# 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 DEN93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA065.md): Cessna 182A · Stratton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N2131G · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing by the pilot in command. A factor was: misjudging the deteriorating weather.
- [NTSB ATL93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA102.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N87811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the flight. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions at the time of the accident, and trees at the forced landing site
- [NTSB ANC93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA077.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Skagway, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N8127K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the #2 connecting rod. A factor which contributed to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA171.md): Ayres SR2-T34 · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N6051F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction gear assembly due to fatigue. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA098.md): Cessna 150 · Milroy, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N2892S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors related to the accident include mountain obscuration and fog.
- [NTSB FTW93FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA168.md): Cessna 182M · Hebbronville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N91633 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into IMC conditions. Factors were the low cieling and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA93FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA125.md): Cessna 172P · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N53408 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent VFR flight into IMC. Factors to the accident were: fog and rain.
- [NTSB ATL93LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA097.md): Let L-13 · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N640RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning
- [NTSB MIA93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA134.md): Cessna 182P · Corinth, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1993 · N21530 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the no. 5 piston for undetermined causes.
- [NTSB ANC93FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA070.md): Cessna 320 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1993 · N4198T · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined failure that resulted in an overvoltage condition of the electrical system, overheating of the battery, overdrive (overtorque) of the landing gear extension system, a disconnect of the emergency extension system, and a susbsequent collapse of…
- [NTSB MIA93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA133.md): Cessna 150L · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N11831 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to perform in-flight fuel consumption calculations. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA131.md): Cessna 210K · Myakka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N8278M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 piston connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA229.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N4820T · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the exhaust valve due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB CHI93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA184.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Ely, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N3333P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known deficiency in the airplane's hydraulic system. Factors associated with the accident are the loss of power in the left engine due to fuel contamination, and a leak in the hydraulic system.
- [NTSB CHI93FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA182.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B · Cameron, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N782LF · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the second stage turbine labyrinth seal. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind and tall trees bordering the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX93LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA228.md): WSK PZL KR-03A · Avenal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N6644A · Substantial damage
  > The glider's encounter with the downdraft. Contributing to this accidents were the turbulence and the powerlines.
- [NTSB DEN93FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA063.md): Mooney M20E · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N5741Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control as he attempted to turn away from a line of thunderstorms. Factors were thunderstorms and associated turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX93IA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93IA235.md): US/Lta 138-S · Santa Maria, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 25, 1993 · N832US · Minor damage
  > Inadequate specifications in the design and manufacture of a rudder control tube rod end bearing by the airship manufacturer.
- [NTSB LAX93FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA223.md): Cessna 172N · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1993 · N4783J · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain proper altitude (or clearance) from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the low ceiling, fog, drizzle, obscuration, and mountainous…
- [NTSB LAX93LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA225.md): Cessna 172N · Page, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1993 · N734DB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude. A factor in the accident was the high winds and turbulence in the vicinity of the cliffs.
- [NTSB LAX93LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA222.md): Cessna 182P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1993 · N642WR · Substantial damage
  > Incorrect installation of a bearing in the airplane's alternator during overhaul by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA120.md): Cessna 185A · Lowell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N4080Y · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue of the rocker arm and unsuitable terrain which was encountered during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA221.md): Cessna 150E · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N3051J · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.
- [NTSB BFO93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA096.md): Ryan Navion · Cumberland, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N4467K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA113.md): Murphy Barracuda · Yoncalla, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N54265 · Substantial damage
  > The engine oil filter vibrating loose resulting in oil starvation, and the pilot in command's misjudgment of winds. A factor contributing to the accident was unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB MIA93LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA125.md): Hiller UH-12C · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N46937 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper application of the flight controls during an autorotative landing, resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the improper inspection of the engine fuel system (carburetor) by…
- [NTSB FTW93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA160.md): Cessna 152 · Belmont, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N25051 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a sheared accessory drive pin. A factor was the unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB LAX93LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA218.md): Beech 36 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1993 · N7687N · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel existed in the fuel tanks to be used.
- [NTSB LAX93LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA217.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N410DS · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilots inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, 2) his failure to adequately compensate for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, 3) his failure to maintain an adequate landing approach airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the pilots…
- [NTSB BFO93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA094.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N6943W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning when determining his fuel load, which led to an exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply.
- [NTSB BFO93FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA093.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Hancock, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N8247G · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his initiation of VFR flt into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were fog, rain, the pilot's self induced…
- [NTSB ANC93FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA064.md): Fairchild FH-1100 · Malina Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N5060F · Substantial damage
  > The installation of a bogus transmission to engine driveshaft. The failure of the company maintenance personnel to comply with the service bulletins and letters was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA216.md): Grumman American AA5 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N9520L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires due to alcohol impairment. A factor which contributed to the accident was unwarranted low flying over the river.
- [NTSB BFO93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA090.md): Cessna 172E · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N5416T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB BFO93LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA089.md): Meador Dragonfly SP · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N32T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inspection of the fuel filter, which resulted in subsequent loss on engine power due to fuel contamination, and his failure to maintian adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land in an open field, which resulted on an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL93LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA093.md): Cessna 152 · Grandview, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N6231B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the aircraft battery.
- [NTSB BFO93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N68910 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA155.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dougherty, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N39663 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion power loss due to refueling not performed by the pilot. A factor was lack of suitable terrain
- [NTSB FTW93LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA154.md): Cessna 310D · Roseland, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N407CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA092.md): Jones Lightning BUG 2 · Walterboro, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1993 · N200NJ · Destroyed
  > The disconnection of an elevator rod end fitting in flight, which disabled the elevator
- [NTSB FTW93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA153.md): Grumman G-164B · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N6639Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB BFO93FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA082.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lyburn, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N45087 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude to remain clear of rising terrain and objects. Factors related to the accident were darkness and rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA213.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1993 · N76284 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor procedures and failure to fly to an alternate airport. Factors relating to this accident were: the pilot's lack of total experience, encounter with unfavorable winds, and the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA106.md): Piper PA-36 · Fort Benton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N56542 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: turbulence, downdrafts, poor weather evaluation and altitude not maintained.
- [NTSB CHI93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA166.md): Cessna 175 · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N7303M · Destroyed
  > The pilot operating the airplane with a known deficiency.
- [NTSB BFO93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA076.md): Hockenbury Bowers FLY Baby · Peapack, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N80PH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle valve actuating arm which resulted in partial opening of the throttle valve. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain available for landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA073.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N82836 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 1 journal. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA118.md): Cessna 172P · Mims, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N63012 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to lean the fuel/air mixture during cruise flight which increased the fuel consumption for the flight.
- [NTSB LAX93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA208.md): Robinson R-22 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N4071G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to accomplish the published emergency procedure by not immediately lowering the collective to regain main rotor RPM. A factor in the accident was the pilot's selection of a cruise altitude insufficient to allow for contingency…
- [NTSB BFO93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA077.md): Forest Ripley Z MAX · Delaware, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N72GR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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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