# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 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 LAX93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA076.md): Curtiss JN-4D · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5001 · Substantial damage
  > The shearing of the number 8 cylinder rocker arm support pedestal/coolant housing retaining bolts. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine coolant.
- [NTSB NYC93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA047.md): Beech C-24R · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N1848A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper airplane preflight, resulting in no airspeed indication during takeoff, and the subsequent abort with insufficient runway available to stop prior to a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA038.md): Helio H-700 · Shelton, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N50DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check the position of the landing gear before attempting a water landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA047.md): North American F-51D · Wellington, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N117E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of his airplane during the performance of an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA039.md): Glaser-Dirks DG400 · Calistoga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N360GG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brakes due to a separation of the brake cable for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the tailwind condition during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA023.md): Cessna 140 · Waverly, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N4213N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brakes during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA010.md): Raven S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N8EN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB ANC92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA157.md): Sikorsky S-58G · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N822G · Destroyed
  > Inflight engine compartment fire and post landing fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB CHI92DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM05.md): Taylorcraft H-2 · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N15672 · Substantial damage
  > Not maintaining a sufficient airspeed during the reversal turn and encountering a stall/spin maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG12.md): Grumman G-164A · Mc Crory, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N6636Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA172.md): Schweizer SGU 2-22CK · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N3907A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors include a lack of total pilot expereince.
- [NTSB CHI92DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX04.md): Alkire Pietenpol · Delphi, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N2739 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the propeller while in flight, and unsuitable terrain to effect a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA169.md): Greth Cirrus VK30 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N303VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were: crosswinds and gusts.
- [NTSB SEA92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA139.md): Harriman N-3 Ultra PUP · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N30843 · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power, cause undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC92IA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92IA129.md): Boeing 767-231ER · Jamica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N602TW · Minor damage
  > The failure of the fifth stage low pressure turbine vanes due to fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA92FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA142.md): Hughes 369HS · Labelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N9089F · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper application of collective pitch during an autorotative landing resulting in insufficient rotor RPM and in-flight collision with trees and the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB FTW92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA140.md): Ardovino Mariucci CRI-CRI MC-12 · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N71AM · Substantial damage
  > Total power loss caused by blocked carburetor screen and ignition points open beyond manufacturer's specification. A factor was inadequate annual inspection and ignition point maintenance adjustment not performed.
- [NTSB FTW92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA132.md): Schweizer G-164D · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N8331K · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure at liftoff due to the failure of multiple turbine blades and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX92LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA208.md): Corbus/Winters BD-5B · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1992 · N811Q · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a fracture and failure of the engine starter ring gear. A contributing factor which was related to the mechanical failure was the airplane owner's inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB ATL92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA086.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-600/18M · Newnan, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N107T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at too low of an altitude to effect recovery.
- [NTSB CHI92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA126.md): Cessna 170B · St. James, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1992 · N1966C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the attempted takeoff and climb out. A related factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB DCA92RA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92RA020.md): Convair 640 · Kafoutine, Senegal · Accident · 30 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 2, 1992 · N862FW

## 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 ('99999'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&year=1992

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