# NTSB investigations: Miscellaneous/other

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA083.md): Champion 7AC · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N83995 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in that he failed to ensure that the cabin door was properly secured for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were: the open cabin door and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96TA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA222.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-520N · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N520DD · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor blades' contact with the tail boom due to gusting winds during rotor deceleration.
- [NTSB FTW96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA212.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Ft. Lupton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N2577G · No damage
  > the pasenger's failure to follow the instructions given by the pilot during a briefing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA194.md): Champion 7AC · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N351T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.
- [NTSB FTW96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA172.md): Cessna 305A · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N5245G · Substantial damage
  > entanglement of the tow banner during banner pickup, and subsequent failure or inability to jettison the banner. A factor relating to the accident was: high gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA96FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA071.md): Cessna U206E · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1996 · N1460M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's initiation of a flight with a known disqualifying heart condition, and his subsequent inflight incapacitation from a heart attack. A factor relating to the accident was: the inability of the non-rated passenger (unqualified person) to attain a…
- [NTSB FTW96FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA143.md): Cessna 150 · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N66362 · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the student pilot, and his failure to take adequate remedial action after becoming lost and encountering a low fuel situation, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing at night.…
- [NTSB MIA96IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96IA094.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1996 · N7451L · No damage
  > fatal incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB FTW96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA140.md): Aerostar Raven S49A · Vidalia, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N6374L · No damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the ground crewmember.
- [NTSB CHI96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA102.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Brighton, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1996 · N2598H · No damage
  > The pilot's bone condition, which resulted in a fractured ankle during a normal touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA092.md): Piper PA-28 · Larned, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N9793J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to use adequate procedures for hand priming (hand propping) the engine.
- [NTSB FTW96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA110.md): Bell 206B · Cushing, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1996 · N2184Z · No damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the passenger's parachute as a result of his failure to follow proper procedures and deactivate the automatic opening device on the parachute.
- [NTSB LAX96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA093.md): Bell 47-G5 · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N1309X · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged the clearance between the broadcaster and the truck resulting in the broadcaster's cables becoming entangled with the truck.
- [NTSB FTW96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA086.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1996 · N5505W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.
- [NTSB BFO96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA031.md): Bellanca BL14-19-3 · Toledo, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N7624E · Destroyed
  > an improper splice of the magneto 'P' lead wires, and the pilot's improper positioning of the throttle and mixture controls while he rotated the propeller by hand.
- [NTSB ANC96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA015.md): Cessna 172 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1995 · N4231F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent liftoff, and an inoperative elevator that became jammed due to frozen slush/snow.
- [NTSB BFO96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA024.md): Cessna 210J · Bellefontaine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N3328S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot unknownly left the ignition switch in right magneto-only position, while moving the propeller by hand, which allowed an inadvertent start of the engine. The weak battery was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA025.md): Beech A90 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N93RY · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives regarding the entrance door, which resulted the door coming open in flight.
- [NTSB LAX96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA035.md): Boeing 747-122 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1995 · N4714U · No damage
  > the failure of the passenger to comply with the fasten seatbelt signs and the verbal directives of the flight and cabin crew.
- [NTSB LAX96IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96IA032.md): Boeing 737-5H4 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N508SW · No damage
  > The flying pilot's inadvertent exposure to an unidentified ground-based laser beam. A factor in the incident is the lack of appropriate standards by the FAA and FDA for laser light exposure levels to aircrew in navigable airspace.
- [NTSB FTW96FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA030.md): Beech 95-B95 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N9943R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by failing to remove the flight control lock and failing to check the flight controls before takeoff, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA016.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Barre, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N65852 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to return to the airport after encountering an area of no thermal lift, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction during an off…
- [NTSB SEA96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N6477D · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in inadequate altitude/clearance from hangar buildings and a subsequent emergency landing, while attempting to evade a flock of geese. The flock of geese was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA95IA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA238.md): Boeing 737-400 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N404KW · No damage
  > Inadequate written maintenance procedures addressing steps to be followed in the event of a component failure during an engine wash. The emergency slides failed to deploy due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI95LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA340.md): Piper PA-25-235B · Highland, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N7753Z · No damage
  > a communication misunderstanding between the tow pilot and the glider pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the tow rope becoming entangled, excessive taxispeed by the tow pilot, and the unavailability of a dispatcher.
