# NTSB investigations, 1994 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. Page 2 of 45 · 2,229 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DCA95RA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95RA009.md): Boeing B737-2D6C · Coventry, Algeria · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 1994 · 7TVEE · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA055.md): Cessna 172 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N7656X · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in the inability to obtain proper runway alignment. Related factors are the student pilot's lack of total flight experience and the snowbank. - [NTSB NYC95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gr. Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N4497X · Substantial damage > The pilot landed with excessive airspeed which resulted in a long landing, runway overrun, and collision with trees. - [NTSB MIA95WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA045.md): Mooney M20J · Spanish Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 20, 1994 · N201TB · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA044.md): Bell 206B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N163BH · Substantial damage > Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) for failure to note reduction in clearance between the tail rotor and an embankment. - [NTSB LAX95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA055.md): Luscombe 8E · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N1217B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The other aircraft pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA031.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Grantsville, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1994 · N175MC · Destroyed > The VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA054.md): Cessna 120 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1994 · N89885 · Substantial damage > A blockage in the carburetor heat air duct which limited the effectiveness of the system's ability to prevent the formation of carburetor ice and resulted in a loss of power. A factor in the accident was the soft nature of the recently plowed ground in the… - [NTSB LAX95FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA053.md): North American NAVION-A · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1994 · N8794H · Destroyed > the pilot's initial overrotation, his failure to attain the proper climb airspeed, and an inadvertent entry into a stall mush condition. A factor in the accident was the high-density altitude. - [NTSB NYC95IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95IA043.md): Boeing 747-131 · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N53116 · Minor damage > Improper maintenance overhaul which resulted in a fatigue crack. - [NTSB MIA95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N89515 · Substantial damage > The student pilots failure to follow the checklist and assure the door was closed prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the student's diverted attention during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB FTW95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA068.md): Cessna A150L · Newark, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N6030J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors were the dark night and lack of suitable terrain to execute a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA069.md): Piper PA-32RT · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N21590 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA029.md): Cessna 172F · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N5440R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent collision with trees, adjacent to the taxiway, while attempting to avoid a deer that crossed the taxiway. - [NTSB SEA95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA030.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N101ZA · Substantial damage > An open connection clip. A factor to the accident was a locked tail wheel assembly. - [NTSB FTW95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA067.md): Timothy J Brown Pitts S2SE · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N604SB · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA060.md): Cessna 182A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N6090B · Substantial damage > Inadequate design of the reserve parachute cable housing, which resulted in an inadvertent deployment of the parachute, and subsequent collision with, and jamming of, the aircraft's horizontal stabilizer, necessitating a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N5285J · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted takeoff. - [NTSB FTW95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA066.md): Cessna 182R · Eagle Nest, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1994 · N182X · Substantial damage > The pilot's flight into rising terrain without sufficient altitude and climb performance available to clear the trees and terrain. A factor was the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. - [NTSB CHI95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA059.md): American Champion Citabria 7-GCBC · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1994 · N31271 · Substantial damage > the pilots improper use of brakes during practice landings, and his lack of total experience in tail wheel equipped airplanes. - [NTSB SEA95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA024.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N8388Y · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining clearance from the power lines. A factor was the pilot-in-command's not maintaining the proper VASI glideslope. - [NTSB NYC95WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95WA235.md): Douglas DC-3C · Lobito, Central African Republic · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 1994 · N96BF · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA040.md): Cessna 208B · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N927FE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inability of the pilot of Cessna 208, N927FE to see Douglas DC3, N24320, as he taxied to takeoff due to inoperative tail navigation lights and beacon lights on the DC3 and due to glare on the wet taxiway. - [NTSB LAX95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA052.md): Bell 206B · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N37AJ · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain a proper alignment during hover in a mountainous area. - [NTSB LAX95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA051.md): American AA-1 · Oasis, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N6236L · Destroyed > the pilot's improper inflight decision by selecting an inadequate terrain clearance altitude over mountainous terrain. - [NTSB FTW95LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA088.md): Beech 1900D · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N39ZV · Substantial damage > Ground personnel failed to properly secure the cargo door. - [NTSB LAX95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA073.md): Cessna 421C · Chinle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1994 · N746CA · Substantial damage > the overload failure of the nose gear trunion for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DCA95MA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA007.md): Learjet 35A · Fresno, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 14, 1994 · N521PA · Destroyed > 1) Improperly installed electrical wiring for special mission operations that led to an in-flight fire that caused airplane systems and structural damage and subsequent airplane control difficulties; 2) improper maintenance and inspection procedures followed… - [NTSB BFO95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA021.md): Elvin N. Kier Varieze · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1994 · N59MW · Destroyed > A fatigue crack in the right elevator torque tube resulting in the disconnection of the elevator torque tubes and subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ATL95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA028.md): Cessna 402B · Hickory, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1994 · N7628R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the transition to landing, which resulted in a long landing and overrun. Factors were the low ceilings and fog which prevailed at the time of the accident. - [NTSB DCA95MA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA006.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 3201 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · 15 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N918AE · Destroyed > 1) the captain's improper assumption that an engine had failed, and 2) the captain's subsequent failure to follow approved procedures for engine failure, single-engine approach and go-around, and stall recovery. Contributing to the cause of the accident was… - [NTSB BFO95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA020.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nesquehoning, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N33049 · Destroyed > the non-instrument-rated pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, at night, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure clearance from obstructions/terrain. Related factors were the… - [NTSB ANC95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA020.md): Cessna 207 · Saint Mary'S, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N7340U · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, and the whiteout weather conditions. - [NTSB MIA95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA039.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N704BJ · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA038.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N9436U · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command became lost and operated the aircraft until fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA065.md): Commonwealth Rearwin 185 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N93290 · Substantial damage > Oil exhaustion and subsequent engine seizure due to a missing oil drain plug. Factors were the inadequate maintenance and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA064.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N633AS · Minor damage > Fire due to the internal failure of the number one DC starter-generator. - [NTSB ANC95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA018.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N717DR · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. - [NTSB ANC95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA017.md): Cessna 185 · Takotna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N4552F · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the departure. A snow covered runway, flat lighting conditions, and a snowbank were factors in the accident. - [NTSB SEA95FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA029.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Seattle, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N2VZ · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to refuel en route. Factors include a dark night and ditching in the waters of puget sound. - [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 LAX95LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA050.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N3950A · Substantial damage > the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision and inadequate airspeed. The downdraft and trees were factors in this accident. - [NTSB LAX95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6882W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his improper use of the rudder and brakes. - [NTSB LAX95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA048.md): Enstrom F28C · Cabazon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N214MM · Substantial damage > An unknown event (presumably a component/system failure) that resulted in loss of drive train power to the main rotor system. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the obstruction (transmission line) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB FTW95LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N24350 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the improper flare and the resultant loss of directional control. - [NTSB CHI95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA057.md): Mooney M20J · Scott City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N4023H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB ATL95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA027.md): Aero Commander 500S · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N9171N · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft, in that he did not ensure that there was adequate fuel for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA026.md): Cessna 172 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6466D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff. - [NTSB ANC95FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA019.md): Boeing 737-3M8 (300) · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N681MA · No damage > The failure of the b system channel autopilot elevator actuator. - [NTSB SEA95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA028.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Medicine Bow, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N4300V · Substantial damage > The failure of the magneto system due to shorting of both magneto coils to the magneto housing and the lack of suitable terrain to make a forced landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1994&page=3 ## 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") = 1994 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&year=1994 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.