NTSB investigations, 1995
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "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"
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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
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NTSB BFO95LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Columbiana, OHThe improper maintenance installation and the subsequent separation of the torque links on the left main landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB ANC95LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's adequate compensate for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB NYC95WA219Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-34-200T · Poznan, PolandNTSB NYC95LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarkwood BD-4 · Connellsville, PALoss of braking action at the right brake, due to a low level of hydraulic fluid and inadequate maintenance, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control.NTSB NYC95LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Richmond, RIThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB MIA95LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337D · Carthage, MSFailure of the normal brake system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot's seatback.NTSB MIA95LA215Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-18S · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)Undetermined.NTSB LAX95LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Chinle, AZthe pilot's selection of a runway inappropriate for the tailwind condition and his resultant failure to achieve a touchdown point which would allow the aircraft to stop prior to over running the departure end. The rough condition of the dirt runway, the lack…NTSB LAX95LA311Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportElan Glaser Dirks DG-300 Elan · Truckee, CAthe pilot misjudged his planned approach by selecting a touchdown point close to the runway's approach end that did not provide sufficient clearance to safely maneuver when forcast turbulence and downdrafts were encountered. The pilot's early extension of…NTSB LAX95LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206BIII · Carmel Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while hovering.NTSB FTW95LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, COFailure by the pilot to properly plan his flight and check NOTAMS prior to departure. A factor was obstructions in the runway construction zone.NTSB FTW95LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Holyoke, COthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB SEA95LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Ogden, UTthe pilot's failure to use brakes to maintain directional control following a tailwheel steering malfunction. Partial failure of the tailwheel steering system contributed to the accident.NTSB LAX95LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Ana, CAthe student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around.NTSB FTW95LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, COFailure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: a misreading or misunderstanding of the NOTAMS.NTSB FTW95LA368Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Oklahoma City, OKThe failure of the low side of the turbine governor. A factor the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA367Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Whitesboro, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW95LA365Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFunk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NMa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA364Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsaacson Kolb Twin Star MK II · Mansfield, TXthe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of flying experience.NTSB CHI95LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Osage Beach, MOthe student pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed during the landing and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB ATL95LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kissimmee, FLThe inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle. A factor in the accident was the inoperative anti-collision lights of the aircraft.NTSB NYC95LA207Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Kingswood Twsp, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC95LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Williamson, NYthe loss of engine power and the eruption of a fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC95FA203Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Block Island, RIthe pilot's failure to touch down a sufficient distance from shore, and his delay in aborting the landing. In addition, the pilot exceeded the airplane's weight and balance limits which reduced the airplane's performance.NTSB MIA95LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The failure of the oil lubrication system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX95LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Georgetown, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB LAX95LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Lancair 320 · Rio Vista, CAthe failure of the wing flap actuator pushrod creating an asymmetrical flap condition during the landing flare maneuver. A contributing factor was the failure of the owner/builder to incorporate a manufacturer's design change for a stronger actuator pushrod.NTSB LAX95LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky CH-54A · Emigrant Gap, CAa compressor stall in the right engine for an unknown reason, which resulted in a loss of power in that engine; and inadequate crew coordination between the pilot and copilot, which resulted in their failure to ensure that the external load was promptly…NTSB FTW95LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Trumann, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB FTW95FA363Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Wichita Falls, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while diverting attention to an open cargo door. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CHI95LA298Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Independence, MOthe pilot's failure to perform the pre-takeoff checklist and set the elevator trim tab to the takeoff position.NTSB CHI95LA297Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Clarkston, MIthe pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB BFO95LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Lisbon, OHLoss of oil, where an oil filter adapter had separated from the crankcase cover, due to stripped threads that were caused or allowed by inadequate maintenance or inspection, which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor…NTSB BFO95LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Put-In-Bay, OHThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing after selecting the wrong runway. Factors relating to the accident were: garbled radio transmissions on the UNICOM frequency, and the resultant tailwind for landing.NTSB ANC95IA151Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Juneau, AKfailure and separation of the propeller blade due to foreign object damage and fatigue.NTSB ANC95FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision by flying into a box canyon.NTSB NYC95LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orson, PAThe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a pile of dirt and shrubs. The upsloping terrain (for takeoff) was a factor.NTSB MIA95IA214Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3B7 · Fort Lauderdale, FLLow electrical resistance of the autopilot aileron actuator for unspecified reasons which resulted in an uncommanded roll to the right.NTSB BFO95LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · South Boston, VALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB MIA95LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lumberton, MSThe failure of the landing gear, steering system (rod end bolt) due to a bending overstress separation which resulted in loss of directional control.NTSB LAX95FA303Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011-385-1 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)inadequate certification/approval of the airframe structure. Contributing was the lack of required inspections of the failure area.NTSB FTW95LA360Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Evadale, TXA failure that resulted in separation of the #5 cylinder and loss of engine oil. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to assure clearance from obstructions. The downdraft was a related factor.NTSB SEA95LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHall Kitfox 1 · Pompeys Pillar, MTthe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. High density altitude, unavailabilty of aircraft takeoff performance data, and the short rough takeoff area were factors in the accident.NTSB SEA95LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28A · Rexburg, IDfatigue failure of the main hydraulic line and a resulting hydraulic fluid fire. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing contributed to the accident.NTSB SEA95LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164 · Nyssa, ORthe pilot's inadequate ground reconnaissance.NTSB LAX95TA304Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDouglas C-54G · Aubeery, CAfailure of the pilot to see and avoid known obstacles along his route of flight. Contributing was the insufficient information given by the pilot in the lead aircraft.NTSB LAX95FA302Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · San Diego, CAthe pilot's improper fuel management and improper use of the fuel selector valve.NTSB FTW95LA372Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Gunnison, COFuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was his disorientation.NTSB FTW95FA359Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Red Cliff, COImproper in-flight planning/decision by the flight crew, and their failure to maintain sufficient airspeed over mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: high density…