# 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 MIA95IA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA243.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N150ER · No damage
  > fatigue failure of the piston assembly (piston and piston pin).
- [NTSB LAX95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA332.md): Enstrom F-28C · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5689T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel load determination procedures which resulted in fuel exhaustion. In addition, the pilot's delayed and improper use of the collective and cyclic flight controls following the engine failure led to his failure to maintain…
- [NTSB LAX95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA331.md): Bell 47G-3B2 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N7942J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel to detect a crack in the clevis ears during the required daily inspection and the recent annual inspection. A factor in the accident was the improper welding and stress relief procedure used to…
- [NTSB FTW95LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA387.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Cibolo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5949P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB CHI95LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA318.md): Maule M-5 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5669P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB ATL95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA167.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N1474N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC95TA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95TA166.md): Bell 206B · Glennallen, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N84TA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planing/decision and inadequate supervision of the passenger, which allowed the helicopter's lateral center-of-gravity to be exceeded. Factors relating to the accident were: pressure (compelling influence) on the pilot and…
- [NTSB ANC95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N45DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty crosswind condition.
- [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 ANC95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA163.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N6996D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, during a low pass over a prospective (off-airport) landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: rain and rising/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA386.md): Cessna 172N · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N4918G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to use all the available runway. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW95LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA385.md): Cessna 210F · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N1851F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentiveness to the low fuel supply and his failure to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA384.md): Johnson Rebel 300 · Keenesburg, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N36DJ · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall during approach. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.
- [NTSB CHI95LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA315.md): Piper PA-38 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N2596N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI95FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA320.md): Bell 230 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N232UM · Substantial damage
  > the manufacturer's inadequate quality control which led to a fatigue failure of the tail rotor blade.
- [NTSB ATL95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA166.md): Cessna 170 · Hartwell, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N8233E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and failure to take appropriate remedial action. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB ATL95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA165.md): Allen Mustang II · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N11AA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA162.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N89138 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain during a low pass over a prospective (off-airport) landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the 'flat' lighting condition, and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA161.md): Maule M-7 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA211.md): Gift Challenger II · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N838TG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin. Although the aircraft recovery parachute had been activated, there was not enough time (or altitude) for it to fully deploy.
- [NTSB SEA95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA212.md): Aero Commander 560 · Ketchum, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N731R · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn resulting in a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's becoming geographically disoriented as well as his improper in-flight decision, and…
- [NTSB LAX95TA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95TA328.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369D · Pearl City, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N58388 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure his cargo/personal belongings which departed from the aircraft and struck the tail rotor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA329.md): Cessna 182N · Mariposa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N9088G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW95LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA383.md): Piper PA-23 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N2291P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision by inadvertently selecting a less suitable area for landing (than the runway). Factors relating to the accident were: a malfunction of the nose landing gear micro-switch, which resulted in a false indication…
- [NTSB CHI95LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA319.md): Cessna 182 · Yale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N97109 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA316.md): Cessna 188 · Greenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N5623J · Destroyed
  > pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB ANC95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA160.md): Cessna 172N · Glennallen, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N737SP · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA210.md): Bell 206L-3 · Castle Rock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N62W · Substantial damage
  > sabotage by a hunter (shooting at the helicopter with a crossbow).
- [NTSB SEA95FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA209.md): Cessna 180J · Browning, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N7820K · Destroyed
  > Clearance from the ground was not maintained while attempting a VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. A factor to the accident was fog.
- [NTSB FTW95LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA391.md): Cessna 172D · Prim, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N2519U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's inability to initiate a flare due to the fracture of the yoke assembly, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA382.md): Cessna 421B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N5368J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95FA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA380.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Midland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N9642U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff. Factors were the tailwind, the density altitude, and the overloading of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI95LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA314.md): Cessna 210L · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N1751X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the intended trip, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 LAX95LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA326.md): Hiller UH-12C · Porterville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N1348Z · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight; the dual student's improper use of the flight controls; and improper remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW95LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA370.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N3726T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95IA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA313.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N414WF · Minor damage
  > improper installation of the #7 and #8 fuel nozzle manifold transfer tubes by company maintenance personnel, and an inadequate exhaust drain fitting gasket, which resulted in fuel leaks at the respective 'O' ring/gasket fittings; blockage of the fuel/oil…
- [NTSB ANC95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA159.md): Cessna 206 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N37EW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in his failure to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the variable wind condition, and rising terrain (no overrun) at the approach end…
- [NTSB FTW95LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA379.md): Rockwell S-2R · Loop, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1995 · N4998X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the sun glare light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA308.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1995 · N99970 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed retraction of the spoilers. Factors were the excessive sink rate and the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI95LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA306.md): Piper PA-11 · Badger, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1995 · N70613 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while making a steep right turn. A contributing factor was the insufficient altitude needed to make a recovery.
- [NTSB SEA95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA208.md): Cessna 185F · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N9222H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mt Pleasant, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N8261N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout. Factors include wind shear and high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA204.md): Stinson 108-1 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N8865K · Substantial damage
  > Shearing of the right main landing gear shock strut retainer cap retaining pins.
- [NTSB SEA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Missing, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N571PA · Destroyed
  > Undetermined until the Missing aircraft is located.
- [NTSB NYC95LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA214.md): Gillet C.P. 328 · Fire Island, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N4171G · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilots to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics.
- [NTSB LAX95LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA325.md): Chambers C1C · Turlock, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N177GE · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing. Factors in the accident were: the inadequate procedures used to purge the fuel system of known…
- [NTSB LAX95LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA324.md): Welles Kitfox Speedster · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N912JW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW95LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA381.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N5761G · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA205.md): Cessna 150 · Stehekin, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N4016J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1995&page=14

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=13&year=1995

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