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NTSB investigations, 1994, NC

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

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NTSB ATL95LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Hickory, NCThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the transition to landing, which resulted in a long landing and overrun. Factors were the low ceilings and fog which prevailed at the time of the accident.Dec 14, 1994 · N7628R · Substantial damageNTSB DCA95MA006Accident · 15 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace Jetstream 3201 · Morrisville, NC1) the captain's improper assumption that an engine had failed, and 2) the captain's subsequent failure to follow approved procedures for engine failure, single-engine approach and go-around, and stall recovery. Contributing to the cause of the accident was…Dec 13, 1994 · N918AE · DestroyedNTSB ATL95FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Gastonia, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately plan the fuel requirements for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in a loss of control, during the…Nov 29, 1994 · N9260L · DestroyedNTSB ATL95LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBartholomew Firestar · High Point, NCThe inadvertent deactivation of the engine ignition system by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power.Nov 25, 1994 · N432JR · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra · Shelby, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain landing approach speed, which resulted in a final approach stall. Factors were the night lighting conditions, and the pilot's failure to use the landing light.Nov 20, 1994 · N619R · DestroyedNTSB ATL95FA009Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gerton, NCThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his intentional visual flight into IMC.Oct 31, 1994 · N5338D · DestroyedNTSB ATL95FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Lexington, NCThe pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency (foreign material or particle in the pitot tube), which led to a false airspeed indication and premature lift-off of the aircraft during takeoff, and the pilot's improper remedial action that…Oct 20, 1994 · N26966 · DestroyedNTSB ATL95LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.Oct 1, 1994 · N2890W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Knightdale, NCDivergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) resulting in rotor blade contact with the tailcone.Sep 28, 1994 · N83112 · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235B · Kill Devil Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to assure that the passenger did not exit the airplane while the propeller was still turning.Sep 23, 1994 · N622MK · No damageNTSB ATL94LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Winston-Salem, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a proper glidepath on final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall and undershoot. Factors were the night lighting conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.Sep 20, 1994 · N9931R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA171Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Glenville, NCThe fatigue failure of #4 intake valve. A factor was hilly terrain.Sep 13, 1994 · N73AW · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Raeford, NCThe pilot's ostentatious display which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.Sep 8, 1994 · N31172 · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Spruce Pine, NCA seized cylinder exhaust valve because of deposits on the valve and an oversized valve stem. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.Aug 26, 1994 · N50446 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdvance Buccaneer II · Townsville, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during the initial climb.Aug 23, 1994 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Washington, NCThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain, a plowed field, available for landing.Aug 22, 1994 · N7726Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Columbia, NCThe failure of the aircraft carburetor that resulted in a total loss of engine power.Aug 21, 1994 · N8819L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Nags Head, NCThe failure of the mixture control cable which resulted in a loss of engine power.Aug 20, 1994 · N1670U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Vanceboro, NCThe pilot's improper use of wheel brakes.Aug 10, 1994 · N8896H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Waxhaw, NCA loss of engine power due to a stuck, and worn, exhaust valve, and the inadequate inspection of the engine by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the trees at the forced landing area.Aug 3, 1994 · N60182 · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Raeford, NCAn engine power loss due to water in the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor was the presence of trees at the forced landing area.Jul 19, 1994 · N3513U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 15A · Dobson, NCThe vehicle driver's failure to remain clear of a runway in use.Jul 15, 1994 · N70BL · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Chapel Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway conditions.Jul 10, 1994 · N2452Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-6/B1-H2 · Raeford, NCThe improper inspection of the aircraft by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in an unsafetied and disconnected fuel control arm.Jul 9, 1994 · N111FX · DestroyedNTSB DCA94MA065Accident · 37 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Charlotte, NC1) The flightcrew's decision to continue an approach into severe convective activity that was conducive to a microburst; 2) the flightcrew's failure to recognize a windshear situation in a timely manner; 3)the flightcrew's failure to establish and maintain…Jul 2, 1994 · N954VJ · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kitty Hawk, NCThe pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions, his improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the inadvertent stall. Factors were the wind conditions and the trees that bounded the runway.Jun 25, 1994 · N54920 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Blowing Rock, NCThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (remote, wooded, mountainous) for an intentional crash landing.Jun 19, 1994 · N63872 · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA123Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMarvin E. Eubanks VP-1 · New Bern, NCThe loss of engine power for unknown reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the emergency landing.Jun 19, 1994 · N5163R · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStephen Akro · Advance, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.Jun 19, 1994 · N69TA · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA118Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMonnett Moni · Ashville, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the thunderstorm off the departure end of the runway.Jun 10, 1994 · N112MX · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA110Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Burnsville, NCThe failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in a long landing, and his delayed decision to go around. Factors were the mountainous conditions at the landing site, the existing tailwind, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the…May 30, 1994 · N36LC · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22\20 · Kill Devil Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition during a landing rollout.May 29, 1994 · N1665A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Chapel Hill, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the crosswinds and gusts prevailing at the airport at the time of the accident.May 25, 1994 · N8527Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62 · Hendersonville, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent stall.May 22, 1994 · N61845 · DestroyedNTSB ATL94FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Statesville, NCA LOSS OF CONTROL FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(s).May 22, 1994 · N1551K · DestroyedNTSB ATL94FA099Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection.May 15, 1994 · N66Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-B · Burlington, NCInadvertent burner control interference by the passenger. A factor was the presence of electric transmission wires at the forced landing site.May 13, 1994 · N1511M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Randleman, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight the helicopter which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A factor was water in the fuel supply.May 9, 1994 · N220MS · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23-C23 · Knightdale, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.May 6, 1994 · N6660R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHesterlee Rutan Vari EZE · Statesville, NCThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff. A factor was a ditch adjacent to the runway.May 1, 1994 · N41ES · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94IA088Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFokker F28 MK 0100 · Charlotte, NCThe improper rigging of the nose wheel steering system by company maintenance personnel.May 1, 1994 · N890US · Minor damageNTSB ATL94LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning that resulted in fuel starvation.Apr 15, 1994 · N6380W · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot's failure to place the aircraft fuel selector to the tank with fuel remaining.Apr 2, 1994 · N4298Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Boone, NCThe excessive speed used on final approach to the short runway by the pilot, and the failure of the pilot to use the proper touchdown point on the runway for landing.Apr 2, 1994 · N5704P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportde Havilland U6A · Fayetteville, NCMar 17, 1994 · N90721 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRutan Rutan Long EZ · Kill Devil Hill, NCWas the pilot's failure to adequately sump the fuel system during the preflight inspection.Mar 5, 1994 · N7169L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Concord, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not consider the effects of a wet, grass runway on aircraft performance. Factors were the wet, grass conditions of the runway surface.Mar 5, 1994 · N738CK · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Kinston, NCA loss of engine power due to a partial blockage of the induction air system by a foreign object (silicon baffling material).Feb 21, 1994 · N6253P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Smithfield, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines. Factors were the unmarked power lines located under the final approach path, and the sun glare that existed at the time of the accident.Feb 19, 1994 · N2964M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94IA048Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing DHC-8-102 · Charlotte, NCAn inflight encounter with turbulence, and the flight attendant's failure to fasten her seatbelt.Feb 11, 1994 · N882CC · No damage