# NTSB investigations: NONE, 1994

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX95LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA050.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N3950A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision and inadequate airspeed. The downdraft and trees were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB NYC95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA040.md): Burkhart Grob 103A · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N858BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate.
- [NTSB BFO95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA015.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N33938 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning decision by the pilot, which resulted in insufficient altitude to maintain clearance from trees.
- [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 FTW95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA046.md): Raven S100A · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N54693 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A factor related to the accident was: the high wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA026.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Nashua, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N4070S · No damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a rollover.
- [NTSB MIA95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA013.md): Semco Challenger · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N2048J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the basket suspension cables due to corrosion and overstress separations. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection of the basket suspension cables by an authorized FAA repairman.
- [NTSB MIA95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA011.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N7679 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform an adequate preflight inspection resulting in a leaking brake going undetected. This resulted in the failure of the brake due to loss of hydraulic fluid and collision with a sign and a ditch when the aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA005.md): Larsen Avid Heavy Hauler · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N21LJ · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA006.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N70792 · Substantial damage
  > The encountered turbulence. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA208.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N34215 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering over the runway threshold resulting in the left wing contacting the ground.
- [NTSB CHI94LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA309.md): Balloon Works Fire FLY 7-15 · Storm Lake, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N2597S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive rate of descent to landing. Factors in the accident were the gusts and downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI94LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA275.md): Thunder and Colt 120A · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N416TC · Substantial damage
  > the unforcast, unanticipated adverse wind conditions and thermal activity. A factor was the powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI94LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA280.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Ionia, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N6514M · Substantial damage
  > no thermal lift available, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor related to the accident was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA155.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-4A · Cannan, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N245JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with terrain. Factors were a loss of lift and the pilot's in-flight decision to maneuver too close to the ridge.
- [NTSB FTW94LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA250.md): Let L-23 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N923SB · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB FTW94LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA243.md): Cameron V-77 · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N1990S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control. A factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA191.md): Avian Magnum 9 · Pasco, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N50257 · No damage
  > A physical impairment that reduced the passenger's ability to hold on to the basket during the hard landing. Factors include an excessive rate of descent at touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA94LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA186.md): Eiriavion PIK20D-78 · Rexberg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N686CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include a vehicle parked near the runway.
- [NTSB FTW94LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA237.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Littlefield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N33915 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors were low altitude and airspeed at the beginning of the downwind turn.
- [NTSB FTW94IA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA227.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N83873 · Minor damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear torque link assembly and shimmy dampener for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA219.md): Cameron V-77 · Littleton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N748CB · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the balloon's heater system (pilot light) for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA118.md): Schweizer SGS2-32 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1994 · N1175S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning and decision. A factor related to the accident is a downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI94LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA284.md): Head Balloons AX7-77 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N21WR · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper descent rate.
- [NTSB LAX94LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA259.md): Mascari Discovery S-12 · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N999 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the muffler assembly due to preexisting cracking in the oxidized area of the weld, with subsequent damage and separation of the propeller and reduction gear box. A related factor was the excessive taxispeed which resulted in the airplane…
- [NTSB SEA94LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA148.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1994 · N7751S · Substantial damage
  > Proper touch down point was not obtained. Factors to the accident were: canopy not secured, and inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB LAX94LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA244.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8 · Acton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N9084D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and his misjudging the wind speed information. Contributing factors were the gusty winds and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA197.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N3992 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB BFO94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA083.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-C · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N166W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW94LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA184.md): Lockheed P-38 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N38LL · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced loss of power due to improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the type airplane, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA172.md): Cameron V-77 · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N1992B · No damage
  > The pilot did not attain a proper level off during landing. A downdraft which was encountered was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA165.md): Burkhart Grob BG 103 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N140BG · Substantial damage
  > a hard landing as a result of the early disconnect of the glider launch/tow equipment.
- [NTSB NYC94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA081.md): Let Super Blanik L-33 · New Castle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N23BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach for landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of glider.
- [NTSB SEA94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA118.md): Maule M-5-235C · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1994 · N711CX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA151.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N4MN · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout on the part of both pilots. A factor was poor airport operations.
- [NTSB CHI94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA143.md): Cessna 152 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N758ZC · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during touch and go landings. A factor was the pilot in command's lack of total experience and the snowbank located off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB BFO94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA078.md): Cameron ET-90 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1994 · N898ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the landing approach. A factor related to the accident is a downdraft that exceeded the balloon's available climb capability.
- [NTSB BFO94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA074.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N2167 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA132.md): Aerostar RX-7 · Augusta, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N6408F · No damage
  > The improper touchdown performed by the balloon pilot.
- [NTSB LAX94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA162.md): Head Balloons AX9-118 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N45289 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot lights and burners to relight in flight once extinguished due to the installation of an incorrect gas pressure regulator.
- [NTSB SEA94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA078.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1994 · N5790S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed/inadequate remedial action. Factors include the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and unfavorable/variable, gusty winds during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX94LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA102.md): Furche-Bielsko SZD-48 Jantar · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N48DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper remedial action to recover from the spin. The intentional stall/spin was a factor in this accident.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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") = 1994
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&year=1994

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