# NTSB investigations, 1995, 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.

## Latest cases

- [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 ATL96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA016.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N53870 · Substantial damage
  > The leaking fuel injector, which created a rich mixture, and caused the aircraft engine to lose power.
- [NTSB ATL96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA008.md): Cessna 182H · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N70535 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the number one piston assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA96TA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96TA014.md): Cessna 182R · Redstone Arsena, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N3163E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor inflight planning decision for not flying the scheduled time and electing to perform 3 additional takeoffs not planned during fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was the use of an inaccurate dipstick.
- [NTSB MIA96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA010.md): Rockwell 112A · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N1455J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance during the 100-hour annual. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA003.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N6674Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA002.md): Socata TB-9 · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N152ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff attempt. A factor was the stripped throttle knob threads.
- [NTSB ATL95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA176.md): Cessna 182R · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N9119C · Substantial damage
  > Engine oil starvation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a connecting rod cap failure.
- [NTSB ATL95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA175.md): Schweizer 269C · Hoover, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1995 · N267RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control when he positioned the helicopter in a hover so as to induce a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB ATL95FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA162.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Double Springs, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N15866 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures for loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper fuel consumption…
- [NTSB ATL95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA161.md): Ronsrans R 12 · Clanton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N800RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper flying speed, and the improper mixture of the fuel.
- [NTSB MIA95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA204.md): Cessna A188B · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N4940R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid electrical power lines, while approaching a field for aerial application.
- [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.

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

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

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