# NTSB investigations, 1994, OR

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 SEA95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA023.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N4258V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, while maneuvering to a hover, which allowed the external load cable/hook to become snagged and to rebound into the path of the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB SEA95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA018.md): Cessna 172N · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N584WA · Destroyed
  > The VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with the mountainous terrain below him. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA019.md): Beech A23 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1994 · N4792J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the soft, wet airstrip, and a ditch near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA009.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1994 · N4334E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to maintain a proper glidepath and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB SEA95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA007.md): Bony MB-1 · Madras, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N51MB · Destroyed
  > The jamming of the rudder during due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying speed while attempting to take remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA003.md): Cessna 210 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1994 · N75DA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear downlock mechanism to engage due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA002.md): Cessna 150 · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1994 · N3164X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA94FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA247.md): Cessna 150J · Roseburg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N5565G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA226.md): Cessna 182P · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N1316S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA223.md): Cessna 320B · Hood River, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N9833L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to insure that the fuel selector was in the proper position which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA219.md): Cessna 150E · Mcminnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N4016U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include soft terrain in the vicinity of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA216.md): Cessna 170B · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1994 · N8339A · Substantial damage
  > Proper touchdown point was not attained. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA94LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA213.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Nehalem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N5063P · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the landing gear transmission assembly from its attach bracket rivets due to undetermined reasons. It was not possible for the landing gear to be locked down during the landing roll due to this separation.
- [NTSB SEA94FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA208.md): Piper PA-22 · Butte Falls, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N3555A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA94LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA204.md): Stinson 108-3 · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N6276M · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine performance. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA94FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA199.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB SEA94FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA194.md): Hughes 369HS · Seaside, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N7771F · Destroyed
  > Inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA179.md): Kaman HH43F · John Day, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N324WN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a turbine compressor wheel. The lack of suitable terrain for an autorotation/forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA183.md): Bell UH-1B · Pilot Rock, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1994 · N9645A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA181.md): Consolidated Aeronautics PBY-5A · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N2172N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boat dock during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's poor inflight decision to land on a narrow lake under unfavorable wind conditions, and strong crosswinds during the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA171.md): Robinson R-22M · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N42WC · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor gearbox failure due to inadequate assembly and inspection procedures by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB SEA94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA170.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1994 · N3992P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA156.md): Burkhart Grob G-109B · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1994 · N109KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, which led to his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA157.md): Cessna T210L · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N59187 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to a false indication on the fuel quantity sensor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA155.md): Cessna 150L · Hubbard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N19297 · Substantial damage
  > Delayed in flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB SEA94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA153.md): Schweizer 269C · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N7506A · Substantial damage
  > The improper servicing of the skid shock struts.
- [NTSB SEA94LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA148.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1994 · N7751S · Substantial damage
  > Proper touch down point was not obtained. Factors to the accident were: canopy not secured, and inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB SEA94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA138.md): Siai-Marchetti SF.260B · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N943TA · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of a connecting rod. Factors include no suitable forced landing site, and a fence and irrigation system in the field where the forced landing took place.
- [NTSB SEA94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA137.md): Piper PA-38 · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N9271T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed using carburetor heat until the engine had already lost power due to ice forming in the carburetor throat. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the field where the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB SEA94T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94T%23A01.md): Hiller UH-12E · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · May 6, 1994 · N94492 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA115.md): Cessna 172P · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1994 · N53161 · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning. Factors to the accident were: inadequate remedial action and uncontrolled porpoise.
- [NTSB SEA94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA109.md): Bell 206B · Summerville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1994 · N35BL · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from the wires. The overcast sky condiiton was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA101.md): Asher RV-6 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N7057G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to a partially blocked induction air filter. Factors include no suitable terrain on which to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA100.md): Cessna 182Q · The Dalles, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1994 · N4887N · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA098.md): Bell 47G-2 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1994 · N2865B · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include the dual student's lack of experience, and his failure to maintain directional control. Another factor was unfavorable, gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA080.md): Unrein 80-P51D · Scapp00se, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N51PL · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent unlocking of the tailwheel lock. Factors include the manufacturer's inadequate tailwheel lock.
- [NTSB SEA94FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA071.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Frenchglen, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N82951 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed (vs). The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA088.md): Mikoyan MiG MIG-17T · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1994 · N306DM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a metal fuel line, resulting in an explosion.
- [NTSB SEA94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA065.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Gold Hill, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N73909 · Destroyed
  > Separation of the crossover fuel line, and the inability of the pilot in command to maintain a proper rate of descent during the autorotation.
- [NTSB SEA94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA064.md): Hiller-Soloy H-23D · Seaside, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1994 · N62413 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls resulting in settling with power.
- [NTSB SEA94FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA060.md): Mooney M20K · Applegate, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N1093M · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision and icing conditions. Factors to the accident were: selected flight into known adverse weather, dark night, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA055.md): Beech S35 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N50VT · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and poor supervision.
- [NTSB SEA94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA053.md): Cessna 150 · Springfield, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1994 · N7741E · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include the pilot's poor pre-flight planning, and a sign in the path of the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA050.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N95169 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot in command's application of excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA047.md): MBB BO-105S · Clearwater, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1994 · N204PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires. Factors contributing to the accident were the wires and sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA94FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA045.md): Cessna 172D · Bandon, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1994 · N2813U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. Factors include strong, gust winds, a dark night, and the pilot's lack of experience in nighttime operations.

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

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

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