# NTSB investigations, 1994, TX

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 FTW95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Monahans, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N6417S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA075.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N8112P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors were reduced light conditions, clouds, and the pilot's premature descent.
- [NTSB FTW95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA072.md): Piper PA-12 · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N2820M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the failure of the glass bowl on the gascolator. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA068.md): Cessna A150L · Newark, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N6030J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors were the dark night and lack of suitable terrain to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA069.md): Piper PA-32RT · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N21590 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA067.md): Timothy J Brown Pitts S2SE · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N604SB · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA064.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N633AS · Minor damage
  > Fire due to the internal failure of the number one DC starter-generator.
- [NTSB FTW95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA062.md): Cessna 172B · Seguin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1994 · N7697X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB FTW95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA059.md): Beech V35 · Village Mills, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1994 · N4855J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor was the rough condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA058.md): Cessna 177 · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N29400 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA061.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Goldthwaite, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1994 · N2LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the unsuitable terrain, reduced visibility due fog and low ceilings, and the reduced light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95IA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA053.md): Boeing B-737-300 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N14336 · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to follow the taxi checklist resulting in the hydraulic pumps not being turned on.
- [NTSB FTW95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA052.md): Cessna 172P · Blanco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1994 · N65275 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were the uphill terrain, the long vegetation, and short takeoff area available.
- [NTSB FTW95LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA043.md): Cessna 206E · San Benito, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · XBEPF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper attempt to make an off airport landing at night and the inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA042.md): Cessna 150M · Seguin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N9237U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate after takeoff. A factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA041.md): Robinson R-22B · Johnson City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N888CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trailer while landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA040.md): Fighter Escort Wings P-51D · Seymour, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1994 · N51K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller speed unit. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA035.md): Cessna T-210M · Tyler, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N533CA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel management and fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA033.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N86781 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway, while on final approach to land, and his failure to ensure altitude and clearance from obstacles, while allowing the student pilot to be on the controls. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA029.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N2166U · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA028.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N8523S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation equipment. A factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW95IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA022.md): Canadair CL 600 · Nacogdoches, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1994 · N600RE · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's improper use of the anti-ice system, which resulted in engine ice, subsequent ice ingestion, and engine flameout. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the flight crew to follow the checklist procedures after flight into adverse…
- [NTSB FTW95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA018.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N821AC · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance resulting in an engine fire, and the pilot's improper propeller feathering procedure, causing the propeller not to feather and the airplane's engine out capability to be exceeded. A factor was the unsuitable terrain conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA019.md): Piper PA-32-300 · College Station, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N2964A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the resulting inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his diverted attention to an open cargo door.
- [NTSB FTW95IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA023.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1994 · N1758B · No damage
  > Improper maintenance by unknown persons resulting in a jammed spoiler. A factor was the reversed aileron fitting.
- [NTSB FTW95IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA013.md): Gates Learjet 35A · San Antonio, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N46TJ · Minor damage
  > The uncontained failure of the turbine wheel. A factor was the resultant loss of hydraulic power.
- [NTSB FTW95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA014.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N133HF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control on the ground and the pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the failure by the pilot of the conflicting traffic on the runway to maintain proper traffic separation.
- [NTSB FTW95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA011.md): Hughes 269C · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N9616F · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare resulting in an undershoot of the intended landing area. A factor was the bird strike.
- [NTSB FTW95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA010.md): Winn RV-6A · Marble Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1994 · N600CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB FTW95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA005.md): Cessna 150L · Booker, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N16191 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath resulting in a collision with an object. Factors were the dark night and the pilot's disregard for the lack of lights.
- [NTSB FTW95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA007.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N5996X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA320.md): Piper PA-39 · Andrews, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N8901Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around after encountering a tailwind. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA318.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N46872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW94FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA311.md): Cessna T188C · Roscoe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1994 · N3106J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of
- [NTSB FTW94LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA309.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N9425C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of fuel. Factors which contributed were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the pilot's evasive maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW94LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA305.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N8398J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind during landing rollout. A factor was the variable crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA302.md): Cessna 150M · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N9247U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the go around.
- [NTSB FTW94LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA303.md): Harris Dragonfly · Woodville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N345DH · Destroyed
  > Was fuel starvation. Factors were the jammed float in the fuel sight gage and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA300.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tennesse Colony, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N9159P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the resultant inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA299.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Lakeside, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N68529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA290.md): Beech J35 · Crockett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N5526D · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection.
- [NTSB FTW94LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA291.md): Bell 206-L4 · Hurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N2064J · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain proper landing alignment.
- [NTSB FTW94LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA286.md): Cessna 150M · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N66322 · Substantial damage
  > The unfavorable gusting winds. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW94FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA282.md): Cessna 402 · Harlingen, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N966JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were a partial loss of power on all engines due to worn and fouled spark plugs and inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel, aircraft weight beyond limitations,…
- [NTSB FTW94LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA285.md): Cessna T210L · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N1779X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment of the airplane with the runway during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA277.md): Hodges P-51-51 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N2073S · Substantial damage
  > The improper adjustment of the propeller system pitch.
- [NTSB FTW94LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA278.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Lazbuddie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N4360S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff and the resultant stall during takeoff. A factor was the density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW94FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA272.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N435FH · Destroyed
  > The uncorrected descent by the pilot. A factor was the lack of total experience in type aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW94LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA269.md): Rockwell 112A · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N1315J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA268.md): Cessna 150M · Glen Rose, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N704RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and the passenger's interference with the controls during the attempted recovery.

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

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