# NTSB investigations, 1995: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA082.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7356V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose wheel steering mechanism which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable on the ground. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA066.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Bemidji, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N159MC · No damage
  > inadequate maintenance installation and inspection of the elevator flight control system which led to restricted flight control elevator movement due to a loose bolt.
- [NTSB FTW96IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA080.md): Beech 1900C · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1995 · N39019 · No damage
  > failure by the outside contractor to perform adequate maintenance, and failure by the operator to perform an adequate inspection.
- [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 FTW96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA069.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1995 · N3090C · Substantial damage
  > Binding of the power lever linkage, due to corrosion, which resulted in a situation that led to an inadvertent shut-down of the engine at a critical point on the approach to land. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX96IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96IA065.md): Beech 99 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1995 · N134PM · No damage
  > improper installation of the rudder control cable by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in chafing and/or fatigue and subsequent failure of the cable.
- [NTSB SEA96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA025.md): Hughes 369D · Scotts Mills, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N64DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.
- [NTSB FTW96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA052.md): Champion 7FC · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N9899B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the binding tailwheel and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA041.md): Mcclung SEA Hawk · Marengo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N391SP · Destroyed
  > the failure of the upper right wing due to the presence of unbonded areas between the spar cap and the bidirectional fiberglass. The unbonded areas were due to the inadequate manufacturing of the airplane by the owner/builder. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB FTW96FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA046.md): Maule M-5-210C · Cypress, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N51593 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, and the failure of the airplane's vacuum pump which rendered the attitude indicator and the directional gyro inoperative.
- [NTSB BFO96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA026.md): Cessna 210E · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N2314F · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump drive shaft, the pilot's failure to properly engage the emergency landing gear handle.
- [NTSB SEA96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA013.md): Cessna TR182 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N4664S · Substantial damage
  > maintenance personnel improperly installed a landing gear system hydraulic line and the throttle cable which resulted in chaffing and subsequent loss of hydraulic fluid disabling the landing gear extention systems.
- [NTSB FTW96IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA024.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N263AT · Minor damage
  > 'O' ring failure in the fuel line to the left engine nozzle assemblies, which resulted in a fuel line leak and a left engine compartment fire.
- [NTSB SEA96FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA010.md): Maule M-5-235C · Alta, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1995 · N71AR · Destroyed
  > the corrosion, consequent fatigue cracking and ultimate separation of the right wing forward lift strut.
- [NTSB NYC96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA014.md): Cessna 210C · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N36264 · Substantial damage
  > a fractured hydraulic line and loss of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in an inoperative landing gear extension system for both normal and emergency operation of the gear.
- [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 CHI96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA011.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N945AX · Substantial damage
  > inadequate installation of a thrust reverser, driver linkage arm pivot bolt and nut, which resulted in the nut and bolt becoming disconnected. A factor relating to the accident was: the manufacturer's unclear information regarding the type and number of…
- [NTSB NYC96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA007.md): Teague Pitts S-1S · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1995 · N792 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare and improper bounced landing recovery. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience and a false oil pressure gauge indication.
- [NTSB SEA96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA005.md): Chard RV-3A · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N27RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the aircraft, followed by the failure of the right wing main spar.
- [NTSB FTW96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA011.md): Cessna 195A · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N9867A · Substantial damage
  > separation of the left main gear wheel as a result of improper maintenance.
- [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 NYC95LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA231.md): Waco UPF-7 · Staten Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N167K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue, which resulted in severe vibration, subsequent separation of the engine, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA236.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Union Church, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N92HA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance lubrication and inspection of the main rotor head which resulted in the separation of a rod end bearing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA226.md): Cessna 340 · Riverton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N10DF · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of hydraulic fluid in the left brake system rendering the left brake inoperative.
- [NTSB NYC95LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA226.md): Champion 7KCAB · Auburn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N6304N · Destroyed
  > the loss of airplane control as a result of a jammed rudder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA95TA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95TA230.md): Bell 206B · Culebra, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N2280N · Destroyed
  > the failure of company maintenance personnel to insure the tail rotor gearbox attach bolts were properly torqued.
- [NTSB SEA95LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA227.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N38115 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the bolt attaching the scissor arm assembly to the pitch control support assembly. The failure of the bolt led to a loss of collective pitch control and reduced rotor RPM.
- [NTSB FTW95IA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA397.md): MBB BO-105C · Lafayette, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N91070 · No damage
  > a short in the 'jam proof system' solenoid valve which prevented activation of the backup hydraulic system and resulting in a cyclic hardover. Factors were the contaminated hydraulic fluid and the resulting jammed actuator (longitudinal control slider).
