# NTSB investigations, 1994, UT

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 SEA95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA035.md): Cessna 152 · Lehi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N24741 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the terrain. Factors include the pilot inadvertently becoming lost/disoriented, his improper inflight decision to attempt to maneuver through unfamiliar mountainous terrain to his original destination,…
- [NTSB SEA95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA031.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Grantsville, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1994 · N175MC · Destroyed
  > The VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA030.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N101ZA · Substantial damage
  > An open connection clip. A factor to the accident was a locked tail wheel assembly.
- [NTSB SEA95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA008.md): Cessna R172K · St. George, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N7327K · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and a parked aircraft in the landing path.
- [NTSB SEA95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA006.md): Glines Acro Duster II SA750 · West Jordon, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N31WD · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to perform a low altitude flight maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver. This led to an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB FTW95FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA008.md): Cessna T337G · Milford, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N531J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in airframe (structural) ice, a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the icing/weather condition.
- [NTSB FTW95FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA003.md): Cessna T210M · Richmond, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N732VK · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine oil pressure due to an oil leak from a loose oil line fitting. Factors were the obscuration, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB SEA94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA238.md): Cessna 172 · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N9918Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's maximum crosswind component capability. A factor related to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA214.md): Cessna 180K · Hite, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N2732K · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions and weather evaluation were inadequate. Factors to the accident were: crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB SEA94GA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94GA203.md): Hughes OH-6A · Duchesne, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N12UT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the surrounding terrain. Factors related to the accident were: thunderstorms in the area (requiring the pilot to deviate from the desired course), high…
- [NTSB SEA94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA195.md): Pitts S-2B · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N8026 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the instructor and dual student. Factors include sunglare and the tug left on the taxiway.
- [NTSB SEA94FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA190.md): Bell 206B III · Syracuse, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N820CW · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB SEA94LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA172.md): Pitts S1 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · CGPUR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of main landing gear axle hardware. Factors include collapse of main landing gear strut.
- [NTSB SEA94FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA167.md): Beech P35 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N1498G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate and clearance from the terrain. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the aircraft being above the maximum certificated gross weight.
- [NTSB SEA94LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA166.md): Hughes 369HS · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N9029F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate and his delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA142.md): 1ST FTR GP FOCKE-WULF 190 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1994 · N25074 · Destroyed
  > Improper balancing of the ailerons resulting in aileron flutter.
- [NTSB SEA94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA144.md): Cessna 182P · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N8488M · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare by the pilot, who was landing the aircraft, at the time it was damaged.
- [NTSB SEA94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA126.md): Christen Industries Husky · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N103TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condiitons. The wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA125.md): Kelly Long EZ · Lindon, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N8JE · Substantial damage
  > Piston failure and unsuitable terrain for a successful forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA119.md): Hallstrom BD-5B · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N224FH · Destroyed
  > Carburetor contamination and low output, and the pilot's improper decision to attempt to continue the approach. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB SEA94LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA104.md): Cessna 182 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1994 · N5045D · Substantial damage
  > The excess airspeed maintained by the pilot on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors include loose gravel, and a berm off the end of the intended landing strip.
- [NTSB SEA94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA099.md): Luscombe 8E · Coalville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1994 · N2728K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the connecting rod. Factors include the rough uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA097.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N4480P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to refuel and excessive airspeed during the approach. Factor(s) were: fencepost(s) and the lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA94LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA092.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Levan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1994 · N6754Q · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear wheel bearing broke resulting in the wheel jamming and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA087.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N2925Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensations for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA084.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Wendover, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N8885R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA078.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1994 · N5790S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed/inadequate remedial action. Factors include the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and unfavorable/variable, gusty winds during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA069.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1994 · N4082J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in releasing his tow line when the line became entangled with wires.
- [NTSB SEA94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA073.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N2752U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing site. Factors include snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA063.md): Cessna TU206 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N756YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA046.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Manila, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1994 · N4244A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include a tailwind, gusts, and a tree just off the departure end of the field used for takeoff.

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

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

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