# NTSB investigations, 1995, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA035.md): Cessna 172N · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N738ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in his failure to clear the perimeter fence. Factors relating to the accident were: the tailwind, and the pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB SEA96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA032.md): Cessna 172K · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N143JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain and high vegetation were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA031.md): Cessna T210M · Netarts, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N732TA · Destroyed
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA030.md): Cessna 170B · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N3171B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB SEA96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA025.md): Hughes 369D · Scotts Mills, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N64DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.
- [NTSB SEA96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA026.md): Boeing 737-522 · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N953UA · No damage
  > An unexpected encounter with unforecast moderate high level windshear and turbulence as the flight attendant was performing his duties during descent.
- [NTSB SEA96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA020.md): Snow S2C · Dufer, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1995 · N1694S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A factor was the evasive maneuver to avoid a ditch.
- [NTSB SEA96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA017.md): Piper PA-22 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N932A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting flight in the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA012.md): Beech A-36 · Newport, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N990EC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent shut-off of the fuel mixture control. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform adequate remedial action to regain engine power, his lack of familiarity with the accident airplane, and his failure to…
- [NTSB SEA96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA008.md): Nord Stampe SV4C · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N51SV · Substantial damage
  > A propeller blade separation due to inadequate material. The lack of a suitable area for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA005.md): Chard RV-3A · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N27RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the aircraft, followed by the failure of the right wing main spar.
- [NTSB SEA96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA004.md): Vans RV-6T · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N96VA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the failure of the left tank fuel quantity sending unit which resulted in a false indication of fuel quantity. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA003.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N8845W · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilots to use carburetor heat during a reduced power descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA224.md): Macphee Vans RV-6 · Jacksonville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N726WM · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from surrounding terrain after a low pass. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA223.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Crater Lake, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N6099Z · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above water, while performing low altitude flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the glassy water condition, and lack of visual cues concerning perception of altitude.
- [NTSB SEA95LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA219.md): Pietenpol AIR-CAMPER · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N18GH · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA211.md): Gift Challenger II · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N838TG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin. Although the aircraft recovery parachute had been activated, there was not enough time (or altitude) for it to fully deploy.
- [NTSB SEA95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA208.md): Cessna 185F · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N9222H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA204.md): Stinson 108-1 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N8865K · Substantial damage
  > Shearing of the right main landing gear shock strut retainer cap retaining pins.
- [NTSB SEA95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA201.md): Bristol RV-6 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N694CA · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA200.md): Cessna 210 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N5349A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear hydraulic drive motor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N9675W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a dirt road.
- [NTSB SEA95LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA191.md): Schweizer G-164 · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N146KY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate ground reconnaissance.
- [NTSB SEA95LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA187.md): Cessna 177B · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N11834 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath. A factor contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA194.md): Cessna 421 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N3121K · Substantial damage
  > the company mechanic's failure to properly fabricate a fuel line.
- [NTSB SEA95LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA186.md): Beech P-35 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N9531Y · Substantial damage
  > seizure of the #4 connecting rod bearing due to overtemperature resulting in the separation of the connecting rod and total loss of engine power. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA184.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N6854P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was his diversion of attention.
- [NTSB SEA95FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA170.md): Dornier DO 328-100 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N335PH · Substantial damage
  > insufficiently defined information from the manufacturer and operator concerning the landing/taxi procedures.
- [NTSB SEA95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA167.md): Pederson Silhouette 1 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N5121P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot performing aerobatics at an altitude inadequate for safe recovery.
- [NTSB SEA95LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA157.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N83125 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while his attention was directed to reading his map. The pilot's intentional low-altitude operation of the aircraft contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA156.md): Fairchild 24G · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1995 · N16899 · Substantial damage
  > Lock-up of the mechanical cable-actuated right wheel brake system, rendering directional control of the aircraft impossible. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind from the left during the landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA132.md): Cessna 150M · Meachem, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N66727 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain. A factor was the mountainous/hilly terrain condition.
- [NTSB SEA95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA128.md): Luscombe 8A · Hubbard, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N719JX · Destroyed
  > The failure of the maintenance personnel who rebuilt the aircraft to properly install the wing lower lift strut attachment bolts. Contributing to the accident was the failure of another maintenance person to adequately inspect the aircraft for properly…
- [NTSB SEA95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA118.md): Enstrom 280C · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N51657 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to one set of ignition points becoming loose during flight. Factors included the low altitude flight and maneuvering required to conduct the operation and the resulting lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA115.md): Piper J3C-65 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N28087 · Substantial damage
  > An unreliable fuel quantity gage and an inadequate preflight. The tall vegetation in the landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA110.md): Garlick TH-1L · Umpqua, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N27FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a tree, resulting in a tail rotor blade strike on the tree which disabled the tail rotor. Contributing to the accident was the 150-foot-high rock bluff.
- [NTSB SEA95FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA111.md): Aero Commander 680 · North Bend, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N6877S · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating flight into weather conditions beyond what he was capable of handling. The pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability and the low ceiling were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA105.md): Robinson R-22 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1995 · N461H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while hovering, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with terrain. Contributing to the accident were gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA100.md): Boeing E75 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N1067N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the aircraft brakes. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around, which resulted in failure to attain the desired touchdown point on landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA094.md): Grumman G-164B · Stayton, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1995 · N6895Q · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA081.md): Cessna 180D · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N180WH · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel en route.
- [NTSB SEA95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA077.md): Hiller UH-12E · Timber, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N508HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight during which he failed to notice the main rotor shipping block had not been removed, and the resultant restricted movement of the flight control system.
- [NTSB SEA95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA091.md): North American SNJ-4 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1995 · N2269N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was wet grass.
- [NTSB SEA95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA075.md): Piper PA-22 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N8276C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA071.md): Cessna 172D · Lake Oswego, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N6600T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown on the surface of the water.
- [NTSB SEA95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA065.md): Robinson R-22 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1995 · N721HH · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the practice hover autorotation to landing, and the flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the dual student during the landing. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB SEA95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA068.md): Bell 230 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1995 · N230LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from the perimeter fence while landing. A factor was the heliport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB SEA95FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA064.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Lakecreek, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1995 · N59HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the surrounding terrain. A factor was the transmission lines.
- [NTSB SEA95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA060.md): Cessna 150H · Albany, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N6663S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors include icing conditions and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA057.md): North American AT-6G · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N4269E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1995&state=OR&page=2

## 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" = '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=1995

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