# 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 ATL92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA182.md): Piper PA-22 · Jasper, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1992 · N8005C · Substantial damage
  > The fractured valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power, while flying over terrain that was not suitable for a forced landing. A factor was the densely wooded, mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA385.md): Robinson R22 · Ojai, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N4079S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM to cushion the landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the existing high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA198.md): Slade H. Holmes SOL Kitfox II · Baker, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N7057Y · Substantial damage
  > The engine seized and the airplane encountered unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA384.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Colfax, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N649MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot poor in-flight decision to fly at a low altitude and his inadequate visual look-out. The cable (static wire) contributed to this accident.
- [NTSB CHI92LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA277.md): Cessna 172N · Geneseo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N738KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with a known defficiency in the equipment.
- [NTSB LAX92LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA383.md): Hughes 269C · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N58164 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/passenger's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX92LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA382.md): Cessna 172N · Fillmore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N2212W · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's poor inflight decision to fly into a box canyon. Contributing to this accident was the box canyon and the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI92LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA274.md): Cessna 172P · St. Charles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N5361K · Substantial damage
  > The jamming of the oil pressure pump caused by the failure of the oil pressure pump driven impeller. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB DCA92MA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA049.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N74FB · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept of separation of aircraft operating under visual flight rules that precluded the pilots of the MU-2 and the PA-32 from recognizing a collision hazard and taking actions to avoid the midair collision.…
- [NTSB CHI92LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA273.md): Alon 415-A2 · Sabetha, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6555Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB BFO92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA136.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Brandenburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N83628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA134.md): Cessna 150G · New Market, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6105G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO92FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA135.md): Beech G35 · Hillsville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N4526D · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ANC92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA167.md): Cessna 150 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N7763F · Substantial damage
  > The carburetor icing conditions and the delay by the pilot in command/cfi in using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB SEA92LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA202.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor visual lookout. Factors include a static wire in the area of flight.
- [NTSB BFO92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA140.md): Beech 19 · Revere, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N24600 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA133.md): Cessna 182R · Westerly, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N5533N · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, self-induced pressure…
- [NTSB ANC92FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA159.md): Hughes 369D · Nunavaugaluk Lk, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N8697F · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tail rotor abrasion strip and the subsequent total loss of the tail rotor. Factors contributing to the accident were: insufficient manufacturer's maintenance design changes, inadequate aircraft equipment design by the manufacturer and…
- [NTSB LAX92LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA377.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Baker, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N20926 · Destroyed
  > The unknown pilots improper use of the throttles which resulted in the overboosting of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance personnel improper maintenance in adjusting the turbocharger wastegate and the oil leaking from the engine…
- [NTSB MIA92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA176.md): Cessna 172I · Navarre, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N35302 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after touchdown during the forced landing following partial loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the divertion of attention of the pilot in command to the…
- [NTSB BFO92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA129.md): Piper PA-30K · Schaghticoke, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N400RD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the loss of total electrical power.
- [NTSB FTW92FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA223.md): Piper PA-30 · Broussard, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N7065Y · Destroyed
  > Pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather and the resultant in flight break up of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW92LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA220.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N32677 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power from a seized oil pump and resulting oil starvation to the engine. Factors were the noncompliance with an engine service bulletin and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB CHI92LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA265.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Moran, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N5572J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper selection of fuel tank resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot-in-command's encounter with unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE04.md): Weatherly 201B · Chana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N2935W · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of a connecting rod resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA157.md): Sikorsky S-58G · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N822G · Destroyed
  > Inflight engine compartment fire and post landing fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB BFO92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA126.md): Cessna 172E · Tuckahoe, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1992 · N3847S · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk (or darkness), and the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB SEA92LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA194.md): Piper PA-46-310P · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N1005B · Substantial damage
  > A misjudged approach. Factors to the accident were: inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC92LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA152.md): Cessna 206 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N8070Z · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of an engine cylinder precipitated by the pilot-in-command intentionally exceeding the engine performance ratings in order to sustain flight in the grossly overweight condition. A factor contributing to the accident was the high grass. A…
- [NTSB ATL92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA170.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Harrisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N7317D · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB ATL92IA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA169.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Chattanooga, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N245AE · No damage
  > The failure and subsequent seizure of the reduction gear box, and the failure of the propeller control unit as a result of contaminated oil supply which is shared with the gear box.
- [NTSB MIA92LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA169.md): Cessna 425 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1992 · N425TV · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain his descent rate resulting in an undershoot. Contributing to the accident was the chip detector failure due to improper quality control by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI92LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA258.md): Christen Industries S2B · Alton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N60468 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accomplish refueling.
- [NTSB LAX92LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA368.md): Cessna 150M · Temecula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N211AF · Substantial damage
  > The shutdown of the engine due to the failure of the muffler and the resulting heat induced shorting of the magneto ground wires, and the inadequate maintenance inspection of the muffler and the engine exhaust system.
- [NTSB CHI92IA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA260.md): Douglas DC-8-61 · Morton Grove, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N845AX · Minor damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear door actuator.
- [NTSB SEA92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA191.md): Helio H-391B · Edmonds, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1992 · N4431U · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power when an exhaust valve seized in the open position and the water where the pilot was forced to land, which resulted in an acft nose over on touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC92GA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92GA155.md): Bell 206B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N83139 · Substantial damage
  > Poor maintenance and inspection procedures by the contract maintenance personnel, as well as improper maintenance and installation of the fuel line by the contract maintenance personnel. Factors relating to the accident were the turboshaft engine vibrations…
- [NTSB LAX92LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA361.md): Piper J3C-65 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N707CW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX92LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA360.md): Socata TB-10 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N20BN · Destroyed
  > The pilots decision to attempt crossing a ridge line at an altitude insufficient to allow for contingency actions in the event of an encounter with down drafts or turbulence. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the flight's encounter…
- [NTSB FTW92LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA216.md): Cessna 172C · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N1672Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as result of a blocked fuel vent system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA142.md): Cessna 140 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N77073 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the right hand exhaust stack. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB ANC92FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA141.md): Cessna 185 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N9829X · Destroyed
  > Pilot in command's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's disregard for adverse weather advisory, weather conditions (clouds) and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA173.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N3985W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA145.md): Cessna 150 · Chicken, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N60725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented, her lack of total expereince, her lack of familiarity with the geographical area, the poor lighting condition (dusk), and the weather…
- [NTSB NYC92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA179.md): Benson-Callaway B-80 · Paducah, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N852DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA168.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Salem, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N2519B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel calculations and his improper decision to takeoff with a known limited fuel supply resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience and his…
- [NTSB FTW92DPG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG15.md): Bell-Transworld 47G-2 · Birdeye, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N9238Z · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA137.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N7509K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation associated with fuel contamination due to an inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA166.md): Mitsubishi MU-2-60 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N66LA · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a propeller blade as a result of fatigue cracking initiated from multiple sites located at corrosion pits in the balancing hole. Contributing factors in the accident were: the failure to detect the corrosion during the last…
- [NTSB LAX92FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA356.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Incline Village, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N2406J · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's in flight loss of airplane control due to physical incapacitation.

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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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