NTSB investigations, 1995
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 ATL96LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Alexander City, ALThe leaking fuel injector, which created a rich mixture, and caused the aircraft engine to lose power.NTSB MIA96LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKoutz Q-200 · Valdosta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB LAX96IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Salt Lake City, UTimproper installation of the rudder control cable by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in chafing and/or fatigue and subsequent failure of the cable.NTSB FTW96LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Loveland, COThe second pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors were the second pilot's lack of landing experience in the airplane…NTSB BFO96FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGraichen Christen Eagle II · Malinta, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude, while performing aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB SEA96WA033Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationRockwell AC-700 · Castlegar, CanadaNTSB SEA96LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Scotts Mills, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.NTSB LAX96LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75-N1 · Chino, CAthe pilot's failure to see and avoid light poles. A poorly planned approach was a factor.NTSB LAX96LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Eagar, AZthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was on board for the flight.NTSB FTW96LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Fe, NMLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC96FA192Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Marlinton, WVThe pilot's continued VFR flight into obscured, rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to climb the airplane as conditions worsened. Factors included the rising terrain and the weather obscuration.NTSB MIA96LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Cleveland, TNThe pilot's inaccurate weight and balance calculations which resulted in an over maximum allowable gross weight takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet, downsloping condition of the runway.NTSB LAX96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayward, CAloss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI96LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Michigan City, INthe pilot-in-command's selecting and maintaining an improper approach speed.NTSB ANC96TA016Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182H · Koyuk, AKThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jacksonville, FLThe student pilot's improper level-off and elevator control input.NTSB LAX96WA057Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna T310R · Baja Ca Norte, MexicoNTSB FTW96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Leakey, TXimproper planning/decision by the pilot, by failing to ensure there was adequate fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent roll-over during a forced landing on hilly terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: downsloping terrain…NTSB ANC96LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kasilof, AKThe pilot's inadvertent liftoff, and an inoperative elevator that became jammed due to frozen slush/snow.NTSB NYC96LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8-KCAB · Sheffield, MAthe pilot's inadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB NYC96LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Southbridge, MAfatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.NTSB LAX96LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonocoupe 90A · Salinas, CAthe pilot's failure to properly recover from a slipping maneuver.NTSB LAX96LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchafer Lancair 360 · Mesa, AZfailure of the nose gear strut, during landing.NTSB FTW96LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeneral Balloon AX-6 · Houston, TXFailure by the pilot to maintain control of the balloon during landing. A factor was unfavorable wind.NTSB FTW96LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX8 · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's improper planning/decision. A factor relating to the accident was: the high wind condition.NTSB CHI96LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Pontiac, MIthe pilot's improper level-off and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI96LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Stevens Point, WIflying into known icing conditions and descending below the minimum descent altitude.NTSB ATL96LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Lajas, PRthe student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of power due to water in the fuel.NTSB SEA96LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-522 · Portland, ORAn unexpected encounter with unforecast moderate high level windshear and turbulence as the flight attendant was performing his duties during descent.NTSB SEA96FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Bozeman, MTfailure of the pilot to follow the specified approach track (proper IFR procedure), and his associated failure to maintain altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to abide by the aircraft…NTSB NYC96LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lake Placid, NYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, and subsequently the airplane veered off the runway.NTSB NYC96LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lacona, NYthe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning, and his failure to remain clear of obstacles, including a tree trunk.NTSB NYC96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kutztown, PAthe pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB MIA96LA029Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Kings Bay, GAa loss of control due to pilot spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was: the dark night condition and the pilot's improper decision to turn to an easterly heading with no ground reference lights available.NTSB LAX96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Sonora, CAcarburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice.NTSB CHI96LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Raven S57-A · Stark, KSthe pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures. A factor was the weather condition.NTSB CHI96LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Nora Springs, IAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions off the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, high…NTSB SEA96LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHardesty/Hays Quickie Q2 · Puyallup, WAa 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 LAX96LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22HP · Fresno, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain proper control of the helicopter, while in a hover.NTSB FTW96LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Fredericksburg, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the binding tailwheel and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.NTSB FTW96LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Englewood, COfailure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of power in the left engine for undetermined reason(s), and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency…NTSB CHI96LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcclung SEA Hawk · Marengo, ILthe failure of the upper right wing due to the presence of unbonded areas between the spar cap and the bidirectional fiberglass. The unbonded areas were due to the inadequate manufacturing of the airplane by the owner/builder. A factor in the accident was the…NTSB NYC96FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlantic City, NJthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open aft cargo door.NTSB MIA96LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilots failure to follow the visual approach slope indicator and maintain a proper glidepath during approach. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue.NTSB LAX96FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in instrument and night flight conditions, inadequate transition/upgrade training, and the dark night light condition.NTSB FTW96LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Eagle Lake, TXa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.NTSB CHI96FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Belvidere, SDthe pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane, and exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the snow and fog, and the aft airplane center…NTSB MIA96LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Ocala, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) of the Cessna, N210PW, to see and avoid the Piper, N2114P.NTSB CHI96LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKrugler Sonerai II · Belleville, MIa loss of aircraft control due to the owner/builder's improper loading of the aircraft.NTSB SEA96FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Provo, UTpilot suicide (intentional in-flight collision with rising terrain). A factor relating to the accident was: pilot anxiety/apprehension.