NTSB investigations, 1995

506 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1995 per year, 1962–2026: 35,879 cases
196218
196328
1964703
1965750
1966856
1967893
1968881
1969995
1970996
1971941
1972894
1973935
1974968
1975977
1976927
1977936
19781,018
1979968
1980873
1981881
1982786
1983734
1984747
1985704
1986693
1987616
1988656
1989590
1990548
1991574
1992542
1993533
1994498
1995506
1996511
1997466
1998467
1999452
2000451
2001396
2002407
2003415
2004380
2005390
2006325
2007353
2008256
2009309
2010269
2011287
2012309
2013280
2014258
2015295
2016324
2017275
2018340
2019348
2020248
2021323
2022312
2023322
2024368
2025347
2026231

Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 = 400)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB MIA96LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Eastover, SCinadequate overhaul procedures by maintenance personnel resulting in an oil pump failure and subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 30, 1995 · N3750H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportATR ATR 42-300 · Honolulu, HIthe flight attendant's decision to leave her seat in an area of forecast and known moderate turbulence. The turbulence was a related factor.Dec 30, 1995 · N4202G · No damageNTSB BFO96LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hudson, OHthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: false fuel quantity indication from the left fuel quantity gauge,…Dec 30, 1995 · N47316 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA044Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Pymatuning, PAthe pilot's intentional suicide.Dec 29, 1995 · N3290Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC 3 · Whitewright, TXThe separation of a spark plug and 4 other spark plugs being 'finger' tight as a result of undertorquing by maintenance personnel when they were reinstalled following inspection. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 28, 1995 · N6127K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96FA049Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Ocala, FLoil starvation resulting in connecting rod failure in three of the six cylinders due to lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adhere to a ATC vector toward the nearest airport following engine failure which resulted…Dec 27, 1995 · N800SJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96FA082Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAa partial power loss due to carburetor icing resulting from existing environmental conditions and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during descent.Dec 27, 1995 · N53321 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Kaufman, TXThe loss of engine power due to a bent push rod and the resultant loss of oil. Factors were the cockpit smoke and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 27, 1995 · N5221P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Round Rock, TXThe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 24, 1995 · N19LV · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96FA249Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Death Valley, CAthe non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.Dec 23, 1995 · N7304P · DestroyedNTSB FTW96FA073Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Cleveland, OKthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a stall/spin. Factors relating to the accident were: pilot…Dec 21, 1995 · N421EP · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Indianapolis, INthe failure of the turbocharger, caused by a unapproved rebuild of the turbocharger which contained automotive parts. Debris from the failed turbocharger damaged the oil pump resulting in lack of engine lubrication.Dec 21, 1995 · N5083C · Substantial damageNTSB BFO96FA032Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Bellville, OHthe pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in the airplane exceeding its design stress limitations and an in-flight breakup.Dec 21, 1995 · N1269G · DestroyedNTSB SEA96FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Netarts, ORa loss of control for undetermined reasons.Dec 17, 1995 · N732TA · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bryceville, FLThe pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the weather conditions, the pilot becoming lost/disoriented, and the lack of braking action on wet grass during the precautionary landing.Dec 17, 1995 · N75938 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Bangor, MEthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly plan his approach for landing, so that the airplane would not stall or touchdown hard. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, the accumulation…Dec 16, 1995 · N6250X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-23 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to properly plan the flight.Dec 16, 1995 · N254BA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Mead, WAthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and instrument meteorological conditions.Dec 14, 1995 · N5GM · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Tamms, ILfuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the failure of the pilot to properly monitor his fuel consumption.Dec 14, 1995 · N2465Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Greenwood, SCthe loss of engine power for undetermined reason.Dec 14, 1995 · N9102V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Bay Minette, ALfailure of the alternate air door, which resulted in blockage of air through the induction system. A factor relating to the accident was: failure to comply with Safety Bulletin SB-M20-253.Dec 14, 1995 · N3874H · DestroyedNTSB CHI96FA052Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Steuben, WIfailure of the pilot to select alternate air. Darkness and snowy weather conditions were related factors.Dec 12, 1995 · N54791 · DestroyedNTSB CHI96FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Parker, KSthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to a drug (cocaine); his improper in-flight decision to continue flight over an overcast condition and then to descend into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC); his failure to maintain control of…Dec 12, 1995 · N14BA · DestroyedNTSB FTW96FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during low altitude straight and level flight.Dec 9, 1995 · N25756 · DestroyedNTSB CHI96FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Laupahoehoe, HIthe pilot falling asleep at the controls due to fatigue. