# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series, 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 CHI95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA053.md): Beech E18S · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N5647D · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) conditions, the accumulation of airframe/wing ice, the pilot's improper use of…
- [NTSB MIA94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA218.md): Grumman G-164B · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1994 · N48572 · Substantial damage
  > The improper decision of the pilot to execute a precautionary landing to an unprepared field due to a supercharger shaft failure.
- [NTSB CHI94LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA320.md): Weatherly 201C · Stephen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N9054W · Substantial damage
  > improper rigging of the parking brake control cable resulting in inadvertent application of the left wheel brake.
- [NTSB CHI94LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA323.md): Beech D18S · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N666S · Substantial damage
  > the improper fuel selector position by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA270.md): Grumman G-164B · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N48664 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB ANC94FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA105.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N17394 · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to remain clear of mountainous terrain. The box/blind canyon and proximity of mountainous terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX94LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA313.md): Schweizer G-164-A · Laton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N699Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the No.7 cylinder for an unspecified reason.
- [NTSB FTW94LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA267.md): Weatherly 201C · Pampa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N9075W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain following the forced landing. A factor was fuel starvation induced power loss resultant from the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank.
- [NTSB ATL94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA153.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N44970 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder during landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA152.md): Grumman G-164A · Vanceboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N8896H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ATL94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA147.md): Boeing A75N1 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N57TH · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut that resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA192.md): Grumman G-21A · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N327 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA193.md): Grumman G-164B · Wilder, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N48571 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake master cylinder and the pilot's inadequate remedial action when the aircraft collided with an embankment during an intentional ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI94LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA235.md): Beech 17 · Elgin, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1994 · N1184V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the road sign. Factors in the accident were the sign and the failure of the landing gear to extend into the full down and locked position.
- [NTSB ANC94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA082.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N2297R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not use the takeoff checklist to confirm that the flaps were extended for the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA079.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N2297R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW94LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA209.md): Grumman G-164A · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N6535 · Substantial damage
  > Total power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA159.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N6782L · No damage
  > The pilot's accidental extension of his hand into the arc of the turning propeller. Factors include high winds during the docking process.
- [NTSB CHI94DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTG01.md): Grumman G-164-A · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N5277 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA162.md): Grumman G-164A · Alexandria, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1994 · N7368 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with wires.
- [NTSB FTW94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA142.md): Grumman G-164A · Lindon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N8559H · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate preflight planning and preparation for the flight. A factor was soft terrain on the landing strip.
- [NTSB LAX94LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA204.md): Beech UC-45J · Acampo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1994 · N35095 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the extended power-off descent. The existing carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's diverted attention, and the power lines were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA084.md): Grumman G-164B · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N48717 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA092.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Levan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1994 · N6754Q · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear wheel bearing broke resulting in the wheel jamming and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC94GA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94GA041.md): Grumman G21A · Mt. Fairweather, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 21, 1994 · N741 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision in attempting to outclimb the rising terrain with the existing airplane climb performance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, the over maximum gross weight of the…
- [NTSB ATL94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA066.md): Boeing PT-17 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N57TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition during landing. A factor is a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA155.md): Grumman G-164B · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N6528K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain sufficient flying speed during a downwind takeoff and climb, compounded by his reluctance to use full available takeoff power.
- [NTSB ATL94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA045.md): Cessna 310R · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N3844C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N2069C to follow the ATC directive to give way to N3844C, and the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of N2069C. A factor was the dark night lighting condition at the time of the 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 ('52008'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52008&year=1994

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