# NTSB investigations, AL

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 ATL95LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA151.md): Cessna 188T · Town Creek, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N731DB · Destroyed
  > The chafing of the fuel flow gage pressure line with an electrical system wire which resulted in arcing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA150.md): Cessna 188T · Town Creek, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N731MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check the runway condition prior to takeoff. The soft runway was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA160.md): Bell UH-1H · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N794CF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB ATL95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA147.md): Quadcity Challenger I · Anniston, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, following an undetermined engine malfunction.
- [NTSB ATL95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA136.md): Cessna 150F · Russellville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8085F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly plan enough fuel for the solo cross country flight. A factor was the terrain.
- [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 ATL95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA122.md): Weatherly 201B · Andalusia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N1254W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed in a climbing turn, that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA115.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Livingston, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N101VB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA111.md): Cessna 188D · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N8035V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility line.
- [NTSB ATL95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA110.md): Cessna 188B · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N5621G · Destroyed
  > The downdraft weather condition, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain during his maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N4625P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA102.md): Burchfield Rose Parakeet · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1995 · N2125 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors in the accident were the previous wing damage, and the obstruction of air flow over the aileron.
- [NTSB ATL95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA100.md): Beech 95-A55 · Tuskeegee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N401W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA098.md): Cessna 182C · Castleberry, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1995 · N8983T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat in a timely manner, resulting in the loss of engine power. A factor was the rough terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL95FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA092.md): Wittman O&O · Stevenson, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1995 · N41SW · Destroyed
  > Aileron-wing flutter induced by separation at the trailing edge of an unbonded portion of wing fabric at an aileron wing station. The debonding of the wing fabric was a result of improper installation.
- [NTSB ATL95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA091.md): Beech S-35 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N67HC · Substantial damage
  > A loose wire which shorted between an exposed terminal on the avionics bus relay and the oil line to the oil pressure gage, and the failure of maintenance personnel to tie up loose wires.
- [NTSB ATL95FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA090.md): Axell, Charles Glasair RG-2 · Elberta, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N86XL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel injector nozzle.
- [NTSB ATL95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1995 · N5527M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inaequate visual lookout by both pilots. Factors were the radio reception difficulties of the 152 pilot, his failure to make position reports while maneuvering for a landing, and the failure of the 182 pilot to have a safety observer while conducting…
- [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 ATL95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA077.md): Beech B-19 · Jackson, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N9288S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known deficiency in available power.
- [NTSB ATL95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA075.md): Cessna 182J · Calera, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N47DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper decision to land downwind on the short runway.
- [NTSB ATL95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA071.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1995 · N83796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder control which resulted in a stall, and improper use of the elevator control, in that he maintained back pressure after the stall entry, keeping the airplane in a stalled conditions.
- [NTSB ATL95FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA065.md): Piper J-3L-65 · Tallassee, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N27120 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the utility line while performing unwarranted low altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB ATL95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA060.md): Cessna 182P · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N6236F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a takeoff with the control wheel lock installed.
- [NTSB ATL95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA052.md): Cessna 152 · Brookwood, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N6470P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture, stop at the first destination to refuel, and his incorrect fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB ATL95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA053.md): Schweizer 269B · Addison, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N11XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the throttle control during a descent which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA95FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA072.md): Cessna 152 · Mobile, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1995 · N757XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion before reaching the airport, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA041.md): Cessna 172N · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1995 · N739RN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA040.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Orange Beach, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1995 · N32411 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL95LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA033.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1995 · N6829F · Destroyed
  > An engine fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA037.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Sylvan Springs, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6517C · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot-in-command for failure to deviate to an alternate airport after encountering icing conditions in an airplane not certificated for flight in icing conditions. Also, failure of the pilot to maintain altitude…
- [NTSB ATL95T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95T%23A01.md): Cessna T210N · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N146U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL95FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA007.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Newville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N999BW · Destroyed
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the marmon clamp on the discharge side of the turbocharger.
- [NTSB ATL95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA059.md): Hayes LONG-EZ · Collinsville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N33EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument weather conditions, and collided with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL95FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA003.md): Cessna 182L · Ft. Mcclellan, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N3499R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors were the low ceiling, fog, and drizzle weather conditions, and the mountainous terrain at the accident site.
- [NTSB ATL94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA180.md): Bell UH-1B · Ozark, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1994 · N41870 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engines' main bearings because of a lack of lubrication. A factor was the heavily wooded terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA177.md): Cessna 172D · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N2830U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly sump the fuel system during the preflight inspection that resulted in loss of power.
- [NTSB ATL94LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA172.md): Bell 47D1 Wasp · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N908B · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA168.md): Cessna 152 · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N64903 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ATL94FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA166.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34R · Maylene, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N1132S · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, resulting in an overload failure of the wing spar, and separation of the left wing from the aircraft. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flying experience in this model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA149.md): Miller, John Skybolt · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1994 · N919JM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the main landing gear strut that resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ATL94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA145.md): Champion 7-GCBC · Hartford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N5105X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ATL94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA142.md): Grumman G-164A · Samson, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N4242X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aileron torque tube bolt from fatigue, which resulted in an inflight loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA131.md): Beech H-35 · Jackson, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N7917D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to avoid an area of thunderstorm activity, which resulted in a loss of control and the designed structural limits of the airframe being exceeded. The thunderstorms were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA130.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Autaugaville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N3659D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, in that he did not properly evaluate the condition of the runway prior to takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff when adequate acceleration was not observed. Factors were the high vegetation (grass) on the…
- [NTSB ATL94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA112.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Summerdale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N53819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA107.md): Cessna 172N · Hartford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N73846 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during the approach to land. Factors were the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of his student, the gusting wind conditions, and the trees located in close proximity to the runway.
- [NTSB ATL94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA105.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Foley, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N5512P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. The pilot's inadequate preflight and resultant improper positioning of the fuel selector were factors.
- [NTSB ATL94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA085.md): Cessna 182J · Athens, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N2945F · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly install an access plug which resulted in the loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB ATL94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA084.md): Grumman G-164B · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N48717 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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