# NTSB investigations, 1995: On ground/water 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 LAX96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA089.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N70107 · Substantial damage
  > the balloon's encounter with unexpected high wind conditions, and the pilot's inability to stop the balloon prior to contacting ground obstructions.
- [NTSB ATL96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA028.md): Boeing 737-232 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N306DL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tug driver, who was towing the Lockheed L-1011, to ensure that clearance was maintained from the Boeing 737, which was standing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA074.md): Beech 200 · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N231RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision, while evading law enforcement personnel during an illegal/unauthorized operation.
- [NTSB LAX96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N8987V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB CHI96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA050.md): Beech B90 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N551SS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the hangar while taxiing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB NYC96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA031.md): Champion 7ECA · Lacona, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N11081 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning, and his failure to remain clear of obstacles, including a tree trunk.
- [NTSB MIA96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA025.md): Cessna 150L · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N18201 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to use the checklist and to set the parking brakes prior to engine start.
- [NTSB ATL96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA011.md): Cessna 421 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1995 · N707WC · Substantial damage
  > Deer on the runway during a night landing that resulted in the collision.
- [NTSB SEA96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA019.md): Maule M-6-235 · Wisdom, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N5646Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post. Factors include sunglare, slush covered terrain, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Wabash, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1995 · N21960 · Substantial damage
  > deer that went onto the runway as the aircraft was landing. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA013.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1995 · N7430N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is reduced visibility due to sun glare.
- [NTSB SEA96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Ola, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA338.md): Helio U-10D · Wellsville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N2706J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA331.md): Piper PA-28 · Poseyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N39999 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor judgement in making a night takeoff on an unlit runway and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors associated with the accident were the hay bale, the night conditions and the unlit runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA329.md): Aeronca 7EC · Hudson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N4666E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to attempt a touch-and-go on a short airstrip.
- [NTSB BFO95LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA095.md): Snow S2A · Pasadena, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N4977C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the failure of the right brake during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA174.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Delta, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N3991Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable step taxi/takeoff area. The submerged object was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA203.md): Eiriavion PIK 20B · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · CFTSW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from from the fence post. The sunglare was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA218.md): Boeing 737-4Q8 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N405KW · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the company driver of the vehicle (paymover) and uncommanded movement of the paymover for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA366.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N5448F · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to properly plan his flight and check NOTAMS prior to departure. A factor was obstructions in the runway construction zone.
- [NTSB FTW95LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA369.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N8450B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: a misreading or misunderstanding of the NOTAMS.
- [NTSB ATL95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA163.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N100TL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle. A factor in the accident was the inoperative anti-collision lights of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA148.md): Cessna 182 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N4728D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequately prepared landing area.
- [NTSB FTW95LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA362.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N3169U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA080.md): Cessna 182F · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N3516U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA176.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N23AF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the distance from the sign post.
- [NTSB MIA95LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA196.md): Boeing 727-264 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N764AT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to follow procedures/directives requiring that the airplane brakes be set before disconnecting the tow bar from the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA076.md): Cessna 172D · Hague, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N2418Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and the proximity of tall corn (crop) to the narrow runway.
- [NTSB LAX95LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA276.md): North American AT-6B · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N105DG · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to follow pre-briefed instructions and failure to see and avoid the preceding aircraft awaiting takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA325.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-3-17 · Sandia Park, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N48EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper evaluation of the developing thunderstorm activity. Factors were the weather and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA120.md): Cessna 182 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N2643F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to remain clear of the duck shack (building) during the takeoff roll. The crosswind and proximity of the building were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N3036M · Substantial damage
  > The improper starting procedure used by the pilot in that he failed to use wheel chocks to preclude aircraft movement. Additionally, the throttle was not placed in the idle position.
- [NTSB CHI95LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA238.md): Grumman AA-1B · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N8976L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX95LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA265.md): Piper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N41521 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to lower the flaps to the correct short field takeoff setting as specified in the aircraft's Pilot Operating Handbook.
- [NTSB LAX95LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA255.md): Embraer EMB-120 RT · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N268UE · Substantial damage
  > the captain's decision to taxi across a non-movement aircraft parking area instead of using the designated taxi lane to exit the ramp. A factor in the accident was the dark night environmental lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA305.md): Schweizer SGS 126B · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8611R · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA218.md): Beech C24R · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N67100 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA170.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Winstonville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N6323Y · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning/preparation and clearance not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA228.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N6911P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a fence post while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA194.md): Piper J-5A · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N40888 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the fuel pumps.
- [NTSB FTW95LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA250.md): Cessna 172N · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N6542F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain runway alignment. Factors were the pilot's failure to perform a go-around and his lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB ATL95LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA114.md): Cessna 172 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N73785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate lookout while maneuvering on the ramp which resulted in his misjudging the clearance between his airplane and parked aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA209.md): Beech E35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N3875B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA170.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-211 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N326US · Substantial damage
  > the captain's not maintaining crew/group coordination. Factors were the captain's diverted attention and his not maintaining visual separation.
- [NTSB MIA95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA137.md): Cessna T210N · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N6167Y · Substantial damage
  > Binding (mechanical) of the right elevator with the right horizontal stabilizer after collision with a dog at the right horizontal stabilizer during rotation. The deformation of the stabilizer reduced the pilot-in-commmand's ability to operate the elevator.
- [NTSB MIA95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA135.md): Boeing 727-232 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1995 · N489DA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground pushback crew to follow delta airlines pushback procedures and place a signalman forward of the aircraft in view of the captain during pushback. This resulted in the captain not being aware that the tug tow bar had disconnected and…
- [NTSB FTW95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA209.md): Purdy HP-18 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N15DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in flight planning/decision. The lack of thermal lift was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA186.md): Grumman 164A · Richvale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N8507H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a glidepath adequate to avoid an obstacle, and his inadequate compensation for the wind.
- [NTSB FTW95WA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95WA227.md): Cessna 550 · Soto Cano, Honduras · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 6, 1995 · N26496 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC95LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA078.md): Beech 1900C · Covington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N34010 · Substantial damage
  > a lack of procedures by the tug operator to prevent inadvertent movement of an unoccupied tug, which resulted in an airplane being struck by an unoccupied tug which moved on its own.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1995&occurrence=310&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" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&year=1995

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