# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 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 MIA92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA179.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Satartia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N4333S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the brake system due to installation of a bogus part by an unknown person. Directional control by the pilot in command was not possible.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG05.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Alice, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N8823S · Substantial damage
  > Complete loss of engine power as a result of the partial failure of four pistons.
- [NTSB ATL92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA172.md): Ayres S-2R · Douglas, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1992 · N4007H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check weather prior to the flight. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX92LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA358.md): Grumman G-164A · Laveen, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N5363 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD05.md): Grumman G-164 · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N8916H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB LAX92LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA340.md): Grumman G-164B · Tolleson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N6809K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the ravine that crossed the runway.
- [NTSB MIA92LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA160.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Redwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N3165A · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the airplane by an unknown person.
- [NTSB SEA92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA174.md): Grumman G-164A · Paul, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1992 · N4653 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. The soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG11.md): Grumman G-164B · Fouke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1992 · N3630U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were the trees and the soft field.
- [NTSB LAX92LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA325.md): Schweizer G-164B · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N6892K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper stowage of an aerosol spray can in the cockpit which caused an electrical short and an ensuing fire, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the subsequent aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG10.md): Rockwell S2R-R3S · Minturn, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N8441V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG09.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Fisher, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1992 · N3652B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG06.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N8922H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA274.md): Grumman G-164A · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N8636H · Destroyed
  > An inflight hopper compartment fire due to the incompatibility of the chemical loads, and, the failure of the operator follow the cautionary directives of the chemical manufacturer.
- [NTSB FTW92DRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRA03.md): Schweizer G-164B · Bay City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N8157K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to initiate a climb due to exceeding the takeoff capability of the airplane. A factor was the high grass on the airstrip.
- [NTSB ATL92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA124.md): Grumman G-164A · Ft. Gaines, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N7357 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB SEA92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA125.md): Grumman G-164A · Coulee City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N8938H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include soft terrain.
- [NTSB DEN92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA056.md): North American Harvard MK-II · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N90541 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors included: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, and inadequate airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA148.md): Grumman G-164A · Oil Trough, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N8732H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX92LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA219.md): Grumman G-164C · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N6596K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow normal procedures by selecting the wrong runway. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's premature lift off and the existing tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA143.md): Grumman G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N8380K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the loss of power as result of the uncoupling of the engine and the propeller.
- [NTSB FTW92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA131.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N1518V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane delayed compensation for turbulence. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA091.md): Rockwell S2R · St. John, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N8803Q · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number 1 cylinder and remedial action by the PIC not possible. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA118.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Almyra, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N4430S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper judgement of the descent rate and his inadequate pull up at the bottom.
- [NTSB FTW92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA094.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1992 · N5378 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to rocker arm failure. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA085.md): Grumman G-164A · Valley Mills, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1992 · N9828 · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due inadequate maintenance and the resultant multiple maintenance discrepancies. A factor was the wet terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA126.md): Grumman G-164B · Dixon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1992 · N3633C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush and the soft dirt airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA110.md): Grumman G-164A · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1992 · N8507H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during an intentionally performed low altitude flight in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors related to the pilot's visual perception of the canyon area because of changes in the ambient lighting…

## 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 ('52016'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52016&year=1992

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