NTSB investigations, 1991

574 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 1991 per year, 1962–2026: 35,885 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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\") = 1991
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ATL92FA032Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Blythe, GAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the before takeoff check as part of the ground check. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Dec 30, 1991 · N1733T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN92LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Glenwood, NMPartial failure of the spark plugs. Factors were inadequate annual inspection and unsuitable mountainous terrain.Dec 29, 1991 · N306BJ · DestroyedNTSB ATL92FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Lineville, ALThe pilot continued VFR into IMC conditions where he collided with trees and terrain. Factors in this accident were: low clouds, obscured terrain, and the pilot's inadequate prelflight planning.Dec 29, 1991 · N9304S · DestroyedNTSB CHI92LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alpha, ILInadequate preflight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot.Dec 26, 1991 · N106CF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92FA031Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Bluffton, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed after a reported engine power loss, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the loss of power on the left engine. The reason for the left engine power loss could not be determined.Dec 26, 1991 · N6588S · DestroyedNTSB MIA92FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Rainbow Lake, FLThe pilot in command's improper inflight decision to divert her attention to other activities not related to the conduct of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the exceeding of the design limits of the airplane leading to a wing failure.Dec 23, 1991 · N47506 · DestroyedNTSB ANC92FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot in command's improper inflight planning/decision and his attempt to fly VFR through IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow, whiteout conditions, and darkness.Dec 22, 1991 · N6390H · DestroyedNTSB DEN92FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Albuquerque, NMInsufficient terrain clearance altitude selected by the pilot in command.Dec 18, 1991 · N1231M · DestroyedNTSB CHI92FA059Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cumberland, WIFailure to maintain aircraft control by the pilot in commnd. Factors in the accident are the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, a blocked pitot static system, lack of total expereince in type of operation, and lack of total expereince in…Dec 17, 1991 · N73920 · DestroyedNTSB NYC92DEG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportDevenport EAA Biplane · Wilksville, OHThe restricted visibility of the pilot due to oil on the windshield and his goggles, which resulted in a tree strike and uncontrolled touchdown, during the execution of a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were a clogged crankcase breather…Dec 16, 1991 · N9601 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the fuel starvation and the tough terrain.Dec 15, 1991 · N6392J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172G · Jackson, MTLoss of control due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. Factors relating to the accident were the improper flap setting, the high density altitude, mountainous terrain, lack of experience by the pilot, and downdrafft winds.Dec 14, 1991 · N4244L · DestroyedNTSB FTW92FA045Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Dewitt, ARThe pilot's attempt to land in IMC conditions and her subsequent loss of control during climb out due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the pilot's disregard of the pre-flight weather briefing.Dec 14, 1991 · N6012C · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Valdosta, GAThe pilot-in-command's improper in-flight decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability to fly in instrument conditions.Dec 13, 1991 · N6680S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Charlestown, INFuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were inadequate maintenance of the airplane and the pilot's decision to fly an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies.Dec 13, 1991 · N60040 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T3, T1040 · Ninilchik, AKUndetermined.Dec 13, 1991 · N307SC · DestroyedNTSB NYC92LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orford, NHThe student pilot became lost and disoriented.Dec 11, 1991 · N48156 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA34-200T · San Andreas, CAThe failure of the nonmultiengine/instrument rated pilot in command to accomplish the proper emergency procedure during a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper training, lack of instrument experience, heavy fog reported…Dec 11, 1991 · N6522F · DestroyedNTSB DCA92MA011Accident · 9 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 400 · Rome, GAThe captain's decision to initiate visual flight into an area of known mountainous terrain and low ceilings and the failure of the flightcrew to maintain awareness of their proximity to the terrain.Dec 11, 1991 · N25BR · DestroyedNTSB CHI92LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8-F · Chapin, IAFailed connecting rod which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain.Dec 11, 1991 · N1871B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Berrien Springs, MIThe pilot-in-command's (cfi's) poor in-flight planning/decision-making and misjudged fuel supply/consumption. A related factor is overconfidence in personal ability.Dec 11, 1991 · N6919P · DestroyedNTSB NYC92FA044Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105CBS · De Ruyter, NYAn inflight collision with terrain after the pilot experienced spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, and the lack of visual cues.Dec 10, 1991 · N750H · DestroyedNTSB NYC92LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Dalmatia, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and object clearance which resulted in a collision with power lines.Dec 8, 1991 · N30832 · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Daytona Beach, FLTotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 8, 1991 · N22213 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Pine Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to monitor the proper altitude over obserable rising terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter with a strong downdraft.Dec 8, 1991 · N36506 · DestroyedNTSB FTW92LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's performance which led to