# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 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 CHI93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA055.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N8806J · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to select the fuel tank with the most fuel.
- [NTSB NYC93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA053.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1992 · N5135L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing were wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA016.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N4384A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to evaluate changing weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA054.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N6185P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's design stress limits.
- [NTSB NYC93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA043.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N2131J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the clearance between two snow banks, striking one of the snow banks with the airplane's right wing.
- [NTSB CHI93FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA050.md): Cessna 177B · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N11889 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb during a missed approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: inoperative gyro instruments due to a broken vacuum pump, the dark night, adverse weather conditions, and rising…
- [NTSB LAX93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA061.md): Piper PA-28 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N4338N · Substantial damage
  > Failed to maintain directional control and an inadequate visual lookout. Contributing to this accident were the inoperative runway lights.
- [NTSB ATL93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA027.md): Mooney M20D · Darien, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1992 · N6742U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were fog and the pilot's failure to use available en route weather sources.
- [NTSB CHI93LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA033.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Makoti, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N7057W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper glidepath during his approach to landing.
- [NTSB BFO93FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA005.md): Cessna 177B · War, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N34664 · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, and the pilot allowing the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB CHI93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1992 · N15609 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select a proper fuel selector position.
- [NTSB CHI93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA016.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N6345P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb out on a night flight.
- [NTSB FTW93LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA021.md): Cessna 177B · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N13710 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing flare and the improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI93IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA019.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N8068J · No damage
  > The failure of the midway arsa controller to coordinate use of the airspace with the Chicago north local controller which resulted in an operational deviation. A factor related to the incident was the pilot's failure to follow his assigned heading.
- [NTSB ANC93FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N16275 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night which resulted in a loss of airplane control, spatial disorientation, and an inflight breakup. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather and the…
- [NTSB DEN92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Craig, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N7181W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA291.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1992 · N5122S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and decision-making.
- [NTSB CHI92LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA285.md): Cessna 177B · Norcross, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N34893 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed for takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind conditions, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and the pilot's total lack of experience.
- [NTSB CHI92LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA281.md): Cessna 172RG · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N9578B · Substantial damage
  > Main landing gear collapse as a result of the failure of a landing gear hydraulic pump seal.
- [NTSB ANC92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA156.md): Piper PA-22 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1992 · N8420D · Substantial damage
  > The improper maneuver that unported the low fuel tank. The unsuitable terrain at the site of forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA92LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA193.md): Cessna 172N · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N737TK · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the other pilot.
- [NTSB SEA92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA185.md): Schaknowski Dyke Delta JD-2 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N78BS · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue of the left main landing gear axle.
- [NTSB ANC92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA125.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N7394W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA204.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Nevada, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N15576 · Substantial damage
  > The PIL0T'S inadvertent stall of the airplane during the forced landing and his failure to refuel the airplane en route.
- [NTSB ANC92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA113.md): Cessna 175 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N9304B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine crankshaft due to an oil passage hole being blocked. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA103.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pikesville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N75255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare. And objects near the runway.
- [NTSB BFO92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA091.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clay City, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N2857D · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation for an undetermined reason. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA147.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N148DP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of N148DP to obtain NOTAM information concerning military routes along his route of flight, resulting in his encounter with a flight of F16 aircraft who were operating on a military route.
- [NTSB CHI92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA198.md): Cessna 177B · Dwight, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N35107 · No damage
  > The passenger's inattention to the propeller arc and the pilot's improper procedure in disembarking a passenger while the engine was running.
- [NTSB FTW92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA178.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N46RJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power to the right engine due to a fractured crankshaft while the left engine was secured. Factors were the dual students failure to use carburetor heat while performing maneuvers and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA172.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N5889V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA088.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Elephant Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N101TH · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA154.md): Beech 76 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N6003V · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's delayed remedial action, improper configuration, and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI92LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA164.md): Grumman AA5B · Charlotte, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N45199 · No damage
  > The pedestrian's failure to maintain visual outlook and separation from the taxiing aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC92DHA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHA03.md): Parrish, Paul SKY Bolt · Mehoopany, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N261P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled and spun the airplane at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Contributing to the accident was an engine vibration caused by a broken number 3 exhaust valve. The exhaust valve caused extensive internal damage to the engine.
- [NTSB BFO92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA076.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Saxonburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N55733 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mismanaged the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the lost of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA068.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Carollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N6105P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate starting procedure.
- [NTSB CHI92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA150.md): Beech C23 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N6167Z · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the first pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft type.
- [NTSB CHI92LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA152.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N9270J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the airplane during a downwind landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA104.md): Brantly-Hynes B-2B · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N5972X · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action of the pilot (CFI). Factors include lack of total experience in type of aircraft, and lack of total experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB ATL92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA100.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Soccastee, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N3841Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of his fuel in that he exhausted fuel in one tank, then failed to select the tank with fuel.
- [NTSB SEA92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA093.md): Aviat A-1 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N200HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: crosswinds and gusts.
- [NTSB CHI92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA138.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N87020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA92FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Apr 20, 1992 · N4319N · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA128.md): Lake LA-4 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N2032L · Substantial damage
  > A delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot in command. A factor in the accident is the presence of carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC92DHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHM02.md): Carey Glassair SH2 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N80004 · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the wheel brakes, which resulted in failure of a left brake line during the landing roll and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with an object after departing the runway.
- [NTSB ATL92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA070.md): Beech C-23 · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N6003Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting winds while taxiing for takeoff which resulted in a lost of control. A factor was gusting quartering tail winds.
- [NTSB ATL92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA066.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N21040 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors were: wind gusts, wind shear and turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA043.md): Cessna 172Q · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1992 · N66076 · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA042.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N6863P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were: a snow bank alongside the runway, and gusty crosswind.

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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 ('41514'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&year=1992

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