- [NTSB SEA95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA217.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Morgan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1995 · N2478W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land after a low altitude tow release, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA309.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Belen, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N926MA · No damage
  > The parachutist's failure to follow procedures on exiting the aircraft. A factor was the parachutist's incapacitation due to hitting his head on the doorway floor.
- [NTSB MIA95TA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95TA188.md): McDonnell Douglas H369 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N129BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper aft application of cyclic control during a simulated touchdown autorotation on landing flare touchdown, resulting in the main rotor blades colliding with the tail boom assembly. Contributing to the accident was the improper…
- [NTSB LAX95LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA254.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8742N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI95IA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA215.md): ATR 72-212 · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N440AM · Minor damage
  > the flight attendant's failure to follow procedures which resulted in her inadvertently opening the main cabin door in flight. Factors associated with the incident were: the flight attendant's fatigue due to lack of sleep and a long duty day, interference…
- [NTSB NYC95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA141.md): Aeronca 7AC · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N82773 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow the recommended starting procedures.
- [NTSB CHI95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA197.md): Griner Bushby Mustang I · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N30878 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's allowing the airplane to inadvertently liftoff. A factor was a malfunction of the flight control system.
- [NTSB MIA95IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA134.md): Boeing 727-227 · Brooksville, FL · Incident · Serious injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N76752 · No damage
  > An elderly passenger losing his balance as the aircraft operated in smooth air.
- [NTSB BFO95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA050.md): Cessna 172F · Tappahanock, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N5238F · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to land, and her failure to go around while there was still sufficient runway remaining. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, the student's…
- [NTSB BFO95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA046.md): Schweizer SC2-33A · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N5725S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tow rope during the initial climb. Related factors are the gusty wind conditions, the low altitude at which the failure occurred, the tailwind during the emergency landing roll, and the CFI's intentional ground loop due to the obstacle…
- [NTSB FTW95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA167.md): Boeing 757-223 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N683A · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to set the parking brake.
- [NTSB ATL95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA080.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N48039 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent use of spoilers during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the glider instructor's failure to identify the extended spoilers, and the proximity of trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB NYC95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA083.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N1768D · No damage
  > excessive flames/tailpipe fire from the number 2 engine for an unknown reason, which required an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB FTW95IA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA148.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Abilene, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1995 · N5342L · No damage
  > Incapacitation of the first officer due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB FTW95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA103.md): Boeing 737-2H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N71SW · No damage
  > The flight attendants' lack of supervision of deplaning passengers. A factor was lack of supervision by accident victims mother.
- [NTSB MIA95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA058.md): Bell 47G-3B · Natchez, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1995 · N8462E · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight of the helicopter by the pilot for his failure to separate the dolly before attempting flight.
- [NTSB LAX95FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA076.md): Cessna 208B · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N746FE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the aircraft fuel system prior to takeoff, and his failure maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering to return to the airport. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions,…
- [NTSB CHI95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA060.md): Cessna 182A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N6090B · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate design of the reserve parachute cable housing, which resulted in an inadvertent deployment of the parachute, and subsequent collision with, and jamming of, the aircraft's horizontal stabilizer, necessitating a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA088.md): Beech 1900D · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N39ZV · Substantial damage
  > Ground personnel failed to properly secure the cargo door.
- [NTSB MIA95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA032.md): Cessna 172D · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N707PP · No damage
  > The passenger committed suicide.
- [NTSB FTW94FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA279.md): Dassault DA 200 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · XASKO · Substantial damage
  > The captain's decision to abort the takeoff after accelerating past V1. A factor was the fluctuating engine instrument for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA333.md): Boeing 757-200 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N901AW · No damage
  > the failure of the headset operator to adhere to established company safety procedures when he diverted his attention during pushback. A factor in the accident was the airline's failure to modify its ground handling procedures and equipment to eliminate the…
- [NTSB MIA94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA195.md): Champion 7GCAA · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N9669S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to visually verify that the tow rope was not wrapped around any flight control surface and the inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the entanglement of the tow equipment with the rudder horn, rudder movement was…
- [NTSB NYC94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA117.md): WSK PZL Wilga 80 · Churchville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N7080B · No damage
  > Improper starting procedure by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC94LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA114.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Ellisburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1994 · N5839P · Substantial damage
  > A fuel or fuel system problem that was probably related to the pilot/owner's failure to assure proper maintenance and/or inspection of the airplane before flight. A factor related to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area.

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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&page=9

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