- [NTSB ANC95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA170.md): Cessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N2940K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main landing gear wheel that had been modified for a tundra tire.
- [NTSB FTW95FA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA394.md): MBB BO-105C · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1995 · N650MS · Destroyed
  > the failure of the main transmission's #1 (left) input pinion assembly, due to the partially blocked oil passage which reduced oil flow, resulting in the disconnect of the drive shaft.
- [NTSB LAX95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA331.md): Bell 47G-3B2 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N7942J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel to detect a crack in the clevis ears during the required daily inspection and the recent annual inspection. A factor in the accident was the improper welding and stress relief procedure used to…
- [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…
- [NTSB CHI95IA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA313.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N414WF · Minor damage
  > improper installation of the #7 and #8 fuel nozzle manifold transfer tubes by company maintenance personnel, and an inadequate exhaust drain fitting gasket, which resulted in fuel leaks at the respective 'O' ring/gasket fittings; blockage of the fuel/oil…
- [NTSB LAX95LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA318.md): Hiller UH-12E · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N4027D · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the tail rotor tension torsion bar plates.
- [NTSB FTW95LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA373.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1995 · N8072J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to taxi with a known inoperative brake. A factor was partial brake failure due to a leaking seal.
- [NTSB SEA95LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA200.md): Cessna 210 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N5349A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear hydraulic drive motor.
- [NTSB BFO95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA094.md): Cessna 310K · Columbiana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N6921L · Destroyed
  > The improper maintenance installation and the subsequent separation of the torque links on the left main landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA217.md): Cessna 337D · Carthage, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N85972 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the normal brake system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot's seatback.
- [NTSB SEA95LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA195.md): Maule M-5-235C · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N9281E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use brakes to maintain directional control following a tailwheel steering malfunction. Partial failure of the tailwheel steering system contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB MIA95IA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA214.md): Boeing 737-3B7 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1995 · N373US · No damage
  > Low electrical resistance of the autopilot aileron actuator for unspecified reasons which resulted in an uncommanded roll to the right.
- [NTSB LAX95FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA303.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1995 · N781DL · Substantial damage
  > inadequate certification/approval of the airframe structure. Contributing was the lack of required inspections of the failure area.
- [NTSB CHI95LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA287.md): Beech 65-B80 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N8347N · Substantial damage
  > seizure of the landing gear wheel bearing and separation of the landing gear outer wheel-half and tire from the aircraft after which directional control of the aircraft by the pilot was not possible.
- [NTSB FTW95LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA355.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N47423 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to extend the landing gear due to the failure of an emergency gear extension valve.
- [NTSB CHI95LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA288.md): de Havilland DHC-1 · Hammond, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N320WM · Destroyed
  > an overload failure of the right horizontal support tube assembly which the pilot/owner had modified to be adjustable. A factor in the accident was the corn.
- [NTSB BFO95FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA082.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N86587 · Destroyed
  > the structural failure of the wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95IA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA348.md): Boeing 737-3H4 · Lubbock, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N309SW · Minor damage
  > installation of an incorrect bearing in the number three main wheel by the wheel assembly supplier, which led to subsequent failure of the wheel bearing and separation of the wheel during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA197.md): Saab-Scania SF-340-A · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N742BA · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a titanium hydraulic line, which resulted in an uncontained hydraulic fluid wing fire. A factor was the use of a procedure by the operator, approved by the FAA, but not approved by the airplane manufacturer, which resulted in compartment…
- [NTSB NYC95FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA195.md): Cessna 310R · Altoona, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N2640L · Destroyed
  > propagation of corrosion cracks in the right engine overboard exhaust stack and fatigue failure of the exhaust stack, which resulted in escape of hot/high velocity gases, in-flight fire, emergency descent, and subsequent collision with trees during an…
- [NTSB FTW95LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA346.md): Cessna 150F · Manila, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N8905S · Substantial damage
  > A blown (tripped) fuse, which rendered flap retraction inoperative. Factors relating to the accident were: the hot weather condition, the aircraft's lack of climb performance with the flaps extended, and the lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ANC95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA140.md): Cessna 185A · Teller, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N4145Y · Substantial damage
  > Deflation of the left main tundra tire due to valve stem damage (failure) when the tire rotated independently of the wheel rim, resulting in loss of directional control and a ground swerve.

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## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&year=1995

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