# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 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 LAX94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA025.md): Wittman Tailwind W8L · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N9052C · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA004.md): Piper PA-18 · Bear Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N2765A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around procedure. A factor in the accident was the improper use of carburetor heat during the go-around.
- [NTSB ANC93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA180.md): Piper PA-14 · Yantarni Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N4259H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX93LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA351.md): R&K Special 01 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1993 · N115R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined encounter with an unfavorable wind/air condition in the form of a dust devil, windshear, or wake turbulence from a previous lap. A related factor in the accident was: the low altitude at the time of the…
- [NTSB ANC93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA141.md): Piper PA-18 · Bernard Glacier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N1200A · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, concerning the landing at the remote strip, which resulted in a nose over, while using heavy brakes to stop. A factor related to the accident was: the rough/uneven condition of the landing strip.
- [NTSB LAX93LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA292.md): Sanders S-1C · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1993 · N128DS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA117.md): Piper PA-20 · Circle Hot Spri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N4946M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during taxi. Factor is the rough/rutted condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX93LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA305.md): Ayres Pitts MA-1 · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N81999 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent application of excessive braking that resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA131.md): Champion 7GC · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N8947R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining directional control and the overload of the left main landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in conventionally geared aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kewanee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N8236C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA096.md): Piper PA-20 · Fort Walton Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N7011K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to visually inspect the grapple hook/cable after deployment, to ensure it was free from all control surfaces prior to initiating a banner pickup.
- [NTSB CHI93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA151.md): Piper PA-20 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1993 · N7732K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB BFO93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA036.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Boonville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N1554P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate for wind conditions and encountered a stall. The windshear was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA084.md): Piper PA-12 · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1993 · N3854M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The snow covered runway was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA096.md): Cessna 172P · Sun City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1993 · N53908 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the adverse weather, and the mountainous terrain.

## 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 ('41506'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&year=1993

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