# NTSB investigations, 1995, MT

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 SEA96FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA024.md): Beech C24R · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N3729T · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow the specified approach track (proper IFR procedure), and his associated failure to maintain altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to abide by the aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA019.md): Maule M-6-235 · Wisdom, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N5646Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post. Factors include sunglare, slush covered terrain, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA018.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Seeley Lake, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N8431D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The snow covered runway was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA011.md): Cessna 210L · Lincoln, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N1752X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and assure that the landing gear was extended. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's diverted attention, and an inoperative landing gear warning system.
- [NTSB SEA96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N6477D · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in inadequate altitude/clearance from hangar buildings and a subsequent emergency landing, while attempting to evade a flock of geese. The flock of geese was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA218.md): Cessna 180 · Pray, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N11JW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control due to the loss of right tailwheel steering. Factors in the accident were: a left quartering crosswind and the sloped side of the road.
- [NTSB SEA95FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA209.md): Cessna 180J · Browning, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N7820K · Destroyed
  > Clearance from the ground was not maintained while attempting a VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. A factor to the accident was fog.
- [NTSB SEA95LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA193.md): Hall Kitfox 1 · Pompeys Pillar, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N87TJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. High density altitude, unavailabilty of aircraft takeoff performance data, and the short rough takeoff area were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA190.md): Mooney M20K · Roundup, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N1154L · Substantial damage
  > an engine failure due to foreign object ingestion into the oil pump. A ruptured oil inlet screen contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA181.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · St. Mary, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N43597 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude while maneuvering in high, mountainous, terrain. The terrain and the downdrafts were factors.
- [NTSB SEA95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA173.md): Cessna TU206F · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N777FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inaccurate weather evaluation and continued flight into adverse weather. The microburst was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA175.md): Beech F33A · Swan Lake, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N8014R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB SEA95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA169.md): Cessna 172C · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N1364Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and selection of unsuitable terrain for landing were factors.
- [NTSB SEA95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA161.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N3660U · Substantial damage
  > the loss of power due to a failure of the cylinder head exhaust valve rocker box. The tall crop encountered during the forced landing is a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA134.md): Cessna 210B · Lewiston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N4GY · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, and the lack of a suitable area for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA141.md): Mooney M20E · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N9273M · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were a rough/uneven airstrip and tall vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA123.md): Piper PA-18A · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N1252C · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was tall vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA121.md): Boeing A75N1 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N1967M · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA119.md): Grumman G-164B · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N6669Q · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA114.md): Cessna 150J · Miles City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N51146 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors to the accident were: The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA113.md): Cessna 180 · Phillipsburg, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N9115C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control during the bounced landing, and the failure of the certified flight instructor to take adequate remedial action and recover from the loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the…
- [NTSB SEA95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA086.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N6288P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA069.md): Scheibe Flugzeugbau Bergfalke II-55 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N5924 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and distance from the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain the current altimeter setting.
- [NTSB SEA95GA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95GA062.md): Bell 206 · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1995 · N2277T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a landing site that was not suitable to support the weight of the helicopter. Factors include terrain covered with soft snow.
- [NTSB SEA95LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA050.md): Beech S-35 · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N8828M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to lost oil pressure and a failed connecting rod. Factors include fence posts and dusk lighting conditions which limited visibility.
- [NTSB SEA95FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA043.md): Beech E18S · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N250RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the IFR procedure by not maintaining the proper altitude prior to the initial appraoch fix. Factors to the accident were dark night conditions and a low ceiling.

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

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

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