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NTSB investigations, 1994, FL

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

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NTSB MIA95LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lakeland, FLFatigue failure of the engine no.1 valve spring that jammed the intake valve open resulting in partial loss of engine power.Dec 31, 1994 · N4300S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · St. Augustine, FLThe non-instrument rated pilot's attempted flight into known instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control.Dec 30, 1994 · N30LC · DestroyedNTSB MIA95FA042Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Plant City, FLThe opening of the engine cowling latch in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the puncture of the engine oil cooler, total exhaustion of the engine oil, failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, rod bolts, forced landing while on final…Dec 28, 1994 · N33456 · DestroyedNTSB MIA95LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Arcadia, FLPoor in flight planning/decision by the pilot for electing to land with fog on the airstrip. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot to obtain a formal preflight weather briefing and his failure to fully apply the brakes (normal) after landing.…Dec 26, 1994 · N546V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Missing, FLUndetermined.Dec 25, 1994 · N5916V · DestroyedNTSB MIA95LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tavares, FLThe failure of the no.3 connecting rod resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.Dec 24, 1994 · N2829P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · La Belle, FLPartial loss of engine power due to total failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.Dec 23, 1994 · N41774 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sarasota, FLIn flight planning decision delay by the pilot-in-command in that he failed to divert to an alternate airport before loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 21, 1994 · N82895 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Miami, FLInadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) for failure to note reduction in clearance between the tail rotor and an embankment.Dec 20, 1994 · N163BH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Opa-Locka, FLThe student pilots failure to follow the checklist and assure the door was closed prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the student's diverted attention during the takeoff roll.Dec 18, 1994 · N89515 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 12, 1994 · N704BJ · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot-in-command became lost and operated the aircraft until fuel exhaustion.Dec 12, 1994 · N9436U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColvin Kitfox II · Fort Pierce, FLThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff when he encountered water on the grass runway.Dec 10, 1994 · N491WC · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Miami, FLThe passenger committed suicide.Dec 3, 1994 · N707PP · No damageNTSB MIA95GA033Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky UH-60A · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain separation while ground taxiing between two hangers, resulting in the main rotor blades colliding with a hanger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of written procedures pertaining to ground marshalling of…Dec 3, 1994 · N23321 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AG5B · Lakeport, FLFailure of the pilot to reposition the fuel selector after total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was her lack of total experience.Nov 27, 1994 · N624FT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Crystal River, FLThe pilot in command's failure to maintain visual outlook during taxiing.Nov 23, 1994 · N1385U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Arcadia, FLThe failure of the dual-student to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was improper supervision of the dual-student by the flight instructor.Nov 23, 1994 · N7579F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Indiantown, FLAn evasive maneuver to avoid collision with animals.Nov 22, 1994 · N67390 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Miami, FLThe failure of the truck driver to maintain visual lookout while operating his truck on an unlit ramp near an aircraft.Nov 22, 1994 · HCBRF · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-R1820 · Arcadia, FLFailure of the engine due to a undetermined failure in the engine power section.Nov 21, 1994 · N3097B · DestroyedNTSB MIA95FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions during an instrument approach, resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the…Nov 20, 1994 · N9420J · DestroyedNTSB MIA95LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182-D · Deland, FLThe failure of the pilot to compensate for the gusty wind conditions during taxi for takeoff.Nov 14, 1994 · N9054X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95T#A02Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna U-206G · Kenansville, FLNov 12, 1994 · N5395U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Venice, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined cause. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 11, 1994 · N2984E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Miami, FLFailure of the landing gear extension and retraction system for an undetermined reason.Nov 5, 1994 · N216Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBölkow BO-105S · Perry, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient clearance from the power line, while buzzing (at low altitude).Nov 4, 1994 · N911LF · DestroyedNTSB MIA95LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the left main landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly due to overstress separations, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear on landing rollout.Nov 1, 1994 · N5715C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Crystal River, FLA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.Oct 30, 1994 · N19264 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSemco Challenger · Miami, FLFailure of the basket suspension cables due to corrosion and overstress separations. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection of the basket suspension cables by an authorized FAA repairman.Oct 29, 1994 · N2048J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206L4 · Miami, FLOct 28, 1994 · N407MP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's decision to depart an airport and continue flight with a known deficiencies in equipment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of company maintenance personnel to adjust the down lock mechanism prior to flight.Oct 28, 1994 · N732CQ · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Immokalee, FLFailure of the pilot to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 24, 1994 · N3629X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-34 · Mulberry, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to perform an adequate preflight inspection resulting in a leaking brake going undetected. This resulted in the failure of the brake due to loss of hydraulic fluid and collision with a sign and a ditch when the aircraft…Oct 22, 1994 · N7679 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in an on-ground loss of control, and collision with terrain.Oct 21, 1994 · N18539 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172-F · Clearwater, FLThe student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.Oct 15, 1994 · N8356U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Indiantown, FLThe improper landing flare by the pilot resulting in the hard landing.Oct 11, 1994 · N5415R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ochopee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent until impact in a swamp.Oct 8, 1994 · N4851D · DestroyedNTSB MIA95LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1C · Plant City, FLThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the side of the runway and nosing over in soft terrain.Oct 5, 1994 · N2997G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Stuart, FLThe improper rigging of the landing gear safety squat switch by other maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the contamination of the gear squat switch with corrosion and water.Oct 3, 1994 · N701AM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94IA217Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe first officer's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out due to improper use of brakes, resulting in the airplane veering off the runway, and subsequent on-ground collision with a runway light and sign. Contributing to the incident was…Sep 26, 1994 · N63PB · Minor damageNTSB MIA94LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Moore Haven, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering on a swath run, resulting in an in-flight collision with wires, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Sep 23, 1994 · N30JJ · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA213Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-12 Airaile · Clearwater, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 18, 1994 · N4123N · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gainesville, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to calculate fuel consumption correctly resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 14, 1994 · N6517M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Panama City Bch, FLThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the banner.Sep 11, 1994 · N53925 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and premature lift-off. The crosswind was a factor.Sep 11, 1994 · N8056P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Deland, FLThe pilot in command's failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering over the runway threshold resulting in the left wing contacting the ground.Sep 10, 1994 · N34215 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Osteen, FLThe pilot-in-command's decision to land with excessive airspeed, and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing. The electrical short was a factor in the accident.Sep 7, 1994 · N48938 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Englewood, FLThe failure of the number four connecting rod and rod bolts due to oil starvation (extreme heat) for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.Sep 3, 1994 · N10187 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Orlando, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper landing flare/touchdown, resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent separation of the nose gear.Sep 3, 1994 · N734QA · Substantial damage