# NTSB investigations, 1995: In flight collision with object

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 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 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 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 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 ATL96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA024.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N4219T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and failure to follow operating procedures resulted in his descent below the decision height while on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA041.md): Mckibben GN-1 Aircamper · Mayhew, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N823GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to verify the airplane's performance data. The airplane's lack of climb capability with the newly manufactured propeller was a related factor.
- [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 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 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 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 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 LAX96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA066.md): Boeing B75-N1 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N5114N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid light poles. A poorly planned approach was a factor.
- [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 MIA96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA026.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N44CQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to follow the visual approach slope indicator and maintain a proper glidepath during approach. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA048.md): Beech A35 · Hudson, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N8759A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB LAX96FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA050.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1995 · N888JK · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to follow IFR procedures in that he descended below the minimum descent altitude and failed to execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's self-induced pressure to get to work.
- [NTSB LAX96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA048.md): Cessna 150H · Imperial, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N23102 · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's misreading of the altimeter while in the traffic pattern, which put the aircraft in dangerous proximity to the ground and obstructions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to see the power pole due to sun glare as the…
- [NTSB FTW96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA041.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Keller, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N2141Z · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle resulting in his obstructing the runway.
- [NTSB SEA96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA014.md): Cessna 180J · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1995 · N52095 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstacles at the end of the takeoff area. His failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA040.md): Cessna 180 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N3358D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional buzzing, his failure to identify an obstruction (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the obstruction (utility pole). Factors relating to the accident were: dust generated by farm…
- [NTSB NYC96IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96IA022.md): Boeing 737-3B7 · Portland, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1995 · N373US · Minor damage
  > a bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in failure of several fan blades in the right engine and a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA027.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Mecca, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N5870W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot/applicant's failure to maintain a glide path angle sufficient to maintain adequate clearance from all obstructions, and the examiner's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA018.md): Piper PA-22 · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N1845A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid utility transmission wires suspended across the final approach flight path.
- [NTSB FTW96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA022.md): Cessna T188C · Tahoka, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N2030J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires. Factors were the loss of aileron control and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Eastman, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N33LU · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform fuel consumption calculations, and the decision not to refuel. Contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion, and the pilot- in-command's decision to operate the airplane with the fuel gauges inoperative.
- [NTSB NYC96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA006.md): Cessna 172 · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N2792L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to establish a climb in that he failed to raise the flaps and failed to assure full power was applied during the go-around.
- [NTSB FTW96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA012.md): Cessna 172RG · Bayfield, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N4834V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the pilot diverting attention while looking for game.
- [NTSB BFO96FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bird-In-Hand, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N6360W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's (PIC's) improper in-flight planning/decision concerning simulated instrument flight during the traffic pattern/descent; and failure of the safety pilot (other crewmember) to provide adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid the obstruction.
- [NTSB BFO96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA003.md): Enstrom F28-280C · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N51786 · Substantial damage
  > the commercial pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during hover-taxi operations. Related factors the tailwind, the nearby obstacle, and the misjudged maneuver to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB ANC96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA002.md): Cessna 150M · Healy, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N704UQ · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA008.md): Bell 47-G2 · Freer, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1995 · N4423 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines due to his improper takeoff technique. A factor was the helicopter induced blowing dust which impaired the pilot's visibility.
- [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 FTW95FA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA407.md): Beech A36 · Brady, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N836AA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to attempt a night landing without the visual cues necessary to establish runway alignment. Factors were the dark night light condition, the inoperative runway edge lights, and the failure of airport management to issue a NOTAM…
- [NTSB ATL95FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA174.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1995 · N2160E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure by allowing the airplane to descend below the ILS glideslope and by continued descent below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW95LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA404.md): Fratus XP-23 Hawk · Joshua, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N3990U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires.
- [NTSB NYC95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA225.md): Snyded Pitts S1E · Somers, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N27920 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted his failure to see-and-avoid the power line.
- [NTSB MIA95FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA226.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N309MA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff, and his inadvertent entry in a descending spiral, which he failed to correct. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot becoming spatially disoriented during the initial…
- [NTSB LAX95LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA348.md): Piper PA-25 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N8551L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI95LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA341.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N169GA · Substantial damage
  > the Pilot-in-Command's inadequate supervision of the flight and failure to assure that proper airspeed, rate of climb, and clearance from trees were obtained/maintained.
- [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 MIA95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA221.md): Beech 77 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N6721D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform preflight weight and balance calculations resulting in the airplane exceeding the maximum gross takeoff weight limitations.
- [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 MIA95LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA219.md): American AA-1 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N112FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff resulting in a premature takeoff, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. The pilot's failure to perform the necessary performance data computations for the flight and his diverted attention due to…
- [NTSB FTW95LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA387.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Cibolo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5949P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB ANC95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA161.md): Maule M-7 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA210.md): Bell 206L-3 · Castle Rock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N62W · Substantial damage
  > sabotage by a hunter (shooting at the helicopter with a crossbow).
- [NTSB FTW95LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA379.md): Rockwell S-2R · Loop, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1995 · N4998X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the sun glare light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA308.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1995 · N99970 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed retraction of the spoilers. Factors were the excessive sink rate and the power lines.

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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" = 220)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=220&year=1995

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