# 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 CHI92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA143.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N140BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight and decision to close the glider's canopy at low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN92IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA050.md): Boeing 757-222 · Denver, CO · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · May 4, 1992 · N530UA · No damage
  > The captain suffered a fatal heart attack.
- [NTSB FTW92FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA112.md): Bell 206L-3 · Venice, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N6610L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to food poisoning.
- [NTSB LAX92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA147.md): Boeing 757-222 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N519UA · No damage
  > The ground guide's failure to follow established procedures and his improper visual lookout by failing to remain clear of the nose gear during the push back operation.
- [NTSB FTW92IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA092.md): Bell 206L-3 · Sabine Pass #18 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1992 · N41791 · No damage
  > The pilot's cardiovascular disease.
- [NTSB ANC92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA042.md): Piper PA-18A-135 · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N3372B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to attain & maintain takeoff airspeed. Factors to the accident were: takeoff was performed with a tailwind, and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA058.md): Cessna 207 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1992 · N91056 · Substantial damage
  > The cargo door unlatched for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1991 · N757YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper interpretation of instructions issued by air traffic control specialist, and the pilot's poor inflight planning and decision(s). Factors associated with the accident are the confusing communications by the air traffic control specialist,…
- [NTSB ATL92IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA030.md): Airbus Industrie A-310-200 · Covington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1991 · N803PA · No damage
  > The improper installation of the thrust reverser stow switch assembly by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in the erroneous illumination of the thrust reverser warning light.
- [NTSB MIA92FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA045.md): Cessna 152 · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1991 · N49278 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's incapacitation due to an undetermined cardiovascular event which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB LAX92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA055.md): Cessna 421B · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1991 · N421DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to follow the airplane's checklist. A contributing factor was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB MIA92LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA031.md): Robinson R22 Mariner · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1991 · N4072U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of collective control and throttle during recovery from an autorotation which resulted in loss of rotor RPM and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA027.md): Beech BE-35 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N2015W · No damage
  > The passenger's loss of balance resulting from a previous impairment.
- [NTSB LAX92FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA043.md): Cessna 172M · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1991 · N80274 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground during an intentional low altitude flight in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors related to the pilot becoming distracted while flying over the ground and to his failure to initiate a…
- [NTSB ATL92LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA022.md): British Aerospace 3101 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1991 · N311PX · No damage
  > The failure of the ramp agent to position an additional step below the last step of the airstair door and the ground; the agent failed to follow a verbal company procedure.
- [NTSB MIA92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA021.md): North American Navion · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1991 · N8631H · Substantial damage
  > Operation by the owner/pilot-in-command with known deficiencies in equipment and fuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line.
- [NTSB MIA92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA006.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tylertown, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1991 · N5414S · Substantial damage
  > Oil fouling of the windshield due to a loose engine oil seal. A factor was the pilot's preexisting vision impairment.
- [NTSB MIA91LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA226.md): Cessna 172C · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1991 · N1669Y · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and failure of the pilot to refuel before departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in becoming lost/disoriented, and operation with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB MIA91LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA222.md): Hoffmeyer Moni Standard · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N133 · Substantial damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot in command and inadvertent stall mush.
- [NTSB LAX91IA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91IA415.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Santa Ana, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N633AW · No damage
  > The failure of the flight attendant assigned to the aft galley jumpseat to secure a beverage cart in accordance with company policy.
- [NTSB CHI91LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA299.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Boscobel, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · N915PM · Substantial damage
  > Improper remedial action by the pilot-in-command (PIC), and inadequate monitoring by the designated pilot examiner (DPE) during a simulated emergency procedure. Factors related to the accident were: the loss of power in one engine due to an undetermined…
- [NTSB FTW91LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA161.md): Barnes AX 7 · Baytown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1991 · N5182U · No damage
  > The crewmembers improper posture during landing which led to a serious injury.
- [NTSB DEN91FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA127.md): Butler Aerostar 600 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N4VH · Destroyed
  > Loss of control in flight after to the cabin door opened inadvertently during takeoff run.
- [NTSB CHI91LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA280.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Algonquin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1991 · N5035J · Substantial damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB LAX91FA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA366.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N9507C · Destroyed
  > (1) The pilot's improper preflight preparation; (2) the pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's performance data by his selection of an improper flap position for takeoff; and (3) the pilot's choice of a runway too short for a safe takeoff.…
- [NTSB MIA91IA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91IA199.md): British Aerospace BA-3100 · Fort Myers, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N3155 · No damage
  > The physiological incapacitation of the captain and his loss of consciousness due to a syncopal pleural event.
