# NTSB investigations, 1992: Takeoff

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA042.md): Pitts S2B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N92AP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, during the take off roll. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA047.md): Beech C-24R · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N1848A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper airplane preflight, resulting in no airspeed indication during takeoff, and the subsequent abort with insufficient runway available to stop prior to a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA040.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 10 · Mccall, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N50TE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to follow the checklist and release the parking brake before takeoff. The inoperative parking brake warning light and the failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff were factors.
- [NTSB NYC93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Alberta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N58ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to take off on rough uneven terrain and could not attain rotation speed, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree during the ground run. A factor in this accident was inadequate pre flight planning.
- [NTSB NYC93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA036.md): Piper PA-32RT-301T · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N3017P · Substantial damage
  > An improper weld by other maintenance personnel which resulted in the nose gear collapsing, and a loss of directional control on takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA032.md): Van Arsdell/Brent,M. Rutan Long EZ · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N989LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and his failure to note the raised arresting device near the runway threshold.
- [NTSB SEA93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA028.md): Cessna A152 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N46762 · Substantial damage
  > Delayed remedial action. Factors include a tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA013.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N473FW · Substantial damage
  > A failure by FBO personnel to properly connect the nose wheel torque link after towing the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA036.md): Beech F33A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N1553A · Substantial damage
  > The dual students premature retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff portion of a touch and go, and, the inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were the deactivation of the landing gear…
- [NTSB MIA93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA016.md): Cessna 172N · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1992 · N1527E · Destroyed
  > A fire of an undetermined source which erupted in the left cabin area during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA004.md): Cessna 402 · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N829JB · Substantial damage
  > The presence of animals on the runway, causing the pilot to execute an aborted takeoff and overrun the runway in an attempt to avoid the animals. Factors related to the accident were low lighting conditions and wet grass.
- [NTSB ATL93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA023.md): Bede BD-5B · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N84EJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane, during the base to final turn, at too low an altitude to effect recovery. Factors were the improper lift off, which resulted in the airplane re contacting the runway after lift off, and served to distract the…
- [NTSB BFO93FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA001.md): Piper J5A · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N37958 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent at an altitude not possible for recovery.
- [NTSB ATL93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA020.md): Maule M4-210C · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N9861M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow normal before takeoff procedures which included placing the propeller lever in the high RPM low pitch position. The pilot also delayed in aborting the takeoff attempt and applied hard braking which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB NYC93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA035.md): Cessna 172M · Mallory, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1992 · N20493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and striking a tree.
- [NTSB FTW93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA016.md): Vuncannon Rotorway R162 · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N437FV · Substantial damage
  > Lift degradation on one main rotor blade surface due to a foreign object.
- [NTSB ANC93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Seward, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N1660A · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control on the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilots failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff climb, his inadequate training, his lack of total experience, and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC93IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA017.md): Boeing 737-300 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N586US · No damage
  > The high cycle fatigue failure of blades on the stage 1 high pressure compressor, which resulted in blade fracture and subsequent internal engine damage and fire.
- [NTSB SEA93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA008.md): James R. Prideaux Avid Flyer · Mt. Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N81AF · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: a tail wind.
- [NTSB NYC93FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA005.md): Beech 35 · New Manchester, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N3863N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed and abort the takeoff. The pilot's premature rotation, upsloping runway, and a tailwind are contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA004.md): Cessna 206U · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N29245 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's poor preflight planning. A factor in the accident was the hazards on or near the gravel bar strip takeoff area.
- [NTSB SEA93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA005.md): Schweizer SSG 2-33A · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N2763H · Substantial damage
  > The proper alignment was not maintained by the pilot. A factor relating to the accident was the sign located beside the runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA291.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1992 · N5122S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and decision-making.
- [NTSB ANC92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA183.md): Champion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1992 · N1654G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning/preparation in accessing the available runway length and snow conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow bank and the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with skiplane operations.
