NTSB investigations, 1995

301 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1995 per year, 1962–2026: 20,990 cases
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1980508
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2009190
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2011194
2012181
2013189
2014178
2015158
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2017191
2018172
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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')),
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    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 = 500)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB MIA96FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · East Naples, FLThe pilot's disregard for the MDA for a specific segment of the VOR/DME approach which resulted in the inflight collision with a guy wire of an antenna and separation of 8.5 feet of the left wing.Dec 31, 1995 · N91MJ · DestroyedNTSB LAX96FA086Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Delano, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an IFR circling approach. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience in high performance aircraft.Dec 30, 1995 · N7337R · DestroyedNTSB CHI96FA067Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · Eagle River, WIthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while executing the circling approach. Factors were the descent below minimum descent altitude, the fog, the low ceiling and the icing conditions.Dec 30, 1995 · N991PC · DestroyedNTSB BFO96FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Louisville, KYfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of altitude, and subsequent collision with obstructions (utility pole and supporting cable).Dec 30, 1995 · N7676J · DestroyedNTSB LAX96LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Quartzite, AZthe pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing.Dec 29, 1995 · N1246Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Munich, NDthe pilot allowed his airspeed to get too low and encountered a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control due to misuse of the controls for wind drift correction and improper use…Dec 28, 1995 · N88384 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Bemidji, MNinadequate maintenance installation and inspection of the elevator flight control system which led to restricted flight control elevator movement due to a loose bolt.Dec 28, 1995 · N159MC · No damageNTSB FTW96FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's lack of total actual instrument weather time and the clouds.Dec 24, 1995 · N1152J · DestroyedNTSB LAX96FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · San Jose, CAThe failure of the air traffic controller to comply with instructions contained in the Air Traffic Control Handbook, FAA Order 7110.65, which resulted in the flight being vectored at an altitude below the minimum vectoring altitude (MVA) and failure to issue…Dec 23, 1995 · N27954 · DestroyedNTSB FTW96LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Waller, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.Dec 22, 1995 · N9591D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Minneapolis, MNthe pilot-in-command's abrupt maneuvering during the circling approach. The factors involved were the airframe ice and fog.Dec 22, 1995 · N222RB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Memphis, TNthe pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing conditions was a factor.Dec 19, 1995 · N8349Z · DestroyedNTSB ATL96LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's inadequate planning and failure to follow operating procedures resulted in his descent below the decision height while on final approach.Dec 19, 1995 · N4219T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · John Day, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.Dec 16, 1995 · N3171B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe pilot-in-command's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight.Dec 14, 1995 · N48959 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · West Helena, ARBinding of the power lever linkage, due to corrosion, which resulted in a situation that led to an inadvertent shut-down of the engine at a critical point on the approach to land. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance.Dec 13, 1995 · N3090C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96IA039Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-212B · Amsterdam, NetherlandsThe failure of the captain to maintain a level wings attitude during a go-around resulting in the right wing dragging on the ground.Dec 10, 1995 · N616FF · Minor damageNTSB ANC96LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the variable wind.Dec 10, 1995 · N15175 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocotillo Wells, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glide path on final approach.Dec 9, 1995 · N4203L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Modesto, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, followed by a forced landing in an area of trees. Darkness was a related factor.Dec 8, 1995 · N214BD · DestroyedNTSB LAX96FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · San Dimas, CAthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his resultant improper planning/decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures, and his failure to maintain proper altitude during a missed approach. Factors relating to the accident…Dec 7, 1995 · N37324 · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Orange Springs, FLThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in engine failure due to carburetor ice.Dec 6, 1995 · N60758 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96FA035Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-20 · Meridian, MSthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering during an ILS approach in instrument flight conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the published approach procedure, his failure to maintain a proper…Dec 6, 1995 · N33AS · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Madison, MSThe pilot's premature raising of flaps during a go-around.Dec 4, 1995 · N12245 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Friedens, PAthe pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures, by not maintaining proper altitude and by descending below the minimum descent altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: the air traffic controller's failure to issue a proper clearance, the…Dec 3, 1995 · N8775W · DestroyedNTSB FTW96LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Collinsville, OKThe pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to periodically clear the engine during the glide, and failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line during the approach for an emergency landing.Dec 2, 1995 · N236CD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaister LP-15 · Adelanto, CAthe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the base-to-final turn.Dec 1, 1995 · N6LS · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Michigan City, INthe pilot-in-command's selecting and maintaining an improper approach speed.Nov 28, 1995 · N5CX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96TA016Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182H · Koyuk, AKThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Nov 28, 1995 · N1997X · DestroyedNTSB LAX96LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonocoupe 90A · Salinas, CAthe pilot's failure to properly recover from a slipping maneuver.Nov 26, 1995 · N11768 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Bozeman, MTfailure of the pilot to follow the specified approach track (proper IFR procedure), and his associated failure to maintain altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to abide by the aircraft…Nov 25, 1995 · N3729T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Englewood, COfailure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of power in the left engine for undetermined reason(s), and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency…Nov 24, 1995 · N1147M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilots failure to follow the visual approach slope indicator and maintain a proper glidepath during approach. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue.Nov 23, 1995 · N44CQ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Hudson, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was improper in-flight planning.Nov 21, 1995 · N8759A · DestroyedNTSB LAX96FA050Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fullerton, CAthe pilot-in-command's failure to follow IFR procedures in that he descended below the minimum descent altitude and failed to execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's self-induced pressure to get to work.Nov 20, 1995 · N888JK · DestroyedNTSB LAX96FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Oxnard, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a missed approach, after encountering an undetermined propeller malfunction, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, fog, and the…Nov 19, 1995 · N5795K · DestroyedNTSB BFO96LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · New Carlisle, OHthe pilot-in-command's failure to reach the proper touchdown point. Related factors were the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper glidepath during the approach, and the rough/uneven terrain encountered after the airplane touched down short of the…Nov 19, 1995 · N4758J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA048Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Imperial, CAthe student pilot's misreading of the altimeter while in the traffic pattern, which put the aircraft in dangerous proximity to the ground and obstructions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to see the power pole due to sun glare as the…Nov 18, 1995 · N23102 · DestroyedNTSB CHI96FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Stafford, KSthe pilot misjudged his distance and altitude and flew into transmission wires. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience.Nov 18, 1995 · N93726 · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Jasper, FLImproper maintenance and inspection of the carburetor system by maintenance personnel during the last annual inspection which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform…Nov 15, 1995 · N4702S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Norwood, MAthe student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent nose over during the forced landing.Nov 13, 1995 · N51197 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Keller, TXthe inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle resulting in his obstructing the runway.Nov 12, 1995 · N2141Z · Substantial damageNTSB DCA96MA008Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-83 · East Granby, CTthe flightcrew's failure to maintain the required minimum descent altitude until the required visual references identifiable with the runway were in sight. Contributing factors were the failure of the BDL approach controller to furnish the flightcrew with a…Nov 12, 1995 · N566AA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ashville, NYthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway during an approach to land. Factors relating to the accident were: the night and adverse weather conditions.Nov 11, 1995 · N62620 · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Belleville, KSthe pilot misjudging his approach to the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions, a sick passenger that diverted the pilot's attention, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's decision not to execute the missed approach…Nov 10, 1995 · N9894R · Substantial damageNTSB BFO96LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Newport News, VAthe failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump drive shaft, the pilot's failure to properly engage the emergency landing gear handle.Nov 10, 1995 · N2314F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96FA042Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Kneeland, CAfailure of the pilot to correct a descending spiral and perform a missed approach, after becoming spatially disoriented and deviating from the planned ILS approach procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot's excessive…Nov 9, 1995 · N8920M · DestroyedNTSB BFO96LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Phillipsburg, OHThe flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate supervision of the flying pilot, and the flying pilot's abrupt handling of the airplane during an attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the flying pilot's lack of familiarity with light piston…Nov 5, 1995 · N5376E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Redwood City, CAthe simultaneous total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 4, 1995 · N316HG · Substantial damageNTSB DCA96IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-737-500 · San Francisco, CAThe inadvertant stall for undertermined reasons.Oct 29, 1995 · N904UA · No damage