# NTSB investigations, 1995, WA

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 SEA96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA034.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N4008Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and terrain clearance. Turbulence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Mead, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N5GM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N5366M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's delayed application of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions, a short takeoff area, and a ditch at the end of the airstrip were factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA023.md): Hardesty/Hays Quickie Q2 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N4416Q · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his improper decision to attempt a 180-degree turn back toward the runway during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA015.md): Cessna 150G · Douglas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N3900J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot fell asleep.
- [NTSB CHI96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA009.md): Cessna 180R · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N3698C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA001.md): Rasmussen Kitfox 2 · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N488WR · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB SEA95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA228.md): Cessna 182R · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N5949E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper approach to land, exceeding the proper touchdown point for landing, failure to go-around, while there was sufficient runway…
- [NTSB SEA95LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA222.md): Cessna 150M · College Place, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N714NW · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA95LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA227.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N38115 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the bolt attaching the scissor arm assembly to the pitch control support assembly. The failure of the bolt led to a loss of collective pitch control and reduced rotor RPM.
- [NTSB SEA95FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA214.md): Agusta A109A II · Winslow, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1995 · N1WC · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the surface of water, while flying over calm water conditions at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, glassy (calm) water conditions, and the lack of visual…
- [NTSB SEA95LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA215.md): Socata Rallye 150 ST · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N308RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The downdraft was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA203.md): Eiriavion PIK 20B · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · CFTSW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from from the fence post. The sunglare was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA213.md): Cessna P210N · Black Diamond, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N3674P · Destroyed
  > improper maintenance which led to oil starvation due to a inadequately tightened B-nut in an oil line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA210.md): Bell 206L-3 · Castle Rock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N62W · Substantial damage
  > sabotage by a hunter (shooting at the helicopter with a crossbow).
- [NTSB SEA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Missing, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N571PA · Destroyed
  > Undetermined until the Missing aircraft is located.
- [NTSB SEA95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA205.md): Cessna 150 · Stehekin, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N4016J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA198.md): Beech A24R · Yakima, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9726Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgment and ostentatious display to buzz.
- [NTSB SEA95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA202.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N62SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor was the sudden change in wind direction.
- [NTSB SEA95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA197.md): Cessna 206 · Spokane, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N120TH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while trying to clear a transmission wire. Factors include a transmission wire near the end of the takeoff area and glassy water.
- [NTSB SEA95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA183.md): Beech V35A · Chimacum, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8469N · Substantial damage
  > the improper top overhaul of the engine and subsequent release of the cylinder hold-down nuts/breakage of hold-down and through-bolts. Factors contributing to the accident were the fence posts and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA182.md): Cessna 177B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N34767 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB SEA95LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA179.md): Cessna T188C · Mattawa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N9574J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sekiu, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N98350 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather necessitating a landing on a highway. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA171.md): Cessna 172M · Quilcene, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N1464U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the mountains. Factors in the accident were the clouds and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA159.md): Cessna 402B · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N51816 · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation (failure to install cotter key) by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA95LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA188.md): Grumman G-164B · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N6774Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were crosswinds and gusts.
- [NTSB SEA95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA164.md): Stinson 108-2 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N40191 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency in wheel-landings.
- [NTSB SEA95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA160.md): Cessna 172 · Mazama, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N8627B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the wind conditions during climbout. The gusty wind condition was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA151.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N5040W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clear of the trees. The dark night light condition was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA152.md): Botteron Q-2 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N9775N · Substantial damage
  > The nonpilot-rated mechanic's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol; improper decision by the mechanic (unqualified person) to flight check the airplane; and fuel exhaustion after takeoff, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB SEA95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA155.md): Cessna 172P · Vashon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N52139 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to connecting rod bolt overload failure. The rough, uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA145.md): Wheeler Kitfox V · Silvana, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N24KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. The emergency ballistic parachute not being deployed was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA143.md): Aero Commander S2R · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N3662X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder.
- [NTSB SEA95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA140.md): Cessna 182R · Copalis Beach, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N4836E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB SEA95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA139.md): Hughes 369HS · Orting, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N9196F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the cable.
- [NTSB SEA95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA144.md): Champion 7GCBC · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N1887G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and go around. The crosswind and gusty wind conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA129.md): Sagerser Rotorway Executive · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N336CS · Substantial damage
  > A power surge for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude during the autorotation.
- [NTSB SEA95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA126.md): Bell 47G-2 · Zillah, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N1968H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to perform adequate inspections of the helicopter, and the failure of the cyclic control rod due to corrosion.
- [NTSB SEA95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA125.md): Cessna 180H · Monroe, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N2790X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA124.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1995 · N709JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare.
- [NTSB SEA95FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA137.md): Beech A36 · Brinnon, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N20239 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountains and the clouds.
- [NTSB SEA95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA122.md): Cessna 177B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1995 · N19806 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action when he encountered porpoising after landing on the nosewheel.
- [NTSB SEA95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA116.md): Republic RC-3 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N114N · Destroyed
  > An undetermined loss of engine power and suitable terrain was not available.
- [NTSB SEA95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA107.md): Cessna 172B · Sinclair Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N7996X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident were a tailwind, wet grass, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA95FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA103.md): Cessna 177RG · Kent, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N9ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach. Factors in the accident were the dusk light condition and the shadows.
- [NTSB SEA95IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95IA102.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Spokane, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 1995 · N2727B · No damage
  > A shorted electrical wiring on the elevator trim system.
- [NTSB SEA95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA099.md): Cessna 310K · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N6912L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of an undetermined aircraft component, which resulted in a severe vibration, and subsequent ditching at sea. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's low cruising altitude (over water) of less than 1,000 feet, which limited his ability to…
- [NTSB SEA95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA098.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N96202 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat was not used and aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: the flight instructor's diverted attention, and carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA097.md): Hughes 269C · Lamont, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1995 · N7443F · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined loss of engine power and an inadequate autorotation.

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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") = 1995
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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