# NTSB investigations, 1992: 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.

## Latest cases

- [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.
- [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.

## 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" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&year=1992

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