# NTSB investigations: Enroute

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MIA95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA039.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N704BJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA038.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N9436U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command became lost and operated the aircraft until fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA037.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Sylvan Springs, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6517C · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot-in-command for failure to deviate to an alternate airport after encountering icing conditions in an airplane not certificated for flight in icing conditions. Also, failure of the pilot to maintain altitude…
- [NTSB LAX95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA048.md): Enstrom F28C · Cabazon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N214MM · Substantial damage
  > An unknown event (presumably a component/system failure) that resulted in loss of drive train power to the main rotor system. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the obstruction (transmission line) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ANC95FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA019.md): Boeing 737-3M8 (300) · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N681MA · No damage
  > The failure of the b system channel autopilot elevator actuator.
- [NTSB SEA95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA028.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Medicine Bow, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N4300V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the magneto system due to shorting of both magneto coils to the magneto housing and the lack of suitable terrain to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA042.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Colonie, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N6069T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, possibly from falling asleep.
- [NTSB ANC95FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA016.md): Cessna 402C · Elim, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N1238K · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB BFO95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA019.md): Beech A36 · Montrose, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N36YE · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA025.md): Cessna 175A · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N6949E · Substantial damage
  > Unapproved maintenance work done by uncertificated persons which resulted in a broken starter drive which was not properly removed from the engine. The particles sheared the magneto shafts causing the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA027.md): Cessna 180 · Lonetree, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1994 · N1594C · Substantial damage
  > The restricted movement of the carburebor float.
- [NTSB LAX95FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA044.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Groveland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1994 · N4510J · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a nighttime descent into the airport over an unlighted mountainous area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction by attempting to make several cellular telephone calls…
- [NTSB ANC95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA015.md): Cessna 206 · Angoon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1994 · N756DA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. A factor related to the accident was the snow conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA026.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Kent, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N39852 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the unporting of the useable fuel supply, and the pilot's failure to follow the airplane's published engine starting procedures after the loss of fuel flow during descent. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB FTW95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA058.md): Cessna 177 · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N29400 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal for the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA018.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sabinsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N83073 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise flight which resulted in inflight collision with wires.
- [NTSB ANC95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA014.md): Bell 206B · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N3179X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the information in the flight manual concerning the use of the particle separator kit and deflector kit when operating in falling snow. Factors were the rough terrain in the forced landing area and no installation of the…
- [NTSB MIA95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA032.md): Cessna 172D · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N707PP · No damage
  > The passenger committed suicide.
- [NTSB LAX95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA041.md): Britten-Norman Islander BN2B-20 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1994 · N16VM · Destroyed
  > An undetermined failure of the left engine. The inability of the airplane to maintain level flight and exceeding the one-engine capability was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA061.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Goldthwaite, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1994 · N2LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the unsuitable terrain, reduced visibility due fog and low ceilings, and the reduced light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA050.md): Agusta A109A II · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1994 · N1QF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a successful autorotation. Factors were: a loss of engine power of one engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's shutdown of the wrong engine.
- [NTSB SEA95FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA025.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Brockway, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1994 · N22CN · Destroyed
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA056.md): Bell 206B · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N2183P · Destroyed
  > The delayed flare and the improper touchdown by the pilot in command. Factors were the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies by the operator and the pilot, delayed maintenance, and, an engine compressor assembly stall, combined with erosion and…
- [NTSB CHI95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA048.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · La Porte City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N1194H · Substantial damage
  > a material defect which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the aircraft owner's failure to comply with a Mandatory Service Bulletin addressing the defect. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing…
- [NTSB MIA95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA029.md): American General AG5B · Lakeport, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N624FT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to reposition the fuel selector after total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was her lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX95FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA046.md): Maule M-5-235C · Springville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N5629J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain and obstacles. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude condition and the steep, rapidly rising nature of the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA046.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N2127D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor (CFI) misjudged the flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, structural ice, windshield ice, darkness, and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to land.
- [NTSB ATL95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA018.md): Bartholomew Firestar · High Point, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1994 · N432JR · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deactivation of the engine ignition system by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA047.md): Cessna P210N · Aurora, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N4872P · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined failure of the engine crankshaft resulting in total loss of engine power. The terrain at the emergency landing site and nighttime darkness were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI95IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA045.md): Fokker F-28-4000 · Evansville, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N479AU · No damage
  > the failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately service (fill) the horizontal stabilizer drive actuator with hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB BFO95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA017.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Blooming Grove, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N4430P · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the carburetor heat control which resulted in loss of engine power. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA262.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N4108R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions, his misjudged evaluation of the weather, and his inexperience in actual instrument flying.
- [NTSB SEA95IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95IA021.md): Fairchild SA227 · Missoula, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N380PH · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the first stage compressor impeller.
- [NTSB NYC95FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA027.md): Cessna 195A · Broadview Hts, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N1527D · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of a cabin heater system, resulting in an in-flight fire and subsequent loss of control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX95FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA035.md): Beech C-99 · Avenal, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N63995 · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control at night by the pilot for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA036.md): Thunder and Colt TC-180 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1994 · N738TC · Substantial damage
  > the flight's encounter with unforecasted high winds which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA042.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Carlock, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1994 · N7556W · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the connecting rod bolts.
- [NTSB SEA95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA020.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N3323P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB LAX95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA034.md): Cessna 150K · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N6110K · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the failure of both pilots to ensure that an adequate supply was on board prior to departure.
- [NTSB FTW95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA044.md): Pezetel 106A · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · YV618 · Destroyed
  > The pilot became lost or disoriented, allowing the airplane to get off-course/over water; and loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: clouds and high winds associated with the prevailing tropical storm, the…
- [NTSB CHI95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA038.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alton, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N5397L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors associated with the accident were unsuitable terrain, the vehicle and building which the airplane contacted, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB BFO95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA012.md): Beech A23 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N3584R · Substantial damage
  > the mechanic's improper maintenance adjustment, which involved the misalignment of the fuel selector handle with the fuel selector valve. Related factors are the pilot's inadequate fuel management, and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA023.md): Beech 35-C33 · Coventry, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N5869S · Destroyed
  > improper emergency procedures by the pilot and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in their failure to restart the engine after it lost power due to a failed engine driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB MIA95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N2984E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined cause. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA040.md): Fighter Escort Wings P-51D · Seymour, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1994 · N51K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller speed unit. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA018.md): Cessna 172N · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N584WA · Destroyed
  > The VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with the mountainous terrain below him. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA032.md): Beech 65-90 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N276VM · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent and premature deployment of the jumper's reserve parachute as he exited the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA038.md): Cessna 150M · Radium Springs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N6692S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA032.md): Cessna 172 · Hudson, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N734LJ · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance (major overhaul) by maintenance personnel which resulted in the total loss of engine power. Soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA015.md): Rockwell S-2R · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1994 · N8456V · Destroyed
  > The pilots improper use of brakes during a precautionary landing.

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## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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