# NTSB investigations, 1995, LA

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 FTW96FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA060.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N16089 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line and utility pole. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA001.md): Aerostar S60A · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N63286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate clearance from the power lines during the approach. A factor was the sudden wind gust.
- [NTSB FTW95IA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA397.md): MBB BO-105C · Lafayette, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N91070 · No damage
  > a short in the 'jam proof system' solenoid valve which prevented activation of the backup hydraulic system and resulting in a cyclic hardover. Factors were the contaminated hydraulic fluid and the resulting jammed actuator (longitudinal control slider).
- [NTSB FTW95LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA344.md): Champion 7ECA · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N5147T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA332.md): Cessna A188B · Fort Necessity, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N4866R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA331.md): Grumman G-164A · St.Francisville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N732Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction on short final. A factor was the low visibility.
- [NTSB FTW95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA327.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N76SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector resulting in fuel starvation and the failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures for propeller feathering. Factors were the fence and the trees.
- [NTSB FTW95LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA293.md): Grumman G-164A · Simmesport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N9949 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number 7 cylinder. A factor was the lack suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA289.md): Cessna 182 · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N2878R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of his short field landing resulting in an intentional ground loop to avoid an overrun. Factors were the reduced braking effectiveness on the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW95LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA263.md): Grumman G-164A · Cheneyville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N8685H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW95LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA246.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N7070U · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA240.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N627LL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake due to the hydraulic fluid leaking. Factors were proper alignment not possible and the close proximity of the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA217.md): Grumman G-164A · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N48538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to clear a levee during the approach. A factor was a truck parked on the runway.
- [NTSB FTW95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA205.md): Grumman G-164B · St Martinville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1995 · N8365K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was the high winds.
- [NTSB FTW95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA197.md): Grumman G-164A · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N8509H · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW95FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA186.md): Bell 206L-3 · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1995 · N347AL · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to ingestion of exhaust fumes from an oil platform flare boom.
- [NTSB FTW95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA185.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Morse, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N6746K · Destroyed
  > Power loss due to a cracked intake valve pipe assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA165.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · Eunice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N563AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was the windshear condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA159.md): Robinson S-12 Airaile · Sugartown, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N53CR · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA136.md): Cessna 152 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N89359 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique. Factors were his failure to execute a go-around, his improper landing flare, and the other pilot's premature taxiing onto the runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA106.md): Cessna 150 · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1995 · N6464T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while circling at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain (wooded river bank). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's use of a drug that was not…
- [NTSB MIA95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA055.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N981DL · No damage
  > an in-flight encounter with weather during a climb, resulting in an injury to a flight attendant who got out of her seat to perform a duty.

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

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

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