# NTSB investigations, 1995

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 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 FTW95LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA404.md): Fratus XP-23 Hawk · Joshua, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N3990U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires.
- [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 SEA95LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA226.md): Cessna 340 · Riverton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N10DF · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of hydraulic fluid in the left brake system rendering the left brake inoperative.
- [NTSB MIA95LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA237.md): Aerotek Pitts - S2S · Clarksville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N260HP · Destroyed
  > continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in spatial disorientation and his inability to control the airplane. The weather condition and the lack of instruments in the airplane were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW95FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA402.md): Piper PA-24B-260 · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N9121P · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, the adverse weather…
- [NTSB FTW95FA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA401.md): Cessna T210L · Groom, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N2599S · Destroyed
  > Loss of control for unknown reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI95LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA333.md): Fairchild FA-24 · Blountsville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N22036 · Destroyed
  > partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's improper in-flight planing/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's misuse of flaps, and his encounter with high obstruction during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA332.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ludington, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N6725P · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inaccurate fuel calculations and the failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff. An additional cause was the stall/mush during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA170.md): Beech A35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N8500A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the approach. The factors were: failure to obtain a weather briefing, and weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Warwick, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N2418R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed, and his failure to perform a go-around while there was still sufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB NYC95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA225.md): Snyded Pitts S1E · Somers, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N27920 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted his failure to see-and-avoid the power line.
- [NTSB NYC95FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA224.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.
- [NTSB MIA95LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA234.md): Cessna 150 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N6080T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW95LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA405.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Como, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N38924 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowing the glider to develop an excessive descent rate. A factor was the premature and automatic disengagement of the winch-tow system.
- [NTSB FTW95LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA403.md): Cessna 195 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N4494C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the crosswind.
- [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 BFO95FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA097.md): Beech F33A · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N3176G · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain pitch control of the airplane during the initial climb after lift-off, which resulted in a steep climb, loss of airspeed, and a resultant stall/spin and subsequent crash. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the…
- [NTSB ATL95FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA173.md): Cessna 310P · Lexington, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N5926M · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA224.md): Macphee Vans RV-6 · Jacksonville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N726WM · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from surrounding terrain after a low pass. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA223.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Crater Lake, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N6099Z · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above water, while performing low altitude flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the glassy water condition, and lack of visual cues concerning perception of altitude.
- [NTSB NYC95LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA226.md): Champion 7KCAB · Auburn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N6304N · Destroyed
  > the loss of airplane control as a result of a jammed rudder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA95LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA233.md): Air Tractor 301 · Dyer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N5095S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly manage the fuel required for the flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent in flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA95LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA231.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N40971 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA343.md): Cessna 150L · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N10637 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding large aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI95LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA330.md): Hard Maxair Drifter · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N4255Q · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of excessive fuel flow, and failure of the pilot not properly monitoring fuel consumption. Rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area 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 ANC95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA175.md): Cessna 150 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N4430U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, while landing.
- [NTSB MIA95TA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95TA230.md): Bell 206B · Culebra, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N2280N · Destroyed
  > the failure of company maintenance personnel to insure the tail rotor gearbox attach bolts were properly torqued.
- [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 BFO95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA098.md): Cessna 182 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N1960X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors were the sudden thunderstorm, the high gusty winds, and the sudden windshift to a tailwind during the touchdown/landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA172.md): Grumman G-164A · Lynchburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N9700 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the magneto mount pad, which resulted in a malfunction of the magneto timing and partial loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ANC95IA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95IA173.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gustavus, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N38293 · No damage
  > fatigue failure of the propeller blade due to previous foreign object damage.
- [NTSB SEA95LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA222.md): Cessna 150M · College Place, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N714NW · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA229.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lorida, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N1529E · Substantial damage
  > Mismanagement of the fuel by the pilot resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's poor decision to fly over water en route to the refueling airport.
- [NTSB MIA95LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA227.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N7304C · Destroyed
  > Failure of company maintenance personnel to comply with a required airworthiness directive, resulting in an in-flight fire and emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA226.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N309MA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff, and his inadvertent entry in a descending spiral, which he failed to correct. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot becoming spatially disoriented during the initial…
- [NTSB LAX95LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA348.md): Piper PA-25 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N8551L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW95FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA399.md): Air Tractor AT-502A · Coleman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N91969 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control. A factor was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and the weather.
- [NTSB CHI95FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA328.md): Cessna 421B · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N14A · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning) at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the lack of…
- [NTSB ATL95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA171.md): Bell 47G · Union City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N616X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a #4 connecting rod bolt, which resulted in engine stoppage and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA172.md): Maule M-7-235 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N56564 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. Factors associated with the accident were: the box canyon, rising terrain, wind gusts, and downdrafts.
- [NTSB SEA95LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA227.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N38115 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the bolt attaching the scissor arm assembly to the pitch control support assembly. The failure of the bolt led to a loss of collective pitch control and reduced rotor RPM.
- [NTSB MIA95WA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA228.md): Cessna A188B · Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 1995 · N21740 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX95FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA339.md): Bell 206L-1 · Irvine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N700TH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and the local controller's improper use of ATC procedure/technique. Factors in the accident were the helicopter's low fuel state and lack of…
- [NTSB CHI95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA327.md): Bell 206L · Ware, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N2777W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB BFO95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA096.md): Grumman AA-1B · Medina, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1995 · N1424R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. High vegetation (tall corn) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA221.md): Bell UH-1L · Grace, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N70410 · Destroyed
  > the fatigue failure of the centrifugal impeller and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were: the lack of required compliance with the FAA Airworthiness Directive by the operator, the insufficiently defined…
- [NTSB NYC95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA223.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Auburn, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N4319T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX95FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA338.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N693PG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by not initiating a missed approach at the outer marker, by attempting to intercept the glideslope from above after passing the outer marker, and by allowing the airplane to continue descending after reaching the decision…

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1995
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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