# NTSB investigations, 1995, VA

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 BFO96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA030.md): Cessna 172K · Lovingston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N84460 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision during the approach/landing phase of flight. Related factors were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the gusty tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA021.md): Beech E55 · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · N36SV · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, when the left engine lost power shortly after liftoff. Related factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist procedure, and his failure to ensure that the fuel selector was in the proper…
- [NTSB BFO96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA026.md): Cessna 210E · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N2314F · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump drive shaft, the pilot's failure to properly engage the emergency landing gear handle.
- [NTSB BFO96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA015.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N477SP · Destroyed
  > failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue cracking originating from corrosion damage. A related factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA013.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N9151Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around.
- [NTSB BFO96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA009.md): Aerostar Raven S49A · Ark, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N6348X · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper procedures while inflating the balloon using an external fuel source, and the fuel leak.
- [NTSB BFO96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA006.md): Madsen/Rans Rans S12 Airaile · Cobbs Creek, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N43364 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA001.md): Rudy Kitfox 1 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N226WR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB MIA95LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA237.md): Aerotek Pitts - S2S · Clarksville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N260HP · Destroyed
  > continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in spatial disorientation and his inability to control the airplane. The weather condition and the lack of instruments in the airplane were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC95MA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95MA220.md): Beech 65 · West Point, VA · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N945PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, his failure to ensure proper weight and balance of the airplane, and his failure to obtain/maintain minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control after loss of power in one engine. A factor…
- [NTSB BFO95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N211SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation, her lack of familiarity with the airplane, and soft terrain in…
- [NTSB BFO95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA087.md): Piper PA-22-150 · South Boston, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1995 · N3965P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA090.md): Insua L-21 · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N2446V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB BFO95LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA078.md): North American SNJ-5 · Luray, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1995 · N830JD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during a precautionary landing. A factor was an undetermined lubricating system problem.
- [NTSB BFO95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA076.md): Cessna 172D · Hague, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N2418Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and the proximity of tall corn (crop) to the narrow runway.
- [NTSB NYC95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA176.md): Kenneth Savidge Vari Viggen · Abingdon, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N93VV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB BFO95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA072.md): Kolb Twinstar · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N7165L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors found to be involved in this accident were the condition inspection was overdue and the inadequate training received by the student pilot owner/builder.
- [NTSB BFO95FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA064.md): Piper PA-31P-350 · Cedar Bluff, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N922DC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his allowing the airplane to exceed its maximum design/stress limitation. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB BFO95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA055.md): Devaughn Teenie II · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N6783 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to properly judge the airplane fuel supply. The resultant loss of engine power occurred over unsuitable terrain, which was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB BFO95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA054.md): Cessna 172N · Head Waters, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N3065E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor planning/decision making in the attempted departure. Contributing factors are the wet, recently mowed grass airstrip, and the embankment/downhill grade encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA130.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1995 · N16354 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to a subsurface fatigue crack in the crankshaft which led to failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC95FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA123.md): Beech 95-A55 · Wise, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N9672Y · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, after the right engine lost power, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA115.md): Pitcher W-8 · Mineral, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N13PE · Destroyed
  > an electrical system problem that resulted in a blown (failed) fuze and an inoperative electric fuel pump, which in turn resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an…
- [NTSB BFO95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA050.md): Cessna 172F · Tappahanock, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N5238F · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to land, and her failure to go around while there was still sufficient runway remaining. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, the student's…
- [NTSB NYC95FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA103.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Toano, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1995 · N8311A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the landing area and collision with water. Contributing factors are inadequate helipad lighting and a dark night light condition.
- [NTSB BFO95FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA048.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Louisa, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N20LA · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument rated private pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain/obstacles. Related factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in IMC operations, his failure to obtain a preflight…
- [NTSB NYC95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA085.md): Mooney M20K · Tangier Island, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N331DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. Contributing factors are a crosswind and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions
- [NTSB BFO95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA034.md): Cessna 182K · Gretna, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N2439Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC95FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA068.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N57326 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Darkness was a factor related to the improper planning/decision-making for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA066.md): Cessna 175 · Quantico, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7175M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in the total loss of engine power. Subsequently, the airplane was ditched.

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

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

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