# Fatal NTSB investigations, 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 10 · 456 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA96FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA051.md): Cessna 550 · East Naples, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1995 · N91MJ · Destroyed > The pilot's disregard for the MDA for a specific segment of the VOR/DME approach which resulted in the inflight collision with a guy wire of an antenna and separation of 8.5 feet of the left wing. - [NTSB LAX96FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA086.md): Beech V35B · Delano, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7337R · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an IFR circling approach. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience in high performance aircraft. - [NTSB CHI96FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA067.md): Cessna 560 · Eagle River, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N991PC · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while executing the circling approach. Factors were the descent below minimum descent altitude, the fog, the low ceiling and the icing conditions. - [NTSB BFO96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA034.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7676J · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of altitude, and subsequent collision with obstructions (utility pole and supporting cable). - [NTSB NYC96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA044.md): Cessna 182E · Pymatuning, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N3290Y · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional suicide. - [NTSB MIA96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA050.md): Nanchang China CJ6A · Planterville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N3104U · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees. - [NTSB ATL96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA027.md): Piper J-3-C65 · Belzoni, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N3615K · Substantial damage > failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground. - [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 FTW96FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA075.md): Aero Commander 112 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N1152J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's lack of total actual instrument weather time and the clouds. - [NTSB LAX96FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA249.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N7304P · Destroyed > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB LAX96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA078.md): Piper PA-31-350 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N27954 · Destroyed > The failure of the air traffic controller to comply with instructions contained in the Air Traffic Control Handbook, FAA Order 7110.65, which resulted in the flight being vectored at an altitude below the minimum vectoring altitude (MVA) and failure to issue… - [NTSB CHI96FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA065.md): Mumm Lancair · Morris, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N2114Z · Destroyed > the partially blocked elevator and improper installation of the elevator bob weight by the owner/builder which prevented full travel of the elevator control system. Factors relating to this accident were the intentional stall and inability to adequately… - [NTSB FTW96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA073.md): Cessna 421C · Cleveland, OK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N421EP · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a stall/spin. Factors relating to the accident were: pilot… - [NTSB DCA96RA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96RA020.md): Boeing B757 · Buga, Colombia · Accident · 160 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 1995 · N651AA - [NTSB BFO96FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA032.md): Cessna 310R · Bellville, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N1269G · Destroyed > the pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in the airplane exceeding its design stress limitations and an in-flight breakup. - [NTSB LAX96FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA076.md): Hughes 369D · Feather Falls, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N8395F · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to jettison his external load after it came in contact with trees and terrain. The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance above trees and hilly terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA025.md): Moravan Zlin Z50 LA · Springfield, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N6660B · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA048.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N8349Z · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing conditions was a factor. - [NTSB MIA96FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA047.md): Cessna 205 · Culebra, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N8415Z · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain, while maneuvering at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness with no visible horizon, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in night flight. - [NTSB SEA96FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA031.md): Cessna T210M · Netarts, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N732TA · Destroyed > a loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA043.md): Pro Star PRO Tech · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N2071H · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command(CFI) allowed the airplane's design limits to be exceeded which resulted in the overload failure and separation of the right wing. - [NTSB MIA96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA042.md): Otis King COBRA-B · Newberry, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N102DJ · Substantial damage > an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW96FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA072.md): Beech 35 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1969D · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent… - [NTSB FTW96FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA071.md): Cessna 150M · S Padre Island, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N3862V · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) above the surface of the water. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (low ceiling and… - [NTSB SEA96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Mead, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N5GM · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB MIA96WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA046.md): Aero Commander 1121 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 14, 1995 · N503U · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA022.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N9102V · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reason. - [NTSB ATL96FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA021.md): Mooney M20J · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N3874H · Destroyed > failure of the alternate air door, which resulted in blockage of air through the induction system. A factor relating to the accident was: failure to comply with Safety Bulletin SB-M20-253. - [NTSB CHI96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA049.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parker, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N14BA · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to a drug (cocaine); his improper in-flight decision to continue flight over an overcast condition and then to descend into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC); his failure to maintain control of… - [NTSB FTW96FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA063.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1995 · N25756 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during low altitude straight and level flight. - [NTSB MIA96WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA037.md): Beech 1900D · Port-Au-Prince, Haiti · Accident · 20 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 1995 · FOHRK · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX96FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA067.md): Cessna 340A · San Dimas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1995 · N37324 · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his resultant improper planning/decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures, and his failure to maintain proper altitude during a missed approach. Factors relating to the accident… - [NTSB CHI96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA048.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Laupahoehoe, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1995 · N6687Y · Destroyed > the pilot falling asleep at the controls due to fatigue. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the dark night. - [NTSB MIA96FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA035.md): Aerospatiale TB-20 · Meridian, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1995 · N33AS · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering during an ILS approach in instrument flight conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the published approach procedure, his failure to maintain a proper… - [NTSB FTW96FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA062.md): Cessna 182G · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1995 · N3222S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command in each airplane to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic (inadequate visual lookout). The localized haze and smoke were related factors. - [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 FTW96FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA060.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N16089 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line and utility pole. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL96FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA018.md): Navion D · Canton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N96Q · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to drugs which led to his overconfidence of personal ability and continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. The weather conditions and dark night were factors. - [NTSB ATL96FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA017.md): Cessna 402A · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N402RL · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper climb rate and direction of flight following takeoff, resulting in a collision with obstacles. The reason for the loss of control and subsequent unusual attitude ground impact was not determined. - [NTSB BFO96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA029.md): Cessna 150K · Seville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1995 · N5900G · Destroyed > pilot suicide (intentional in-flight collision with terrain). - [NTSB NYC96FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA035.md): Cessna 152 · Rush Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N67369 · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in becoming lost and disorientated and subsequent impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were fog and a dark night. - [NTSB IAD97WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97WA047.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Luqua, Malta · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 1995 · 9HABU · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA96RA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96RA014.md): Boeing B-737-200 · Douala, Cameroon · Accident · 72 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 1995 · TJ-CB - [NTSB CHI96FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA045.md): Piper PA-28 · Friedens, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N8775W · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures, by not maintaining proper altitude and by descending below the minimum descent altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: the air traffic controller's failure to issue a proper clearance, the… - [NTSB MIA96FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA033.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N63298 · Destroyed > the pilot's engagement in a low altitude ostentatious display from which he stalled the airplane. - [NTSB FTW96FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA058.md): Cessna 172P · Hallett, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N98003 · Destroyed > The flight instructor's intentional low altitude flight maneuver. Factors were the static wire and the bright night condition. - [NTSB BFO96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA027.md): Graichen Christen Eagle II · Malinta, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1995 · N10PG · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude, while performing aerobatic maneuvers. - [NTSB SEA96WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96WA033.md): Rockwell AC-700 · Castlegar, Canada · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 1995 · N99202 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC96FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA192.md): Cessna 414 · Marlinton, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N28901 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into obscured, rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to climb the airplane as conditions worsened. Factors included the rising terrain and the weather obscuration. - [NTSB SEA96FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA024.md): Beech C24R · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N3729T · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to follow the specified approach track (proper IFR procedure), and his associated failure to maintain altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to abide by the aircraft… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&year=1995 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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