# NTSB investigations, 1995, TN

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 ATL96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA025.md): Moravan Zlin Z50 LA · Springfield, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N6660B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA048.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N8349Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA038.md): Aero Commander 112 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N88MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and ground personnel's improper starting procedure. Contributing to the accident were the communications being not understood and inadequate training for both the pilot and ground personnel.
- [NTSB MIA96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA031.md): Cessna 414 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N200DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate weight and balance calculations which resulted in an over maximum allowable gross weight takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet, downsloping condition of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA012.md): Glasflugel Mosquito · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N237B · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in a spin at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB ATL95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA170.md): Beech A35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N8500A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the approach. The factors were: failure to obtain a weather briefing, and weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA233.md): Air Tractor 301 · Dyer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N5095S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly manage the fuel required for the flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent in flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA95FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA226.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N309MA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff, and his inadvertent entry in a descending spiral, which he failed to correct. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot becoming spatially disoriented during the initial…
- [NTSB ATL95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA171.md): Bell 47G · Union City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N616X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a #4 connecting rod bolt, which resulted in engine stoppage and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA165.md): Allen Mustang II · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N11AA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ATL95FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA159.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-26 · Jonesborough, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N7080L · Substantial damage
  > a blocked fuel injector nozzle, which increased the engine fuel consumption; failure of the pilot to adequately monitor fuel consumption, which resulted in fuel exhaustion before the airplane reached the destination; and the passenger's interference with the…
- [NTSB ATL95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA158.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N44784 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the throttle.
- [NTSB ATL95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA156.md): Beech A36 · Mckenzie, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N26774 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the performance data for the aircraft in his attempt to takeoff, downwind, from the short sod runway, with high density altitude, and with the aircraft weight in excess of the maximum gross weight allowed.
- [NTSB ATL95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA154.md): Piper PA-46 · Dayton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N623DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB MIA95FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA200.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pulaski, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1995 · N32420 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to perform the before-takeoff checklist, and his failure to abort the takeoff due to inadequate acceleration. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel for failure to safety the carburetor…
- [NTSB ATL95LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA149.md): Fantasy Sky Promotions Fantasy 6 · Kingsport, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N304FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ATL95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA137.md): Cessna 172D · Stanton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N3744S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan enough fuel for the intended flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot became lost/disorientated, and high vegetation in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA127.md): Cessna 150 · Fairview, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N6051G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during climbout. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB ATL95LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA120.md): Pierce Kitfox III · Arlington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N101GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation on takeoff that resulted in low airspeed and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA113.md): Cessna 172 · Brownsville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N54484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on the wet, sod runway, and his failure to use all of the available runway for landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA097.md): Beech A36 · Franklin, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1995 · N48MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the throttle which resulted in the loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to follow emergency procedures to restart the engine.
- [NTSB ATL95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA094.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Dayton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N4300Y · Destroyed
  > Installation of an improper crankshaft oil seal which eventually separated from its seat resulting in excessive oil loss, and the pilot's improper inflight planning in that he did not allow sufficient time to lower the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA084.md): Swant Varieze · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N418EZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a takeoff with an unsecured canopy, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA083.md): Kirkpatrick Super GT 400 · Pleasant Hill, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N12SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb. Factors were the crosswind conditions, the perimeter trees, and the pilot's lack of total flying experience.
- [NTSB ATL95FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA078.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Covington, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N6390C · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft and subsequent overload failures of the stabilator and wing spars.
- [NTSB ATL95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA072.md): Cessna 172N · Paris, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1995 · N258ER · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain proper visual lookout during landing at the uncontrolled airport.
- [NTSB ATL95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA068.md): Piper PA-60 · Linden, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1995 · N163GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway. Gusty weather conditions and the wet runway were also contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA066.md): Cessna 210L · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N4618Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the final approach for landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA064.md): Cessna 182 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1995 · N1815X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during takeoff which resulted in the inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA061.md): Cessna 177B · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N35138 · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's failure to follow approved engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the separation of the oil return line, and the complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA063.md): Cessna 172L · Smyrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1995 · N4383Q · No damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the magnetos were not energized prior to positioning the propeller, and the dual student's failure to place the ignition switch in the off position after the first start attempt.
- [NTSB ATL95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA051.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1995 · N20001 · Substantial damage
  > A lack of lubricant to the starter/roller clutch, seizure of the starter, and failure of the four crankshaft gear capscrews (bolts), which resulted in disengagement of the crankshaft (accessory) gear and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA050.md): Beech B60 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N6749S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument weather conditions that resulted in a collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA048.md): Cessna T210G · Covington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1995 · N6854R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, in that he did not adequately drain water from the fuel system, resulting in water ingestion into the engine.
- [NTSB ATL95FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA044.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Spring City, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N75PF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his continued VFR flight into instrument weather conditions which resulted in the collision with the mountain. A factor was low ceilings.
- [NTSB ATL95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA038.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N922VV · Substantial damage
  > The ground personnel's improper handling of the aircraft while in tow, and the operator's failure to provide sufficient requirements for this situation.
- [NTSB ATL95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA034.md): Cessna 150H · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · N7185S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA032.md): Beech V35B · Union City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1995 · N77FH · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning by the pilot which resulted in the exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel. The rough terrain condition 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") = 1995
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=TN&year=1995

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