Skip to content

NTSB investigations, 1994, MN

180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations, 1994, MN per year, 1964–2026: 3,233 cases
1964	113
1965	115
1966	117
1967	130
1968	95
1969	113
1970	88
1971	80
1972	82
1973	77
1974	83
1975	98
1976	78
1977	92
1978	98
1979	76
1980	66
1981	89
1982	61
1983	68
1984	51
1985	57
1986	43
1987	40
1988	52
1989	50
1990	42
1991	59
1992	25
1993	40
1994	39
1995	37
1996	40
1997	37
1998	36
1999	33
2000	39
2001	40
2002	46
2003	40
2004	32
2005	31
2006	29
2007	25
2008	31
2009	29
2010	32
2011	28
2012	28
2013	33
2014	24
2015	15
2016	26
2017	20
2018	14
2019	16
2020	26
2021	12
2022	24
2023	34
2024	24
2025	22
2026	13

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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\" = 'MN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB CHI95LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Minneapolis, MNthe pilot's misjudging of distance and airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an overrun. Factors associated with the accident were the separation of the exhaust pipe and the pilot's not understanding communications from the air traffic…Dec 28, 1994 · N3983H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95FA061Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Rochester, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while climbing in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: fog, low ceiling, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience, and the excessive…Dec 22, 1994 · N133MA · Destroyed NTSB CHI95LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mankato, MNthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.Dec 9, 1994 · N6445P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44 · Thief Rvr Falls, MNthe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated forced landing. A factor in the accident is the student pilot's improper landing flare.Nov 22, 1994 · N853ND · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-231 · St Paul, MNFailure of ground personnel to identify the unsafe/hazardous situation regarding the closeness of the airplane to the baggage carts, and the captain's improper planning/decision concerning the situation.Nov 6, 1994 · N518US · No damage NTSB CHI95LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Inver Grove Hts, MNthe pilot's improper altitude and inadequate visual lookout.Oct 26, 1994 · N505KS · Destroyed NTSB CHI95FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Park Rapids, MNthe pilot-in-command's failure to obtain/maintain clearance. Factors were a dark night, low ceiling, high terrain, and weather service not used by the pilot-in-command.Oct 8, 1994 · N258CH · Destroyed NTSB CHI95FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Lamberton, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display by buzzing.Oct 2, 1994 · N3654J · Destroyed NTSB CHI94LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Lakeville, MNAn inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot when he did not insure that all the water was drained from the airplane's fuel tanks. Factors associated with this accident were contaminated fuel and powerlines.Sep 18, 1994 · N4271V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mora, MNwas an improper touchdown by the pilot-in-command. Factor's associated with this accident were the pilot's diverted attention due to his perception of a crosswind condition and the pilot not performing a recovery from a bounced landing.Sep 17, 1994 · N8064B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA320Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Stephen, MNimproper rigging of the parking brake control cable resulting in inadvertent application of the left wheel brake.Sep 11, 1994 · N9054W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94DER03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSmart CP 301 · Remer, MNthe failure of the alternator/electrical system, and subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight over wooded terrain.Sep 8, 1994 · N60AG · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Orr, MNImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: the false indication from the fuel quantity gauges, and terrain condition in the emergency landing area.Aug 29, 1994 · N712JM · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MNthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the soft terrain and the ditch.Aug 28, 1994 · N1197X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 MARK-6 · Lake City, MNThe loss of lift resulting from the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during an aerial application turn. The power available from the engine was less than that required to regain the lost rotor RPM.Aug 26, 1994 · N19JM · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7EAC · Alexandria, MNThe second pilot's failure to remove carburetor heat during the takeoff phase resulting in a loss of power and inadvertent stall.Aug 24, 1994 · N2872Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anoka, MNthe pilots decision to attempt a landing ahead of the approaching thunderstorm, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting crosswind ahead of the storm.Aug 24, 1994 · N75534 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94FA274Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 230 · Albert Lea, MNThe pilot's failure to execute the proper approach and the ensuing settling with power. Factors were the tailwind, and the congestion around the airport.Aug 19, 1994 · N230EM · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Sargeant, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire during an agricultural spray run. A factor in the accident is the transmission wire.Aug 11, 1994 · N64292 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94DER02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Halstad, MNthe commercial pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the attempted takeoff. Related factors are the soft terrain and the deterioration in aircraft performance due to the high gross weight.Jul 28, 1994 · N3611Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMontana Coyote · Blaine, MNthe loss of engine power due to the blocked vent line.Jul 26, 1994 · N218LW · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInman Acro Sport 1 · Albert Lea, MNthe pilot's failure to make a precautionary landing on the remaining runway. Factors in the accident were the blocked fuel injector and inadvertent stall.Jul 23, 1994 · N869M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Battle Lake, MNloss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor related to the accident was the inaccurately placarded fuel tanks.Jul 15, 1994 · N333QB · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Andover, MNthe flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident is the existence of weather conditions conducive to…Jul 8, 1994 · N9284U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Waseca, MNinadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned forced landing approach and high vegetation.Jul 3, 1994 · N63277 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94FA212Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Lakeville, MNThe jamming of the elevator control which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the pitch attitude of the airplane. The airplane encountered a stall-spin and impacted level terrain in an uncontrolled descent.Jun 28, 1994 · N3042V · Destroyed NTSB CHI94LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Warren, MNthe pilot's improper use of the parking brake.Jun 21, 1994 · N6808M · Substantial damage NTSB BFO94FA103Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's failure to follow the published missed approach procedure, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate altitude to avoid collision with the terrain. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's lack of instrument flying experience, and the…Jun 17, 1994 · N1525G · Destroyed NTSB CHI94LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clear Lake, MNthe private pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related factors are the rough/uneven terrain, and excessive brake application.Jun 11, 1994 · N83019 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94T#A04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Medina, MNJun 10, 1994 · N73998 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPopehn Arthur J. Coot A · Circle Pines, MNthe pilot-in-command's inattention to the fuel supply. Factors were the pilot-in-command's diverted attention, his not performing refueling, and rough/uneven terrain.Jun 10, 1994 · N123AP · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Glencoe, MNcollision with a fence post during landing roll after an inadvertent landing at the wrong field.May 22, 1994 · N7261E · Destroyed NTSB CHI94LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Faribault, MNa hard landing as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's improper flair.May 19, 1994 · N4016T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Kettle River, MNThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.May 16, 1994 · N9761K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-800 · Foley, MNThe pilot-in-command's failure to perform accurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the soft gravel road landing area.May 2, 1994 · N4104D · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Willmar, MNthe failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during touch and go landings. A factor was the pilot in command's lack of total experience and the snowbank located off the side of the runway.Apr 30, 1994 · N758ZC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hutchinson, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the pilot's lack of total experience, the concrete block and the dirt back.Mar 9, 1994 · N6625W · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot's poorly planned approach and remaining below a proper glide path during final approach. The pilot's lack of total expereince was a factor.Feb 13, 1994 · N23797 · Destroyed NTSB CHI94FA067Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Waseca, MNContinued VFR flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) above the ground. Factors related to the accident were: an inaccurate weather forecast by…Jan 23, 1994 · N4510N · Destroyed