# NTSB investigations: Standing

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI93FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA129.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1993 · N422MQ · Minor damage
  > the unqualified baggage handler's attempting to load an unfamiliar airplane and inadequate training by the airline which employed the baggage handler.
- [NTSB CHI93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA130.md): Beech B-55 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1993 · N4167P · Substantial damage
  > Improper replacement of the right wing by maintenance personnel which resulted in the vapor return lines being reversed, and the auxiliary tank vent to be disconnected.
- [NTSB CHI93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA120.md): Beech 35 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1993 · N354KP · No damage
  > The pilot's improper procedures during ground operations.
- [NTSB BFO93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA051.md): Cessna 150M · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1993 · N63206 · Substantial damage
  > A fire in the engine compartment due to over-priming.
- [NTSB SEA93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA067.md): Beech C-99 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1993 · N63978 · Substantial damage
  > The improper starting procedure by the pilot of the Aeronca. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate communications by the pilot of the Aeronca.
- [NTSB NYC93LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA060.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1993 · N233PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedures for an engine fire during starting which resulted in the substantial damage. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's improper starting procedure and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA93GA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93GA052.md): Hiller UH-12E · Chinook, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N28908 · Minor damage
  > Inattentive FBO personnel.
- [NTSB CHI93IA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA060.md): Beech B90 · Sioux Falls, SD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1992 · N31SV · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ANC93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N8739B · Substantial damage
  > Improper airport ramp operations, specifically, the vehicle driver's operation of a loaded forklift near taxiing aircraft and standing aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA043.md): Boeing 727-232 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N401DA · No damage
  > The captain's inadequate coordination with the ground and flight crew. Factors related to the accident were: the passenger's perception that the APU exhaust was a fire, which resulted in action that initiated an evacuation.
- [NTSB SEA92LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA205.md): Cessna 182P · Lopez, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N21538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's faiure to obtain proper assistance and to properly set the throttle.
- [NTSB MIA92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA167.md): Boeing 737-200 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1992 · N206AU · No damage
  > Failure (short) of a diode located inside a transformer which is located in the no. 1 generator control unit.
- [NTSB CHI92LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA250.md): Boeing 747-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · HL746 · No damage
  > An unsafe/hazardous condition that was not identified by the vehicle driver, and an inadequate distance between the airplane and vehicle as the driver drove the vehicle behind the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX92LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA316.md): Cessna 177 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N2279Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilots poor planning in not properly securing the aircraft with tiedowns, chocks or brakes prior to attempting to start the engine by hand propping.
- [NTSB MIA92LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA152.md): Cessna 172N · Panama City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N733MX · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to stand clear of the propeller as he rotated it by hand, resulting in the propeller rotating around due to engine compression, striking the pilot, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ramp, resulting in serious…
- [NTSB CHI92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA198.md): Cessna 177B · Dwight, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N35107 · No damage
  > The passenger's inattention to the propeller arc and the pilot's improper procedure in disembarking a passenger while the engine was running.
- [NTSB LAX92LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA276.md): Cessna 421B · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N11BU · Substantial damage
  > The explosion of fuel vapors in the right wing due to the pilot's overpriming of the right engine during a start attempt and an uncorrected preexisting fuel system leak. A factor in the accident was inadequate maintenance performed on the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA254.md): Bell 206-L3 · Waikoloa, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N2267N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the rear landing gear cross tube due to corrosion.
- [NTSB FTW92DQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DQA02.md): Fantasy Sky Promotions AX-7 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N5355M · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper inspection of the balloon following removal of two of the fuel tanks which resulted in vented fuel due to a fuel line being left loose and a fuel valve locked open.
- [NTSB ANC92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA090.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-500D · Polk Inlet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N8395F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedure and the company's inadequate procedures and directives. A factor was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB BFO92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA068.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Carollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N6105P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate starting procedure.
- [NTSB DEN92IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA050.md): Boeing 757-222 · Denver, CO · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · May 4, 1992 · N530UA · No damage
  > The captain suffered a fatal heart attack.
- [NTSB ATL92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA094.md): Cessna 120 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N72973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper assistance during the engine starting procedure, and his failure to properly attend to the airplane with the engine running.
- [NTSB NYC92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA083.md): Fairchild SA-227AC · Lexington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N27465 · Substantial damage
  > Attempted suicide by the vehicle driver.
