# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA019.md): Weeks Glasair SH2F · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N169DW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation into known adverse weather conditions with a known aircraft deficiency, and his ensuing spatial disorientation, which resulted in ground impact during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL95FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA021.md): Beech 95B55 · Mableton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N8933M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation in that he failed to account for forecasted winds at altitude that resulted in an increased time en route and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA054.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-600 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N7020P · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW95IA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA053.md): Boeing B-737-300 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N14336 · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to follow the taxi checklist resulting in the hydraulic pumps not being turned on.
- [NTSB CHI95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA046.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N2127D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor (CFI) misjudged the flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, structural ice, windshield ice, darkness, and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to land.
- [NTSB NYC95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA036.md): Piper J3C · Waldoboro, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1994 · N98542 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift off which resulted in insufficient climb performance and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA055.md): Boeing 757-24APF · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1994 · N413UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vref during approach and his improper flare touchdown that resulted in an excessive pitch up attitude following touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA018.md): Bartholomew Firestar · High Point, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1994 · N432JR · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deactivation of the engine ignition system by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Glenburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N112KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's (1) improper decision to initiate a takeoff with ice on the wing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA028.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N74232 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in obtaining ATC assistance after becoming lost/disoriented resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot to navigate using the VOR system.
- [NTSB CHI95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA047.md): Cessna P210N · Aurora, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N4872P · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined failure of the engine crankshaft resulting in total loss of engine power. The terrain at the emergency landing site and nighttime darkness were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA035.md): Cessna 172M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N1385U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain visual outlook during taxiing.
- [NTSB MIA95FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA027.md): Champion 7ECA · Arcadia, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N7579F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual-student to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was improper supervision of the dual-student by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA040.md): Beech 95-B55 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N1898W · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation to both engines due to the CFI's inadequate fuel consumption calculations during the flight, and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel existed in the main tanks to complete the traffic pattern circuit.
- [NTSB CHI95MA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95MA044.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Bridgeton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N954U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 441 pilot's mistaken belief that his assigned departure runway was runway 30R, which resulted in his undetected entrance onto runway 30R, which was being used by the MD-82 for its departure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of Automatic…
- [NTSB CHI95IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA045.md): Fokker F-28-4000 · Evansville, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N479AU · No damage
  > the failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately service (fill) the horizontal stabilizer drive actuator with hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB BFO95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA017.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Blooming Grove, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N4430P · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the carburetor heat control which resulted in loss of engine power. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC95FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA033.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N2949Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's descent below the published minimum circling altitude, and his failure to execute the published missed approach procedure during a night IFR instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N67390 · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver to avoid collision with animals.
- [NTSB MIA95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA026.md): Boeing 727-100 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · HCBRF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the truck driver to maintain visual lookout while operating his truck on an unlit ramp near an aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA039.md): Robinson R-22B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N31MK · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the collective and throttle controls and his failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA038.md): Cessna T210H · Mount Hamilton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N2221R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed and inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition during the initial climb due to frost on the airframe which impeded the airplane's climb performance. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB CHI95LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA043.md): Piper PA-44 · Thief Rvr Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N853ND · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated forced landing. A factor in the accident is the student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB BFO95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA014.md): Cessna 172L · Bethel, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N19735 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate control of the airplane during a go-around. The gusty wind conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA95WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA025.md): Piper PA28 · St. Vincent, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 1994 · N5082W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA024.md): Ayres S2R-R1820 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1994 · N3097B · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine due to a undetermined failure in the engine power section.
- [NTSB FTW95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA052.md): Cessna 172P · Blanco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1994 · N65275 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were the uphill terrain, the long vegetation, and short takeoff area available.
- [NTSB MIA95FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA023.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N9420J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions during an instrument approach, resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB BFO95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA016.md): Cessna 150M · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N2984V · Substantial damage
  > the certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate supervision of the student pilot and ensure control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. The student pilot's lack of total experience and improper aircraft handling were related…
- [NTSB ATL95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA017.md): WSK PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra · Shelby, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N619R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain landing approach speed, which resulted in a final approach stall. Factors were the night lighting conditions, and the pilot's failure to use the landing light.
- [NTSB ANC95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA012.md): Bell 206 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N49686 · No damage
  > The employee's disregard for company training and policies about the dangers of helicopter rotor blades. The running aircraft with the rotors turning was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA023.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N4258V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, while maneuvering to a hover, which allowed the external load cable/hook to become snagged and to rebound into the path of the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB NYC95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N1470T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted takeoff in an overweight airplane, his failure to follow approved short field takeoff procedures, not attaining a positive rate of climb, and attempting an operation beyond his experience level.
- [NTSB NYC95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA031.md): Mooney M20J · Brewster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N5681Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. A factor related to the accident was: the deteriorating weather condition with a low ceiling and rain.
- [NTSB NYC95FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA030.md): Cessna 402C · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N402BK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during an ILS approach, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Factors in this accident were; adverse weather conditions with turbulence, down drafts and fog.
- [NTSB BFO95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA015.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N33938 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning decision by the pilot, which resulted in insufficient altitude to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB BFO95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA013.md): Robinson R-22B · Magnolia, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N40411 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while hovering.
- [NTSB ATL95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N3724D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked fuel line to the gascolator.
- [NTSB ANC95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA011.md): Cessna 185F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N9618H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The pilot's disregard of a NOTAM that closed the runway and a slush covered runway area were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA029.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N14315 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Other related factors were: heavy rain, moderate turbulence, dark night, and high winds.
- [NTSB MIA95FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N5418H · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall/spin and altitude inadequate for recovery by the pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB LAX95WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95WA056.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tripui, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 1994 · N71RJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX95FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA262.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N4108R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions, his misjudged evaluation of the weather, and his inexperience in actual instrument flying.
- [NTSB FTW95IA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA049.md): Boeing B-737-200 · Springfield, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N988UA · Minor damage
  > The failure of either the inboard or the outboard wheel bearing assembly due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA050.md): Cessna 172P · Deming, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N54378 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance in moutainous terrain. Factors were rising terrain and gusty, high wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA013.md): Cessna 207 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N9829M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind. Crosswind conditions and an icy runway surface were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95IA021.md): Fairchild SA227 · Missoula, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N380PH · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the first stage compressor impeller.
- [NTSB NYC95FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA027.md): Cessna 195A · Broadview Hts, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N1527D · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of a cabin heater system, resulting in an in-flight fire and subsequent loss of control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA051.md): Cessna P210N · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N731QH · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to properly judge the touch down point. Factors were: failure of the nose landing gear to extend and rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA015.md): Piper PA-601P · Luray, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N22ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.

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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") = 1994
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=4&year=1994

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