# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 1992 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. Page 1 of 2 · 86 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA020.md): Beech 58 · Ft Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N21BW · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to follow IFR procedures in not executing a missed approach when he arrived at the runway threshold with improper alignment and improper descent rate for landing. A factor was: marginal weather conditions. - [NTSB SEA93FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA039.md): Beech A36 · Aberdeen, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N7285R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude, and an inadequate visual lookout. Factors include weather below approach minimums, fog, drizzle, and a dark night. - [NTSB CHI93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA052.md): Cessna 402B · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N17CH · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath. - [NTSB CHI93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA047.md): Beech A36 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N244JH · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain an airspeed above stall during a landing flare. - [NTSB ATL93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA028.md): Beech 58 · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1992 · N9321Q · Destroyed > The pilot's continued operation with known deficient equipment, his improper descent, and his failure to perform a missed approach. A factor was the operator's inadequate surveillance of the pilot's procedures and the maintenance of the airplane. - [NTSB LAX93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA036.md): Beech F33A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N1553A · Substantial damage > The dual students premature retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff portion of a touch and go, and, the inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were the deactivation of the landing gear… - [NTSB ATL93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA019.md): Beech 58 · Rives, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N101KH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow instrument procedures while conducting an instrument approach which resulted in the collision with trees; the pilot descended below the minimum descent altitude. - [NTSB ANC93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA009.md): Cessna 206 · Slate Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N9138M · Substantial damage > The icy condition of the runway and the discontinued snow removal. - [NTSB NYC93LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA021.md): Cessna 210L · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N2141S · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a drainage ditch. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the drainage ditch. - [NTSB DEN93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA006.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N14695 · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the nose landing gear upper drag strut bracket due to fatigue cracking. - [NTSB FTW93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA007.md): Cessna 210G · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N37SC · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly from restricted hydraulic fluid movement through a partially failed main landing gear uplock release valve. - [NTSB MIA93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA005.md): Beech A36 · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N17803 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by poor preflight planning preparation by the pilot in command. - [NTSB NYC93FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA005.md): Beech 35 · New Manchester, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N3863N · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed and abort the takeoff. The pilot's premature rotation, upsloping runway, and a tailwind are contributing factors. - [NTSB MIA93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA003.md): Mcilraith Steen Skybolt · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N2GM · Substantial damage > A loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA001.md): Beech F33A · Steamboat Sprgs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N4532S · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area when a suitable forced landing area was available. A factor was: fuel starvation for unknown reasons. - [NTSB ANC93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Admiralty Isl, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N4755Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was: the soft sand. - [NTSB ATL93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA002.md): Beech E-55 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N10BS · Substantial damage > The failure of an unknown person to follow proper procedures/directives by operating a radio-controlled model plane in airport traffic pattern airspace. - [NTSB ANC93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA004.md): Cessna 206U · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N29245 · Substantial damage > Pilot in command's poor preflight planning. A factor in the accident was the hazards on or near the gravel bar strip takeoff area. - [NTSB FTW92FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA232.md): Cessna 310R · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N616CA · Destroyed > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors were the pilot's improper IFR procedure, low ceiling, and dark night conditions. - [NTSB FTW92DPG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG17.md): Cessna A188B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1992 · N4804Q · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain object clearance. - [NTSB MIA92LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA189.md): Cessna 210L · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N2013S · Substantial damage > Undetected chaffing and grounding of a wire to the nose landing gear squat switch which resulted in the landing gear being signalled at all times for gear up when electrical power was applied to the system. Contributing to the accident was the overheating of… - [NTSB MIA92LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA188.md): Cessna 210L · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N777BK · Substantial damage > Failure of the right main landing gear actuator due to overstress for undetermined reasons which resulted in loss of all landing gear system hydraulic fluid which in turn resulted in the pilot being unable to extend and lock the landing gear. - [NTSB ANC92LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA169.md): Cessna 206 · Chena Marina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N206RK · Substantial damage > Pilot in commands's poor preflight planning/preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were: lack of understanding of aircraft takeoff performance, lack of recency of PIC experience in type of operation, loss of aircraft performance takeoff… - [NTSB ANC92T#A11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92T%23A11.md): Cessna 185 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 15, 1992 · N9395N · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI92DTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG06.md): Cessna 188B · Cogswell, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N9747G · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power as a result of a complete piston failure. - [NTSB DEN92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA090.md): Cessna A188 · Burlington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N8041V · Destroyed > Fractured connecting rod. A factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA174.md): Cessna 210M · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N6979B · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known electrical deficiencies which resulted in a failure of the landing gear hydraulic powerpack. The pilot also failed to follow emergency procedures for lowering the landing gear. Factors were an inoperative… - [NTSB ATL92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA173.md): Cessna A188B · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N4845Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain a proper altitude. Factors were the turbulence and wind shear present at the time of the accident. - [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 ATL92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA171.md): Cessna 188 · Sylvania, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N9450G · Substantial damage > An inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel contamination and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ANC92LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA151.md): Cessna 185E · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1992 · N3347L · Substantial damage > The pilot in command not maintaining directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI92LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA256.md): Cessna A185F · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1992 · N185RF · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to abort takeoff before overrunning the lake edge. - [NTSB MIA92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA165.md): Cessna AT188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N731PV · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires. - [NTSB NYC92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA167.md): Cessna A188A · Felton, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N6664G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff at a timely point which resulted in an inadequate climb rate an a collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC92FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA164.md): Beech D55 · Oxford, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N14WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight and fuel tank selection for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in both engines during takeoff. - [NTSB SEA92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA179.md): Cessna A185F · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N1207Q · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: a loose gravel airstrip, wind gusts and inadequate remedial action. - [NTSB LAX92LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA341.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N6649V · Substantial damage > The failure of the fixed base operator to properly conduct an annual inspection and inadequate compliance with the airworthiness directive. Contributing to this accident was the total failure of the main landing gear trunion due to fatigue. - [NTSB ANC92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA120.md): Cessna A185F · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N4766E · Substantial damage > The pilot in command/instructor pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the ground run. - [NTSB DEN92FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA081.md): Cessna 402A · Holyoke, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N4504Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to feather the failed engine propeller. A factor was: power loss for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA138.md): Beech 58 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N38CL · Substantial damage > An encounter with windshear which resulted in the airplane landing hard and short of the runway. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA117.md): Cessna A-185-F · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N27532 · Substantial damage > The pilot in commands improper planning and decision to commence a takeoff in unfavorable wind conditions. Contributing factors to the accident were the impossibility of the pilot to maintain the proper climb rate, the unfavorable wind conditions, and the… - [NTSB LAX92TL#12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92TL%2312.md): Cessna 185F · Termo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N22FG · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI92LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA214.md): Cessna A185E · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N4573F · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature liftoff and subsequent stall mush. - [NTSB ATL92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA142.md): Cessna A185F · Maxton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1992 · N1823R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the pilot in training. - [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 ANC92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA099.md): Cessna 185F · Ekuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N4874Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the hidden obstruction on the surface of the landing area. - [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 SEA92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA138.md): Navion H · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N2550T · Substantial damage > An engine power loss due to the collapse of the induction air ducting, inadequate maintenance, and improper approval of the modification. - [NTSB SEA92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA134.md): Cessna A185F · Ronan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N4690C · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and erratic operation of the fuel control system. A factor contributing to the accident was: soft terrain. - [NTSB SEA92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA132.md): Cessna 210D · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N3739Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors include FAA NOTAMS not being obtained, flight service station services not being used, and an object (temporary barrier) on the runway. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17032&year=1992&page=2 ## 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") = 1992 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&year=1992 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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