# 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 DEN93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA006.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N14695 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the nose landing gear upper drag strut bracket due to fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB ATL93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA014.md): Beech A23A · Cumming, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N3690Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the fuel boost pump when the engine malfunctioned during take off.
- [NTSB ATL93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA013.md): Patrick F. Bowers Corbin JR. ACE E · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N110PB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the propeller from the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC93LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA033.md): Cessna 172N II · Waverly, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N75571 · Substantial damage
  > An unavoidable collision with a deer.
- [NTSB NYC93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA023.md): Cessna C-152 · Petersham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N49269 · Substantial damage
  > The imprpoer maintenance procedures which resulted in engine failure and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA007.md): Cessna 152 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N6560H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper flare which resulted in the aircraft ballooning during landing, followed by his improper recovery from the ballooned landing which resulted in the aircraft touching down hard on the nose landing gear causing it to collapse.
- [NTSB LAX93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA013.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N1176S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planned approach to the runway, and, his improper use of the flight controls which resulted in an inadvertent accelerated stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA016.md): Vuncannon Rotorway R162 · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N437FV · Substantial damage
  > Lift degradation on one main rotor blade surface due to a foreign object.
- [NTSB ATL93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA012.md): Piper PA-12 · Cedar Springs, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N2479M · Destroyed
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stalling speed, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent, low altitude stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ANC93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Seward, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N1660A · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control on the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilots failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff climb, his inadequate training, his lack of total experience, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA011.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Saline, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1992 · N2945Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA020.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N2386L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper preflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW93T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93T%23A01.md): Hiller UH-12B · Anahuac, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N9741M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA015.md): Robinson R22B · Robert Lee, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N8066B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine/rotor RPM for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA013.md): Beech V35E · Laguna, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N3328C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to select the proper fuel tank and resultant fuel starvation power loss. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA011.md): Cessna 172RG · Clarksville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N9797B · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the section gear in the main landing gear retraction and extension mechanism.
- [NTSB LAX93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA012.md): Gilbert SX300 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1992 · N330RJ · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering which led to an inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB FTW93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA012.md): Mooney M20J · Mexia, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1992 · N201BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot fueled the aircraft with jet fuel instead of avaition gasoline. Factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA019.md): Piper PA-28 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N201MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot raised the flaps prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at to low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB MIA93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA006.md): Harkness, Richard W. Adventure · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N87RH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed above stall speed following engine failure resulting in the aircraft stalling and descending uncontrolled to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's improper leaning of the…
- [NTSB LAX93FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA011.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rosemead, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N3940F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the prevailing low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB DEN93IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93IA005.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N72822 · Minor damage
  > An inadvertent attempt, by unknown persons, to start the APU which had been placarded as inoperative. Factors were: inadequate procedures in rendering the APU incapable of being started when inoperative.
- [NTSB CHI93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N69223 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning in not refueling the aircraft and a poorly planned forced landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC93IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA017.md): Boeing 737-300 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N586US · No damage
  > The high cycle fatigue failure of blades on the stage 1 high pressure compressor, which resulted in blade fracture and subsequent internal engine damage and fire.
- [NTSB NYC93FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA015.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elkton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N5152L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to allow the airplane to reach sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles at the end of the runway
- [NTSB ATL93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA008.md): Cessna 310K · East Point, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N111JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel stravation of both engines.
- [NTSB ANC93FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N16275 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night which resulted in a loss of airplane control, spatial disorientation, and an inflight breakup. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather and the…
- [NTSB SEA93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA008.md): James R. Prideaux Avid Flyer · Mt. Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N81AF · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: a tail wind.
- [NTSB SEA93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N24563 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB NYC93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA016.md): Enstrom F-28A · Kitts Hill, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N249Q · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to improper use of the collective, following a wire strike due to inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA010.md): Bell 47-D1 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N162B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the rotor RPM.
- [NTSB LAX93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA009.md): Cessna 210F · Buena Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N1840F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately detect water contamination in the airplane's fuel system during preflight.
- [NTSB LAX93FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Fairfield, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N80780 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around during a night landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot misjudging distance and speed resulting a overshooting the touchdown, the night light condition, his lack of night flying experience in a…
- [NTSB FTW93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA011.md): Cessna L-19A · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N5563 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the cross wind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA008.md): Cessna 150M · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N66355 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot in command and failure to attain directional control of the airplane during landing flare and touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA014.md): Piper PA28-161 · St. Clairsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N8333T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to land on a short grass runway with a tail wind. A factor in this accident was the pilots failure to obtain and evaluate a weather briefing prior to the flight.
- [NTSB NYC93FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA013.md): Cessna 195 · Shenandoah, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N4308V · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB LAX93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA008.md): Cessna R172K · Picacho, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N736WZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with the unforecasted cyclonic wind.
- [NTSB DEN93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N3501E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The attempt by both pilots to pass each other without adequate clearance between their airplanes.
- [NTSB DEN93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA003.md): O'Connor SNO-BIRD XL · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N532SB · Substantial damage
  > Delamination of the rudder leading edge and subsequent jamming of the rudder.
- [NTSB ATL93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA007.md): Bensen B-8M · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N3777R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to operate the flight controls properly.
- [NTSB NYC93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pulaski, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N31953 · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to continue VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the actions…
- [NTSB LAX93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N150G · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing to this accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA009.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N31FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM, which resulted in an in flight loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA148.md): Champion 7EC · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N8958R · Destroyed
  > Collision with the terrain for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB NYC93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA011.md): Anderson Pitts S-1 · Minersville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N31SP · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to a foreign object jamming the elevator flight controls.
- [NTSB NYC93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA009.md): Aeronca 11-AC · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N9486E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the VASI lights.
- [NTSB FTW93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA010.md): Raven S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N8EN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA008.md): Beech 95-B55B · Chatham, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N153Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and spin. Factors were the power loss due to fuel starvation, the dark night, and his failure to use the boost pump for engine restart.
- [NTSB CHI93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA007.md): Howard DGA-15P · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N67433 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability, and airplane performance data not followed by the pilot.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1992&page=9

## 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=8&year=1992

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