# NTSB investigations, 1994: In flight collision with terrain/water

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 LAX95FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA340.md): Cessna 182B · Rancho Cucamong, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N2569G · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA068.md): Grumman AA-5A · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N26443 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into an area of known marginal weather conditions during a night cross-country flight and the flight's subsequent inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude insufficient to remain clear of the…
- [NTSB SEA95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA035.md): Cessna 152 · Lehi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N24741 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the terrain. Factors include the pilot inadvertently becoming lost/disoriented, his improper inflight decision to attempt to maneuver through unfamiliar mountainous terrain to his original destination,…
- [NTSB SEA95LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA033.md): Cessna 182 · Murphy, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N9107X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night and a strong headwind.
- [NTSB FTW95FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA075.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N8112P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors were reduced light conditions, clouds, and the pilot's premature descent.
- [NTSB ANC95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA022.md): Cessna 140 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1994 · N89870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to fly into known adverse weather. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA060.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Searchlight, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N3836T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA062.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N7JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure. The low ceiling and fog were a factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA044.md): Bell 206B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N163BH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) for failure to note reduction in clearance between the tail rotor and an embankment.
- [NTSB LAX95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA051.md): American AA-1 · Oasis, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N6236L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision by selecting an inadequate terrain clearance altitude over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB BFO95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA020.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nesquehoning, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N33049 · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument-rated pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, at night, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure clearance from obstructions/terrain. Related factors were the…
- [NTSB ANC95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA017.md): Cessna 185 · Takotna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N4552F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the departure. A snow covered runway, flat lighting conditions, and a snowbank were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX95FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA044.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Groveland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1994 · N4510J · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a nighttime descent into the airport over an unlighted mountainous area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction by attempting to make several cellular telephone calls…
- [NTSB ANC95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA015.md): Cessna 206 · Angoon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1994 · N756DA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. A factor related to the accident was the snow conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA050.md): Cessna 172P · Deming, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N54378 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance in moutainous terrain. Factors were rising terrain and gusty, high wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA033.md): Schweizer 269C · Valencia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N60TA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a dirt embankment while performing an undetermined maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL95FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA013.md): Cessna 152 · Dresden, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N24834 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's (CFI) impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, which led to his failure to maintain separation from terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA015.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1994 · N7566K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors contributing were the snow covered terrain and low ceiling resulting in poor contrast.
- [NTSB BFO95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA008.md): American General AA1 · Beach City, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N6114L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the takeoff. The pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable wind conditions is a related factor in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA95FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA011.md): Cessna 310R · Rawlins, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1994 · N69350 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining clearance with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were high terrain, dark night conditions, and the pilot-in-command's not obtaining/ maintaining the proper climb rate.
- [NTSB FTW95FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA030.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Aurora, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N8954W · Destroyed
  > THE CFI's FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE: A DARK, MOONLESS NIGHT WITH NO VISIBLE HORIZON AND RECENCY OF NIGHT EXPERIENCE BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR.
- [NTSB CHI95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA018.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1994 · N40509 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures by allowing the aircraft to deviate left of the ILS localizer course, by not maintaining the proper ILS glide path, and by continuing descent below the ILS decision height.
- [NTSB CHI95FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N9089U · Destroyed
  > Collision with the ground for an undetermined reason. The pilot's psychological condition was a probable factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA021.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1994 · N3699W · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, while attempting flight into known adverse weather (wind), and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind conditions and turbulence were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL95FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA003.md): Cessna 182L · Ft. Mcclellan, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N3499R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors were the low ceiling, fog, and drizzle weather conditions, and the mountainous terrain at the accident site.
- [NTSB CHI95FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA002.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Martinsville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N99305 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, improper planning/decision, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the ground.
- [NTSB FTW95FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA002.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N1480X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the turbulence and high density altitude.
- [NTSB BFO94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA161.md): Henderson Christen Eagle II · Painesville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N39RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while conducting aerobatic maneuvers. The pilot's overconfidence in his ability was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA162.md): Champion 7FC · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1994 · N7695E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB LAX94LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA385.md): Cessna 152 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1994 · N89546 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA349.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Williamsport, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1994 · N55DH · Destroyed
  > The continued flight into adverse weather conditions, the student's failure to maintain a proper glideslope and the CFI's delay in initiating remedial action. Factors related to the accident were the lightning and turbulent thunderstorm conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA245.md): Cessna A185E · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1994 · CFVZP · Substantial damage
  > Attempted VFR flight into IMC. Factors to the accident were: clouds and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA372.md): Hughes 369D · Genoa, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1994 · N58352 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/operator's operation of the helicopter with a disconnected throttle on the right collective; the FAA inspector's inadequate preflight/pretakeoff checks of the flight control/throttle systems; and the pilot/operator's failure to adequately inform the…
- [NTSB LAX94LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA386.md): Bell 47G-5 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N2280W · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA247.md): Cessna 150J · Roseburg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N5565G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA231.md): Cessna 172G · Paradise, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N4628L · Destroyed
  > Proper altitude was not maintained and improper inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain conditions and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC94FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA130.md): Piper PA-18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N7867D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA228.md): Sikorsky S-64F · Libby, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1994 · N165AC · Destroyed
  > The flight crew allowed the helicopter's weight and balance to be exceeded, and the external load (tank) jettison system failed to operate. A factor related to the accident was: the false indication on the retardant quantity indicator.
- [NTSB ANC94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA110.md): Bell B-206 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N382EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance/altitude from the landing area, and his lack of recent night flying experience. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to assure that he would be landing with sufficient light, and the dusk/dark…
- [NTSB FTW94LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA280.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Trinidad, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N5372T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB SEA94FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA225.md): Cessna 172K · Laramie, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N79444 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Downdraft wind on the lee side of the ridgeline was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA277.md): Hodges P-51-51 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N2073S · Substantial damage
  > The improper adjustment of the propeller system pitch.
- [NTSB ANC94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA120.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Northway, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N31670 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and his failure to maintain visual lookout during the maneuver. Factors were the low ceilings and obscuration.
- [NTSB ANC94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA122.md): Piper PA-12 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N2389M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and a failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the rising, rough/uneven terrain and the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW94FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA272.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N435FH · Destroyed
  > The uncorrected descent by the pilot. A factor was the lack of total experience in type aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA210.md): Burkhart Grob G-109B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N45GF · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: high density altitude and wind gusts.
- [NTSB BFO94FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA134.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Lake Strm, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N8588Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempted a maneuver at an altitude insufficient for recovery. A factor in the accident was pilot physical impairment due to alcohol consumption.
- [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 ANC94FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA100.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N126UA · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the VFR only flight intentionally entered instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the inadequate procedures/directives by the company/operator management concerning continued VFR flight in marginal weather conditions…
- [NTSB MIA94LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA191.md): Ayres S2R · Ruleville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N4007P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudgement of his altitude while maneuvering on an aerial application/swath run, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain and subsequent nose over.

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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") = 1994
  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" = 230)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=230&year=1994

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