# NTSB investigations, 1995, NC

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 ATL96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA024.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N4219T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and failure to follow operating procedures resulted in his descent below the decision height while on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA96FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA033.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N63298 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's engagement in a low altitude ostentatious display from which he stalled the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA014.md): Piper PA-22 · Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1995 · N5057Z · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear.
- [NTSB ATL96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA013.md): Fleet ONE · Holly Springs, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N638M · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a cracked crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA017.md): Boeing B-17G · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N3703G · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the airplane's normal brake system due to the open position of the pressure relief valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's premature engine shutdown resulting in the airplane colliding with the localizer building.
- [NTSB MIA96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA015.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N6180V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's excessive rate of descent on short final.
- [NTSB ATL96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA009.md): Cessna 150F · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N7157F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB MIA95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA221.md): Beech 77 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N6721D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform preflight weight and balance calculations resulting in the airplane exceeding the maximum gross takeoff weight limitations.
- [NTSB ATL95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA167.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N1474N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA164.md): Cessna 188B · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N731VX · Substantial damage
  > the loss of the abutment seal which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder head.
- [NTSB MIA95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA202.md): Cessna 150M · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N704ZQ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to execute a go-around when he saw that he would not land on the runway.
- [NTSB ATL95LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA157.md): Cessna 172H · Manteo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N3254C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to touchdown at the mid-field point of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA155.md): Schweizer 233A · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N7592 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper in-flight planning and decision, in that he failed to maintain sufficient altitude to clear the trees surrounding the airport, and failed to take into consideration the high density altitude at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ATL95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA152.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1995 · N4066X · Substantial damage
  > A shattered windshield which precluded maintaining level flight due to increased aerodynamic drag.
- [NTSB MIA95IA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA194.md): Boeing 737-3B7 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N396US · No damage
  > Improper installation of the 'a' system flight control computer by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in pin connector(s) being pushed loose and subsequent malfunction of the autopilot.
- [NTSB ATL95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA143.md): Cessna 172N · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N5415J · No damage
  > The attempt by the pilots to perform the unfamiliar procedure of starting the airplane's engine by hand.
- [NTSB ATL95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA140.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1995 · N6303A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N9908W · Substantial damage
  > A cracked cylinder that resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA133.md): Cessna 172 · Bayboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N13547 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate procedure in that he elected to land the aircraft on unsuitable terrain with no mechanical malfunctions.
- [NTSB ATL95LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA129.md): Bensen B-8M · Siler City, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N70216 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter which resulted in an inflight breakup. A factor was the pilot's lack of a rotorcraft or gyrocopter certification.
- [NTSB ATL95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA128.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N15743 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by descending below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA130.md): Cessna 150L · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N28445 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA123.md): Knosp Corbin JR. ACE-E · Whiteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N74RK · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power..
- [NTSB ATL95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA112.md): Grumman AA1C · Mocksville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · N9980U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper short field takeoff procedure which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA109.md): Cessna 188 · Red Springs, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N4916Q · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance that overlooked corrosion of the exhaust manifold, which resulted in an exhaust manifold leak, an in flight fire, and a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA099.md): Schlagenhauf Lancair IV · Gastonia, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N453A · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin that resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA096.md): Cessna 150M · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N9215U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA085.md): Cessna 150H · Bath, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N7025S · Substantial damage
  > A bird, which collided with and fractured the aircraft windshield, resulting in an emergency landing. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB ATL95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA081.md): Eccker, Donald E. Rans S-10 · Wilson, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N67CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the touchdown phase of the emergency landing to the runway. The lack of a carburetor heat system and the carburetor icing weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB ATL95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N25502 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ATL95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA073.md): Cessna 150M · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N9345U · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to complete the takeoff checklist which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the wing flaps extended.
- [NTSB ATL95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA069.md): Aerotek Zuni · Morganton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1995 · N19PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach which resulted in the loss of control of the aircraft because of gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA95FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA089.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Staley, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N7545D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (inadvertent stall), and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB ATL95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA055.md): Grumman AA-5B · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N28815 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the oil line to the oil cooler which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent engine seizure.
- [NTSB ATL95FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA054.md): Piper PA-30B · Franklin, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1995 · N7972Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB ATL95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA045.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1995 · N1999H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist to ensure that the landing gear was extended.
- [NTSB ATL95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA042.md): Matto KR-2A Modified · Boone, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1995 · N612W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller retaining bolts for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the separation of the propeller from the engine. The rising, mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA039.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Burlington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1995 · N7144Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight inspection, in that he failed to visually confirm the fuel quantity prior to departure.
- [NTSB ATL95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA037.md): Cessna P210R · Lumberton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1995 · N5464A · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the approach for landing, resulting in a collision with objects.

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

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

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