# 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 DEN92FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA076.md): Aero Commander 560-F · Manville, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N560CM · Destroyed
  > A loss of control following flight into weather conditions containing thunderstorms, turbulence and icing conditions. Factors were: inaccurate weather evaluation and flight into known adverse weather by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB BFO92FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA109.md): Beech 58 · Denver, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N66829 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions were factors that contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI92DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM04.md): Hauser, William C. Cassutt · Winn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N881 · Substantial damage
  > The ditch the airplane encountered during the landing roll phase of a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA112.md): James Snyder Challenger II · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N602CH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA110.md): Cessna 152 · Belmont, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N93361 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA109.md): De Havilland DHC-3 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N41755 · Substantial damage
  > The fire in the engine accessory drive assembly. Factor was the rough an uneven forced landing area.
- [NTSB ANC92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA108.md): Cessna 207 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N9975M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot diverted his attention to secure a loose fire extinguisher.
- [NTSB LAX92LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA308.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N3406Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach and failure to attain the proper descent rate. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain conditions in the area of the forced landing were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA140.md): Piper PA-30 · Shallotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N160MJ · Substantial damage
  > The deterioration of the left main fuel bladder which resulted in the premature exhaustion of the fuel supply and the loss of engine power. A factor was soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA299.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Shafter, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N327PL · Substantial damage
  > The pic's poor preflight planning and the pic's and flight instructor/passenger's failure to use the emergency checklist. The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX92LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA298.md): Cessna 150L · Pittsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N7521G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. The rough/uneven terrain is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ATL92FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA139.md): Beech 58P · Greenville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1992 · N3810L · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the pilot into an area of known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the plane and overload failure of the stabilizers and wings. The adverse weather…
- [NTSB LAX92LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA322.md): Beech A23A · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N7904L · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, 2) his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation, 3) the inadvertent entry into a spiral dive at an excessive airspeed, and, 4) the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB BFO92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA100.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Beavertown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N4754Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft and insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB SEA92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA149.md): Cessna 172L · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N9871G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an intake valve and the poorly executed forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA92FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA148.md): Cessna 150 · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N5988E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires on a 500 kv electrical power transmission line.
- [NTSB LAX92FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA294.md): Bell 206B · Twin Peaks, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N59484 · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight in known adverse weather and continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the low clouds and fog.
- [NTSB CHI92LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA204.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ortonville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N6617V · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel tank selector switch and inadequate emergency procedures by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX92LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA290.md): Whigham GW-4 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N3705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Contributing to this accident was the downdrafts and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA289.md): Cessna T210N · Superior, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N6483C · Destroyed
  > An inadequate major engine overhaul procedure, during which previous crankshaft damage was not detected. Contributing to the accident was a surface initiated fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB BFO92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA091.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clay City, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N2857D · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation for an undetermined reason. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO92FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA094.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Concord, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N220MA · Destroyed
  > Loss of control during flight for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB BFO92FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA093.md): Cessna U206F · Portland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · CGTCM · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, resulting in fuel starvation due to improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factors related to the accident were: an undetermined electrical failure, and loss of fuel quantity indication.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG07.md): Ayres S2R · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N4979X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the number one engine cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA147.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N148DP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of N148DP to obtain NOTAM information concerning military routes along his route of flight, resulting in his encounter with a flight of F16 aircraft who were operating on a military route.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG05.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Cotton Plant, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N3650N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA090.md): Cessna 152 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N68215 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder and the inadvertent aerodynamic stall that occurred during the precuationary landing.
- [NTSB BFO92FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA088.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N188AL · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation/vertigo.
- [NTSB SEA92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA143.md): Borgaes Avid Flyer "C" · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N1572T · Substantial damage
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons and nose gear separation due to overload. A factor contributing to the accident was: terrain condition - dirt bank.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD08.md): John Schackel Q2 · Rutland, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N84JS · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft during cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA178.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N46RJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power to the right engine due to a fractured crankshaft while the left engine was secured. Factors were the dual students failure to use carburetor heat while performing maneuvers and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA194.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Belmont, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N9735J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor planning/decision making. Related factors are the low ceilings and fog, the dark night, the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation and diverted attention, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the higher terrain encountered.
- [NTSB CHI92LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA206.md): Boeing 727-200 · Janesville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N7467U · No damage
  > The captain's delay in issuing instructions to the flight attendants to take their seats, and his poor crew coordination. A factor in the accident was the turbulence in clouds.
- [NTSB SEA92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA142.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Paul, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N5386 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and aircraft control not possible by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA274.md): Grumman G-164A · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N8636H · Destroyed
  > An inflight hopper compartment fire due to the incompatibility of the chemical loads, and, the failure of the operator follow the cautionary directives of the chemical manufacturer.
- [NTSB LAX92LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA273.md): Cessna U206E · Mayer, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N9455G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine due to the slippage of the number 2 main bearing and the resultant oil starvation failure of the number 2 connecting rod. The number 2 main bearing slippage was caused by the failure of the pilot/owner to overhaul the engine in a…
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ05.md): Virgil Larson Varieze,LONG EZ · Chanute, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N18VL · Substantial damage
  > A delamination and inflight separation of a propeller blade during cruise flight.
- [NTSB BFO92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA083.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Greenville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N8141H · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel injector fuel line resulting in engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB LAX92LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA272.md): Ercoupe 415C · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N3165H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by the inflight separation of the fuel gascolator bowl due to improper component installation.
- [NTSB FTW92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA174.md): Champion 7FC · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N8942R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion power loss. Factors were a loose fuel cap, inadequate preflight by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA140.md): Beech A36TC · Ballantine, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N3696R · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's physical impairment and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions and the hilly terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA134.md): Cessna 150L · Bethel Park, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N6849G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were an improperly reading right fuel gauge, and an improperly adjusted…
- [NTSB LAX92LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA270.md): Beech A36 · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N1794W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's; 1) failure to refuel the aircraft, 2) improper use of the fuel system, and 3) his delayed positioning of the fuel selector valve to a tank containing fuel. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to adhere to the…
- [NTSB LAX92FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA267.md): Robinson R22 · Richmond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N83858 · Destroyed
  > A divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) which resulted in rotor contact to the tailboom.
- [NTSB ATL92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA133.md): Cessna 402B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N910WT · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the emergency exit, by an unknown person, which resulted in its separation, in flight.
- [NTSB MIA92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA143.md): Piper PA-23-250 · St. Thomas · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N59LD · Destroyed
  > In-flight fire for undetermined reasons, and in-flight collision with the water.
- [NTSB DEN92IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA067.md): Bell 222UT · Scipio, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N222UH · Minor damage
  > An encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA137.md): Cessna 172 · Mckinnon, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N6089A · Destroyed
  > Water in the aircraft fuel system which was not purged as a result of the pilot in command's inadequate preflight. Factors contributing to the accident were: trees, a fence and the uneven terrain condition during the landing and rollout.
- [NTSB SEA92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA135.md): Cessna 182K · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N2724Q · Destroyed
  > The disconnection of the throttle cable and collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were: improper maintenance installation by the mechanic whose attention was diverted and the rouh/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA142.md): Hughes 369HS · Labelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N9089F · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper application of collective pitch during an autorotative landing resulting in insufficient rotor RPM and in-flight collision with trees and the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fuel…

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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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