# NTSB investigations, 1994, SC

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 ATL95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA026.md): Cessna 172 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6466D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA025.md): Cessna 175A · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N6949E · Substantial damage
  > Unapproved maintenance work done by uncertificated persons which resulted in a broken starter drive which was not properly removed from the engine. The particles sheared the magneto shafts causing the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA024.md): Piper PA-28-161 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1994 · N8075S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly pre-flight the airplane to ensure the left fuel tank cover was properly secured.
- [NTSB ATL95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA020.md): Cessna 182P · Greer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N6556M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures and his premature descent below the published decision height. A factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB ATL95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA019.md): Weeks Glasair SH2F · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N169DW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation into known adverse weather conditions with a known aircraft deficiency, and his ensuing spatial disorientation, which resulted in ground impact during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N3724D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked fuel line to the gascolator.
- [NTSB ATL95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA015.md): Piper PA-601P · Luray, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N22ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N48720 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's poor judgement and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL95FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA008.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1994 · N7207C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the missed approach, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the weather conditions (low ceiling, fog), and the pilot's diverted attention outside the cockpit.
- [NTSB ATL94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA175.md): Cessna 182 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N5113S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in taking remedial action when the engine failed to develop takeoff RPM. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL94LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA167.md): Cessna 152 · W. Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N94194 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly flare the aircraft, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA155.md): Cessna 210A · Varnville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N6601X · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel that resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane. A factor was the rough terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB ATL94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA153.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N44970 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder during landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA138.md): Cessna 182P · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1994 · N21380 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL94LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA146.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N802DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the aircraft during landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA120.md): Beech P35 · Bluffton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N982Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. This resulted from an undertorqued condition of the oil filter adapter, and the subsequent fretting of the adapter threads.
- [NTSB ATL94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA116.md): Mooney M20C · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N6879U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout because of spatial disorientation. Factors were low ceilings and the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA113.md): Beech E18S · Laurens, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N70CB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on one engine followed by failure of the propeller to feather or be feathered.
- [NTSB ATL94LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Andrews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N211SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL94FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA093.md): Nord 1101 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N1101A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing. A factor in the accident was an inflight fire from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB ATL94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA083.md): Cessna 172K · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N711GT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of Cessna 172K, N711GT.
- [NTSB ATL94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA091.md): Cessna 172M · Barnwell, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1994 · N61990 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to flare properly which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA080.md): Cessna 188 · Latta, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1994 · N4856Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain flying speed and the premature lift off which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA069.md): Cessna 150L · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N16233 · Substantial damage
  > The improper procedures used by ground personnel during banner tow operations.
- [NTSB ATL94FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA062.md): Cessna 152 · Allendale, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N67581 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude while in the VFR traffic pattern, resulting in a collision with trees. Factors were; his failure to comply with school directives by not obtaining a weather briefing prior to the accident flight, and the rain,…
- [NTSB ATL94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA061.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N8647D · Substantial damage
  > The poor inspection of the aircraft during the annual inspection by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the foreign object found in the carburetor bowl.
- [NTSB ATL94LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA060.md): Piper PA-28-180 · St. Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N43571 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the electric transmission wire located at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA054.md): Helio HE391B · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N9050R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and mechanic's failure to adequately inspect the aircraft fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL94FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA043.md): Culver LCA · Lake City, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N72M · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed while maneuvering the airplane which resulted in the loss of control and the collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL94LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Pelion, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1994 · N69046 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the instructor and inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot. The unfavorable wind condition for supervised solo landing training was a factor.

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

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

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