# NTSB investigations, 1995: On ground/water encounter 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA023.md): Cessna 337G · Stevens Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N990LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the approach and landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced visibility created by the falling snow.
- [NTSB SEA96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA032.md): Cessna 172K · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N143JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain and high vegetation were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA058.md): Cessna 150B · Grant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1219Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain and the weak ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB ANC96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA021.md): Cessna U206G · Selawik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1995 · N5293X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane by failing to ensure that all the airplane's doors were properly closed. A factor associated with the accident is an open door.
- [NTSB MIA96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA055.md): Piper PA-46 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N8888X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate amount of rudder input to compensate for engine torque during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA007.md): Piper PA-18 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N3183Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft sandy terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA003.md): Cessna 180K · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N64337 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area/terrain for landing. The submerged sandbar was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA176.md): Cessna 180 · Craig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N9208C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi/takeoff area.
- [NTSB ANC95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA171.md): Piper PA-12 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N3334M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable portion of the 6,000 foot long gravel runway for landing. A factor associated with the accident was: the soft gravel berm on the runway.
- [NTSB ANC95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA168.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kivalina, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N7562K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA389.md): Cessna 150F · Salida, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1995 · N8554G · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to adequately plan the flight and the aircraft altitude capability. Factors are: high altitude, high density altitude, inadequate training in mountain flying, and lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB SEA95LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA215.md): Socata Rallye 150 ST · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N308RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The downdraft was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA164.md): Cessna 180A · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N94259 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The water condition with large waves/swells was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA378.md): Maule M5-210C · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N51566 · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during taxi. A factor was lack of experience in make and model aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC95LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA146.md): Cessna 180 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N9407C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.
- [NTSB NYC95LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA199.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Mayville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N69AS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flight control input during the landing roll in high grass, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent wingtip damage.
- [NTSB ANC95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA144.md): Cessna 206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N756YJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout for obstacles. The low light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N9797G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft terrain and contamination in the left brake cylinder were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA142.md): Aeronca 15AC · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N1484H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. High vegetation and upsloping terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA180.md): Mooney M20A · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1995 · N8378E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors include the uneven runway condition, the information regarding the crowned condition not being disseminated by airport personnel, and the inadequate review/inspection of the condition by FAA…
- [NTSB ANC95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA135.md): Cessna 172 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N758PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA134.md): Piper PA-18 · Cordova, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1995 · N7459L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the intended takeoff area during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: pilot fatigue and the proximity of rocks/boulders to the takeoff area.
- [NTSB SEA95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA153.md): Piper PA-20 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N6953K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Hte loose tailwheel assembly bolt was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA097.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N2975C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi.
- [NTSB ATL95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA126.md): Cessna A188B · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N6296G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear. The undetermined aircraft problem and rough/uneven terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW95LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA291.md): Quicksilver Mxlr II · Borger, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and takeoff and failure to maintain flying speed. The soft, uneven terrain and tall grass were factors.
- [NTSB MIA95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA167.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Agricola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N2362N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain clearance between the wing and the corn crop at the edge of the runway during the aborted takeoff from the grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA260.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N3032R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and the selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA203.md): Luscombe 8A · Hampshire, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N2086K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain liftoff speed. A factor in the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA069.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N9622V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident is the rough and uneven sandbar.
- [NTSB ANC95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA062.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-B2 · Skagway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1995 · N60618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were the uneven and icy terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA059.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1995 · N1047F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to identify unsafe snow conditions at the site. A factor associated with the accident is the soft snow in the takeoff area.
- [NTSB FTW95LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA200.md): Beech D55 · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N993ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA046.md): Douglas C54GDC · Kivalina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1995 · N898AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify a hazardous landing area. Factors in the accident are the presence of snow banks/berms on the runway, and the inadequate snow removal by airport personnel.
- [NTSB CHI95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA125.md): Bell 206B · Horseshoe Bend, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N729CH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to untie the main rotor tie-down strap prior to starting the helicopter.
- [NTSB MIA95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA113.md): Cessna 140 · Foxworth, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · N3625V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of an unuitable landing strip for landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA147.md): Robinson R-22B · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1995 · N8320A · Substantial damage
  > the unsuitable terrain selected by the pilots.
- [NTSB ANC95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA039.md): Helio H700 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1995 · N4059H · Substantial damage
  > An overload failure of the right main gear retention/limit cable bracket bolts and installation of non-standard bolt hardware by other maintenance personnel. The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA035.md): Cessna 150M · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N88808 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were a soft, snow covered runway, and the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience.
- [NTSB CHI95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA105.md): Cessna 185 · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1995 · N714MX · Substantial damage
  > an encountered with a hidden obstruction during taxi. A factor was the ski assembly not having been installed.
- [NTSB SEA95GA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95GA062.md): Bell 206 · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1995 · N2277T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a landing site that was not suitable to support the weight of the helicopter. Factors include terrain covered with soft snow.
- [NTSB SEA95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA054.md): Cessna TR182 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1995 · N738NQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment. Factors in the accident were: the dark night conditions and inadequate maintenance of the runway lighting system.
- [NTSB CHI95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Burwell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N8825Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and takeoff. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA069.md): Cessna S550 · Newton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N287MC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to attain runway alignment. A factor was a snowbank.
- [NTSB FTW95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA077.md): Cessna P210N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1995 · N6106W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not align the aircraft with the runway. Factors were the dusk light conditions and the pilot's failure to activate the pilot controlled runway lights.

## 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" = 320)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=320&year=1995

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