# NTSB investigations, 1992: Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical 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. Page 1 of 2 · 52 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI93LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA049.md): Cessna 150F · Oshtemo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N7058F · Substantial damage > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB LAX93LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA050.md): Bell 206B-III · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N789N · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional flight in and near a volcanic gas cloud which induced a partial loss of engine power due to a lack of combustible oxygen in the atmosphere. - [NTSB CHI93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA027.md): Cessna 172 · Aurora, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N5889A · Destroyed > The pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, a switched off fuel selector and fuel starvation. - [NTSB ANC93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA011.md): Cessna 150G · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1992 · N3144X · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's (CFI) in flight planning/decision to attempt a down wind forced landing in high surface wind conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. - [NTSB ATL93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA017.md): Cessna 150 · Powell, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N3366J · Substantial damage > The water in the aircraft fuel as a result of the improper preflight by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N150G · Substantial damage > Engine failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing to this accident was the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX92LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA409.md): Cessna 310D · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N6755T · Substantial damage > Pilot's and mechanic's inadequate inspection of the aircraft and the pilot's poor inflight decision by not returning to the departure airport after experiencing the initial engine loss of power on takeoff. Contributing to this accident was fuel starvation due… - [NTSB BFO92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Glenville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N45657 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to follow the takeoff procedure which to led to a partial loss of power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the trees. - [NTSB BFO92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA140.md): Beech 19 · Revere, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N24600 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB CHI92LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA265.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Moran, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N5572J · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper selection of fuel tank resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot-in-command's encounter with unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI92LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N5544J · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB ANC92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA143.md): Piper PA-12 · Harding Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1992 · N7887H · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined causes, and the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC92LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA169.md): Cessna 150L · Put-In-Bay, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N18176 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in trees. - [NTSB ATL92FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA162.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N5640W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and his improper execution of emergency procedures. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence, his inadequate preflight inspection when he failed to drain the gascolator,… - [NTSB FTW92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA196.md): Cessna 150F · Granbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N6650F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent use of carburetor heat during takeoff. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB FTW92DPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPA01.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Dekalb, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N3167Y · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA103.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1992 · N61272 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stalling of the airplane and an inadequate altitude in which he could recover. Factor relating to the accident was the water in the fuel. - [NTSB BFO92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA087.md): Piper J3C · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N92668 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice. Carburetor icing weather conditions was a factor. - [NTSB LAX92LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA278.md): Bell 47G5 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N4798R · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power due to unknown reason (s). Factors in this accident were 1) low altitude when the partial loss of power occurred 2) low rotor RPM as a result of the loss of power, and 3) the pilot not being able to take remedial action due to… - [NTSB FTW92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA176.md): Cessna 152 · Marietta, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N4957P · Substantial damage > Engine power loss for undetermined reasons. - [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 NYC92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA109.md): Cessna 150L · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N1793Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat during cruise, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the pilot's lack of total flying… - [NTSB LAX92LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA234.md): Jacanin Great Lakes · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1992 · N4045 · Destroyed > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector in the full 'on' setting. A factor in the accident was the design of the fuel selector valve and the location of the temporary radio installation which limited the pilot's view… - [NTSB NYC92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA096.md): Cessna 140A · Vincentown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N2939C · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a collision with wires during a forced landing. - [NTSB ATL92FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA111.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Waccamaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N757VN · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures while operating the aircraft in weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A factor in the accident was the weather condition, which was favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB MIA92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA129.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1992 · N5830U · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to improper placement of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command following partial loss of engine power due to partial blockage of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the dark night condition and improper maintenance… - [NTSB CHI92FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA145.md): Piper PA-18 · Arnold, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N7282K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were improper adjustment of the carburetor float level by an unknown person, and the pilot's disregarding weight-and-balance. - [NTSB ATL92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA098.md): Avid Flyer Heavy Hauler · Wendell, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N613AB · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the forward spark plug by the owner/pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX92LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA200.md): Piper PA23-150 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N2310B · Substantial damage > An engine power loss due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB ATL92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA092.md): Cessna 172E · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N5529T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power because of the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB CHI92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA130.md): Cessna 152 · Hanover, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N46034 · Substantial damage > Inadequate remedial action by the pilot in command when the engine lost partial power during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and soft terrain in the area selected for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Acton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N2430K · Substantial damage > The excessive airspeed during the landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice induced power loss, and the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat. - [NTSB ATL92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA081.md): Aeronca 7DC · Elgin, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1992 · N2901E · Substantial damage > The improperly installed spark plug by an unknown person. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB CHI92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA129.md): Enstrom 280C · Iron Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N51782 · Substantial damage > The presence of water in the air induction system. - [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 SEA92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA072.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N3494P · Substantial damage > Partial blockage of the left engine induction air filter, inability to maintain the proper rate of descent, and delayed extension of the landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions, wing ice, and rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB DEN92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA041.md): Enstrom F28 · Lakewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N95NR · Substantial damage > The premature use of collective by the pilot during an autorotation. Factors were: the disconnection and subsequent collapse of the induction air line. - [NTSB MIA92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Michigan City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N6341B · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA052.md): Cessna 150L · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1992 · N11568 · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and an inadequate weather evaluation. - [NTSB FTW92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA075.md): Bell 206B III · Grand Isle · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1992 · N2750F · Substantial damage > Heavy sea state due to the high winds. A factor was the power loss. - [NTSB LAX92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA125.md): Cessna 182N · San Ardo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N8948G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to this accident was water contamination in the fuel and the soft soil landing area. - [NTSB NYC92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA060.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Isle Au Haut, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N36142 · Substantial damage > Fuel system icing and contamination which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent stall and loss of control during a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA115.md): Cessna 150 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1992 · N8580J · Substantial damage > The failure of the CFI to properly use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: 1) weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and 2) the lack of suitable terrain to complete the forced… - [NTSB NYC92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA056.md): Beech 95 · Caldonia, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1992 · N986T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was weather conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB MIA92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA097.md): Piper J3-C65 · Church Hill, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1992 · N88380 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to clear his engine during descent resulting in the spark plugs becoming fouled which resulted in loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA069.md): Bell 47D1 · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1992 · N93067 · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the autorotative landing. - [NTSB CHI92LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1992 · N152BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. - [NTSB LAX92FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA094.md): Mooney M-20-C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N6481U · Destroyed > Fuel contamination by water due to the; 1) failure of the fuel caps to properly seal against water ingestion, 2) the pilots failure to adequately perform a preflight inspection of the aircraft sufficient to detect the presence of water in the fuel tanks.… - [NTSB BFO92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA022.md): Hughes 369D · Edison, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1992 · N8674F · Destroyed > The blockage of the fuel nozzle which resulted in partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. - [NTSB ATL92LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA035.md): Cessna 172G · Millen, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N5866R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during icing conditions which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1992&occurrence=354&page=2 ## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 354) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=354&year=1992 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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