# NTSB investigations, 1995: Loss of control - in flight 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 6 · 280 cases ## Latest cases - [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 CHI96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA069.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Winner, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N39244 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's diversion of his attention to a perceived engine problem. - [NTSB CHI96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA064.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Munich, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N88384 · Substantial damage > the pilot allowed his airspeed to get too low and encountered a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control due to misuse of the controls for wind drift correction and improper use… - [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 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 LAX96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N73303 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper aborted landing procedure which resulted in the aircraft stalling and impacting terrain. - [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 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 LAX96FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA075.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Fillmore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N3511L · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to take proper remedial action to recover from an intentional spin. - [NTSB ANC96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA020.md): Beech G18S · Nome, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N340K · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane and improperly utilizing the airplane's elevator trim by selecting full nose up trim. - [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 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 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 MIA96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA034.md): Cessna 172M · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1995 · N12245 · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature raising of flaps during a go-around. - [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 LAX96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA060.md): Laister LP-15 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N6LS · Destroyed > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the base-to-final turn. - [NTSB CHI96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA047.md): Cessna 310R · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N5CX · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's selecting and maintaining an improper approach speed. - [NTSB LAX96LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA056.md): Monocoupe 90A · Salinas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N11768 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly recover from a slipping maneuver. - [NTSB MIA96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA029.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Kings Bay, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N28049 · Destroyed > a loss of control due to pilot spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was: the dark night condition and the pilot's improper decision to turn to an easterly heading with no ground reference lights available. - [NTSB CHI96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Nora Springs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N6094R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions off the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, high… - [NTSB NYC96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA027.md): Beech A36 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N550RR · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open aft cargo door. - [NTSB LAX96FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA052.md): Cessna 210L · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N5138Q · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in instrument and night flight conditions, inadequate transition/upgrade training, and the dark night light condition. - [NTSB CHI96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA037.md): Krugler Sonerai II · Belleville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1995 · N36AL · Destroyed > a loss of aircraft control due to the owner/builder's improper loading of the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Lacon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N714QH · Substantial damage > was the compensation for wind conditions inadequate and aircraft control not maintained. A factor was directional control inadequately maintained. - [NTSB MIA96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA024.md): Rans S-12 · Plant City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · UNREG · Substantial damage > failure of the non-certificated pilot (unqualified person) to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. - [NTSB FTW96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA043.md): Beech F35 · Berryville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · N3299C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight and remove the control locks. - [NTSB MIA96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA021.md): Lynch Starduster SA-300 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N39339 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB NYC96FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA023.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Hartford, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N7734P · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his inadequate removal of airframe ice, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and an inflight collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the… - [NTSB LAX96FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA042.md): Beech S35 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N8920M · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to correct a descending spiral and perform a missed approach, after becoming spatially disoriented and deviating from the planned ILS approach procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot's excessive… - [NTSB LAX96LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA149.md): Bell 47G-4A · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1995 · N99138 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain lateral control of the helicopter, while hovering in preparation for a precautionary landing next to a ship at sea. Factors relating to the accident were: the passenger's premature evacuation from the helicopter, and the… - [NTSB ATL96FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA010.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Isbela Segunda, PR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N250HP · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in a stall. A factor was the mechanic's failure to properly maintain the forward baggage door locking mechanism. - [NTSB DCA96IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96IA005.md): Boeing B-737-500 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N904UA · No damage > The inadvertant stall for undertermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA022.md): Piper J-3C · Rochester, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N88037 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB LAX96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA024.md): Cessna 206 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N2167F · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering by visual reference to the surface in IFR conditions. An additional factor was the pilot's failure to continue with the missed approach. - [NTSB LAX96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA022.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N8649V · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the inadvertent stall while performing a short field landing. - [NTSB FTW96FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA028.md): Mbb BO-105S · League City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N105AG · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the MBB BO-105 helicopter and the dark night light conditions. - [NTSB CHI96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA019.md): Cessna 150M · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N63566 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of flaps leading to the inadvertant stall. - [NTSB BFO96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA013.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N9151Z · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around. - [NTSB MIA96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA012.md): Glasflugel Mosquito · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N237B · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in a spin at an altitude insufficient for recovery. - [NTSB LAX96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA003.md): Fallbeck Dyke Delta JD2 · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N515D · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the owner/builder (pilot), which resulted in his failure or inability to recover from a stall/mush condition. - [NTSB NYC96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA009.md): Cessna 172G · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N3773L · Substantial damage > the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the instructor's inexperience and the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB BFO96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA011.md): Cessna 150 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N5363Q · Substantial damage > the student pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making during the approach to landing/go around. Related factors are his inadequate compensation for crosswind wind conditions. - [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 CHI96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA004.md): Cessna 152II · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N6469P · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the quartering tailwind condition and the pilot's selection of the wrong runway on which to land. - [NTSB CHI96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA003.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Thorp, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N9090X · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff and the premature liftoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident are improper planning and decision by the pilot, and the tall, wet grass. - [NTSB CHI96FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA005.md): Blatter-Pitts S2S · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N61AC · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aerobatic maneuver. Factors associated with the accident were: an improper weight and balance with a center of gravity aft of the rear limit, the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1995&occurrence=250&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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&year=1995 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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