# 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 CHI94LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA242.md): Grumman FM-2 · Woodburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · L1PP · Substantial damage
  > the total failure of the throttle linkage arm.
- [NTSB CHI94LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA236.md): Cessna 175 · Cottage Hill, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N7101M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB SEA94LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA187.md): Beech P-35 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N9768Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include fence posts struck during rollout at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB ANC94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA091.md): Cessna T207A · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · CFHOI · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to follow the procedures contained in the airplane checklist for engine failure.
- [NTSB ANC94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA088.md): Cessna 206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N4685F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle control lever arm as a result of the improper 100 hour inspection by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX94LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA286.md): Cessna 150D · Carrville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N6052T · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable forced landing area within gliding distance was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA141.md): Cessna 150K · Vidalia, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N6074G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his failure to refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine stoppage. A factor were the trees at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB NYC94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA129.md): Pitts S-1S · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N515TN · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by which undertorquing of the accessory gear retaining bolt resulted in fatigue failure of the bolt and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA94FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA179.md): Cessna 172XP · Indian Shores, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N2827V · Destroyed
  > A bird collision, which resulted in pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB FTW94MA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94MA235.md): Aerospatiale AS350D · Hanalei, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N151BH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in the loss of power, and the lack of aircraft flotation equipment. Factors related to the accident were: flight over water adjacent to terrain that afforded no suitable forced landing site, and the lack…
- [NTSB FTW94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA238.md): Rockwell S-2R · Winchester, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N4903X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to the number one cylinder head cracking. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA234.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1994 · N5193W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of terrain suitable for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC94FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA126.md): Cessna 172N · Trout Run, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N3150E · Destroyed
  > the delayed decision of the pilot to deviate from known weather which resulted in an inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA231.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B1 · Galveston, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N350WM · Destroyed
  > Inadequate torquing of the left lateral servo by maintenance personnel, which allowed it to become disconnected from the controls, leading to an in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA125.md): Cessna 150J · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N60426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA230.md): North American Navion 4 · Dupont, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N8648H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance adjustment of accessory drive starter gear screws which disengaged in flight. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and non compliance with the applicable service letter.
- [NTSB SEA94LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA176.md): Bambrick Corben ACE · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · CFKEZ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the builders' inadequate design of the fuel system. Factors include high ambient temperatures during the climb, and a fence in the field where the forced landing took place.
- [NTSB LAX94LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA281.md): Sam Hale LONG-EZ · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N353H · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to improper fuel management by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX94LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA280.md): Cessna 150G · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N3003S · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB CHI94DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCQ02.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Colby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N4367F · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation resulting from the fuel shutoff valve closing as a result of improper adjustment.
- [NTSB FTW94FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA226.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1994 · N55120 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. Factors were the thunderstorms and the pilot's disreqard for the forecasted adverse weather.
- [NTSB MIA94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA177.md): Cessna 172M · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N5233R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper approach during a forced landing following partial loss of engine power. The loss of engine power was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA078.md): Cessna T207 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N91056 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine crankshaft. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and not attaining the proper touchdown point at the suitable landing strip.
- [NTSB MIA94FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N3610W · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: inadequate passenger briefing by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI94LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA225.md): Beech K35 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N153C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel tank selection resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA229.md): Boeing 737-2H4 · South Bend, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N60SW · No damage
  > The encounter with unforcasted and unreported turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC94LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA114.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Ellisburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1994 · N5839P · Substantial damage
  > A fuel or fuel system problem that was probably related to the pilot/owner's failure to assure proper maintenance and/or inspection of the airplane before flight. A factor related to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA94GA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94GA174.md): Aerospatiale AS-350 · Caryville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1994 · N901BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA173.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N901VJ · No damage
  > An encounter with clear air turbulence that was not forecast nor observable on radar.
- [NTSB FTW94LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA222.md): Cessna 206E · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N4945U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power with the cause undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA131.md): Beech H-35 · Jackson, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N7917D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to avoid an area of thunderstorm activity, which resulted in a loss of control and the designed structural limits of the airframe being exceeded. The thunderstorms were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA94FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA167.md): Beech P35 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N1498G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate and clearance from the terrain. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the aircraft being above the maximum certificated gross weight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA274.md): Hayes Dickey E-RACER · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N99G · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue fracture and separation of the propeller flange from an improperly machined propeller extension assembly. Inadequate design, substantiation, and approval of the part design was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA271.md): Cessna 195A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N9300A · Destroyed
  > the noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and the resultant in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW94LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA221.md): Bell OH-13E · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N39WL · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion as result of a struck fuel drain valve. Factors were the high density altitude, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA219.md): Cessna 150M · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N63277 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned forced landing approach and high vegetation.
- [NTSB NYC94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Tinton Falls, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N6979X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA103.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Monmouth Beach, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N6375P · Destroyed
  > A power loss due to fuel starvation, for undetermined reasons. A factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC94FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA106.md): Sikorsky S-76B · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N76UT · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the left hand helical gear in the main gear box (MGB), due to undertorqued attaching bolts installed by the manufacturer, which resulted in a partial MGB failure. This failure resulted in the loss of the number one engine, illumination of the…
- [NTSB BFO94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA124.md): Piper PA-30 · Sandy Hook, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N7041Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined and the inability of the pilot to feather the propeller.
- [NTSB NYC94LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA111.md): Boeing 767-200 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N606TW · No damage
  > In-flight encounter with turbulence in the vicinity of thunderstorms. A factor related to the accident was: improper planning/decision by the pilot(s).
- [NTSB MIA94FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA169.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11 · Caribbean · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N1752K · Minor damage
  > The reserve first officer's unauthorized movement of the first officer's seat during flight which resulted in the first officer's legs being forced against the control column, pushing it forward, and disconnecting the autopilot. This resulted in the aircraft…
- [NTSB BFO94FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA121.md): Beech 58TC · St Marys, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N333TK · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin, prior to the in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB FTW94FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA212.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Akron, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N51CC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion which resulted from a failed oil scraper ring. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCJ02.md): Mueller Q2 · Utica, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N524WM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the carburetor float valve. A related factor is the high vegetation at the landing site.
- [NTSB ATL94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA126.md): Green Starduster TOO · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N11TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA157.md): Cessna T210L · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N59187 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to a false indication on the fuel quantity sensor.
- [NTSB CHI94DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCJ01.md): Mustari Dragonfly Mark II · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N3147B · Destroyed
  > the private pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A related factor is the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX94LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA263.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Cloverdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N8549C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB MIA94LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA165.md): Hughes 369HS · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N520TC · Substantial damage
  > Altitude misjudged by the pilot.

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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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