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the dark night.Dec 7, 1995 · N6687Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW96FA062Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Caddo Mills, TXThe failure of the pilot-in-command in each airplane to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic (inadequate visual lookout). The localized haze and smoke were related factors.Dec 6, 1995 · N3222S · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ATL96LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Athens, GAThe mechanic's failure to adequately inspect and repair the engine, which resulted in engine oil contamination, and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the low ceiling.Dec 6, 1995 · N180KH · Substantial damageNTSB BFO96LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Seville, OHpilot suicide (intentional in-flight collision with terrain).Dec 4, 1995 · N5900G · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Somerset, PAthe pilot's improper planning/decision and use of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment and subsequent nose over of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions,…Dec 3, 1995 · N1945H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Eads, COFailure of the engine connecting rod bolts and separation of the cylinder from the crankcase. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and reduced light conditions (dark night).Dec 1, 1995 · N735JN · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Beaufort, SCAn inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of engine power. The tree stump was a factor.Dec 1, 1995 · N8779U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Alexander City, ALThe leaking fuel injector, which created a rich mixture, and caused the aircraft engine to lose power.Dec 1, 1995 · N53870 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Salt Lake City, UTimproper installation of the rudder control cable by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in chafing and/or fatigue and subsequent failure of the cable.Nov 30, 1995 · N134PM · No damageNTSB LAX96LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Eagar, AZthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was on board for the flight.Nov 29, 1995 · N6236X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96FA192Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Marlinton, WVThe pilot's continued VFR flight into obscured, rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to climb the airplane as conditions worsened. Factors included the rising terrain and the weather obscuration.Nov 28, 1995 · N28901 · DestroyedNTSB LAX96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayward, CAloss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Nov 28, 1995 · N6349M · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Southbridge, MAfatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.Nov 26, 1995 · N344C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Stevens Point, WIflying into known icing conditions and descending below the minimum descent altitude.Nov 26, 1995 · N6293F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Lajas, PRthe student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of power due to water in the fuel.Nov 26, 1995 · N3608S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-522 · Portland, ORAn unexpected encounter with unforecast moderate high level windshear and turbulence as the flight attendant was performing his duties during descent.Nov 25, 1995 · N953UA · No damageNTSB LAX96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Sonora, CAcarburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice.Nov 25, 1995 · N3000J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcclung SEA Hawk · Marengo, ILthe failure of the upper right wing due to the presence of unbonded areas between the spar cap and the bidirectional fiberglass. The unbonded areas were due to the inadequate manufacturing of the airplane by the owner/builder. A factor in the accident was the…Nov 24, 1995 · N391SP · DestroyedNTSB FTW96LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Eagle Lake, TXa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.Nov 23, 1995 · N8493S · DestroyedNTSB CHI96FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Belvidere, SDthe pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane, and exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the snow and fog, and the aft airplane center…Nov 23, 1995 · N3966M · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Ocala, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) of the Cessna, N210PW, to see and avoid the Piper, N2114P.Nov 22, 1995 · N2114P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Estancia, NMimproper maintenance and inspection of the engine, ingestion of an air intake bypass door into the engine intake, detonation (or preignition), and failure of the #1 and #2 piston and connecting rod assemblies. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack…Nov 21, 1995 · N9886R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Montrose, MIa loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the throttle push-pull cable.Nov 20, 1995 · N2296J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleet ONE · Holly Springs, NCa loss of engine power due to a cracked crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.Nov 19, 1995 · N638M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, and the failure of the airplane's vacuum pump which rendered the attitude indicator and the directional gyro inoperative.Nov 18, 1995 · N51593 · DestroyedNTSB ANC96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Aniak, AKfatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main bearing journal, where rubbing contact had occurred with the number 2 main bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.Nov 18, 1995 · N70076 · Substantial damage