# NTSB investigations: Miscellaneous/other

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI94LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA227.md): Cessna 441 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N815MC · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were unlatched nose cargo doors and the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA098.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-B · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1994 · N1511M · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent burner control interference by the passenger. A factor was the presence of electric transmission wires at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB MIA94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA118.md): Cessna 310J · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N310JF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to assure the generators were engaged before flight (failed to follow the checklist).
- [NTSB NYC94LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA062.md): Douglas DC-8-61 · Covington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N817CK · No damage
  > The captain's improper decision to conduct flight at high altitude in an unpressurized airplane, which resulted in his incapacition from depressurization sickness. A factor related to the accident was: maintenance personnel failed to properly secure the…
- [NTSB ANC94IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94IA037.md): Boeing 747-200F · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · B-160 · Minor damage
  > The attempt, by the pilot in command, to attempt takeoff with the parking brake controll engaged, resulting from incorrect procedures by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI94IA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94IA095.md): British Aerospace ATP · Mosinee, WI · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N854AW · Minor damage
  > the inadequate design of the PBSI electrical switch(es), and the operator's failure to expeditiously implement corrective Service Bulletins.
- [NTSB MIA94IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94IA043.md): Boeing 767-322 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1994 · N648UA · No damage
  > Emergency procedure initiated by an unqualified person.
- [NTSB FTW94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA056.md): Beech 35 · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N3331V · Substantial damage
  > Was a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a passenger door inadvertently opening in flight due to inadequate preflight by the pilot, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA016.md): Cessna 150J · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N5522G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged altitude/clearance during the banner pickup, which resulted in the tow rope snagging the landing gear, and failed to maintain adequate airspeed, while landing with the banner attached, which resulted in a failure (or inability) to attain a…
- [NTSB FTW94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA033.md): Bell 204-B · Cedar Crest, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N41699 · No damage
  > Failure of ground personnel to follow published procedures. A factor was the the load jettison.
- [NTSB LAX93LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA371.md): Schweizer 269C · Kepuhi Molokai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N150CA · Destroyed
  > A loss of main rotor RPM for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA366.md): Cessna 182H · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N1982X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's sudden incapacation due to a fatal heart attack.
- [NTSB BFO93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA155.md): Douglas MD-88 · Lexington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N913DL · No damage
  > The cabin attendant did not follow published procedures.
- [NTSB NYC93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA174.md): Cameron HAB-N90 · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N1192W · No damage
  > The inadequate bracing of the passenger for landing which resulted in a fall.
- [NTSB MIA93LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA181.md): Grumman AA-5 · Delray Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N11LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's/flight instructor failure to communicate his intentions with the student pilot to effect a positive transfer of the flight controls, and improper handling of the airplane on landing roll out, resulting in an on ground collision with a…
- [NTSB LAX93LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA289.md): Raven S-60A · La Jolla, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N2809D · No damage
  > the failure of the injured ground crewman to release his hold on the basket in a timely manner when instructed by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX93LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA279.md): Raven S-60A · Coloma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N35GS · No damage
  > the passenger's injury to an ankle during the landing touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA088.md): Cessna 185 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N8536L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/thin (weak) ice condition of the lake surface.
- [NTSB LAX93IA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93IA245.md): Boeing 757-222 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1993 · N540UA · Minor damage
  > the inadvertent deployment of an overwing emergency excape slide due to the inadequate latching of the slide compartment door following access by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the inadequate door closing procedure specified by the…
- [NTSB BFO93GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93GA102.md): Beech B24R · Manassas, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N824V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was that the pilot's attention was diverted by the open door.
- [NTSB LAX93LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA217.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N410DS · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilots inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, 2) his failure to adequately compensate for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, 3) his failure to maintain an adequate landing approach airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the pilots…
- [NTSB CHI93LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA327.md): British Aerospace ATP · Green Bay, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1993 · N852AW · No damage
  > the passenger's loss of footing (miscellaneous).
- [NTSB CHI93IA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA127.md): de Havilland SHD-6 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1993 · N374MQ · No damage
  > The local controller's failure to maintain 3 miles radar separation between two airplanes. A factor related to the incident was the local controller's delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI93IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA126.md): ATR ATR 42 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N426MQ · No damage
  > An improper clearance by the north local controller, which resulted in a failure to maintain proper IFR separation. A factor related to the incident was: inadequate coordination among the tower personnel.
- [NTSB CHI93IA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA125.md): ATR ATR 72 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N248AT · No damage
