# NTSB investigations, 1994

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 MIA95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA051.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N4300S · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the engine no.1 valve spring that jammed the intake valve open resulting in partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA067.md): Harris BD-10 · Gardnerville, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N9WZ · Destroyed
  > the in-flight overload failure of the left vertical stabilizer spars, at force levels substantially below the predicted ultimate failure loads, due to inadequate substantiation by the designer.
- [NTSB LAX95FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA340.md): Cessna 182B · Rancho Cucamong, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N2569G · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA068.md): Grumman AA-5A · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N26443 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into an area of known marginal weather conditions during a night cross-country flight and the flight's subsequent inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude insufficient to remain clear of the…
- [NTSB ANC95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA031.md): Cessna 182M · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N92105 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was an icy runway surface.
- [NTSB LAX95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA066.md): Cessna 207 · Fort Huachuca, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1994 · N91090 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the radar and tower controllers to ensure that the pilot was aware of the runway status. Factors related to the accident were the downwind no-flap landing and the sunglare.
- [NTSB ATL95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA031.md): Cessna 310Q · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1994 · N30LC · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's attempted flight into known instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control.
- [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 LAX95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA065.md): Piper PA-22-161 · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N2269Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA064.md): Rockwell S2R Thrush Cmdr · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N8455V · Substantial damage
  > a forced landing due to an engine failure of the no.1 cylinder.
- [NTSB LAX95LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA063.md): McDonnell Douglas 500 · Chuuk Island (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N9128F · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA076.md): Cessna 172N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N737ZJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB DCA95WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95WA012.md): Boeing 737-400 · Van, Türkiye · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 1994 · TCJES · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI95LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA064.md): North American F-51D · Round Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N51TK · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation resulting from exhaustion of the fuel supply in the left tank. A factor related to the accident was insufficient altitude to switch fuel tanks and effect an engine restart.
- [NTSB SEA95LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA033.md): Cessna 182 · Murphy, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N9107X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night and a strong headwind.
- [NTSB NYC95DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95DNC01.md): Wyman Scorpion II · Cornish Flat, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N65562 · Destroyed
  > Partial failure and subsequent partial separation of skin on the underside of one main rotor blade, which resulted in a severe vibration, in-flight loss of aircraft control, and impact with the ground during an attempted autorotation.
- [NTSB MIA95FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA042.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Plant City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N33456 · Destroyed
  > The opening of the engine cowling latch in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the puncture of the engine oil cooler, total exhaustion of the engine oil, failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, rod bolts, forced landing while on final…
- [NTSB LAX95FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Holtville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N4647R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented during a night cross- country flight at a time the flight was in a critical low fuel state, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around from an aborted precautionary landing. Factors in the accident…
- [NTSB CHI95LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA063.md): Hoover Bushby MM1 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N32VF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent total experience.
- [NTSB CHI95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA058.md): Mooney M20K · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N3983H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudging of distance and airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an overrun. Factors associated with the accident were the separation of the exhaust pipe and the pilot's not understanding communications from the air traffic…
- [NTSB SEA95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA032.md): Pitts S-2B · Afton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N60823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include snow covered terrain at the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA047.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N9457L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel to return to the home airport after proceeding to an alternate airport and making a missed approach. Factors related to the accident were:…
- [NTSB NYC95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA046.md): Mooney M20J · Huber Heights, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N201JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA061.md): Cessna 150L · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N7446G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, and his failure to initiate remedial actions in a timely fashion.
- [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 BFO95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N93042 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the steering linkages on the nosegear which resulted in the pilot being unable to maintain directional control during landing and subsequent on ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB MIA95LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA050.md): Beech 95-C55 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1994 · N546V · Substantial damage
  > Poor in flight planning/decision by the pilot for electing to land with fog on the airstrip. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot to obtain a formal preflight weather briefing and his failure to fully apply the brakes (normal) after landing.…
- [NTSB ANC95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA022.md): Cessna 140 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1994 · N89870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to fly into known adverse weather. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Missing, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N5916V · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB BFO95IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95IA023.md): Douglas DC-8-54F · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N427FB · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear's shock strut piston lug due to stress corrosion.
- [NTSB ANC95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA024.md): Cessna 172 · Unalakleet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N7137T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A crosswind was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA049.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tavares, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N2829P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.3 connecting rod resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA060.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Searchlight, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N3836T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [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 MIA95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1994 · N41774 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to total failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA073.md): Cessna A185F · Erie, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1994 · N8389Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA030.md): Cessna 150G · Rhine, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1994 · N3221J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two cylinder rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and an eventual emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA059.md): Cessna 185A · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N101LL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft both during the landing and the attempted rejected landing maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW95LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA070.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N2874R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper fuel selector position. Factors were the dark night and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA062.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N7JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure. The low ceiling and fog were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA061.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Rochester, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N133MA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while climbing in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: fog, low ceiling, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience, and the excessive…
- [NTSB BFO95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA022.md): Cessna 172C · Laurel, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N1620Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB SEA95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA034.md): Cessna T210 · Kellogg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N4607Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve, his inadequate remedial action, and starvation of fuel to the engine. Factors include a sign post alongside the road on which the forced landing took place.
- [NTSB NYC95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA045.md): Cessna 150H · Wheeling, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N7175S · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an object.
- [NTSB MIA95WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA047.md): North American NA-265-40 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 1994 · N747E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA046.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N82895 · Substantial damage
  > In flight planning decision delay by the pilot-in-command in that he failed to divert to an alternate airport before loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA058.md): Render LONG-EZ · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N3250K · Destroyed
  > a delamination of the wooden propeller.
- [NTSB LAX95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA057.md): Cessna 150F · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N6660F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare which resulted in a stall and a subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB FTW95FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA071.md): Cessna 182G · Muskogee, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N3229S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently flying into adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the low ceiling, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and his…

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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