# 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 CHI96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA057.md): Beech 58 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1995 · N222RB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's abrupt maneuvering during the circling approach. The factors involved were the airframe ice and fog.
- [NTSB FTW96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA073.md): Cessna 421C · Cleveland, OK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N421EP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a stall/spin. Factors relating to the accident were: pilot…
- [NTSB DCA96RA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96RA020.md): Boeing B757 · Buga, Colombia · Accident · 160 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 1995 · N651AA
- [NTSB CHI96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA060.md): Cessna T210N · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N5083C · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the turbocharger, caused by a unapproved rebuild of the turbocharger which contained automotive parts. Debris from the failed turbocharger damaged the oil pump resulting in lack of engine lubrication.
- [NTSB BFO96FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA032.md): Cessna 310R · Bellville, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N1269G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in the airplane exceeding its design stress limitations and an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB LAX96FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA076.md): Hughes 369D · Feather Falls, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N8395F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to jettison his external load after it came in contact with trees and terrain. The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance above trees and hilly terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB DCA96MA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA029.md): Boeing 747-136 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N605FF · Substantial damage
  > the captain's failure to reject the takeoff in a timely manner when excessive nosewheel steering tiller inputs resulted in a loss of directional control on a slippery runway. Inadequate Boeing 747 slippery runway operating procedures developed by Tower Air,…
- [NTSB BFO96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA031.md): Bellanca BL14-19-3 · Toledo, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N7624E · Destroyed
  > an improper splice of the magneto 'P' lead wires, and the pilot's improper positioning of the throttle and mixture controls while he rotated the propeller by hand.
- [NTSB ATL96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA025.md): Moravan Zlin Z50 LA · Springfield, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N6660B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA048.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N8349Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX96FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA075.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Fillmore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N3511L · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to take proper remedial action to recover from an intentional spin.
- [NTSB CHI96IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA059.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Saint Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N925L · No damage
  > loss of induction air into the engine inlets resulting in simultaneous loss of power on both engines. Factors relating to this incident were: disconnection of the airplane's hydraulic pumps and generators, slush on the runway and the hydroplaning condition.
- [NTSB ATL96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA024.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N4219T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and failure to follow operating procedures resulted in his descent below the decision height while on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA96FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA047.md): Cessna 205 · Culebra, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N8415Z · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain, while maneuvering at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness with no visible horizon, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in night flight.
- [NTSB FTW96LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA074.md): Beech 200 · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N231RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision, while evading law enforcement personnel during an illegal/unauthorized operation.
- [NTSB ATL96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA023.md): Hiller 12C · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N234SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the flight controls during a practice autorotation, and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the operation
- [NTSB ANC96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA020.md): Beech G18S · Nome, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N340K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane and improperly utilizing the airplane's elevator trim by selecting full nose up trim.
- [NTSB SEA96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA032.md): Cessna 172K · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N143JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain and high vegetation were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA031.md): Cessna T210M · Netarts, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N732TA · Destroyed
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA044.md): Cessna 172N · Bryceville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N75938 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the weather conditions, the pilot becoming lost/disoriented, and the lack of braking action on wet grass during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA043.md): Pro Star PRO Tech · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N2071H · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command(CFI) allowed the airplane's design limits to be exceeded which resulted in the overload failure and separation of the right wing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA061.md): Cessna 180C · Patoka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N9379T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA056.md): Maule M-4 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N12010 · Substantial damage
  > an unauthorized modification of the air induction system by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA030.md): Cessna 170B · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N3171B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB NYC96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA041.md): Cessna U206G · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N6250X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly plan his approach for landing, so that the airplane would not stall or touchdown hard. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, the accumulation…
- [NTSB MIA96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA045.md): Let L-23 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N254BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan the flight.
- [NTSB MIA96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA042.md): Otis King COBRA-B · Newberry, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N102DJ · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW96FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA072.md): Beech 35 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1969D · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent…
- [NTSB FTW96FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA071.md): Cessna 150M · S Padre Island, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N3862V · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) above the surface of the water. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (low ceiling and…
- [NTSB CHI96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA058.md): Cessna 150B · Grant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1219Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain and the weak ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA055.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Mason, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N990WY · Substantial damage
  > the improper application of the throttle by the pilot resulting in a delayed engine response, and the improper decision by the pilot to make a long fast touchdown requiring the need to take off under powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA054.md): Bitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N88TK · Destroyed
  > a stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ANC96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA019.md): Cessna 207A · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N755AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CHI96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA053.md): Swearingen SA-226AT · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1995 · N31AT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Mead, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N5GM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB MIA96WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA046.md): Aero Commander 1121 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 14, 1995 · N503U · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N48959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB LAX96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA072.md): Cessna P210N · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N4598K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to follow the before starting engine checklist and ensure that the landing gear selector was in the down position, and the pilot's decision to takeoff with a known aircraft deficiency.
- [NTSB CHI96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA051.md): Cessna 182 · Tamms, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N2465Q · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the failure of the pilot to properly monitor his fuel consumption.
- [NTSB ATL96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA022.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N9102V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL96FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA021.md): Mooney M20J · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N3874H · Destroyed
  > failure of the alternate air door, which resulted in blockage of air through the induction system. A factor relating to the accident was: failure to comply with Safety Bulletin SB-M20-253.
- [NTSB LAX96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1995 · N73601 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in porpoising during a downwind emergency landing. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA070.md): Grumman G-164B · Pawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1995 · N6642K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA069.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1995 · N3090C · Substantial damage
  > Binding of the power lever linkage, due to corrosion, which resulted in a situation that led to an inadvertent shut-down of the engine at a critical point on the approach to land. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB SEA96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N5366M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's delayed application of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions, a short takeoff area, and a ditch at the end of the airstrip were factors.
- [NTSB NYC96LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA039.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N734QZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank. Factors relating to the accident were: ice on the runway and the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA041.md): Mckibben GN-1 Aircamper · Mayhew, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N823GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to verify the airplane's performance data. The airplane's lack of climb capability with the newly manufactured propeller was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N8987V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA070.md): Cessna 208B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N987FE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot was given an erroneous wind velocity due to a malfunctioning wind gauge in the control tower. Factors relating to the accident were: the high/gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's improper evaluation of the actual wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA065.md): Cessna 182E · Erie, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N9376X · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, by failing to properly remove water and other contamination from the fuel system before the flight. Factors relating to the accident were: deteriorated seals at the fuel filler neck/caps, and the annual inspection was…

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&year=1995

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