his lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA025.md): Cessna 150L · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N18201 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to use the checklist and to set the parking brakes prior to engine start.
- [NTSB BFO96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA024.md): Cessna 210J · Bellefontaine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N3328S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot unknownly left the ignition switch in right magneto-only position, while moving the propeller by hand, which allowed an inadvertent start of the engine. The weak battery was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA017.md): Piper PA-22 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N932A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting flight in the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA048.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N30119 · Destroyed
  > a carburetor fire.
- [NTSB BFO96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA009.md): Aerostar Raven S49A · Ark, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N6348X · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper procedures while inflating the balloon using an external fuel source, and the fuel leak.
- [NTSB NYC95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA197.md): Saab-Scania SF-340-A · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N742BA · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a titanium hydraulic line, which resulted in an uncontained hydraulic fluid wing fire. A factor was the use of a procedure by the operator, approved by the FAA, but not approved by the airplane manufacturer, which resulted in compartment…
- [NTSB LAX95LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA282.md): Aerospatiale AS-355-F1 · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N813CE · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the Starflex arm due to fatigue, and the manufacturer's inadequate maintenance procedure. The operator's maintenance personnel failure to understand the repair procedure was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA271.md): Hughes 269C · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N747MK · Substantial damage
  > The company's maintenance personnel improper servicing of the landing skid actuators.
- [NTSB ATL95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N3036M · Substantial damage
  > The improper starting procedure used by the pilot in that he failed to use wheel chocks to preclude aircraft movement. Additionally, the throttle was not placed in the idle position.
- [NTSB MIA95LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA190.md): Maule MX7-235 · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N334BL · Destroyed
  > A fire for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA143.md): Cessna 172N · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N5415J · No damage
  > The attempt by the pilots to perform the unfamiliar procedure of starting the airplane's engine by hand.
- [NTSB NYC95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA170.md): Hughes 269B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N9483F · Destroyed
  > Corrosion and subsequent failure of the attaching lugs for the left (4H) shock strut assembly, which resulted in collapse of the landing gear/skid.
- [NTSB CHI95LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA231.md): Cessna 337H · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N53449 · No damage
  > the passenger's improper decision to exit the airplane with the engine(s) running.
- [NTSB MIA95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA185.md): Cessna A188B · Aberdeen, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1995 · N731NP · Substantial damage
  > The operator's and pilot's procedure of leaving the aircraft unattended with the engine running while loading agricultural chemicals into the aircraft. This resulted in the aircraft moving unattended and colliding with a ditch. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB NYC95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA142.md): Bell 206-BIII · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N206GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot' inadequate preflight inspection. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA141.md): Aeronca 7AC · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N82773 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow the recommended starting procedures.
- [NTSB FTW95LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA272.md): Piper PA-18-95 · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N5424H · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly supervise a non-passenger resulting in the individual being struck by the propeller.
- [NTSB ANC95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA062.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-B2 · Skagway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1995 · N60618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were the uneven and icy terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA126.md): Robinson R-22A · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N8541E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. The student's lack of experience in the type of operation (solo flight) was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA207.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N4536Q · Minor damage
  > The ground service person's lack of attention and failure to remain clear of the turning propeller.
- [NTSB CHI95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA125.md): Bell 206B · Horseshoe Bend, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N729CH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to untie the main rotor tie-down strap prior to starting the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC95LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA078.md): Beech 1900C · Covington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N34010 · Substantial damage
  > a lack of procedures by the tug operator to prevent inadvertent movement of an unoccupied tug, which resulted in an airplane being struck by an unoccupied tug which moved on its own.
- [NTSB ATL95LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA063.md): Cessna 172L · Smyrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1995 · N4383Q · No damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the magnetos were not energized prior to positioning the propeller, and the dual student's failure to place the ignition switch in the off position after the first start attempt.
- [NTSB SEA95GA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95GA062.md): Bell 206 · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1995 · N2277T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a landing site that was not suitable to support the weight of the helicopter. Factors include terrain covered with soft snow.
- [NTSB NYC95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA062.md): Cessna 172L · Saratoga Spgs, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1995 · N7002Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting a flight under the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA127.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1995 · N66JE · Substantial damage
  > An oxygen leak at the oxygen system pressure reducer-regulator assembly, resulting in a crew compartment fire.
- [NTSB FTW95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA103.md): Boeing 737-2H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N71SW · No damage
  > The flight attendants' lack of supervision of deplaning passengers. A factor was lack of supervision by accident victims mother.
- [NTSB FTW95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA100.md): Cessna A152 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N4892A · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate supervision of the passenger. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA036.md): Cessna 172G · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N3708L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during runup. The unfavorable wind was a factor.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 1995
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150/cases?year=1995

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