- [NTSB LAX91LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA360.md): Cessna 182 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N5825B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI91LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA231.md): Let L-13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1991 · N781BA · Substantial damage
  > A collision with wires after the glider overshot the landing area due to inadvertent lowering of the flaps and no use of spoilers.
- [NTSB CHI91FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA228.md): Robinson R 22B · Carmel, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N8017D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delaying remedial action. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to attain adequate rotor RPM for takeoff, failure to abort takeoff and lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB LAX91LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA318.md): Cessna 172 · Chico, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N6387E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure.
- [NTSB BFO91LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA073.md): Beech H50 · Hartwood, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N171S · Substantial damage
  > The parachutist failure to properly monitor and secure his release handle to protect against accidental parachute deployment.
- [NTSB LAX91LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA306.md): Cessna 182 · Wailua, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N9022T · Substantial damage
  > The accidental deployment of jumpers reserve parachute inside the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA181.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N41402 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain encountered during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB BFO91FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA060.md): Piper J5 · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N763WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adeqate airspeed which caused the airplane to stall.
- [NTSB FTW91LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA110.md): Beech B19 · Addison, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N18989 · Substantial damage
  > Entry door opening in flight, inadequate emergency procedures published by the manufacturer, and poor emergency training by the student's instructor. Factors were inadequate design/installation of the door locking mechanism, deteriorated airplane performance,…
- [NTSB LAX91LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA274.md): Ryan ST3KR · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N46795 · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation due to the pilot's failure to properly configure the aircraft for the flight during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI91LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA183.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY-7B · Greenwood, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N3605G · Minor damage
  > The inadequate briefing to the ground crew by the pilot, because the ground crewman did not understand the intent and objectives of the maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA91LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA126.md): Boeing 737-3G7 · Elko, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N304AW · No damage
  > An unsecured cart. The factors to the accident were: turbulent weather conditions, and poor judgement by the flight attendant.
- [NTSB CHI91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA179.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N2596P · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control by the dual student was not maintained, remedial action by the CFI was delayed, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor related to the accident was rough water caused by a power boat wake.
- [NTSB ATL91LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA060.md): Cessna 177 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1991 · N2314Y · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the left magneto grounding lead resulting in a 'hot magneto' condition.
- [NTSB MIA91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA131.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1991 · N150ER · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the PA-28 pilot to maintain proper brake pressure, while diverting his attention to his notepad.
- [NTSB ATL91FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA074.md): Beech 60 · Kinston, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1991 · N311MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering for a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the unsecured baggage compartment door and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB MIA91LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA112.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1991 · N55516 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive flare by the dual student during the forced landing following a simulated engine failure shortly after takeoff. Also, failure of the student to maintain vs, and failure of the CFI to take remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE03.md): Air Command Gyrocopter · Lansing, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N447MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed pullup. A factor in the accident was the pilot's exessive rate of descent during the spiral maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA094.md): Cessna 150G · Greenwood, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1991 · N2949J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to abort the flight when one of the two fuel quantity indicators became inoperative during the first leg of the flight. Also, inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, poor preflight planning, and poor supervision by the CFI who…
- [NTSB FTW91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA048.md): Bell 206B II · High Island, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1991 · N59491 · Substantial damage
  > For occurrence #1 - inadequate supervision by the operator in launching a hazardous mission without an adequate sling/harness, the pilot's poor judgement in accepting and continuing the mission into low light conditions, and the crewmember's inadvertent…
- [NTSB CHI91DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM03.md): Huddleston/Becktold Glasair · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 11, 1991 · N270KT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to flare the aircraft for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the landing gear malfunction, and the cfi's improperly planned approach.
- [NTSB ATL91IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA044.md): British Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3201 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1991 · N844AE · Minor damage
  > The failure of the captain to follow checklist procedures, resulting in a flight with the cabin door unsecured, and the subsequent loss of the cabin door.
- [NTSB NYC91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA066.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Williamstown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1991 · N5763S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to retract the speed brakes during the preflight, which resulted in the tow airplane being unable to attain sufficient altitude prior to releasing the glider, and the subsequent landing of the glider on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA087.md): Boeing 727-200 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1991 · N815AA · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper procedures and the improper use of the throttles.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=430&page=12

## 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=11

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