# 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 CHI93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA023.md): Cessna 140 · Waverly, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N4213N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brakes during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N75823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery for a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL93FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA016.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N8869L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA024.md): Cessna 150M · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1992 · N8960U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge his level off altitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA023.md): Piper PA-30 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1992 · N7629Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA93FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA010.md): Piper PA-12 · Lowman, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N3743M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, trees, and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA030.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Monroeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N2503L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for adverse wind conditions during landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent departure from the runway and collision with trees. Factor related to the accident was: the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB MIA93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA012.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N38800 · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure over unsuitable terrain. The cause of the engine failure was fuel contamination by ferrous metal particles that prevented the fuel servo from operating properly. The origin of the contamination is unknown.
- [NTSB CHI93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA020.md): Champion 7ECA · Carroll, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N9507S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA016.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N6345P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb out on a night flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA015.md): Beech K35 · Scott City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N3074C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the alternator and the pilot's inadvertent descent.
- [NTSB ATL93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA015.md): Cessna 152 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N49164 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots poor inflight decision to attempt to land the aircraft in an unsuitable area.
- [NTSB SEA93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA011.md): Cessna 150L · Enterprise, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N16221 · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: improper use of the mixture.
- [NTSB MIA93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA011.md): Hunter Velocity · Apopka, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N141NH · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with wake turbulence from a Boeing 727.
- [NTSB LAX93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA018.md): Cessna 305A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N1832 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing roll resulting in a ground loop swerve.
- [NTSB FTW93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA022.md): Cessna 150M · Commerce, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N7878U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid an undetermined object.
- [NTSB DEN93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA007.md): Marcy Kitfox IV · Longmont, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N130T · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA008.md): Cessna 172P · Woody Creek, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N63016 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft climb performance exceeded. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in mountain flying, and the high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA017.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Trenton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA009.md): Morrisey Shinn 2150A · Dallas, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N5131V · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include an improper fuel selector setting, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA93WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA010.md): Cessna T188C · Cozumel, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 1992 · N1992J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA017.md): Pasporello, J.F. RV-3 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N65JP · Destroyed
  > The failure of an unidentified airframe or component system for unknown reasons and the resulting inflight fire.
- [NTSB CHI93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA018.md): American Eagle 101 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N7157A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA017.md): Cessna 150 · Powell, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N3366J · Substantial damage
  > The water in the aircraft fuel as a result of the improper preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA009.md): Cessna 206 · Slate Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N9138M · Substantial damage
  > The icy condition of the runway and the discontinued snow removal.
- [NTSB NYC93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA029.md): Cessna 195B · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N4384N · Destroyed
  > The inadequate pre-flight by the pilot ensuring fuel cap security. A factor in this accident was the pilots complacency in fuel management.
- [NTSB FTW93LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA021.md): Cessna 177B · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N13710 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing flare and the improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI93LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA021.md): Cessna C177B · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N35230 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA014.md): Piper PA-20 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N5592H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA013.md): Schweizer H-300 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N3625Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a night 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 CHI93DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG01.md): King BOWERS-FLYBABY · Buffalo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N199 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to improper installation of the carburetor, by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB MIA93FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA009.md): Cessna 152 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N757SM · Destroyed
  > Loss of control inflight by the pilot for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N6157B · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failing to comply with airworthiness directives pertaining to the airplane's fuel bladders resulting in fuel capacity being decreased causing fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA020.md): British Aerospace 3100 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N404AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance. The congested ramp was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA019.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · XAAMF · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle operator's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA012.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Maryland Height, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N7858N · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the induction air system by a mouse nest.
- [NTSB SEA93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA006.md): Cessna 150L · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1992 · N19092 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, trees, high density altitude, and downdrafts.
- [NTSB NYC93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA027.md): Cessna 177 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1992 · N3107T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing on a highway.
- [NTSB NYC93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA028.md): Beech A36 · Middlebourne, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1992 · N1582L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to intentionally fly into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into trees. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA93WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA008.md): Cessna 172M · Mayaguana Isl, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 1992 · N9288H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW93WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93WA018.md): Gulfstream 680 T · Pesqueria, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 1992 · XCAA3 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC93LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA021.md): Cessna 210L · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N2141S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a drainage ditch. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB NYC93GA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93GA025.md): Schweizer 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N6132E · Substantial damage
  > A power loss of undetermined origin. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, the lack of a suitable landing area, and the inability of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB NYC93FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA026.md): Beech 55 · Leicester, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N1ZB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glide path. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and his lack of recent instrument experienced.
- [NTSB FTW93FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA017.md): Cessna 150L · Liverpool, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N10736 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction. Factors were: the pilot's lack of total experience in night operations, and inadequate supervision from the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA024.md): Cessna 150L · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N17023 · Substantial damage
  > The automobile driver's failure to see and avoid aircraft traffic while crossing an active runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA022.md): Cessna 150 · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N19402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway, impacting with a wall and subsequently caught fire. A contributing factor was the pilot improperly compensated for a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX93FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA014.md): Cessna T337G · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N9SQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during a circle to land maneuver in reduced visibility conditions. A factor in the accident was his distraction while reconfiguring the aircraft for a go around which led to an inadvertent entry into a…
- [NTSB DEN93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N1450U · Substantial damage
  > Proper descent rate was not maintained by the pilot in command which resulted in a hard landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1992&page=8

## 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=7&year=1992

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