# NTSB investigations, 1995: 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.

## Latest cases

- [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,…

## 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" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&year=1995

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