# 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 BFO94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA110.md): Ryan Navion B · Amherst, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N5360K · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by an unqualified person which resulted in the loss of engine ignition due to worn ignition wires.
- [NTSB SEA94FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA154.md): Cessna 172 · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N8025B · Destroyed
  > Lack of oil and connecting rod failure. A factor to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA163.md): Cessna 210N · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N9992Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with wires. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and…
- [NTSB CHI94LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA207.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lake Station, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N4572X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inattention to the fuel supply. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA101.md): Jones Thorp T-18 · East Quogue, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1994 · N64628 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in oil-fouled spark plugs and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX94LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA261.md): Cessna 152 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1994 · N761GZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB SEA94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA151.md): Cessna 182Q · Indian Valley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N735QB · Substantial damage
  > Connecting rod bolt fatigue and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA202.md): Riley, Donald Rutan Varieze · Fort Lupton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N111DR · Destroyed
  > Blockage of the oil scavenge pump by foreign material which was introduced into the engine during maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA208.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Southard, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N9766K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded. Factors were the thunderstorms and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted adverse weather.
- [NTSB BFO94LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA111.md): Classic Waco YMF5 · Put-In-Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N5YM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA107.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Forest Hill, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N7825P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA108.md): Cessna 152 · Mohawk, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N4833B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor is the pilot's overconfidence in his ability.
- [NTSB BFO94FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA104.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Warren Grove, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N62701 · Destroyed
  > The pilot disregarded weather evaluations, attempted VFR flight into IMC and failed to maintain altitude and clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA198.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Caddo, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N632AS · Minor damage
  > The fuel nozzle drain leak due to a defective o-ring.
- [NTSB CHI94LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA206.md): Piper PA-28 · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N5025S · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the failure of the number two cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI94LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA204.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N8218R · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. Factors in the accident were the lack of suitable terrain in preventing the pilot from making a safe forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA121.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Youngstown, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N74693 · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the conditions conducive to spatial disorientation (dark night lighting conditions, high cloud cover, thunderstorms), and the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA200.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N69227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing is a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI94FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA202.md): Bell 47G2 · Baldwin, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N4992G · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance (inspection of aircraft) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the unsafetied fuel filter, and low altitude at which the helicopter operated.
- [NTSB BFO94LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA100.md): Robinson R-22 · Raynham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N8029Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number four cylinder piston rings.
- [NTSB SEA94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA149.md): Hiller-Soloy UH-12L4 · Clarkston, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1994 · N67264 · Substantial damage
  > Disconnection of the ballast bar aft retaining pin. Factor(s) were: tail rotor blade separation and reduced aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX94LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA252.md): Twibell Richard Dale Tiny TWO · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N52535 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA197.md): Cessna 182 · Millstadt, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N94752 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the loose fuel cap (siphoning) and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA098.md): Bellah Rotorway Executive · Johnson City, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N727TB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail rotor drive belt due to undetermined reasons. This led to a loss of directional control and an autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX94LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA250.md): Cessna 172 · Suisun City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N7112T · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB BFO94FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA096.md): Cessna 210B · Culpepper, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N210M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the low ceilings and clouds.
- [NTSB CHI94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA196.md): Popehn Arthur J. Coot A · Circle Pines, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N123AP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inattention to the fuel supply. Factors were the pilot-in-command's diverted attention, his not performing refueling, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA243.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Banning, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N4512Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. The haze was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA155.md): Beech 95-C55 · Wauchula, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N966N · Destroyed
  > Delay by the pilot-in-command to obtain weather avoidance assistance from the ARTCC controller resulting in the inflight breakup after encounter with a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB ATL94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA116.md): Mooney M20C · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N6879U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout because of spatial disorientation. Factors were low ceilings and the dark night.
- [NTSB BFO94FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA112.md): Beech 24R · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N9258S · Destroyed
  > the total loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain, for undetermined reasons. The pilot's failure to ensure that proper survival equipment was onboard the airplane was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA137.md): Piper PA-38 · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N9271T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed using carburetor heat until the engine had already lost power due to ice forming in the carburetor throat. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the field where the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB BFO94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA087.md): WSK PZL Krosno KR-03A · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1994 · N4194D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature release from the tow plane. The lack of lift and the downdraft were factors.
- [NTSB LAX94LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA236.md): Sharp Scorpion TOO · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N288JS · Destroyed
  > the failure of the tail rotor 'V' drive belt for undetermined reasons and the subsequent failure and separation of the tail rotor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA233.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N36025 · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft due to improper maintenance installation of the number 1 cylinder and the inadequate torquing of the case through bolts at that location.
- [NTSB NYC94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA096.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N68186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion, loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA182.md): Cessna P-210N · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N4UD · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning and decision making by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA108.md): Mooney M20F · Williston, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N9314V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA180.md): Mooney M20E · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N6942U · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors related to the accident were the ditch and the quantity gage which gave a false indication.
- [NTSB CHI94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA177.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N3191Q · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a pressure fuel line. A factor was the encountering of unsuitable terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA181.md): Mooney M20J · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N50105 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the connecting rod due to lack of lubrication. Factors were the previous damage to the engine, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA176.md): Snow 600-S2C · Bancroft, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N1659S · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to select carburetor heat during an extended descent, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and the presence of a ditch at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA105.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Foley, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N5512P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. The pilot's inadequate preflight and resultant improper positioning of the fuel selector were factors.
- [NTSB FTW94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA173.md): Cessna 172N · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N1422E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB FTW94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA170.md): Burkhart Grob 6103 Twin Astir · Forrest City, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N156SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control when he diverted his attention to closing the canopy. A factor was his failure to properly close the canopy prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL94FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA102.md): Beech A36 · Statesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N1551K · Destroyed
  > A LOSS OF CONTROL FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(s).
- [NTSB SEA94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA125.md): Kelly Long EZ · Lindon, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N8JE · Substantial damage
  > Piston failure and unsuitable terrain for a successful forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA124.md): Ryan Navion L-17B · Olympia, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N1669Z · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA086.md): Cessna 150M · Addison, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N3335V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA122.md): Vickers Spitfire Mark Xviii · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N41702 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors include the pilot's poor inflight decision to attempt an IMC climb in an aircraft not certified for instrument flight rules (IFR) operation, and his…

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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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