# NTSB investigations, 1994, PA

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 BFO95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA020.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nesquehoning, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N33049 · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument-rated pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, at night, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure clearance from obstructions/terrain. Related factors were the…
- [NTSB BFO95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA019.md): Beech A36 · Montrose, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N36YE · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA018.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sabinsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N83073 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise flight which resulted in inflight collision with wires.
- [NTSB BFO95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA017.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Blooming Grove, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N4430P · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the carburetor heat control which resulted in loss of engine power. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC95FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA033.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N2949Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's descent below the published minimum circling altitude, and his failure to execute the published missed approach procedure during a night IFR instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N1470T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted takeoff in an overweight airplane, his failure to follow approved short field takeoff procedures, not attaining a positive rate of climb, and attempting an operation beyond his experience level.
- [NTSB BFO95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA015.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N33938 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning decision by the pilot, which resulted in insufficient altitude to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA018.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pillow, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N81478 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point on a grass runway covered with frost, which resulted in inadequate braking, and runway overrun.
- [NTSB NYC95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA015.md): Cessna 172B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N7491E · Substantial damage
  > the fuel selector was in the improper position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a stone wall.
- [NTSB NYC95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA013.md): Cessna 182M · Worthington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N70751 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aileron control cable which resulted in the inflight loss of control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA007.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Beans Cove, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1994 · N4878Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB BFO95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N8908J · Destroyed
  > The loss of partial engine power due to the failure of the right magneto's nylon gear on the rotating magnet and the low compression in the number three cylinder.
- [NTSB NYC94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA179.md): Cessna 172M · New London, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N13510 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airpseed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA175.md): Cessna T210R · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N8603U · Substantial damage
  > Use of improper procedures during a short field landing which resulted in an overrun and noseover.
- [NTSB DCA94MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94MA076.md): Boeing B-737-300 · Aliquippa, PA · Accident · 132 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N513AU · Destroyed
  > A loss of control of the airplane resulting from the movement of the rudder surface to its blowdown limit. The rudder surface most likely deflected in a direction opposite to that commanded by the pilots as a result of a jam of the main rudder power control…
- [NTSB NYC94FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA166.md): Cessna 310R · Blain, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N502SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, failure to maintain control of the airplane, and exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was:…
- [NTSB BFO94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA155.md): Hughes 369D · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N5027P · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the emergency fuel vent and the exhaustion of the fuel supply which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA147.md): Rans S-14 Airaile · Phoenixville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB NYC94FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA160.md): Cessna 320C · Waynesboro, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N85WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and his lack of qualification to conduct flight in type aircraft. A factor is the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA133.md): Beech 23 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N2341L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA159.md): Cessna 172P · Pottsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1994 · N52211 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airpseed, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC94LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA156.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1994 · N9673C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, which led to his misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway and collision with terrain, while on final approach to land. A factor related to the accident was: darkness.
- [NTSB BFO94LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA130.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Morris, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N1074E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA149.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N43078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA126.md): Cessna 172N · Trout Run, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N3150E · Destroyed
  > the delayed decision of the pilot to deviate from known weather which resulted in an inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA125.md): Cessna 150J · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N60426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain.
- [NTSB BFO94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA119.md): Piper PA-12 · Germansville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N3807M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted in an undershoot.
- [NTSB BFO94FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA120.md): Beech 76 · Elizabeth, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N6004E · Destroyed
  > 1) The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to provide adequate supervision of the dual student during a simulated single-engine approach, and 2) his failure to perform remedial action. This led to a loss of aircraft control in close proximity to the ground.…
- [NTSB BFO94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA117.md): Beech F33A · Quarryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1994 · N6728X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to touchdown at the proper point and his delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB BFO94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA113.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N40051 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his premature liftoff which resulted in a stall mush and collision with trees.
- [NTSB BFO94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA095.md): Cessna 172 · York, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N5522R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of total engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA090.md): Aerospatiale SA318C · Rassellas, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N4682 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. Factors in the accident were the pilot operating the helicopter with known deficiencies in equipment and no suitable terrain available for landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA083.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-C · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N166W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA096.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N68186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion, loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA072.md): Cessna 140 · Clarion, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N76545 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a berm.
- [NTSB BFO94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA070.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Bedford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1994 · N4445X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB BFO94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA067.md): Piper PA-22 · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N9183D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC94FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA065.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Limerick, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N36444 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that ice was properly removed from the airplane before flight, possibly due to impairment of judgment caused by a prescription drug (valium) that was not approved for use while flying. Factors related to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB NYC94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA058.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Warfordsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N8335X · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure as a result of a main bearing shift and restricted lubrication, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA047.md): Cessna 172M · Slatington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1994 · N5272R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO94FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA034.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bethel, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1994 · N28767 · Destroyed
  > the pilot attempting visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the pilot not maintaining clearance from objects/terrain.

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

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

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