# NTSB investigations, 1992

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 FTW93RA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93RA063.md): Rockwell Sabreliner 75A · Quito, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 1992 · AE402
- [NTSB ATL93LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA033.md): Kaman HH43F · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1992 · N100PL · Substantial damage
  > The deterioration of the engine fuel shutoff solenoid valve which failed in the closed position.
- [NTSB NYC93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA042.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Cheriton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1992 · N9102W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a touchdown too FAR down the runway, with excessive airspeed, and the subsequent encounter with soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB FTW93LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA049.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1992 · N6682V · Substantial damage
  > The collapsing of the main landing gear as result of a worn gear locking mechanism. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB BFO93FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA016.md): Beech C-45G · Elkridge, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1992 · N7770B · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the cargo, which allowed a shift in the center of gravity during a missed approach maneuver and resulted in subsequent loss of aircraft control and flying speed. A factor related to the accident was failure of the pilot…
- [NTSB SEA93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA033.md): Beech 35-33 · Riverton, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1992 · N755AA · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: snow and flight into known adverse weather.
- [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 DEN93FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA015.md): Douglas DC-8-52 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1992 · N810CK · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with severe clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA040.md): Boeing 737-300LR · Flushing, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1992 · N516AU · No damage
  > A lack of adequate clearance between the walker and tug which resulted in the walker being struck by the tug when he fell for unknown reason(s). A factor related to the accident was the lack of a policy to stay clear of the tug, towbar, and nosewheel of the…
- [NTSB SEA93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA034.md): Bell 47G3-B2A · Montpelier, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N58131 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to leaking internal carburetor seals, resulting from improper repair of the carburetor by an acft repair station.
- [NTSB MIA93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA027.md): Bell 47-G5A · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N7925J · Substantial damage
  > The improper in flight decision of the pilot in command to attempt an agricultural turn with insufficient altitude to accomplish the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities.
- [NTSB LAX93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA063.md): Hughes 269B · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N9566F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor RPM during downwind flight and adequate altitude to recover the loss of main rotor RPM before settling into the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of rotorcraft flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI93FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA050.md): Cessna 177B · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N11889 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb during a missed approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: inoperative gyro instruments due to a broken vacuum pump, the dark night, adverse weather conditions, and rising…
- [NTSB SEA93FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA032.md): Cessna 152 · Marysville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N69260 · Destroyed
  > The design stress limits of the airframe were exceeded by the student pilot.
- [NTSB NYC93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Alberta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N58ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to take off on rough uneven terrain and could not attain rotation speed, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree during the ground run. A factor in this accident was inadequate pre flight planning.
- [NTSB NYC93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA038.md): Helio H-700 · Shelton, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N50DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check the position of the landing gear before attempting a water landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA037.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N4946Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to provide adequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in this accident was the high gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA036.md): Piper PA-32RT-301T · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N3017P · Substantial damage
  > An improper weld by other maintenance personnel which resulted in the nose gear collapsing, and a loss of directional control on takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX93FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Missing Acft, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N81453 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [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 SEA93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA029.md): Aeronca 7AC · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N2216E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires while buzzing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA026.md): Grumman AA-1 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N5915L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with shifting winds on the takeoff roll, that caused the airplane to overrun the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot in command to perform an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA064.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N8339X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain direction control during the landing touchdown. Contributing to the accident inadequate maintenance of the runway safety area by airport personnel.
- [NTSB CHI93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA048.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Shell Knob, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N4152W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudging of the landing flare.
- [NTSB ATL93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA031.md): Beech 95-B55B · Calera, AL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N7479N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight with the fuel tank selector handles improperly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage. Factors were the cloudy weather conditions, the night lighting conditions, and the steep, hilly terrain conditions…
- [NTSB LAX93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA062.md): Hughes 369C · Kamuela, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N9230F · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate 100-hour inspection performed by company maintenance personnel. Factors contributing to this accident are the fuel control exceeding the manufacturers' service limits; the inoperative fuel filter; the overtemperature of the gas generator…
- [NTSB LAX93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA061.md): Piper PA-28 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N4338N · Substantial damage
  > Failed to maintain directional control and an inadequate visual lookout. Contributing to this accident were the inoperative runway lights.
- [NTSB ANC93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA019.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Scammon Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N8374T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the whiteout snow and fog conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA018.md): Luscombe SL8 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N71585 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of his airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot in commands improper taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1992 · N5405S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation, poor fuel consumption calculations, and delay in effecting any remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the pilot inadvertently becoming Lost/disoriented and the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA058.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1992 · N80142 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to this accident was the separation of the fuel cap, tail rotor blade balance weight, tail rotor gear box, and the vertical fin.
- [NTSB MIA93FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA025.md): Cessna 152 · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N5324M · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command becoming lost and disoriented and his failure to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA057.md): Hughes 369B · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N5035F · Destroyed
  > That the pilot misjudged the distance of the high tension wires from the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA047.md): Hiller UH12B · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N1048P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main rotor system for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB DEN93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA014.md): Champion 7KCAB · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N2751G · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93GA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93GA046.md): Schweizer 269C · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N640KC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudging the distance during the autorotation.
- [NTSB MIA93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA024.md): Cessna 182B · Aberdeen, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N2649G · Substantial damage
  > The improper in flight decision of the pilot in command to attempt a long landing, downwind on a short wet sod runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot in command to execute a go around when observing the wind and landing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93T#A02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93T%23A02.md): Hughes OH-6A (BP) · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N6638J · Substantial damage
- [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 CHI93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA044.md): Cessna 150M · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N63294 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of rudder control and subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA031.md): Beech S35 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N8634Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with objects/terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow, dark night conditions, trees, improper preflight planning and self induced pressure.
- [NTSB CHI93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA047.md): Beech A36 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N244JH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain an airspeed above stall during a landing flare.
- [NTSB ATL93FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA030.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Pike Road, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N7622S · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. Factors were the inadequate preflight planning and preparation of the pilot in command in that he operated…
- [NTSB LAX93FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA055.md): Cessna T210M · Thornton, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N784RF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the sacramento controller to advise the stockton controller of the impending unsafe situation, and the failure of the stockton controller…
- [NTSB BFO93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA015.md): Mooney M20K · Orange, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N231JU · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel, and inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB BFO93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N15262 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate supervision by the instructor, and his delay in initiating a go around.
- [NTSB ATL93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA032.md): Van Arsdell/Brent,M. Rutan Long EZ · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N989LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and his failure to note the raised arresting device near the runway threshold.
- [NTSB LAX93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA056.md): Cessna 182K · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N2622Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and improper remedial action by descending into high terrain. Contributing to this accident were the prevailing cloud condition.
- [NTSB FTW93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA046.md): Cessna 152 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N4948P · Substantial damage
  > Hard landing due to the pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the blocked rudder.
- [NTSB FTW93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA045.md): Cessna 172N · Tryon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N28ER · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to fuel starvation and the pilots improper selection of the off position on the fuel selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1992&page=4

## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=3&year=1992

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