- [NTSB NYC92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA076.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dayton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N926L · Minor damage
  > A failed wheel rim following an inadvertent over inflation by the mechanic. Additional causes were the failure of the mechanic to be aware of the pressure being used and his failure to follow procedures. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the…
- [NTSB FTW92IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA092.md): Bell 206L-3 · Sabine Pass #18 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1992 · N41791 · No damage
  > The pilot's cardiovascular disease.
- [NTSB CHI92FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA104.md): Cessna 414 · Freeland, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1992 · N69662 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting flight after the airplane's fuselage was damaged during a loading operation. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the operator's failure to provide proper weight and balance data for the airplane, the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA114.md): Bell 206BIII · San Ardo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1992 · N3903L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in a plowed field made soft from winter rain shower activity.
- [NTSB LAX92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA108.md): Sikorsky S55B · Richvale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1992 · N1033 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the lateral control arm in the cyclic control system.
- [NTSB MIA92IA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Destin, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N7909W · Minor damage
  > Improper procedures/directives by the pilot-in-command while attempting to restart the engine, resulting in the engine compartment fire.
- [NTSB ATL92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA034.md): Cessna 177B · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1992 · N13564 · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow proper procedures to walk behind the airplane. Factors were the dawn light conditions and the light rain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA055.md): Cessna 421B · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1991 · N421DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to follow the airplane's checklist. A contributing factor was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB SEA92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA021.md): Cessna 182C · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1991 · N9033T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of wind information. A factor contributing to the accident was high wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA027.md): Beech BE-35 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N2015W · No damage
  > The passenger's loss of balance resulting from a previous impairment.
- [NTSB CHI92LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA217.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Faribault, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1991 · N9296T · No damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedures and the passenger's inattentiveness. A related factor is the pilot's lack of supervision.
- [NTSB NYC92LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA028.md): Beech C99 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1991 · N3063W · Minor damage
  > The failure of the co-pilot to remain clear of the rotating propeller due to diversion of attention.
- [NTSB ATL92LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA022.md): British Aerospace 3101 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1991 · N311PX · No damage
  > The failure of the ramp agent to position an additional step below the last step of the airstair door and the ground; the agent failed to follow a verbal company procedure.
- [NTSB NYC92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA005.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-320 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1991 · N25811 · Minor damage
  > The employee's failure to follow proper procedures and the diversion of her attention which resulted in her being struck by a spinning propeller.
- [NTSB ATL91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA181.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N26004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The J-5 pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW91LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA163.md): Champion 7-GCB · Frankston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · N9908Y · No damage
  > The ground person did not understand the verbal instructions.
- [NTSB MIA91FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA208.md): Piper PA28-151 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N41306 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airport agent to exercise caution while driving in reduced visibility due to rain resulting in the collision between the agent's truck and the aircraft she was searching for which had stopped on the taxiway to await assistance. Contributing…
- [NTSB LAX91FA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA366.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N9507C · Destroyed
  > (1) The pilot's improper preflight preparation; (2) the pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's performance data by his selection of an improper flap position for takeoff; and (3) the pilot's choice of a runway too short for a safe takeoff.…
- [NTSB NYC91LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA206.md): Cessna 172L · Magnolia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N7594G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure.
- [NTSB SEA91FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA143.md): Sikorsky S-64E · Index, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1991 · N6959R · Destroyed
  > The control interference by the mechanic when he inadvertently raised the collective pitch and the copilot's failure to attend the flight controls. Factors relating to the accident were the motion sickness of the mechanic, inadequate collective pitch control…
- [NTSB DEN91LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA090.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N4064R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout. A factor was: the pilot's improper use of the throttle controls and brakes.
- [NTSB DEN91LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA082.md): Boeing DHC-6-300 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1991 · N242CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight, I.e., not following the check list and the normal brake system was inoperative as a result of no hydraulic system pressure (hydraulic system circuit breaker not 'in').
- [NTSB LAX91LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA235.md): Beech B95-B55 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N14SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap during his preflight inspection. As a result, fuel leaked out of the wing tank onto the wing and ignited during the engine start procedures.
- [NTSB ATL91LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA060.md): Cessna 177 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1991 · N2314Y · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the left magneto grounding lead resulting in a 'hot magneto' condition.
- [NTSB SEA91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA104.md): Hughes 269B · Grand Ronde, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N9506F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently interfered with the controls.
- [NTSB CHI91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA140.md): Cessna P210 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N65M · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's intentional flight with known mechanical deficiencies in the aircraft which resulted in a fire & forced landing in unsuitable terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was improper maintenance to the turbocharger waste gate by…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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