# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 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 MIA96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA028.md): Bell 47-D1 · Jasper, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N4702S · Substantial damage
  > Improper 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…
- [NTSB SEA96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA048.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N30119 · Destroyed
  > a carburetor fire.
- [NTSB NYC96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA021.md): Bischoff VAN RV-6 · Monticello, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N9234B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to continue flight without sufficient fuel, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA012.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Wakeeney, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N8866P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed on final approach to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA010.md): Crowley/Zenair Zodiac CH-600 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N596WC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of elevator control as a result of the top elevator control cable working its way out of a fitting.
- [NTSB ATL96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA004.md): Lopez Lancair 360 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1995 · N102JL · Destroyed
  > the noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB MIA95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA241.md): Beech D50E · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N9351Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a feathering check of the right propeller at an altitude inadequate for a safe engine restart or refeathering of the propeller.
- [NTSB FTW95LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA405.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Como, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N38924 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowing the glider to develop an excessive descent rate. A factor was the premature and automatic disengagement of the winch-tow system.
- [NTSB LAX95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA309.md): Josephson MC-15 Cricket · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N128HJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the left engine due to inadequate maintenance of the ignition system.
- [NTSB FTW95LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA358.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N9190Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in his failure to assure that clearance was maintained from the transmission line.
- [NTSB NYC95FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA188.md): Beech 58 · Mapleton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N168CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently shut down the right engine and feathered the propeller after a loss of power in the left engine, and he failed to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor relating…
- [NTSB MIA95IA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA194.md): Boeing 737-3B7 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N396US · No damage
  > Improper installation of the 'a' system flight control computer by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in pin connector(s) being pushed loose and subsequent malfunction of the autopilot.
- [NTSB CHI95LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA271.md): Boeing 757 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N509US · No damage
  > the flight's encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI95LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA257.md): Nanchang 18A · Superior Twnshp, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1995 · N46YK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's operation of the airplane with a known deficiency in the fuel selector, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor relating to the accident was: the fuel selector's restriction of movement.
- [NTSB FTW95LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA317.md): Grumman G-164A · Mccrory, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N6636Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA260.md): Stinson L-5E · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N31853 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot in taking timely corrective action.
- [NTSB LAX95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA244.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N2529A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in that he attempted to fly an aircraft without first verifying the aircraft's gross weight and published performance capabilities.
- [NTSB MIA95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA176.md): Kashpureff Nieuport II · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N2175L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain airspeed after encountering a sudden wind shift after lift off resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and ground collision.
- [NTSB CHI95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA202.md): Hiller UH-12E · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N1349A · Substantial damage
  > the leaking drain in the main fuel sump. Factors to the accident were the incorrect fuel indication, the ravine, fuel exhaustion, and the low rotor RPM.
- [NTSB ATL95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA116.md): Smith Monnett Moni · Cheraw, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N3257W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in impact with the ground while the airplane was in a stalled condition.
- [NTSB LAX95LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA239.md): Cessna 182A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N4824D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the great lakes pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 182. The sun glare was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA244.md): Walter W. Bell Lazer Edge · El Reno, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N33PE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at the low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA197.md): Bölkow Phoebus C · Helendale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N1379 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of a downwind landing and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors in the accident were the inaccurate wind information provided by his ground crew which led the pilot to select the improper landing direction, and, the…
- [NTSB BFO95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA052.md): Curtiss-Wright P-40E · Phelps, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N940AK · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95DEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95DEI01.md): Staudacher S-600 · Wellington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1995 · N600RT · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA141.md): Sorrel SNS-4 · Menomonee Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N2026 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A factor in the accident was the transmission wires.
- [NTSB MIA95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA116.md): Korzep Bumble BEE 500 · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N4711G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM, resulting in the subsequent in flight loss of control. The pilot's lack of qualification was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA117.md): Lewis KR-2 · Ogallala, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N49TF · Substantial damage
  > the owner/builder's improper maintenance (installation). Factors were the carburetor reversed and the mixture control cable not secured.
- [NTSB LAX95FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA144.md): Cessna 310Q · Kahului, Maui, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N7705Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while flying in a mountainous area at night.
- [NTSB ATL95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA053.md): Schweizer 269B · Addison, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N11XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the throttle control during a descent which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA101.md): Beech A36 · Wallisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1995 · N7250U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

## 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 ('99999'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&year=1995

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