# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, 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 SEA94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA043.md): Cessna 172H · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N3734F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include high winds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience operating in high wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL94FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA023.md): Cessna 172 · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N7702U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were fog, low ceiling, and hilly terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA039.md): Boeing PT-13D · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N14FR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot of the second stearman, and his selection of the wrong runway on which to land. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the stearman pilots to obtain pertinent NOTAM information.
- [NTSB CHI94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA027.md): Cessna 170B · Maple Plain, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N2923D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, failure to maintain runway alignment, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted landing. Factors related to the accident were: high obstructions and the adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA93WA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA201.md): Cessna 172F · Long Island, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 1993 · N8676U · Destroyed
- [NTSB BFO93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA183.md): Cessna 170B · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N8081A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA93FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA194.md): Cessna 172H · Liberty, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N3767R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed go-around and failure to retract the flaps in a timely manner. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed which resulted in overshooting the approach, and the existence of power lines…
- [NTSB CHI93LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA359.md): Cessna 172F · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N5678R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left magneto, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA168.md): Cessna 170B · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N4473B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA345.md): Cessna 172G · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N4143L · Destroyed
  > the oil starvation related failure of the number 1 and 2 connecting rods due to improper torque of the crankcase through bolts at the number 2 cylinder, which allowed fretting of the bearing surfaces and the resulting closure of the oil ports. The under…
- [NTSB ANC93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA162.md): Cessna 172 · Knik Glacier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N3817S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the rain and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA209.md): Cessna 172G · Longview, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N3631L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures.
- [NTSB BFO93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Normalville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N7954U · Substantial damage
  > The presence of carburetor icing conditions, which caused a total loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA202.md): Cessna 172D · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N2446U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to an inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB LAX93LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Danville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N2791U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to this accident was the downsloping terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA222.md): Cessna 172 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N1670Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper starting procedures.
- [NTSB ATL93LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1993 · N7817X · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA112.md): Cessna 172 · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1993 · N8322B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees located near the departure end of the runway. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire runway for the takeoff, and the trees located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA184.md): Cessna 172 · Canyon Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1993 · N6446B · Substantial damage
  > The movement of the pilot's seat aft which resulted in his loss of control, his inability to regain control, and the ensuing inadvertent stall. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA105.md): Cessna 172D · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N50000 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the soft terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB LAX93LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA243.md): Cessna 172 · Montgomery Pass, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N6185E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the downdraft, low ceiling, rain, obscuration, and the mountainous terrain
- [NTSB ATL93LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA103.md): Cessna 172F · Ravenel, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N8279U · Substantial damage
  > The continuation of the landing attempt into the short sod field without the use of flaps and the use of excessive airspeed by the pilot. Factors in the accident were the failure of the aircraft flaps to extend
- [NTSB MIA93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA126.md): Cessna 170B · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N48021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to compensate for wind conditions, resulting in loss of directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI93LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA176.md): Cessna 172 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N8657B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's initiating hand starting of the airplane unattended by a qualified person.
- [NTSB LAX93FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA190.md): Cessna 172 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1993 · N6698A · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper assembly of the engine during the major overhaul.
- [NTSB ATL93FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA059.md): Cessna 172G · Jackson, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N5972R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to properly compensate for the wind. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition at the time of take off.
- [NTSB CHI93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Manistique, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N8275L · Substantial damage
  > An excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB CHI93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1993 · N6640A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the airplane first touched down on the clear area adjacent to the departure runway.
- [NTSB CHI93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA080.md): Cessna 172D · Slayton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N2440U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N8226L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane.

## 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 ('17022'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17022&year=1993

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