# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N5192W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain the proper glidepath. Failure of the electrical system and inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA086.md): Cessna 172N · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1993 · N7553E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff and improper use of the airplane's throttle.
- [NTSB ANC94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA027.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1993 · N7121P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command not maintaining the proper clearance from the terrain during the approach.
- [NTSB FTW94FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA050.md): Cessna 172M · Lancaster, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1993 · N13051 · Substantial damage
  > was THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT (ALCOHOL).
- [NTSB CHI94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Kimball, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1993 · N4930G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ANC94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA023.md): Cessna 177 · Northway, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N29532 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command did not maintain the proper glidepath.
- [NTSB NYC94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · North Haven, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N55719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive speed and altitude during the approach which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway. Factors were a precautionary landing and a ravine.
- [NTSB LAX94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA061.md): Cessna 172P · Panoche, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1993 · N65922 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper approach speed and glide path, and his delayed initiation of a go-around. A factor in the accident was the wind shear condition created by the hills immediately off the departure end of the dirt airstrip.
- [NTSB MIA94LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA028.md): Cessna 172P · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1993 · N89900 · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot-in- command resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA050.md): Cessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N9620B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > were the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delay in taking remedial action. The dual student's excessive taxi speed and the worn right brake lining were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA033.md): Cessna C-172N · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1993 · N4713D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors include tailwind conditions and an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB MIA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA023.md): Piper PA-60 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N91WW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and clearance between aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N6776W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's utilization of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA004.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1993 · N8223T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain to enable the completion of a power-off forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA037.md): Robinson R-22 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N803EH · Substantial damage
  > Improper remedial action by the student pilot. Lack of total experience is a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA023.md): Cessna 172H · Mckenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1993 · N6629H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA032.md): Cessna 172N · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1993 · N8279E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate on final approach. A factor in the accident was the student's limited total experience.
- [NTSB LAX94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA023.md): Cessna 172 · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N96353 · Substantial damage
  > The unexpected windsheer that was encountered on final approach. The surrounding mountain/hilly terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA017.md): Cessna 172N · Woodville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N317BB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA016.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Sunland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1993 · N192KC · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's poor inflight planning/decision and failure to follow normal procedures. The tailwind was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1993 · N98143 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors that contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather, his lack of instrument flying experience, and the dark night…
- [NTSB FTW94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA013.md): Cessna 172K · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N7825T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper emergency procedures to troubleshoot the electrical system. A factor was an electrical system irregularity of an undetermined nature.
- [NTSB NYC94LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA010.md): Schlappi RV3 · Hatfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N669CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance and altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. A factor was his delay in intiating a go around.
- [NTSB ANC94T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94T%23A01.md): Piper PA-18 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Oct 13, 1993 · N3874Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA004.md): Cessna 172 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1993 · N12657 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA015.md): Varga 2150A · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N5074V · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision and an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor to the accident was an excessive pull-up.
- [NTSB MIA94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA004.md): Ehlers Lancair 320 · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N320SE · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an in flight loss of control (stall/spin) and subsequent in flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N738LX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance, altitude, and speed on final approach to land, and failure to maintain obstacle clearance from the vehicle. The proximity of the vehicle to the approach path was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA010.md): Robinson R-22B · Marysville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N8072V · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CHI94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA019.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Allendale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N8339C · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after encountering unfavorable winds and a low fuel level, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA006.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N8479Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. The gusty wind was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC94LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA001.md): Cessna 172M · Wellsville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N20286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N81648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning/preparation. A factor was rising terrain.
- [NTSB ANC94LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA005.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N3680Z · Substantial damage
  > The Pilot-in-command's failure to compensate for the crosswind during taxi. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA215.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N21170 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB LAX93LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA373.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N430FL · Substantial damage
  > was fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW93FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA274.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Deming, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N2360B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors were high density altitude and the over gross weight condition of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA189.md): Piper PA-18 · Rocky River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N3862Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his altitude on final approach.
- [NTSB BFO93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA184.md): Cessna 172 · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1993 · N9841L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's delay in initiating an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX93LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA368.md): Cessna 172P · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1993 · N98909 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the landing flare. A physical problem may have contributed.
- [NTSB BFO93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA185.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N53730 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind which resulted in loss of directional control during the flare/touchdown. A factor in the accident was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB MIA93LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA202.md): Cessna 172M · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N20457 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent exceeding of vfe with the flaps extended by the student pilot while practicing maneuvers.
- [NTSB ANC93LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA186.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N6721L · Substantial damage
  > The Pilot failed to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. A factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB BFO93LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA182.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Painesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N6294J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land with excessive airspeed, his improper use of the brakes, and his delay in performing remedial action.
- [NTSB BFO93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA180.md): Robinson R22 · Scottdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N88RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his delay in performing remedial action.
- [NTSB BFO93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA179.md): Cessna 172 · North Kingstown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N9931Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently allowed the airplane to stall as he was maneuvering to avoid birds on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI93LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA362.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hobart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N4470P · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during a simulated single engine approach and landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA177.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Mattawamkeag, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1993 · N11689 · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot's initiation of an excessive maneuver (steep bank turn) at 400 feet above the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and 2) the pilot's lack of recognition of the nature of the emergency, causing a delay in performing remedial action to…
- [NTSB ANC93LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA178.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Prudhoe Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N3996Z · Substantial damage
  > Fluid fuel contamination as a result of the pilot-in-commands improper preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB ANC93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA177.md): Piper PA-18 · Mosquito River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N82081 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the low pass. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.

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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") = 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 ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=1993

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