- [NTSB SEA92LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA211.md): Beech A36 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N144PT · Substantial damage
  > The removal of the control gust lock was not performed. Factors to the accident were: inadequate preflight, the checklist was not used, and the control gust lock marking flag was gone due to previous damage.
- [NTSB CHI92LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA285.md): Cessna 177B · Norcross, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N34893 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed for takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind conditions, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and the pilot's total lack of experience.
- [NTSB MIA92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA182.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N8906Q · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the right main landing gear tire due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC92LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA169.md): Cessna 206 · Chena Marina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N206RK · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in commands's poor preflight planning/preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were: lack of understanding of aircraft takeoff performance, lack of recency of PIC experience in type of operation, loss of aircraft performance takeoff…
- [NTSB ANC92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA177.md): Piper PA-18-150 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N3692Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's decision to attempt takeoff without removing snow from aircraft surfaces. Factor related to the accident was the snow contaminated wing and other flight surfaces.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG05.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Alice, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N8823S · Substantial damage
  > Complete loss of engine power as a result of the partial failure of four pistons.
- [NTSB CHI92LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Scotland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N67836 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff attempt after failing to attain flying speed during a takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB ATL92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA178.md): Cessna 172M · Boone, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N19797 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the take off, and his abrupt pull up with insufficient airspeed to continue flight. Factors were the inadequate airspeed and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB BFO92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA128.md): Cessna 172 · Groveport, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N6044A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning by selecting unsuitable soft terrain which resulted in a nose over during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX92LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA378.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N38099 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the performance and weight and balance data of the helicopter prior to departure. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to jettison the chemical load.
- [NTSB ATL92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA177.md): Air Command Commander · Mars Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1992 · N4235X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation before sufficient rotor speed had been attained to support flight. A factor was the rough sod airstrip.
- [NTSB BFO92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA122.md): Cessna 185 · Dover Foxcroft, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N93766 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate servicing of the aircraft which resulted in the lack of hydraulic fluid and the consequent loss of brake presure.
- [NTSB ANC92FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N4493Z · Substantial damage
  > Misjudgment by the pilot to insure adequate distance from objects in the takeoff area, which resulted in damage to the main landing gear on takeoff, and the uncontrolled ground loop by the pilot during a landing with the damaged landing gear. Factors related…
- [NTSB NYC92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA182.md): Cessna 172H · New Cumberland, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N1109F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff procedures and his lack of understanding of airplane performance which resulted in an aborted takeoff with insufficient runway to stop and the subsequent collision with a fence. Factors related to the accident were; the pilot's…
- [NTSB ANC92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA139.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N63805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, his improper compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI92LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA248.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N2353L · Substantial damage
  > A premature liftoff and failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff ground run by the pilot in command. A delay in taking remedial action by the designated pilot examiner is an additional cause.
- [NTSB FTW92LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA214.md): Cessna A185F · Amelia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N1867Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI92LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA247.md): Cessna 152 · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N68741 · Substantial damage
  > A premature lift-off.
- [NTSB FTW92IA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA208.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N956DL · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fracture of a fan blade resulting from a manufacturing defect.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD06.md): Cessna A188B · Mathew, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N731AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the type operation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA242.md): Cessna 182R · Litchfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N5446N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to use all available runway and his not aborting the takeoff when the wing contacted the corn. A factor was the corn along side the runway.
- [NTSB SEA92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA183.md): John S. Holzemer Rotorway Exec · Kirkland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N7014N · Substantial damage
  > Cyclic control movement was restricted. A factor to the accident was: directional control was not possible.
- [NTSB NYC92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N69230 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The embankment beside the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA125.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N7394W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA340.md): Grumman G-164B · Tolleson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N6809K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the ravine that crossed the runway.
- [NTSB ANC92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA120.md): Cessna A185F · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N4766E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command/instructor pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the ground run.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?year=1992&page=2

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1992
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 300)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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