# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 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. Page 1 of 4 · 189 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA092.md): Classic Waco YMF · Kailua Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N40115 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the Waco pilot to see and avoid the opposite direction Cessna 172 while both aircraft were taxiing in a non-movement area of the airport. Factors in the accident were: the congested nature of the taxi lane, which limited the Waco pilot's… - [NTSB CHI96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA064.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Munich, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N88384 · Substantial damage > the 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… - [NTSB CHI96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Excelsior Sprg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N172DA · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and the delayed aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate level-off. - [NTSB SEA96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA035.md): Cessna 172N · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N738ME · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in his failure to clear the perimeter fence. Factors relating to the accident were: the tailwind, and the pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB SEA96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA034.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N4008Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and terrain clearance. Turbulence was a factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA083.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1995 · N9591D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB SEA96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA032.md): Cessna 172K · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N143JP · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain and high vegetation were related factors. - [NTSB MIA96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA044.md): Cessna 172N · Bryceville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N75938 · Substantial damage > The 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. - [NTSB LAX96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1995 · N73601 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in porpoising during a downwind emergency landing. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons was a factor. - [NTSB NYC96LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA039.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N734QZ · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank. Factors relating to the accident were: ice on the runway and the gusty crosswind condition. - [NTSB LAX96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N8987V · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed. - [NTSB LAX96WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96WA063.md): Piper PA-28 · Baja California, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 1995 · N4577R · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA062.md): Cessna 172N · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N739LD · Substantial damage > the student pilot's use of an excessive airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing, a porpoise, and a collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB MIA96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA034.md): Cessna 172M · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1995 · N12245 · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature raising of flaps during a go-around. - [NTSB NYC96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N1945H · Substantial damage > the 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,… - [NTSB NYC96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA033.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N2226Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA053.md): Robinson R22HP · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N90452 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain proper control of the helicopter, while in a hover. - [NTSB MIA96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA027.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1995 · N2114P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) of the Cessna, N210PW, to see and avoid the Piper, N2114P. - [NTSB FTW96WA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96WA342.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Tipejuanes, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 1995 · N3283P · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA018.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Seeley Lake, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N8431D · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The snow covered runway was a factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Niles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N738LM · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge. - [NTSB MIA96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA021.md): Lynch Starduster SA-300 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N39339 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB CHI96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA029.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N161FS · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude. Factors included the weather obscuration due to snow and fog, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of recent night flight time. - [NTSB LAX96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA043.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N55152 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The pilot's diverted attention while raising the flaps and pushing in the carburetor heat control was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB LAX96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA031.md): Piper PA-18 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N6988B · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot/flight instructor to adequately supervise the student pilot resulting in loss of directional control, and his abrupt overcorrection resulting in a waterloop. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experience as a flight… - [NTSB LAX96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Congress, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N8074C · Substantial damage > failure of the #3 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot's need to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with an automobile. - [NTSB LAX96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA025.md): Cessna 172 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N2967E · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA022.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N8649V · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the inadvertent stall while performing a short field landing. - [NTSB CHI96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA015.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocie, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N6932W · Substantial damage > failure of the number three exhaust valve. - [NTSB ANC96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA007.md): Piper PA-18 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N3183Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft sandy terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N6477D · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in inadequate altitude/clearance from hangar buildings and a subsequent emergency landing, while attempting to evade a flock of geese. The flock of geese was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Red Devil, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N6550Z · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA014.md): Cessna 172M · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N73357 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB FTW96FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA009.md): Rupe RV-4 · Longmont, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N61TR · Destroyed > the installation of an unapproved metal propeller which led to a fatigue failure of a blade and loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB ANC96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA004.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N4463Z · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot concerning his method of testing the landing area. His selection of an unsuitable area was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA001.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N9553H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle (road sign) during the landing. - [NTSB SEA95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA229.md): Piper PA-18A · Roberts, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N1953P · Substantial damage > an improperly performed major rebuild and inadequate inspection of the aircraft by maintenance personnel. Inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot contributed to the accident. - [NTSB NYC95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA229.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Warminster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N33330 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was pilot distraction. - [NTSB NYC95LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA227.md): Cessna 172RG · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N9497B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and excessive airspeed which resulted in an overrun and a subsequent collision with a trailer off the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB MIA95LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA235.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N607FT · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI95LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA324.md): Cessna 177 · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1995 · N3497T · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power line, while on short final approach. The downdraft was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA325.md): Bede BD12 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1995 · N112BD · Substantial damage > The airplane's inadequate handling characteristics which resulted in the inability to control pitch attitude during landing. - [NTSB FTW95FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA393.md): Cessna 172M · Witter, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N61899 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from high/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, high terrain, and foggy weather conditions. Also, the pilot's use of Methamphetamine (not approved by the FAA) was a… - [NTSB ANC95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA174.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Delta, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N3991Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable step taxi/takeoff area. The submerged object was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA168.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kivalina, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N7562K · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX95LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA333.md): Beech 23 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1995 · N2382J · Destroyed > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The soft and rough nature of the terrain available for the forced landing was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB SEA95LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA215.md): Socata Rallye 150 ST · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N308RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The downdraft was a factor. - [NTSB NYC95FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA221.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Akron, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N22BX · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the rotor RPM, and his improper remedial action, which resulted in the rotor stalling. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in helicopters, and his lack of total experience in make and… - [NTSB FTW95LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA386.md): Cessna 172N · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N4918G · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to use all the available runway. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB FTW95LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA383.md): Piper PA-23 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N2291P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision by inadvertently selecting a less suitable area for landing (than the runway). Factors relating to the accident were: a malfunction of the nose landing gear micro-switch, which resulted in a false indication… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41508&year=1995&page=2 ## 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 ('41508')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=1995 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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