  > the local controller's failure to issue a proper heading clearance which resulted in a loss of radar separation between two departing airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI93IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA115.md): de Havilland SHD-6 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N364MQ · No damage
  > Failure of the approach and local controllers to maintain IFR separation standards between all the airplanes on the approach.
- [NTSB NYC93IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA064.md): Boeing 727-200 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1993 · N79771 · No damage
  > The pilot's disorientation while taxiing, resulting in a runway incursion. Factors contributing to the incident were: the failure of the flight crew to communicate with the ATC ground controller to verify their position; the inadequate crew coordination; and…
- [NTSB FTW93IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA064.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC9-82 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1993 · N7532A · No damage
  > The inaccurate safety advisory provided by the tower operator. A factor was the emergency evacuation
- [NTSB DEN93IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93IA025.md): Boeing 767-222 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1993 · N601UA · No damage
  > Medical incapacitation of the first officer.
- [NTSB FTW93IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA048.md): Embraer EMB-120RT · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1992 · N16729 · No damage
  > The assigned mechanic's failure to reinstall the attachment screws and the quality inspector's inadequate inspection of the completed work. A factor was the complacency of the maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA045.md): Beech 77 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N6761E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA043.md): Boeing 727-232 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N401DA · No damage
  > The captain's inadequate coordination with the ground and flight crew. Factors related to the accident were: the passenger's perception that the APU exhaust was a fire, which resulted in action that initiated an evacuation.
- [NTSB ATL93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA024.md): Boeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N619DL · No damage
  > The inadequate procedures and training of ground personnel involved in the aircraft push back operations by company management.
- [NTSB ANC93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA015.md): Bell 206B III · Elf Point Camp, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1992 · N21424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged clearance and dragged an external load longline cable while landing.
- [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 FTW93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA005.md): Beech C24R · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N6636Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed flare. A factor was the pilot's failure to properly secure the door prior to takeoff.
- [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 FTW92LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA235.md): Ercoupe 415-G · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N94424 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's lack of familiarity with the performance capability of the aircraft. Factors were the rising terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA177.md): Air Command Commander · Mars Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1992 · N4235X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation before sufficient rotor speed had been attained to support flight. A factor was the rough sod airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA145.md): Cessna 150 · Chicken, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N60725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented, her lack of total expereince, her lack of familiarity with the geographical area, the poor lighting condition (dusk), and the weather…
- [NTSB MIA92FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA156.md): Bell 47J2 · Adjuntas, PR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N8476E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate rotor RPM during a precautionary landing following the loss of engine oil. In addition, the pilot failed to insure that the engine contained adequate oil, and that the oil dip stick was secure prior to…
- [NTSB LAX92LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA316.md): Cessna 177 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N2279Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilots poor planning in not properly securing the aircraft with tiedowns, chocks or brakes prior to attempting to start the engine by hand propping.
- [NTSB MIA92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA153.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N2135R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly instruct the passenger on aircraft controls prior to takeoff, resulting in the passenger inadvertently releasing the tow cable as the glider was being towed through 150 feet.
- [NTSB FTW92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA183.md): Cessna 180K · Curlew Island, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N66618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the pilot's physical impairment.
- [NTSB SEA92LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA151.md): Berkshire Mfg. Concept 70 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N382W · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: no thermal lift and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA208.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Kendallville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N36133 · Substantial damage
  > Improper remedial action, the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the failed tow rope.
- [NTSB LAX92LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA275.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Olancha, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N173SS · Substantial damage
  > 1) The tow pilot's intentional premature release of the glider, which had become airborne, when the tow plane failed to achieve sufficient airspeed during its takeoff ground roll, and, 2) the glider having insufficient altitude at the time of release to…
- [NTSB LAX92LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA262.md): Bell 47-G5A · Pago Pago (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N211CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in failing to ensure that all skid tiedowns were removed prior to the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC92LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA082.md): Champion 7GCB · Snow Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N9897Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to keep the aircraft on the step and he allowed it to become airborne. The pilot subsequently lost depth perception, and his failure to maintain proper rate of descent, resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the float landing gear. A…
- [NTSB SEA92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA098.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35C · Big Timber, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N2739H · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: no thermal lift and inadequate remedial action.

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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&page=10

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