# NTSB investigations, 1995, CA 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 1 of 5 · 237 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA089.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N70107 · Substantial damage > the balloon's encounter with unexpected high wind conditions, and the pilot's inability to stop the balloon prior to contacting ground obstructions. - [NTSB LAX96FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA086.md): Beech V35B · Delano, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7337R · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an IFR circling approach. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience in high performance aircraft. - [NTSB LAX96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA084.md): Nicholson Sonerai II · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N68676 · Substantial damage > an interruption of fuel flow to the engine due to a misrouted fuel vent line. - [NTSB LAX96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA100.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Folsom Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N5LY · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and improper remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX96FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA082.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N53321 · Substantial damage > a partial power loss due to carburetor icing resulting from existing environmental conditions and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during descent. - [NTSB LAX96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA079.md): Cessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N97196 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation (failure to ensuring the flight information publication was current); his selection of the wrong runway for landing; his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during the landing; and his failure to… - [NTSB LAX96FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA080.md): Cessna 152 · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N6110Q · Destroyed > a push rod failed from fatigue as a result of longitudinal stress corrosion cracking. - [NTSB LAX96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N73303 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper aborted landing procedure which resulted in the aircraft stalling and impacting terrain. - [NTSB LAX96FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA249.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N7304P · Destroyed > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB LAX96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA078.md): Piper PA-31-350 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N27954 · Destroyed > The failure of the air traffic controller to comply with instructions contained in the Air Traffic Control Handbook, FAA Order 7110.65, which resulted in the flight being vectored at an altitude below the minimum vectoring altitude (MVA) and failure to issue… - [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 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 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 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 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 LAX96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA069.md): Cessna 172 · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1995 · N4203L · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glide path on final approach. - [NTSB LAX96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA068.md): Cessna T210N · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1995 · N214BD · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, followed by a forced landing in an area of trees. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX96FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA067.md): Cessna 340A · San Dimas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1995 · N37324 · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his resultant improper planning/decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures, and his failure to maintain proper altitude during a missed approach. Factors relating to the accident… - [NTSB LAX96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA060.md): Laister LP-15 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N6LS · Destroyed > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the base-to-final turn. - [NTSB LAX96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA066.md): Boeing B75-N1 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N5114N · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to see and avoid light poles. A poorly planned approach was a factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N6349M · Destroyed > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB LAX96LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA056.md): Monocoupe 90A · Salinas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N11768 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly recover from a slipping maneuver. - [NTSB LAX96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA054.md): Cessna 150E · Sonora, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N3000J · Substantial damage > carburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice. - [NTSB LAX96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA053.md): Robinson R22HP · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N90452 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain proper control of the helicopter, while in a hover. - [NTSB LAX96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA051.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N402KT · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, while landing at night. - [NTSB LAX96FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA050.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1995 · N888JK · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's failure to follow IFR procedures in that he descended below the minimum descent altitude and failed to execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's self-induced pressure to get to work. - [NTSB LAX96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA049.md): Beech S35 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N5795K · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a missed approach, after encountering an undetermined propeller malfunction, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, fog, and the… - [NTSB LAX96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA048.md): Cessna 150H · Imperial, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N23102 · Destroyed > the student pilot's misreading of the altimeter while in the traffic pattern, which put the aircraft in dangerous proximity to the ground and obstructions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to see the power pole due to sun glare as the… - [NTSB LAX96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA047.md): Beech D-50 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1995 · N100AV · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot-in-command to follow the pre-landing checklist which resulted in his failure to extend the landing gear and an inadvertent wheels-up landing. - [NTSB LAX96TA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA046.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Edwards, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1995 · N92505 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to completely release the parking brakes prior to taxi, which produced a brake over temperature condition and brake fire. - [NTSB LAX96FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA045.md): Bell 47D1 · Shafter, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N78900 · Destroyed > the pilot misjudged the altitude and ground clearance while performing an unwarranted low altitude flight maneuver. - [NTSB LAX96TA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA044.md): McDonnell Douglas 369D · Mather, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N33CN · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the right seat safety pilot's inadvertent engine shutdown when he closed the throttle to simulate an engine failure, and his failure to perform the throttle rigging check before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improper… - [NTSB LAX96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA043.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N55152 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The pilot's diverted attention while raising the flaps and pushing in the carburetor heat control was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB LAX96FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA042.md): Beech S35 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N8920M · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to correct a descending spiral and perform a missed approach, after becoming spatially disoriented and deviating from the planned ILS approach procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot's excessive… - [NTSB LAX96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA041.md): Cooke KR-2 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1995 · N57CC · Destroyed > partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. - [NTSB LAX96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA040.md): Cessna 180 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N3358D · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional buzzing, his failure to identify an obstruction (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the obstruction (utility pole). Factors relating to the accident were: dust generated by farm… - [NTSB LAX96LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA039.md): Cessna 402B · Redwood City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N316HG · Substantial damage > the simultaneous total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA037.md): North American AT-6D · Richvale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N1049A · Destroyed > the attempt by the pilot to execute an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude to effect recovery before impacting terrain. - [NTSB LAX96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA030.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N3562A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll by diverting his attention. - [NTSB LAX96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA029.md): Cessna 177RG · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N4110C · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA033.md): Russell KR-2 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N14MR · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgement of the height above touchdown and his premature flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB DCA96IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96IA005.md): Boeing B-737-500 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N904UA · No damage > The inadvertant stall for undertermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA027.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Mecca, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N5870W · Substantial damage > the pilot/applicant's failure to maintain a glide path angle sufficient to maintain adequate clearance from all obstructions, and the examiner's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB LAX96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA026.md): Cessna 172H · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N2552L · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect a bird's nest in the air induction system. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. - [NTSB LAX96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA025.md): Cessna 172 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N2967E · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA024.md): Cessna 206 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N2167F · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering by visual reference to the surface in IFR conditions. An additional factor was the pilot's failure to continue with the missed approach. - [NTSB LAX96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA022.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N8649V · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the inadvertent stall while performing a short field landing. - [NTSB LAX96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA021.md): Cessna 182L · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N42712 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a hard landing. His physical impairment was a factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA020.md): Pitts Special S-1C · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N9060N · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged landing approach, failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to abort the landing. - [NTSB LAX96TA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA016.md): Hughes OH-6A · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N61865 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to ensure there was an adequate supply of fuel, which led to fuel exhaustion and a forced (autorotative) landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1995&state=CA&page=2 ## 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" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=CA&year=1995 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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