# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1992 · N65479 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Quaker Street, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1992 · N46725 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to determine runway conditions prior to landing which resulted in the airplane being damaged upon touchdown on the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA050.md): Cessna 150 · Norman, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N6539L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night and lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA026.md): Grumman AA-1 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N5915L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with shifting winds on the takeoff roll, that caused the airplane to overrun the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot in command to perform an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA93FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA025.md): Cessna 152 · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N5324M · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command becoming lost and disoriented and his failure to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB ATL93FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA030.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Pike Road, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N7622S · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. Factors were the inadequate preflight planning and preparation of the pilot in command in that he operated…
- [NTSB FTW93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA046.md): Cessna 152 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N4948P · Substantial damage
  > Hard landing due to the pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the blocked rudder.
- [NTSB SEA93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA028.md): Cessna A152 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N46762 · Substantial damage
  > Delayed remedial action. Factors include a tailwind.
- [NTSB BFO93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA013.md): Cessna 152 · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1992 · N4840H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB CHI93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA026.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N24975 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Fontana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N49180 · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's unwarranted low flying.
- [NTSB MIA93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA007.md): Cessna 152 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N6560H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper flare which resulted in the aircraft ballooning during landing, followed by his improper recovery from the ballooned landing which resulted in the aircraft touching down hard on the nose landing gear causing it to collapse.
- [NTSB CHI93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N69223 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning in not refueling the aircraft and a poorly planned forced landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N24563 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB LAX93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N150G · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing to this accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA006.md): Smitrovich SE-5A Replica · Harwinton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N1869S · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing in unsuitable terrain, following a power loss due to fuel exhaution. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane prior to departure and his improper fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel…
- [NTSB ANC93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA003.md): Cessna 152 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N95031 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control during a go around. Factors relating to the accident were the soft runway conditions and the inadequacy of training in the maneuver attempted by the student.
- [NTSB NYC93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Heathsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N2434B · Substantial damage
  > The improper inflight planning and decision by the student pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA174.md): Piper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N226T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system contamination by water and poor preflight inspection and preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency float plane landing was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI92LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA268.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N5029Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to align the accident airplane with the centerline of the runway during landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA262.md): Cessna 152 · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N6480M · Substantial damage
  > A premature lift-off and failure to perform remedial action. Lack of expereince in short field takeoffs was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA132.md): Cessna 152 · Great Barringto, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N4792M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW92LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA219.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1992 · N2659Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA143.md): Piper PA-12 · Harding Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1992 · N7887H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined causes, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA172.md): Bellanca 7ECA · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N50264 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently ground looped the airplane which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's limited flight time in this make and model airplane.
- [NTSB NYC92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N69230 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The embankment beside the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA124.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Talarik Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N31297 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain on which operate.
- [NTSB LAX92FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA331.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N49016 · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure by attempting an abrupt maneuver at a speed in excess of the maneuvering speed.
- [NTSB NYC92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA140.md): Bellanca 7ECA · East Liverpool, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N53852 · Substantial damage
  > A collision with trees after the pilot failed to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA324.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N2519N · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, and the failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N25502 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate wingtip clearance with bushes off the side of the taxiway while taxiing to takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA188.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Carrollton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N9240T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the failed carburetor de-ice system valve resulting in an inoperative carburetor and the inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ATL92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA147.md): Piper PA-12 · Southport, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N7712H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles. A factor was the dusk lighting condition.
- [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 SEA92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA159.md): Cessna 152 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1992 · N67819 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to inadequate fuel supply. Factors include a ditch encountered while landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Chestertown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N89577 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and obstructions (houses and utility pole) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA176.md): Cessna 152 · Marietta, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N4957P · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA133.md): Cessna 152 · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N757QN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform low altitude maneuvers, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the ostentatious display by the pilot, and his lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA191.md): Cessna 152 · East Tawas, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N714WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and failure to properly flare the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N47354 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot misjudged his landing and landed short of the runway. A factor was: lack of total experience on the part of the student pilot.
- [NTSB FTW92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA173.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N24611 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's misjudging the runway remaining for the aborted landing. Factors were the student pilot's misjudging the touchdown point and inadequate supervision of the approach by the CFI.
- [NTSB ANC92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Elmendorf Afb, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N96082 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were his psychological condition.
- [NTSB MIA92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA138.md): Piper PA-12 · Bradenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7979H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB FTW92IA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA158.md): Piper PA-31T · Addison, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N182TC · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the PA-38, N2603B, to follow ATC instructions.
- [NTSB FTW92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA146.md): Cessna 152 · Henrietta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1992 · N68735 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX92LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA226.md): Cessna 152 · Delano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N68342 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to adequately compensate for gusting cross wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Mt. Pleasant, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N108ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather (gusts) and terrain (berm).
- [NTSB ANC92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA080.md): Piper PA-12 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N3558M · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss for undetermined causes. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA081.md): Piper PA-12 · Port Bainbridge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N3717M · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow procedure. A factor relating to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA159.md): Beech 77 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N18244 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

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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
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 ('41505'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41505&year=1992

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