# NTSB investigations: NONE, 1993

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA049.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N5065G · Substantial damage
  > Was failure of the number two connecting rod bearing. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA046.md): Boeing 737-33A · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1993 · N166AW · Minor damage
  > A failure by the pilot-in-command to attain a stabilzed approach. Factors were the fog and failure of the copilot to monitor the approach.
- [NTSB CHI94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA042.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Pratt, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1993 · N9079M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's misjudged fuel consumption calculations and the weather (high winds).
- [NTSB BFO94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA003.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1993 · N1178S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of experience in soaring which resulted in inadequate altitude to clear the ridge and subsequent collision with the terrain. A related factor was the high terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA027.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1993 · N7779S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudgement of descent rate and terrain clearance while manuevering along a ridgeline. Factors in the accident were the downdrafts and the mountainous/hilly nature of the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA020.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1993 · N94BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were: inadequate altitude and distracted attention.
- [NTSB SEA93LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA216.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Clinton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N52AS · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the tow equipment.
- [NTSB CHI93IA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA372.md): Boeing 737-3B7 · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1993 · N527AU · No damage
  > an undetermined problem which resulted in the physical impairment of flight attendants, passengers and the first officer.
- [NTSB BFO93LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA161.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N34367 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's utilization of improper procedures for setting the altimeter which led to his misjudging altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA347.md): Cameron V-77 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N2021A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CHI93LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA353.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 Twin Astir · New Douglas, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N153SS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the glider tow attachment. Factors related to the accident were the improper emergency procedure by the student, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action..
- [NTSB NYC93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA174.md): Cameron HAB-N90 · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N1192W · No damage
  > The inadequate bracing of the passenger for landing which resulted in a fall.
- [NTSB NYC93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA173.md): Cameron Bieu/V-65 · Lewiston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1993 · N75192 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with a light pole.
- [NTSB CHI93LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA334.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N422BG · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the cockpit canopy.
- [NTSB LAX93LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA326.md): Pilatus B4-PC11AF · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N205AS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to conduct adequate preflight checks which resulted in the glider taking off with a frayed release hook cable, the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX93LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA324.md): Schweizer 1-35C · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N2562H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering to land, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DEN93FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA101.md): Thunder and Colt 240A · Woody Creek, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N748TC · Substantial damage
  > An inflight encounter with high winds which required a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB DEN93FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA100.md): Cameron N-145 · Woody Creek, CO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N4141D · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to maintain proper altitude and visual lookout. A factor was high wind.
- [NTSB NYC93LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA143.md): Balloon Works Fire FLY 7-15 · Milford, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N2574M · No damage
  > Unfavorable winds during landing which resulted in a hard landing and one passenger sustaining a broken angle.
- [NTSB ATL93LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA138.md): Molino PIK-20 · Jonesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N3WX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DEN93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA085.md): Let L-13 · Durango, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N48069 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the tow plane pilot to warn the glider pilot that he was releasing the tow line. A factor was: an inadvertent stall by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MIA93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA159.md): Head Balloons AX8-105 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N45124 · No damage
  > The improper procedures by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB DEN93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA080.md): Glasflugel Standard Libell · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N4362 · Substantial damage
  > Improper rigging of the spoiler system by maintenance personnel, which caused an uncommanded spoiler deployment and prevented spoiler retraction by the pilot. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing
- [NTSB SEA93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA141.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N82AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident were: lack of familiarity with geographic area and the grass.
- [NTSB CHI93LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA230.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N4101M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain the proper glidepath.
- [NTSB LAX93LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA250.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Salida, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N71145 · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the attempted landing. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions for the balloon landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA110.md): Aerotek Zuni · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N12ZW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude which resulted in the collision with trees short of the runway.
- [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 SEA93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA119.md): Applebay Zuni · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N4321D · Substantial damage
  > Improperly planned approach by the PIC.
- [NTSB DEN93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA062.md): Schleicher ASH 25 E · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N555AB · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with a downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA147.md): Raven S-55A · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N6465K · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor was unfavorable winds
- [NTSB NYC93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA084.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Buchanan, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N33929 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, inadequate crew coordination, and failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable wind and proximity of obstructions were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX93LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA283.md): Avian Balloon Magnum IX · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1993 · N16131 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planned approach to the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA095.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS4A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N7DZ · Substantial damage
  > Misjudged weather evaluation. Factors include high winds encountered on approach.
- [NTSB FTW93FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA115.md): Chance Vought F4U-4 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1993 · N68HP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB LAX93LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA296.md): Thunder and Colt Colt 160A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N128TC · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the weather conditions and subsequent uncontrolled touchdown resulting in a hard landing. Gusty wind conditions were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA93IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93IA052.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Orlando, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N9056D · No damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and excessive descent resulting in a hard landing.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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") = 1993
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&year=1993

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