# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA93WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA028.md): Grumman G-21A · West Caicos Isl, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 1992 · N3116T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA007.md): Howard DGA-15P · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N67433 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability, and airplane performance data not followed by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA001.md): Beech D18S · Brookston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N90460 · Substantial damage
  > Smoke trailing from the left engine for an undetermined reason(s). Factors contributing to the accident were unsuitable terrain conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA391.md): Beech D17S · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N9465H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was a variable tailwind condition and the soft, rough nature of the terrain.
- [NTSB DCA92MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA048.md): Beech C-45H · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N3657G · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator which resulted in an engine power loss during the critical takeoff phase of flight. In addition, the pilot did not, or was unable to, attain a full-feather position on the left engine propeller, which…
- [NTSB CHI92DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE04.md): Weatherly 201B · Chana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N2935W · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of a connecting rod resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP04.md): Grumman 164A · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N48635 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG04.md): Grumman G-164B · Grandin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N48687 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked cylinder which resulted in a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG14.md): Air Tractor AT-300 · Wilmont, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N4420S · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to a failed cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA128.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Crescent Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N8190Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging his altitude on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the glassy water condition.
- [NTSB CHI92DCJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ05.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N48672 · Substantial damage
  > A cracked engine cylinder.
- [NTSB NYC92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA155.md): Broussard MH-1521M · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N239HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard bounced landing and subsequent blown tire and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ATL92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA154.md): Weatherly 620A · Cobb, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N4650W · Substantial damage
  > The corroded, and separated, magnetic chip detector plug which allowed the loss of all engine oil and the engine's subsequent seizure. Factors were the inadequate 100 hour inspection, and the high vegetation in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB LAX92LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA339.md): Beech D17S · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N92SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control; improper use of the rudder and excessive braking. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB CHI92LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA235.md): Boeing A75N1 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N55982 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentiveness and improper use of the airplanes brakes. A factor which contributed to this accident was the incorrect brake system installed on the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA159.md): Grumman G-164A · Toney, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1992 · N5272 · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear attachment bolt failed for undetermined reasons resulting in the collapse of both main landing gear during the take off roll.
- [NTSB ATL92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA130.md): Grumman 164A · Abbeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N5093 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the top utility wire.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG03.md): Grumman G-164A · Orr, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N9935 · Substantial damage
  > A stall encountered during the spray run reversal turn. Factors related to the accident are the attempted downwind turn, and insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB LAX92LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA259.md): Grumman G-164B · Robbins, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N48658 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate wing tip clearance between the aircraft and a dirt bank paralleling the airstrip.
- [NTSB ATL92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA127.md): Boeing A75N1 · Dunn, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N55464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequare visual lookout to see and avoid the 8 foot high pole adjacent to the landing strip.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG02.md): Grumman G-164-B · Mcdougal, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N8285K · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to properly plan his take off. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the chemical dispensing equipment.
- [NTSB NYC92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA102.md): Grumman 164A · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N48399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of takeoff power which resulted in a lengthened takeoff roll, and his subsequent steep turn to avoid an obstacle causing the airplane to stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA137.md): Grumman G-164A · Kinder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N8629H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the rough terrain immediately adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB DEN92LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA049.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N45033 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was: the aircraft struck a ditch which ran parallel to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92MA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92MA184.md): Beech E18S · Mount Haleakala, HI · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N342E · Destroyed
  > The captain's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions that obscured rising mountainous terrain and his failure to properly use available navigational information to remain clear of the island of maui. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA177.md): Beech E18S · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1992 · N711DN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control and to properly compensate for the unfavorable wind conditions encountered during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident was the unforecasted dust devil weather phenomena.
- [NTSB FTW92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA103.md): Snow S2C · Roby, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N1619S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane while maneuvering and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW92LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA101.md): Weatherly 201B · Weatherford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1992 · N1268W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a mechanical failure of the fuel selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA093.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Edna, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N53084 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent stall. A factor was the pilot's diversion of attention.
- [NTSB LAX92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA116.md): Beech D-18H · Lanai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1992 · N33AP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to compensate for an encounter with a windshear phenomena. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a low level windshear warning system or a system for the collection and dissemination of weather advisories.

## 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 ('52008'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52008&year=1992

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