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NTSB investigations, 1994, CO

180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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\" = 'CO' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB FTW95LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Erie, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall.Dec 23, 1994 · N8389Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommonwealth Rearwin 185 · Longmont, COOil exhaustion and subsequent engine seizure due to a missing oil drain plug. Factors were the inadequate maintenance and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 12, 1994 · N93290 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Alamosa, COFailure by the pilot to properly judge the touch down point. Factors were: failure of the nose landing gear to extend and rough and uneven terrain.Nov 17, 1994 · N731QH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boulder, COThe pilot's loss of directional control.Nov 16, 1994 · N6386L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Colorado Spgs, COThe pilot's improper landing flare, the resultant porpoise and an inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.Oct 29, 1994 · N52521 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA034Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrisendine Pterodactyl/Ascender · Las Animas, COA failure of the right wing into the propeller.Oct 29, 1994 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB FTW95FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Aurora, COTHE CFI's FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE: A DARK, MOONLESS NIGHT WITH NO VISIBLE HORIZON AND RECENCY OF NIGHT EXPERIENCE BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR.Oct 26, 1994 · N8954W · DestroyedNTSB FTW95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Greeley, COInadvertent landing gear retraction by the pilot flying the aircraft. A factor was inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.Oct 21, 1994 · N6958V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95FA004Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COThe captain's inaccurate evaluation of weather conditions, and his decision to fly into known adverse weather. A factor was the hail.Oct 2, 1994 · N31YV · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95FA002Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the turbulence and high density altitude.Oct 1, 1994 · N1480X · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Frederick, COA fatigue failure of the left main landing gear axle.Sep 28, 1994 · N53844 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Cortez, COThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Sep 28, 1994 · N9ZG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA315Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Heeney, COThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the rising terrain.Sep 28, 1994 · N2504Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Byers, COFailure by the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate during approach to landing. A factor was lack of experience in make, model, and type of aircraft.Sep 24, 1994 · N71245 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Monte Vista, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional. Factors were the cross wind conditions, and the pilot's poor evaluation of the weather.Sep 23, 1994 · N3540U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Grand Junction, COImproper remedial action in correcting for excessive speed and sink rate during an autorotation. Factors were: high density altitude, excessive airspeed and sink rate.Sep 9, 1994 · N12RF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Englewood, COThe pilot's inadvertent groundloop of the airplane.Sep 9, 1994 · N5056V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA293Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B2 · Cascade, COA power loss due to contaminated fuel from an unknown source that clogged the fuel filter and internally damaged the fuel control unit. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Sep 8, 1994 · N99TV · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Elbert, COThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the unfavorable variable winds.Sep 5, 1994 · N8843 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA287Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Fountain, COThe pilot's improper aircraft handling during landing in high wind conditions. A factor was the high wind.Sep 4, 1994 · N3578D · No damageNTSB FTW94LA280Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Trinidad, COThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.Aug 28, 1994 · N5372T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Gunnison, COAn inadvertent stall. Factors were a premature lift off and high density altitude.Aug 6, 1994 · N6368C · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA260Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210TC · Mosca, COThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.Aug 3, 1994 · N5641A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Englewood, COAn inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's excessive flare.Jul 27, 1994 · N739VN · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Englewood, COAn inadvertent stall. Factors were the airplane's maximum gross weight and climb capability were exceeded, and a high density altitude.Jul 22, 1994 · N6086R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA224Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 350B-2 · Granite, COFailure of the pilot to assure main rotor clearance from sloping terrain while in a hover. The terrain condition was a related factor.Jul 10, 1994 · N95LG · DestroyedNTSB FTW94IA227Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Denver, COFailure of the right main landing gear torque link assembly and shimmy dampener for unknown reasons.Jul 8, 1994 · N83873 · Minor damageNTSB FTW94LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron V-77 · Littleton, COA total failure of the balloon's heater system (pilot light) for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.Jul 1, 1994 · N748CB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Collbran, COAn inadvertent stall. Factors were a partially blocked pitot tube and a downdraft.Jun 29, 1994 · N2580Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW94T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206A · Estes Park, COJun 26, 1994 · N7881S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA212Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Akron, COThe loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion which resulted from a failed oil scraper ring. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Jun 25, 1994 · N51CC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA202Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRiley, Donald Rutan Varieze · Fort Lupton, COBlockage of the oil scavenge pump by foreign material which was introduced into the engine during maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 19, 1994 · N111DR · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGamble BD-4 · Leadville, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were an unreliable airspeed indicator and excessive landing approach airspeed.Jun 17, 1994 · N76DG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Wellington, COWas the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.Jun 5, 1994 · N3992 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Wellington, COThe pilot's improper spoiler extension and flare.Jun 5, 1994 · N5462N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Telluride, COWas the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were gusty winds and runway downslope.Jun 3, 1994 · N1838X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Antonito, COThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty crosswind and the pilot inadvertently becoming lost.May 24, 1994 · N6695K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron V-77 · Durango, COThe pilot did not attain a proper level off during landing. A downdraft which was encountered was a factor.May 21, 1994 · N1992B · No damageNTSB FTW94FA156Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing E75N1 · Peyton, COThe pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at an altitude inadequate for recovery.May 14, 1994 · N631E · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-4 · Elbert, COInadequate visual lookout on the part of both pilots. A factor was poor airport operations.May 8, 1994 · N4MN · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA149Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobl RV4 · Elbert, COAn inadvertent stall spin. A factor was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at an inadequate altitude.May 7, 1994 · N88LG · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Lindon, COInaccurate preflight planning and preparation for the flight. A factor was soft terrain on the landing strip.May 1, 1994 · N8559H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA141Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Broomfield, COFatigue failure of the engine crankshaft; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the undesirable engine/propeller…May 1, 1994 · N1905Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSavage Kitfox · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Apr 23, 1994 · N446GS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Sterling, COAn inadvertent stall. Factors were fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failue to refuel the airplane.Apr 23, 1994 · N1295W · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaurel Aero Club Cassutt III M · Strasburg, COThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were: a power failure due to a sheared accessory drive gear, excessive airspeed and altitude, and a soft field.Apr 22, 1994 · N8871 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Greeley, COA failure of the right engine propeller governor oil line which was the incorrect line and improperly installed by maintenance personnel.Apr 18, 1994 · N3051 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Englewood, COThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, his delayed flare, and improper touchdown. A factor was a failure of the fuel control/governor to the high side which required the pilot to perform a full autorotation.Apr 15, 1994 · N937S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Englewood, COA loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 8, 1994 · N881GK · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Steamboat Sprgs, COAn inadvertent stall after liftoff. Factors were an unfavorable wind and high density altitude.Apr 3, 1994 · N4015X · Substantial damage