# NTSB investigations, 1995

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 MIA96FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA051.md): Cessna 550 · East Naples, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1995 · N91MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard for the MDA for a specific segment of the VOR/DME approach which resulted in the inflight collision with a guy wire of an antenna and separation of 8.5 feet of the left wing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA046.md): Cessna 172N · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N733CL · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA052.md): Mooney M20 · Eastover, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N3750H · Substantial damage
  > inadequate overhaul procedures by maintenance personnel resulting in an oil pump failure and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX96LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA090.md): ATR ATR 42-300 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N4202G · No damage
  > the flight attendant's decision to leave her seat in an area of forecast and known moderate turbulence. The turbulence was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA089.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N70107 · Substantial damage
  > the balloon's encounter with unexpected high wind conditions, and the pilot's inability to stop the balloon prior to contacting ground obstructions.
- [NTSB LAX96FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA086.md): Beech V35B · Delano, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7337R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an IFR circling approach. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience in high performance aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA082.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7356V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose wheel steering mechanism which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable on the ground. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA067.md): Cessna 560 · Eagle River, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N991PC · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while executing the circling approach. Factors were the descent below minimum descent altitude, the fog, the low ceiling and the icing conditions.
- [NTSB BFO96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA035.md): Cessna 152 · Hudson, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N47316 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: false fuel quantity indication from the left fuel quantity gauge,…
- [NTSB BFO96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA034.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7676J · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of altitude, and subsequent collision with obstructions (utility pole and supporting cable).
- [NTSB ANC96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA024.md): Cessna 180 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N4762B · Substantial damage
  > The icing of the induction/intake screen and the pilot's improper planning/decision by electing to takeoff into suspended snow and ice crystals.
- [NTSB NYC96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA045.md): Cessna 150J · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N50836 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. The snow covered runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA044.md): Cessna 182E · Pymatuning, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N3290Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional suicide.
- [NTSB LAX96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA092.md): Classic Waco YMF · Kailua Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N40115 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Waco pilot to see and avoid the opposite direction Cessna 172 while both aircraft were taxiing in a non-movement area of the airport. Factors in the accident were: the congested nature of the taxi lane, which limited the Waco pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA088.md): Cessna 150L · Quartzite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N1246Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA070.md): Cessna 310R · Minocqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N68300 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. The weather and ice accumulation on the airplane were factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA069.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Winner, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N39244 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's diversion of his attention to a perceived engine problem.
- [NTSB ATL96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA028.md): Boeing 737-232 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N306DL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tug driver, who was towing the Lockheed L-1011, to ensure that clearance was maintained from the Boeing 737, which was standing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA050.md): Nanchang China CJ6A · Planterville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N3104U · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees.
- [NTSB LAX96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA084.md): Nicholson Sonerai II · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N68676 · Substantial damage
  > an interruption of fuel flow to the engine due to a misrouted fuel vent line.
- [NTSB FTW96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA081.md): Republic RC 3 · Whitewright, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N6127K · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a spark plug and 4 other spark plugs being 'finger' tight as a result of undertorquing by maintenance personnel when they were reinstalled following inspection. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA064.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Munich, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N88384 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot allowed his airspeed to get too low and encountered a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control due to misuse of the controls for wind drift correction and improper use…
- [NTSB CHI96IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA066.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Bemidji, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N159MC · No damage
  > inadequate maintenance installation and inspection of the elevator flight control system which led to restricted flight control elevator movement due to a loose bolt.
- [NTSB BFO96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA033.md): Cessna 210 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N450EM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was fully down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA049.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Ocala, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N800SJ · Substantial damage
  > oil starvation resulting in connecting rod failure in three of the six cylinders due to lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adhere to a ATC vector toward the nearest airport following engine failure which resulted…
- [NTSB LAX96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA100.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Folsom Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N5LY · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and improper remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX96FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA082.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N53321 · Substantial damage
  > a partial power loss due to carburetor icing resulting from existing environmental conditions and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during descent.
- [NTSB FTW96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA079.md): Meyers MY-200A · Madill, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N484C · Substantial damage
  > the deterioration of the fuel supply line resulting in line blockage, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA078.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Kaufman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N5221P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a bent push rod and the resultant loss of oil. Factors were the cockpit smoke and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA077.md): Stinson ST-108-2 · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N135C · Destroyed
  > the failure of the #6 connecting rod assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing which resulted in a water landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Excelsior Sprg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N172DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and the delayed aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate level-off.
- [NTSB ANC96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA023.md): Cessna 337G · Stevens Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N990LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the approach and landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced visibility created by the falling snow.
- [NTSB NYC96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA043.md): Piper J3F · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N28148 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which subsequently resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N66172 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA079.md): Cessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N97196 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation (failure to ensuring the flight information publication was current); his selection of the wrong runway for landing; his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during the landing; and his failure to…
- [NTSB LAX96FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA080.md): Cessna 152 · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N6110Q · Destroyed
  > a push rod failed from fatigue as a result of longitudinal stress corrosion cracking.
- [NTSB ATL96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA027.md): Piper J-3-C65 · Belzoni, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N3615K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW96IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA080.md): Beech 1900C · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1995 · N39019 · No damage
  > failure by the outside contractor to perform adequate maintenance, and failure by the operator to perform an adequate inspection.
- [NTSB SEA96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA035.md): Cessna 172N · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N738ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in his failure to clear the perimeter fence. Factors relating to the accident were: the tailwind, and the pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point.
- [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 FTW96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA076.md): Cessna 150M · Round Rock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N19LV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA075.md): Aero Commander 112 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N1152J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's lack of total actual instrument weather time and the clouds.
- [NTSB CHI96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA063.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N8162S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA042.md): Cessna 150G · East Hampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N2970J · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. The icy runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N73303 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper aborted landing procedure which resulted in the aircraft stalling and impacting terrain.
- [NTSB LAX96FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA249.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N7304P · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA078.md): Piper PA-31-350 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N27954 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the air traffic controller to comply with instructions contained in the Air Traffic Control Handbook, FAA Order 7110.65, which resulted in the flight being vectored at an altitude below the minimum vectoring altitude (MVA) and failure to issue…
- [NTSB CHI96FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA065.md): Mumm Lancair · Morris, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N2114Z · Destroyed
  > the partially blocked elevator and improper installation of the elevator bob weight by the owner/builder which prevented full travel of the elevator control system. Factors relating to this accident were the intentional stall and inability to adequately…
- [NTSB MIA96WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA054.md): Douglas DC-3 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 22, 1995 · N123DZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA083.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1995 · N9591D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.

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

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

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