# NTSB investigations, 1995, 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 MIA96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA052.md): Mooney M20 · Eastover, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N3750H · Substantial damage
  > inadequate overhaul procedures by maintenance personnel resulting in an oil pump failure and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA050.md): Nanchang China CJ6A · Planterville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N3104U · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees.
- [NTSB ATL96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA023.md): Hiller 12C · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N234SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the flight controls during a practice autorotation, and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the operation
- [NTSB ATL96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA022.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N9102V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA020.md): Aerospatiale SA 315 · Manning, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N27387 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA031.md): Cessna 150M · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N8779U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of engine power. The tree stump was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA012.md): Waco ASO · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N950E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the ignition system after takeoff, which resulted the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA95FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA239.md): Beech 58 · Greer, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N4095A · Destroyed
  > operation of the aircraft by the pilot with a known deficiency (failed mixture control linkage in the right engine), which resulted in loss of power in the right engine; and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the initial climb after…
- [NTSB ATL95FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA174.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1995 · N2160E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure by allowing the airplane to descend below the ILS glideslope and by continued descent below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, and fog.
- [NTSB ATL95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA172.md): Grumman G-164A · Lynchburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N9700 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the magneto mount pad, which resulted in a malfunction of the magneto timing and partial loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA95FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA208.md): Piper 601P · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N41GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control, due to incapacitation by a heart attack.
- [NTSB ATL95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N3036M · Substantial damage
  > The improper starting procedure used by the pilot in that he failed to use wheel chocks to preclude aircraft movement. Additionally, the throttle was not placed in the idle position.
- [NTSB ATL95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA144.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Allendale, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N7601Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the guy wire. Factors in the accident were the weather and the pilot's unfamiliarity with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA138.md): Cessna 188B · Allendale, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N731EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guy wire.
- [NTSB ATL95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA134.md): Stafford Aerosport Scamp · Abbeville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N99TJ · Substantial damage
  > The improper engine overhaul which resulted in metal contamination of the engine assembly.
- [NTSB MIA95FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA183.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hilton Head Isl, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N38188 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's extension of the downwind leg which prevented landing on the intended runway following loss of engine…
- [NTSB ATL95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA132.md): Cessna 310 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N3083D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the airplane's alternators were on which led to a complete loss of electrical power, and his failure to attempt to lower the landing gear by emergency procedures.
- [NTSB ATL95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA131.md): PZL Koliber -150A · Pickens, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N150AE · Destroyed
  > the inadequate design and operation of the induction airbox. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N8048D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA119.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N16345 · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected carburetor mixture control linkage that resulted in a loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA118.md): Piper J3 · York, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N41105 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA116.md): Smith Monnett Moni · Cheraw, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N3257W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in impact with the ground while the airplane was in a stalled condition.
- [NTSB ATL95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA117.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N7392P · Substantial damage
  > The misalignment of the nose gear centering track and roller assemblies which precluded landing gear extension.
- [NTSB ATL95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA103.md): Mooney M20E · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N6923U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel required and his fuel consumption for the flight.
- [NTSB ATL95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA104.md): American AA-1 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N6214L · Substantial damage
  > An inoperative left main wheel brake that resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor was the wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB ATL95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA101.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greenville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1995 · N31328 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. A factor was his failure to reposition the elevator trim.
- [NTSB ATL95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA093.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N152AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use speed brakes during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA079.md): Cessna 172F · Seneca, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1995 · N8197U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering near utility lines, which resulted in a collision with the wires.
- [NTSB ATL95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA067.md): Wente Kitfox III · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N803BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway relative to the wind conditions and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway during the balked landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7498R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the position washer in the fuel selector valve, which resulted in the fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL95FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA049.md): Cessna 150J · Piedmont, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N607BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inappropriate 'buzzing' that resulted in exceeding the airplane's design stress limits, the failure of the windshield, and the pilot's subsequent loss of control and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA95FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA060.md): Piper PA-28-236 · York, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1995 · N8423B · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while conducting flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the pilot to follow…

## 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" = '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=1995

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