# NTSB investigations, LA

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 FTW95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA165.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · Eunice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N563AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was the windshear condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA159.md): Robinson S-12 Airaile · Sugartown, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N53CR · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA136.md): Cessna 152 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N89359 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique. Factors were his failure to execute a go-around, his improper landing flare, and the other pilot's premature taxiing onto the runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA106.md): Cessna 150 · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1995 · N6464T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while circling at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain (wooded river bank). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's use of a drug that was not…
- [NTSB MIA95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA055.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N981DL · No damage
  > an in-flight encounter with weather during a climb, resulting in an injury to a flight attendant who got out of her seat to perform a duty.
- [NTSB FTW95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA056.md): Bell 206B · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N2183P · Destroyed
  > The delayed flare and the improper touchdown by the pilot in command. Factors were the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies by the operator and the pilot, delayed maintenance, and, an engine compressor assembly stall, combined with erosion and…
- [NTSB FTW95FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA047.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wisner, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N48398 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI95FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA035.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N2620 · Destroyed
  > the copilot's failure to maintain altitude and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the operation. Factors include the dark night and low ceiling, and the flightcrew's failure to set the proper altimeter setting.
- [NTSB FTW95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA032.md): Bell 206L-3 · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1994 · N206SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the helicopter after an apparent loss of power during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB FTW95FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA016.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Eunice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1994 · N80546 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat, the formation of carburetor ice, and failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM after loss of engine power, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident…
- [NTSB FTW95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA015.md): Cessna 185 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1994 · N95DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA009.md): Grumman G-164B · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N6676K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged clearance from the vehicle.
- [NTSB FTW94LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA319.md): Lockheed PV-2 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N6857C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent gear retraction.
- [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 FTW94LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA270.md): Grumman G-164B · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N48664 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB FTW94FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA262.md): Grumman G-164B · Henderson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1994 · N6804Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known object.
- [NTSB FTW94LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA257.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Bosco, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N9152C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the telephone pole.
- [NTSB FTW94LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA253.md): Hughes 269A · Leander, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N9062G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and a fatigue failure of a #1 cylinder connecting rod bolt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA241.md): Schweizer G-164B · Foules, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N6617Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA230.md): North American Navion 4 · Dupont, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N8648H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance adjustment of accessory drive starter gear screws which disengaged in flight. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and non compliance with the applicable service letter.
- [NTSB FTW94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA200.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Pioneer, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1994 · N10112 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA195.md): Grumman G-164D · Gilbert, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1994 · N164MC · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall while performing aerobatic maneuvers at an inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB FTW94FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA152.md): Bell 206L-3 · Intracoastl Cty, LA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1994 · N5844 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA185.md): Cessna 195 · Ama, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N999V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed above the aerodynamic stall speed.
- [NTSB FTW94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA108.md): Piper PA-12 · Rayville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1994 · N2966M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final approach.
- [NTSB FTW94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA109.md): Cessna 175 · Leesville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N6537E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Olla, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1994 · N8645D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA093.md): Bell 206BIII · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N57340 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately perform a preflight. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DCA94MA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94MA033.md): Saab-Scania 340B · New Roads, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 2, 1994 · N349SB · Substantial damage
  > The captain's movement of the power levers below flight idle in flight, the inadequate certification requirements and consequent design of the airplane's power levers that permitted them to be moved below the flight idle position into the beta range, either…
- [NTSB FTW94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA063.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Vacherie, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1994 · N1063U · Substantial damage
  > Was fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA043.md): Bell 412 · Cameron, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N356EH · Destroyed
  > The copilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and the captain's inadequate supervision. The haze and fog were factors.
- [NTSB FTW94IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA035.md): Grumman G159 · Pineville, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1993 · N806W · Minor damage
  > An encounter with a wet microburst, on final approach at 200 feet AGL, which exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW93LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA263.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader · Frogmore, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N452TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline. A factor was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB FTW93LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA254.md): Cessna 421B · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N747BW · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot for undetermined reasons. Factors were a fence and trees.
- [NTSB FTW93IA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA250.md): Cessna A185F · Pilottown, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N6279E · No damage
  > The pilot in command becoming physically incapacitated (heart attack).
- [NTSB FTW93FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA245.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · La Barre, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1993 · N1508X · Destroyed
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA243.md): Boeing A75N1 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N450EC · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB FTW93LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA241.md): Cessna 140 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N2673N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW93LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA238.md): Grumman G-164B · Pioneer, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1993 · N8227K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure by both pilots to maintain visual lookout. Factors were the inadequate radio communications by both pilots, and the departing pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives.
- [NTSB DEN93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA091.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Duson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N9014T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the transmission mast bearing, resulting in oil contamination and subsequent blockage of the internal oil ports and passages. Factors were: total loss of collective control and partial loss of cyclic control.
- [NTSB DEN93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA076.md): Grumman G-164A · Kaplan, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N9680 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the spray rig which sprayed chemicals into the pilot's eyes temporarily blinding him.
- [NTSB FTW93FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA211.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bastrop, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N8512V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA208.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N7630C · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to abort the landing in a timely manner and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW93LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA196.md): Cessna A188B · Edgard, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N9772G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to takeoff under conditions that exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW93FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA192.md): Bell 206L-3 · West Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N911MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were the fog and low ceiling
- [NTSB FTW93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA179.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N6693Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to have the airplane properly attended during start when people were available. A factor was the inadequate tie down rope.
- [NTSB FTW93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA177.md): Weatherly 620B · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N2002E · Substantial damage
  > Severe propeller and airframe vibration for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA175.md): Grumman G-164B · St. Martinville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N48724 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and tractor driver's inadequate visual lookout
- [NTSB FTW93FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA163.md): MBB BK 117 A-4 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1993 · N401PH · Substantial damage
  > Cyclic control rod movement was restricted due to improper installation of the lateral cyclic control rod by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA162.md): Cessna A185F · Timbalier Isle, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1993 · N3588 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation in the selection of his takeoff route. A factor was the sand bar

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=LA&page=16

## 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" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=15&state=LA

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