# NTSB investigations, SC

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 ATL92FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA042.md): Cessna T210L · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N732HG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of overhaul personnel to properly torque the engine case rear thru bolts.
- [NTSB ATL92FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA040.md): Cessna 140 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1992 · N1976N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane for the intended flight, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall/spin. A factor contributing to the…
- [NTSB ATL92FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA031.md): Beech 58TC · Bluffton, SC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N6588S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed after a reported engine power loss, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the loss of power on the left engine. The reason for the left engine power loss could not be determined.
- [NTSB MIA92LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA048.md): Piper J-4E · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1991 · N38153 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) due to inadequate fuel consumption calculation by the pilot-in-command, resulting in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL92LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA011.md): Winchester Thorp T-18 · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1991 · N27DW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the wheel brakes, and the subsequent loss of directional control. Factors in this accident were the student pilot's lack of total flying experience and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ATL91LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA183.md): Cessna 172 · Newberry, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N2862E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N8728N · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector handle, and the cfi's inadequate supervision of her student. A factor in this accident was: the cfi's lack of experience as a flight instructor.
- [NTSB ATL91LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA173.md): Cessna 172G · Summerton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1991 · N4184L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the airstrip. Factors in the accident were the quartering tailwind and the wet field conditions at the airstrip.
- [NTSB ATL91LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA171.md): Cessna 150L · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N11503 · Substantial damage
  > The panicked, intentional interference of the flight controls by the student.
- [NTSB ATL91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA152.md): Waco UPF-7 · Manning, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1991 · N29926 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner once the airplane had departed the runway surface. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the entire…
- [NTSB ATL91LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA149.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N300HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA127.md): Cessna A188B · St. Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1991 · N4905Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain safe clearance from power lines, while maneuvering to avoid an automobile in the area of his spraying operation.
- [NTSB ATL91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA125.md): Piper PA-12 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1991 · N4401M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 4 cylinder exhaust valve. Factors in the accident were the lack of a suitable landing site and the water ditching.
- [NTSB ATL91FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA116.md): Beech 95-B55 · Irmo, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N36743 · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL91LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA112.md): Piper PA-12 · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N2GV · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number two exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA105.md): Cessna 188 · Sycamore, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N731EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the gust lock during prelflight; the string jammed the flight controls and created an uncontrollable condition.
- [NTSB ATL91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA101.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Little River, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N1181S · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot dragged the right wing tip on final approach when he failed to control the aircraft. Factors to this accident were: a wind shift below the treetops.
- [NTSB ATL91FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Surf Side Beach, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N6634W · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot, in that he failed to turn the aircraft fuel selector 'on' prior to starting the engine. A factor in the accident was the aircraft fuel selector valve leaking enough fuel to the engine in the…
- [NTSB ATL91LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA096.md): Schweizer 269C · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N7507J · Destroyed
  > The pilot diverted his attention to a poisonous snake in the cockpit and failed to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA080.md): Cessna 177RG · Saluda, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N1960Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor did not maintain the proper altitude during the simulated forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL91LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA072.md): Cessna 182D · Greer, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1991 · N9884X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB ATL91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA020.md): Mooney M20F · Pageland, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1991 · N6858V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the weather conditions and the malfunction of a gyro instrument (probably the attitude indicator).
- [NTSB ATL91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA033.md): Cessna 310Q · Windsor, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1990 · N2251Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the owner of the private sod airport to properly maintain the runway, which precipitated the loss of control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA030.md): Beech S35 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N53G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the engine oil filter was properly installed prior to flight, resulting in engine oil loss and eventual failure of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL91FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA026.md): Beech D-55 · Greer, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1990 · N2000Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow normal fuel system operational procedures which resulted in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL91FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA015.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1990 · N7840P · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude/clearance above the runway during a low pass and allowed the propeller to contact the runway; he then failed to maintain airspeed after a pull-up and allowed the aircraft to stall.
- [NTSB ATL91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA009.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N6142D · Substantial damage
  > An eroded exhaust stack which allowed hot gases to impinge upon the firewall, and ignite cabin insulation.
- [NTSB ATL91FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA008.md): Beech A36 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N97PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's loss of consciousness during flight. The reason for the loss of consciousness could not be determined.
- [NTSB ATL90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA181.md): Schweizer G-164B · Minturn, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N36303 · Substantial damage
  > A previously fractured main wheel which had resulted from a hard landing. A factor in the accident was inadequate inspection by the operator.
- [NTSB ATL90DLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG02.md): Cessna A188B · Aiken, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N9422R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed pull-up during an aerial application swath which resulted in the collision with a static wire associated with electrical transmission lines.
- [NTSB ATL90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA159.md): Cessna 172 · Ridge Spring, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N66068 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the maintenance facility/owner to follow standard preventive maintenance procedures. A factor was the pilot's failure to extend the flaps during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA157.md): Beech E18S · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N563W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedure by shutting down the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the number three intake valve in the right engine due to fatigue, and trees in the emergency…
- [NTSB ATL90FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA150.md): Piper PA-18A · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N2789P · Destroyed
  > Towline interference with the rudder, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spinn. A factor that contributed to the accident was: failure of the company/operator management to adequately guard against such…
- [NTSB ATL90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA134.md): Hughes 269C · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N7448F · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to properly plan for high density altitude operations, which resulted in settling with power to the ground.
- [NTSB ATL90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA135.md): Boeing 727-281 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N743US · No damage
  > Improper utilization of the emergency equipment.
- [NTSB ATL90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA127.md): Cessna 150 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N6285G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during the flare phase of the approach/landing. Contributing to the accident was a sudden increase in winds.
- [NTSB ATL90IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA123.md): Beech BE-18 · Anderson, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N52A · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance while taxiing to the ramp. A factor in the incident was a dark, unlighted ramp area.
- [NTSB ATL90FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA110.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N9538J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system through inadvertant selection of the 'off' position of the fuel selector valve handle.
- [NTSB ATL90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA101.md): Cessna 177B · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N19119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA100.md): Bell 205A-1 · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N67HJ · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the main rotor because of the failure of a pillow block bolt, and the failure of the operator/repair station to follow the overhaul procedures.
- [NTSB ATL90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA098.md): Cessna 150H · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N22953 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper course reversal procedure which resulted in a stall at a low altitude precluding a recovery before water impact.
- [NTSB ATL90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA080.md): Learjet 24 · Anderson, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N100VQ · Substantial damage
  > Electrical arcing which resulted from a short in the pilot's map light circuit; a chafted wire contacted the oxygen supply line at the oxygen control panel in the cockpit. A factor in the accident was the inadequate design of the oxygen panel plumbing and…
- [NTSB ATL90FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA075.md): Sikorsky HSS-1N · Cross, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N4875M · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to fly the helicopter in such a manner that would have assured sufficient rotor RPM for an autorotation.
- [NTSB ATL90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA058.md): Beech C24R · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N66336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA057.md): Mooney M20A · Parris Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1990 · N8199E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to insure that sufficient fuel was aboard for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA028.md): Mooney M20E · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N1253X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the student's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB ATL90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA022.md): Cessna 182P · Darlington, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1989 · N58735 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and his attempt to land the airplane under the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA015.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N57470 · Substantial damage
  > The worn steering system.
- [NTSB ATL90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA006.md): Cessna 172 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N734PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the airspeed and failed to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ATL90DLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG01.md): Cessna 188B · Hartsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N21897 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate in-flight clearance from obstacles.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'SC' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=15&state=SC

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