# NTSB investigations, 1995, AZ

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA088.md): Cessna 150L · Quartzite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N1246Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N66172 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [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 LAX96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA062.md): Cessna 172N · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N739LD · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's use of an excessive airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing, a porpoise, and a collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA059.md): Cessna TU206G · Eagar, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N6236X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was on board for the flight.
- [NTSB LAX96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA055.md): Schafer Lancair 360 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N56DS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose gear strut, during landing.
- [NTSB LAX96FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA052.md): Cessna 210L · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N5138Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in instrument and night flight conditions, inadequate transition/upgrade training, and the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB LAX96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA036.md): Agusta F.260D · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1995 · N404FD · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently allowed the ferry tank fuel selector to be in (or to be moved to) a partially open position before or during takeoff, which allowed air to enter the fuel system lines and result in fuel starvation. The location of the valve in the…
- [NTSB LAX96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA031.md): Piper PA-18 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N6988B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot/flight instructor to adequately supervise the student pilot resulting in loss of directional control, and his abrupt overcorrection resulting in a waterloop. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experience as a flight…
- [NTSB LAX96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Congress, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N8074C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #3 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot's need to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with an automobile.
- [NTSB LAX96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA023.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N3808F · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of an intake manifold tube assembly during engine overhaul which permitted leakage into the induction system resulting in detonation and piston failure in the associated cylinder.
- [NTSB LAX96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA003.md): Fallbeck Dyke Delta JD2 · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N515D · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the owner/builder (pilot), which resulted in his failure or inability to recover from a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB LAX96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N5321P · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA006.md): Cessna 172N · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N260ER · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing tailwind conditions, improper flare, and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA005.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N59931 · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to swelling of the carburetor needle valve tip, which restricted the fuel flow to the carburetor inlet. A factor in the accident was the use of automotive gasoline.
- [NTSB LAX96FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA004.md): Beech A-36 · Beaver Dam, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N3066W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation; and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA007.md): Schlitter Rans S-9 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N5052E · Substantial damage
  > seizure of the #2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA346.md): Grumman G-164B · Avondale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N6779K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to plan to avoid wake turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX95LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA344.md): Cessna 172H · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N8034L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to assure that the seat adjustment pin was properly engaged prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA342.md): Cessna P210N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N6500W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. The soft terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA348.md): Piper PA-25 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N8551L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB LAX95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA331.md): Bell 47G-3B2 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N7942J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel to detect a crack in the clevis ears during the required daily inspection and the recent annual inspection. A factor in the accident was the improper welding and stress relief procedure used to…
- [NTSB LAX95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA327.md): Cessna 180B · Cooledge, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N5059E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust.
- [NTSB LAX95FA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA321.md): Cessna 421C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N3911C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain positive aircraft control, a proper airspeed and fly a proper approach path during final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's physiological condition, impairment as a result of using a sedating…
- [NTSB LAX95FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA319.md): Cessna 421C · Beaver Dam, AZ · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N6234G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the aircraft weight and balance…
- [NTSB LAX95LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA317.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N91008 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and the failure of both pilots to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX95LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA314.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N7156T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's poor installation of the propeller which allowed the propeller to become loose, and the pilot's improper emergency procedure by feathering the wrong propeller.
- [NTSB LAX95LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA315.md): Cessna 421C · Chinle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N745CA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of a runway inappropriate for the tailwind condition and his resultant failure to achieve a touchdown point which would allow the aircraft to stop prior to over running the departure end. The rough condition of the dirt runway, the lack…
- [NTSB LAX95LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA300.md): Gettig Pitts Special S1C · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N7RG · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's improper installation of the fuel injection system unit by misaligning the drive shaft that resulted in the fracture of the shaft. The road sign was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA299.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Gilbert, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N502MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel system mismanagement and improper emergency procedure. The pilot's misjudging the flare was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA294.md): Thorp T18 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8032Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control in gusty tail wind conditions during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX95LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA293.md): Pitts S-2B · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N540RJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot by allowing the trainee to initiate a late go-around from a simulated forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA290.md): Piper PA-30-B · Wickenberg, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N8113Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper emergency procedures. The pilot's diverted attention, and the magnetos clearance and timing were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA286.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N14361 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the mixture controls, failure to maintain a proper glidepath, failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX95LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA285.md): Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS-B · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N462E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a tail wind landing to a short runway.
- [NTSB LAX95LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA283.md): PZL-Mielec PZL-M-18 · Sacaton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1995 · N6657C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a decoupling of the accessory drive that runs the high pressure engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB LAX95LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA277.md): Jenkins Long E-Z · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N163J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly lean the engine for best power, his premature rotation of an over gross aircraft on an uphill runway, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA276.md): North American AT-6B · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N105DG · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to follow pre-briefed instructions and failure to see and avoid the preceding aircraft awaiting takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA253.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N9188T · Substantial damage
  > an undetermined internal failure of the carburetor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA235.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N2820Z · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA224.md): Cessna 180 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N2362C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel onboard at departure. The reduced ambient lighting was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA209.md): Beech E35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N3875B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX95LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA189.md): Ryan Navion · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1995 · N41151 · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot improper installation of the propeller by failing to properly connect the pitch change mechanism.
- [NTSB LAX95LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA188.md): Schweizer 269C · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N6120A · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to apply adequate power during the flare which was a result of not maintaining the required engine and rotor rpm.
- [NTSB LAX95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA183.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N7403Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inflight loss of control due to his delay in releasing the glider after the towed glider experienced an unplanned altitude gain on takeoff when it encountered a dust devil.
- [NTSB LAX95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA178.md): Godkey Kitfox IV · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1995 · N4357Q · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the ignition system due to a deffective diode.
- [NTSB LAX95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA175.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N41981 · Substantial damage
  > the failure and separation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve. Darkness was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA172.md): Thunder and Colt Colt 180A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1995 · N738TC · No damage
  > the inability of the pilot to compensate for the wind conditions which resulted in the basket tipping over following touchdown during a high-wind landing.
- [NTSB FTW95FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA349.md): Cessna 172D · Tsaile, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N2587Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA173.md): Cessna 182P · Jerome, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N85DK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain.

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

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

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