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NTSB investigations, 1994, AZ

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\") = 1994
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AZ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB LAX95LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Fort Huachuca, AZThe 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.Dec 30, 1994 · N91090 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R Thrush Cmdr · Yuma, AZa forced landing due to an engine failure of the no.1 cylinder.Dec 29, 1994 · N8455V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Chinle, AZthe overload failure of the nose gear trunion for undetermined reasons.Dec 14, 1994 · N746CA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Flagstaff, AZthe pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions, his misjudged evaluation of the weather, and his inexperience in actual instrument flying.Nov 18, 1994 · N4108R · DestroyedNTSB LAX95LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt TC-180 · Peoria, AZthe flight's encounter with unforecasted high winds which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 15, 1994 · N738TC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Springerville, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's diverted attention and overconfidence in the aircraft's ability to fly slow were factors in this accident.Nov 15, 1994 · N7178G · DestroyedNTSB LAX95LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Chandler, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during landing rollout. A contributing factor was sun glare.Oct 19, 1994 · N15KR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95IA011Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Grand Canyon, AZthe fracture and failure of the left main landing gear bellcrank which jammed the landing gear in the retracted position.Oct 18, 1994 · N402SW · Minor damageNTSB LAX94FA383Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 520N · Mesa, AZFailure of the chase helicopter pilot to maintain clearance from the lead helicopter during a night approach to land. Possible factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and inadequate radio coordination between flight crews of the two helicopters.Sep 28, 1994 · N520NT · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Benson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a go-around attempt.Sep 21, 1994 · VCHOS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA370Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJames B. Edwards Cozy · Skull Valley, AZThe pilot's poorly planned approach by failing to maintain the proper airspeed and alignment. The pilot's total expereince, and lack of experience in the airplane make and model were factors in this accident.Sep 21, 1994 · N151JE · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA365Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Payson, AZAnimals on the runway.Sep 16, 1994 · N210LX · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94FA360Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Winslow, AZthe pilot's inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground from a low altitude while scouting for game.Sep 12, 1994 · N2207A · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft prior to a start attempt by handpropping.Sep 2, 1994 · N58645 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA337Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8-24 · Sedona, AZa tip over of the balloon and basket during a high wind landing due to the pilot's inability to compensate for the increased wind speed conditions during the final stages of the flight and landing.Aug 23, 1994 · N90299 · No damageNTSB LAX94LA334Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control by his improper use of the flight controls. Factors related to this accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and the crosswind.Aug 22, 1994 · N172ST · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to follow procedures to assure that the landing gear was extended. His diverted attention due to the previous two go-arounds is a factor in this accident.Aug 20, 1994 · N88FC · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Phoenix, AZthe failure of the headset operator to adhere to established company safety procedures when he diverted his attention during pushback. A factor in the accident was the airline's failure to modify its ground handling procedures and equipment to eliminate the…Aug 19, 1994 · N901AW · No damageNTSB LAX94LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Sedona, AZthe pilot's inadvertant application of wheel brakes during a critical phase of landing rollout.Aug 19, 1994 · N9944N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Chinle, AZthe pilot's premature liftoff, and his failure to attain the appropriate airspeed during a takeoff attempt under high density altitude conditions.Aug 18, 1994 · N5765R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Scottsdale, AZthe pilot's misjudging the flare altitude and failing to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. The pilot's lack of total time in the airplane is a factor in this accident.Aug 14, 1994 · N98909 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA315Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Overgaard, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were weather conditions, high density altitude, and shifting wind conditions.Aug 11, 1994 · N9044A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94FA309Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Mohave Valley, AZFailure of the certified flight instructor to properly judge the flare to avert a hard landing, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly repair the engine case halves during engine overhaul. A factor in the accident was the uneven relief of…Aug 6, 1994 · N1018J · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to refuel appropriately, the altitude and airspeed at the time the engine stoppage occurred were factors in the accident.Jul 30, 1994 · N6749D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Polacca, AZthe pilot's attempt to make a 180-degree turn in soft sand at a speed which imposed side loading on the nose gear. Factors were the pilot's decision to continue the approach beyond the planned touchdown point, the effect of the runway surface on braking…Jul 29, 1994 · N985RA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Ligurta, AZThe pilot's failure to assure the suitability of the landing area prior to the flight. The dark night and the badger hole were factors in the accident.Jul 22, 1994 · N3626D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Tucson, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 13, 1994 · N5668M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA280Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Tucson, AZAn engine power loss from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.Jul 11, 1994 · N3003S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94T#A06Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206-B3 · Tucson, AZJul 1, 1994 · N10800 · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA267Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Wickenburg, AZLoss of engine power for an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.Jun 28, 1994 · N5512N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchumacher Swearingen SX-300 · Kingman, AZthe pilot's inadvertent raising the flaps during a go-around attempt. A factor in the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.Jun 12, 1994 · N2H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Wickenburg, AZthe pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to flight.Jun 11, 1994 · N4764U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Dateland, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstacles. Night lighting conditions and the dust were factors in the accident.Jun 9, 1994 · N3629P · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Sedona, AZa loss of directional control due to a locked brake from a leaking hydraulic system.Jun 9, 1994 · N180DK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Roosevelt, AZthe pilot's selection of an inadequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over a lake. A factor in the accident was the calm glassy water conditions which may have affected the pilot's perception of his actual height above the water.May 31, 1994 · N6305J · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStaudacher 300S · Chandler, AZThe operation of the engine at an RPM setting that exceeded the original design specifications and resulted in the failure of the no. 5 connecting rod bearing.May 28, 1994 · N791S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Willcox, AZThe failure of the connecting rod due to lack of lubrication. Factors were the previous damage to the engine, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal for the forced landing.May 26, 1994 · N50105 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPraker Thorp T18C · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's inability to prevent an inadvertent stall and his inability to recover due to a restriction in the movement of the stabilator for undetermined reasons. A factor was the failure of the owner/builder and the pilot to accomplish a control rigging…May 24, 1994 · N86BP · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Page, AZThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.May 23, 1994 · N1422E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Goodyear, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty crosswind.May 11, 1994 · N89550 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.May 8, 1994 · N4594B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA207Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGriffin Titan Tornado · Buckeye, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was his complete lack of any flight experience or instruction.May 2, 1994 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the off position prior to rotating the propeller by hand.May 1, 1994 · N1454S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-C · Page, AZThe failure of the pilots to assure that ample fuel would be available to reach the airport. The generator failure and an inoperative fuel quantity gage were contributing factors.Apr 23, 1994 · N6524U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sedona, AZThe cfi's improper level off during landing. The tailwind was a factor.Apr 22, 1994 · N2946E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Yuma, AZan uncommanded engine deceleration to idle due to the improper installation of the throttle arm on the carburetor shaft.Apr 17, 1994 · N304JP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94FA193Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Nogales, AZa failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Apr 17, 1994 · N6331P · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Willcox, AZEngine power loss due to fuel contamination as a result of inadequate inspection of the fuel and fuel system.Apr 13, 1994 · N5827U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Sedona, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation of the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.Apr 5, 1994 · N35060 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA177Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGardner E-RACER Mark II · Parker, AZthe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering in the traffic pattern following a failure of the throttle control. A factor in the accident was a throttle linkage separation after takeoff.Apr 4, 1994 · N96WM · Destroyed