# NTSB investigations: Enroute

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 CHI93LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA299.md): Cessna 170B · Steele, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8163A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poor in-flight decision and failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB ATL93LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA137.md): Ward Long EZE · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N850JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use the carburetor heat control which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB FTW93LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA219.md): Aero Commander 100 · Vidor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N4134X · Substantial damage
  > Control cable separation due to the throttle power lever linkage not being secured by retainer resultant from improper installation. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN93FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA089.md): Globe GC-1B · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N3783K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to clear mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA288.md): Murphy Rebel · Pickett, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · CFNVM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX93FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA377.md): Beech F33A · Baker, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N3022W · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA164.md): Maxair AVR-582 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-commands failure to maintain airspeed while making a forced landing following loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft stalling and descending uncontrolled to the ground.
- [NTSB FTW93LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA216.md): Cessna 172N · Purcell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N4884G · Substantial damage
  > The lack of suitable terrain onto which to execute the forced landing which was neccesitated by the partial power loss. The power loss was a result of the fatigue failure of the exhaust valve rocker arm attachment stud. A factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA160.md): Cessna 337 · Jerome, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N2269X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management procedures which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors include the pilot's lack of familiarity with this type aircraft, and rough/uneven terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB MIA93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA162.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N6091M · Substantial damage
  > A reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent ditching in the ocean.
- [NTSB CHI93IA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA280.md): Canadair CL600-2B19 · Danville, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N915CA · Minor damage
  > a lightning strike and associated engine flameout.
- [NTSB ATL93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA133.md): Cessna 150E · Pelion, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N6197T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation prior to commencing the flight. Factors were the fog and low ceiling weather conditions, and the rough, uneven terrain at the landing site
- [NTSB CHI93FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA272.md): Cessna 172N · Long Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N733XS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors to the accident were: inadequate certification/approval of the STC by the FAA, inadequate performance data, and unavailable fuel consumption information.
- [NTSB ATL93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA132.md): Grumman G-164A · Atmore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N4824 · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the engine supercharger, which resulted in engine stoppage. A factor was the rough terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB LAX93LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA295.md): Curry Varieze · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N183RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA268.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Elderon, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N9010C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter.
- [NTSB ATL93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA131.md): Aero Commander 112 · Broadway, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N1035J · Substantial damage
  > Water and contaminants in the aircraft fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor was the rough terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ANC93FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA123.md): Cessna A185F · Denali Nat'L Pk, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N124KT · Destroyed
  > Fuel exaustion due to the the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel. Factors in the accident were: pressure by management personnel and lack of suitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO93FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA131.md): Beech C33A · Paintsville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N3722Q · Destroyed
  > 1) Fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main journal due to undetermined reason (s) which resulted in the total loss of engine power, and 2) the pilot not maintaining an adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A…
- [NTSB MIA93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA158.md): Cessna 172N · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1993 · N99BW · Destroyed
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was inaccurate fuel comsumption calculations by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB FTW93LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA262.md): Zbacnick Challenger II · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N851BZ · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the propeller shaft bearing and the resultant propeller blade separation. Factors were the unfavorable winds and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA126.md): Cessna 172D · New Milford, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1993 · N2494U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Factors related to the accident were the mice, which partially blocked fuel and air flow to the carburetor, and the lack of suitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA157.md): Boeing 767-322ER · Caribbean Sea · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N645UA · No damage
  > Turbulence encountered during cruise flight after entering Cirrus clouds.
- [NTSB BFO93LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA125.md): Hancock- Harris Pitts Special · Independent Hil, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N3186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI93LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA256.md): Quad City Challenger II Specia · Ottawa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N415JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Factors to the accident include an oil fouled spark plug and a power ground cable.
- [NTSB SEA93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA152.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Arlington, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N3774W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination, directives not followed by the pilot in command, and his premature flare.
- [NTSB LAX93LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA288.md): Robinson R22B · Weimar, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N531JD · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the charted power line. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the failure of the utility companies to adequately review the hazard posed by the wires following a previous collision at the same location,…
- [NTSB CHI93LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA250.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Harvel, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N4201Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB BFO93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA121.md): Cessna 404 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N37167 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a number three engine cylinder hold down bolt due to fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA152.md): Piper PA-31 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N36L · Destroyed
  > Total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot became lost/disoriented. Contributing to the accident was the delay by the pilot-in-command to execute the emergency procedure by resetting the alternators and voltage…
- [NTSB CHI93LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA252.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Senter, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N1630H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors relating to this accident are fuel exhaustion, unsuitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing, as well as an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI93IA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA248.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N158US · No damage
  > the failure of a navigation system (#1 INS) for reason or reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA253.md): Cessna 210 · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N50RD · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight by pilot-in-command. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA115.md): Cessna 207 · Nome, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N9984M · Minor damage
  > The chafed fuel line and chafed electrical wire and the improper maintenance procedure used to secure the electrical wire with a tie wrap.
- [NTSB ANC93FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA114.md): Piper PA-16 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N5960H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other, and the alcohol impairment of the pilot-in-command of the PA-16, N5960H. A factor which contributed to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA150.md): Hoopes Hummelbird · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N2227S · Substantial damage
  > A fractured crankshaft.
- [NTSB MIA93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA151.md): Mooney M20J · Magee, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N3896H · Substantial damage
  > Installation of an incorrect oil filter adapter plate stud which secures the plate to the accessory case.
- [NTSB DEN93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA074.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N8967P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow manual gear extension procedures. A factor was a total electrical failure.
- [NTSB SEA93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA149.md): Beech V35B · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N4084S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and poor in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB BFO93FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA113.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Madison Heights, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N7443P · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the oil cooler lines.
- [NTSB CHI93LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA235.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bloom, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N8633W · Substantial damage
  > improper refueling by a person or persons unknown. A factor was deteriorated fuel.
- [NTSB BFO93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Normalville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N7954U · Substantial damage
  > The presence of carburetor icing conditions, which caused a total loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA276.md): Curtis Rans S-12 · Samoa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N410ZE · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall of the airplane. Factors related to this accident were: the emergency parachute system that was deployed by the pilot, the partial failure of the parachute survival equipment to deploy properly, and the insufficient information provided…
- [NTSB LAX93LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA273.md): Cessna 172A · Moccasin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N7875T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to this accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight or inflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB FTW93LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA205.md): Cessna 172P · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N54003 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB BFO93FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA107.md): US/Lta 138S Airship · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N832US · Destroyed
  > Inadequate design of, and design standards for, the airship which resulted in an envelope failure following separation of a portion of the night sign equipment.
- [NTSB MIA93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N4106M · Destroyed
  > the improper welding/repair by maintenence personnel of the exhaust system, which eventually failed allowing hot exhaust gasses and flame to burn a fuel line and start a fire.
- [NTSB LAX93LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA271.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Malibu, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8058P · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and the worn fuel selector valve shaft. Contributing to this accident was the loss of power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX93FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA272.md): Bell 47G2-M · S. Sn Francisco, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N2473B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in flight into high winds, turbulence and windshear.
- [NTSB FTW93LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA202.md): Cessna 172D · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N2446U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to an inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing

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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 = 400)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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