# NTSB investigations, 1995, MN

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 CHI96IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA066.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Bemidji, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N159MC · No damage
  > inadequate maintenance installation and inspection of the elevator flight control system which led to restricted flight control elevator movement due to a loose bolt.
- [NTSB CHI96FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA065.md): Mumm Lancair · Morris, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N2114Z · Destroyed
  > the partially blocked elevator and improper installation of the elevator bob weight by the owner/builder which prevented full travel of the elevator control system. Factors relating to this accident were the intentional stall and inability to adequately…
- [NTSB CHI96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA057.md): Beech 58 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1995 · N222RB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's abrupt maneuvering during the circling approach. The factors involved were the airframe ice and fog.
- [NTSB CHI96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA050.md): Beech B90 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N551SS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the hangar while taxiing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB CHI95LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA308.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1995 · N99970 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed retraction of the spoilers. Factors were the excessive sink rate and the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI95LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA311.md): Cessna 175 · Staples, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9425B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a swampy area. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA307.md): Cessna 172M · Orr, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N828MB · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the visual illusion caused by the glassy smooth water condition and the forward center of gravity.
- [NTSB CHI95LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA292.md): Cessna TC206G · Orr, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N9823Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI95LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA272.md): Grumman G-164 · Wadena, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N48611 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inattentiveness during the reversal turn, the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane, and the stall/mush encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI95LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA277.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Prague, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N70369 · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed to permit control of the aircraft and to prevent an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors include gusty wind conditions and turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI95LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA245.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Oklee, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N7797Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain clearance with trees. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA244.md): Schweizer G-164B · Morris, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N36316 · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI95LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA240.md): Cessna 550 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N72WC · Substantial damage
  > failure of the landing gear braking system for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to perform the emergency procedure of operating the emergency brake system. Rough/uneven terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA239.md): K. Davey And B. Davey WAG-AERO · Hokah, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N642KW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot performing low altitude flight and the failure to maintain clearance with the trees. A factors associated with the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI95LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA233.md): Cessna 172 · Motley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N53716 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA219.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N8673S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance at the beginning of the spray run. A factor was turbulence due to the different Air temperatures of adjoining terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA195.md): Cessna 172 · St Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1995 · N2027E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in continued flight into adverse weather. Factors relating to the accident were: the thunderstorm outflow, and inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI95LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA190.md): Cessna 150M · Bovey, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N45200 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA169.md): Cessna 180 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N3149D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA172.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Dawson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N4428P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.
- [NTSB CHI95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA170.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-211 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N326US · Substantial damage
  > the captain's not maintaining crew/group coordination. Factors were the captain's diverted attention and his not maintaining visual separation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA163.md): Schweizer G-164B · E. Grand Forks, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N6682K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires.
- [NTSB CHI95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA168.md): Cessna 180D · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N8611X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper setting of the flaps to the 30 degree position and an excessive descent rate during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA155.md): Piper PA-18 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N1097A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA150.md): Piper PA-28-160 · East Gull Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1995 · N5528W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB CHI95TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA174.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N9336C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI95IA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA342.md): Airbus Industrie A320-211 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1995 · N331NW · No damage
  > inadequate design of the fly-by-wire flight control system which allowed false signals from the sidestick transducer units to generate uncommanded rolls.
- [NTSB CHI95TA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA151.md): Cessna 172 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N4183G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA121.md): Cessna P-210N · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N4738A · Destroyed
  > the failure to replace the deteriorated deicing boots, and the failure of the boots to operate when the airplane encountered icing condition. An additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the excessive pullup performed by the…
- [NTSB CHI95FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA114.md): Maule M-5-235C · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N56349 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to land in the existing wind conditions. His lack of experience was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA105.md): Cessna 185 · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1995 · N714MX · Substantial damage
  > an encountered with a hidden obstruction during taxi. A factor was the ski assembly not having been installed.
- [NTSB CHI95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA107.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N2928A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and altitude during landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA094.md): Beech 1900 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1995 · N130UE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations. Related factors are the dark night light conditions and the wrong taxi route.
- [NTSB CHI95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA090.md): Cessna 180J · Cotton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N52172 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to gain sufficient clearance over the trees during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA086.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1995 · N62711 · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate windshield deicing system for the inflight icing encountered, airframe icing, and the pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate. Factors associated with this accident were an inadequate weather forecast and icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA110.md): Cessna 172 · Nevis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N739FZ · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a blockage caused by ice. A factor in the accident was the snow.
- [NTSB CHI95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA065.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · CFGDZ · Substantial damage
  > engine oil exhaustion due to a frozen crankcase breather line and noncompliance with an airworthiness directive.

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

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

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