a situation where it could not climb above the rising terrain. A factor was the high density altitude which existed in the mountains at the time of the accident.Dec 8, 1991 · N4628Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Klamath Falls, ORPilot factor in that he failed to follow IFR procedures. Factors to the accident were generator failure, operation with known deficiencies with equipment, and poor inflight planning.Dec 7, 1991 · N3323V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92FA026Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Snohomish, WAA visual lookout was not maintained.Dec 7, 1991 · N65831 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC92IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-310-324 · Covington, KYThe installation of an improper restrictor in the bleed air line by the manufacturer, which caused the rvdt to fail due to heat, and brought about the uncommanded power loss.Dec 7, 1991 · N819PA · No damageNTSB ATL92FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D Astar · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's improper decision in continuing the flight with a known engine problem, and the subsequent seizure of the number two engine bearing, resulting in engine stoppage. Darkness was a related factor.Dec 7, 1991 · N26FH · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lawrenceville, GAThe separation of numbers 1,2, and 3 connecting rods for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine power.Dec 6, 1991 · N7411J · DestroyedNTSB DEN92LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Siebert, COTotal loss of engine power due to a plugged vent in the tank filler cap, resulting in fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 2, 1991 · N3745A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Groves, TXFuel exhaustion which precipitated the forced landing due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate destination when he recognized that fuel exhaustion was a possibility.Dec 1, 1991 · N9503T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN92IA013Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · La Veta, COFailure of the no 1 connecting rod due to lack of lubrication from blocked oil ports.Dec 1, 1991 · N6179N · Minor damageNTSB CHI92LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Carthage, MOContinued flight by the pilot into known icing conditions, and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in an overrun of the runway after he diverted to an alternate airport. The adverse weather condition, icy runway, and chain link fence near the end…Dec 1, 1991 · N9533W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Everett, WAFuel starvation due to improper procedures by the pilot-in-command. Factors include lack of familiarity with the aircraft, non-functioning flight compartment lights, and non-suitable terrain.Nov 30, 1991 · CFKTQ · Substantial damageNTSB MIA92LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Zephyrhills, FLImproper placement of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was an incorrect fuel quantity gage, the dark night condition, and unsuitable terrain encountered.Nov 30, 1991 · N9064M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Morse, TXThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors were, the pilot's lack of instrument qualification, his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to the flight, and dark night conditions.Nov 29, 1991 · N37749 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92FA029Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Roanoke, TXThe operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, a missing air cooling baffle, and inadequate maintenance. Factors were the frozen propeller, inability of the pilot to feather the propeller, inoperative landing gear, the inability of the pilot to…Nov 29, 1991 · N69CR · DestroyedNTSB NYC92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Danbury, CTThe student pilot's improper preflight and planning which resulted in fuel system exhaustion and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.Nov 28, 1991 · N25262 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConvair CV-240 · Akron, OHThe use of an improper grade of fuel, which was approved by the captain and resulted in a loss of engine power duirng climbout and an in flight collision with terrain.Nov 28, 1991 · N450GA · DestroyedNTSB LAX92FA054Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA 316B · Bridgeport, CAFailure of the helicopter's tail rotor drive shaft and drive shaft bearing due to undetermined reason(s).Nov 28, 1991 · N146RM · DestroyedNTSB CHI92FA035Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Litchfield, MNPilot factor in that he had spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident are; VFR flight into IMC, disregarding hazardous weather advisories, performing flight into known adverse weather conditions, and overconfidence in personal ability by the…Nov 27, 1991 · N9589B · DestroyedNTSB LAX92LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Saipan, SarkA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to correctly use carburetor heat.Nov 26, 1991 · N733PB · DestroyedNTSB ATL92FA026Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210H · Carrollton, GAThe contamination of the aircraft fuel system with ice and water, which was undetectable by the pilot.Nov 25, 1991 · N65SD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T1040 · Portland, METhe excessive fuel pressure during inflight fuel transferring, which resulted in the rupture of the wing tank and subsequent damage to the wing. Also causal to the accident was the inadequate fuel tank vent system and the inaccurate fuel quantity system.Nov 24, 1991 · N24894 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKitfox Ten Model 2 · West Jordan, UTThe loss of engine power when it overheated due to low coolant level, which resulted from the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. A factor relating to the accident was the obstruction in the landing area.Nov 23, 1991 · N66257 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Hilliard, FLPartial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling encountered and reduced in-flight planning decision time by the pilot-in-command.Nov 23, 1991 · N7304K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Marquette, MIFlight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot, which resulted in airframe (wing) icing and the inability to maintain altitude. The adverse weather conditions and darkness were related factors.Nov 23, 1991 · N96147 · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Lantana, FLThe improper maintenance assembly and inspection of the throttle linkage which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight and subsequent loss of engine power.Nov 22, 1991 · N9783U · Substantial damage