# NTSB investigations: NONE, 1995

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 LAX96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA089.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N70107 · Substantial damage
  > the balloon's encounter with unexpected high wind conditions, and the pilot's inability to stop the balloon prior to contacting ground obstructions.
- [NTSB MIA96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA045.md): Let L-23 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N254BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan the flight.
- [NTSB LAX96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA060.md): Laister LP-15 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N6LS · Destroyed
  > the 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.
- [NTSB FTW96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA067.md): General Balloon AX-6 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N2508E · No damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the balloon during landing. A factor was unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB CHI96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA043.md): Aerostar Raven S57-A · Stark, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N7019G · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures. A factor was the weather condition.
- [NTSB NYC96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA016.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Barre, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N65852 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to return to the airport after encountering an area of no thermal lift, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction during an off…
- [NTSB BFO96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA009.md): Aerostar Raven S49A · Ark, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N6348X · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper procedures while inflating the balloon using an external fuel source, and the fuel leak.
- [NTSB FTW96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA013.md): Aerostar RX 8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N9153X · No damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. The variable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA001.md): Aerostar S60A · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N63286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate clearance from the power lines during the approach. A factor was the sudden wind gust.
- [NTSB SEA95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA228.md): Cessna 182R · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N5949E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper approach to land, exceeding the proper touchdown point for landing, failure to go-around, while there was sufficient runway…
- [NTSB MIA95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA225.md): Schweizer SGU-2-22K · Picayune, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N2717Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's disregard of a weather forecast and flight into known adverse weather condition (thunderstorm). The thunderstorm, and associated wind gusts, were factors.
- [NTSB FTW95LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA376.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N90555 · No damage
  > An encounter with a wind shift during landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA315.md): Cessna 421C · Chinle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N745CA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of a runway inappropriate for the tailwind condition and his resultant failure to achieve a touchdown point which would allow the aircraft to stop prior to over running the departure end. The rough condition of the dirt runway, the lack…
- [NTSB LAX95LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA311.md): Elan Glaser Dirks DG-300 Elan · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N300HX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his planned approach by selecting a touchdown point close to the runway's approach end that did not provide sufficient clearance to safely maneuver when forcast turbulence and downdrafts were encountered. The pilot's early extension of…
- [NTSB LAX95LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA305.md): Sikorsky CH-54A · Emigrant Gap, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N64AR · Destroyed
  > a compressor stall in the right engine for an unknown reason, which resulted in a loss of power in that engine; and inadequate crew coordination between the pilot and copilot, which resulted in their failure to ensure that the external load was promptly…
- [NTSB FTW95LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA338.md): General Balloon Newport AX8 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N1384E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of lift and subsequent hard landing as result of the disengagement of a velcro strip at the top of the balloon's envelope.
- [NTSB LAX95LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA285.md): Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS-B · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N462E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a tail wind landing to a short runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA262.md): Aerostar S-81-A · Custer, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N9174Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA182.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Owego, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N3716G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft, inflight loss of control, and a collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB SEA95LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA188.md): Grumman G-164B · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N6774Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were crosswinds and gusts.
- [NTSB FTW95LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA326.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Red River, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N2972 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of compensation for the tailwind and his ensuing failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the lack of thermal lift and the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA160.md): Raven S-60A · Deerfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N4214A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, which resulted in an encounter with unfavorable winds and an inflight loss of control. The unfavorable/high winds and sudden wind gusts were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW95LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA299.md): Slingsby T-51 · Odessa, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N88966 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed required for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude. A factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB NYC95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA156.md): Schweizer S-2-33A · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N3622X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to return to the departure airport, which resulted in insufficient gliding altitude, and the subsequent off airport landing in the trees.
- [NTSB FTW95LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA280.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Littleton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N2232H · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the Balloon during landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA242.md): Miller, Terry W. Tern · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N7322 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA209.md): Purdy HP-18 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N15DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in flight planning/decision. The lack of thermal lift was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA184.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N7768S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempted flight in close proximity to terrain under gusty wind conditions at an inadequate terrain clearance altitude.
- [NTSB LAX95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA172.md): Thunder and Colt Colt 180A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1995 · N738TC · No damage
  > the inability of the pilot to compensate for the wind conditions which resulted in the basket tipping over following touchdown during a high-wind landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA046.md): Schweizer SC2-33A · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N5725S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tow rope during the initial climb. Related factors are the gusty wind conditions, the low altitude at which the failure occurred, the tailwind during the emergency landing roll, and the CFI's intentional ground loop due to the obstacle…
- [NTSB LAX95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA164.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N7758S · Minor damage
  > the pilot's misjudged evaluation of the weather, and his inadequate compensation for the gusting winds and downdrafts.
- [NTSB ATL95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA069.md): Aerotek Zuni · Morganton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1995 · N19PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach which resulted in the loss of control of the aircraft because of gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA144.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1995 · N51947 · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with a downdraft. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA069.md): Scheibe Flugzeugbau Bergfalke II-55 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N5924 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and distance from the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain the current altimeter setting.

## 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") = 1995
  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=1995

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