# NTSB investigations, 1994, FL

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 MIA95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA051.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N4300S · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the engine no.1 valve spring that jammed the intake valve open resulting in partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA031.md): Cessna 310Q · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1994 · N30LC · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's attempted flight into known instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control.
- [NTSB MIA95FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA042.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Plant City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N33456 · Destroyed
  > The opening of the engine cowling latch in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the puncture of the engine oil cooler, total exhaustion of the engine oil, failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, rod bolts, forced landing while on final…
- [NTSB MIA95LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA050.md): Beech 95-C55 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1994 · N546V · Substantial damage
  > Poor in flight planning/decision by the pilot for electing to land with fog on the airstrip. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot to obtain a formal preflight weather briefing and his failure to fully apply the brakes (normal) after landing.…
- [NTSB MIA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Missing, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N5916V · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA049.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tavares, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N2829P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.3 connecting rod resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1994 · N41774 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to total failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA046.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N82895 · Substantial damage
  > In flight planning decision delay by the pilot-in-command in that he failed to divert to an alternate airport before loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA044.md): Bell 206B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N163BH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) for failure to note reduction in clearance between the tail rotor and an embankment.
- [NTSB MIA95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N89515 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to follow the checklist and assure the door was closed prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the student's diverted attention during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA039.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N704BJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA038.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N9436U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command became lost and operated the aircraft until fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA036.md): Colvin Kitfox II · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N491WC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff when he encountered water on the grass runway.
- [NTSB MIA95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA032.md): Cessna 172D · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N707PP · No damage
  > The passenger committed suicide.
- [NTSB MIA95GA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95GA033.md): Sikorsky UH-60A · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N23321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain separation while ground taxiing between two hangers, resulting in the main rotor blades colliding with a hanger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of written procedures pertaining to ground marshalling of…
- [NTSB MIA95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA029.md): American General AG5B · Lakeport, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N624FT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to reposition the fuel selector after total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was her lack of total experience.
- [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 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 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 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 MIA95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA020.md): Cessna 182-D · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N9054X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for the gusty wind conditions during taxi for takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA95T#A02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95T%23A02.md): Cessna U-206G · Kenansville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N5395U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N2984E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined cause. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA030.md): Cessna 310L · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1994 · N216Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear extension and retraction system for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA018.md): Bölkow BO-105S · Perry, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1994 · N911LF · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient clearance from the power line, while buzzing (at low altitude).
- [NTSB MIA95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA016.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1994 · N5715C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly due to overstress separations, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear on landing rollout.
- [NTSB MIA95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA014.md): Cessna 150L · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N19264 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA013.md): Semco Challenger · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N2048J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the basket suspension cables due to corrosion and overstress separations. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection of the basket suspension cables by an authorized FAA repairman.
- [NTSB MIA95T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95T%23A01.md): Bell 206L4 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N407MP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA012.md): Cessna 210L · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N732CQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart an airport and continue flight with a known deficiencies in equipment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of company maintenance personnel to adjust the down lock mechanism prior to flight.
- [NTSB MIA95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA008.md): Schweizer G-164B · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N3629X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA011.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N7679 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform an adequate preflight inspection resulting in a leaking brake going undetected. This resulted in the failure of the brake due to loss of hydraulic fluid and collision with a sign and a ditch when the aircraft…
- [NTSB MIA95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA007.md): Cessna 150L · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N18539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in an on-ground loss of control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA006.md): Cessna 172-F · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N8356U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA005.md): Cessna 172F · Indiantown, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N5415R · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by the pilot resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA95FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA004.md): Cessna 172N · Ochopee, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N4851D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent until impact in a swamp.
- [NTSB MIA95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA003.md): Pitts S1C · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1994 · N2997G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the side of the runway and nosing over in soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA002.md): Cessna 421B · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N701AM · Substantial damage
  > The improper rigging of the landing gear safety squat switch by other maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the contamination of the gear squat switch with corrosion and water.
- [NTSB MIA94IA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94IA217.md): Cessna 402C · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1994 · N63PB · Minor damage
  > The first officer's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out due to improper use of brakes, resulting in the airplane veering off the runway, and subsequent on-ground collision with a runway light and sign. Contributing to the incident was…
- [NTSB MIA94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA216.md): Bell 47G-2A · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1994 · N30JJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering on a swath run, resulting in an in-flight collision with wires, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA213.md): Rans S-12 Airaile · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N4123N · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1994 · N6517M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to calculate fuel consumption correctly resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA210.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N53925 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the banner.
- [NTSB MIA94LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA209.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N8056P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and premature lift-off. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA208.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N34215 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering over the runway threshold resulting in the left wing contacting the ground.
- [NTSB MIA94LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Osteen, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N48938 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to land with excessive airspeed, and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing. The electrical short was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA94LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Englewood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N10187 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number four connecting rod and rod bolts due to oil starvation (extreme heat) for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA205.md): Cessna 172N · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N734QA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare/touchdown, resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent separation of the nose gear.

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

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

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