# 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 CHI93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA006.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N228R · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an improper flare. A factor related was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA010.md): Cessna 172P · Buford, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N62527 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate inflight planning.
- [NTSB ANC93IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA007.md): Boeing 737-200 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N673MA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Improper ATC clearance instructions by the approach controller, resulting in a failure to insure safe separation between an airplane in visual conditions with an airplane in instrument meteorological conditions on converging courses. A factor which…
- [NTSB NYC93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA018.md): Franklin-Sullivan Technologies FS 1 · Littletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N4246R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate altitude due to an improperly planned approach which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA010.md): Cessna 172F · Wash. Ct. House, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N8849U · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall after the pilot failed to attain flying speed due to a premature liftoff.
- [NTSB FTW93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA007.md): Cessna 210G · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N37SC · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly from restricted hydraulic fluid movement through a partially failed main landing gear uplock release valve.
- [NTSB ATL93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA006.md): Piper PA-12 · Supply, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N72HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his inablilty to attain a proper climb rate during the takeoff. Factors were the runway conditions (soft, rough terrain, wet grass), the perimeter trees, and the tail wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA005.md): Cessna 172N · Apex, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N4874D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in the overrun of the runway. Factors were the tail wind conditions, and the downhill, grass runway.
- [NTSB ANC93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA006.md): Cessna 150F · Denali, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N8048F · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the student pilot, the student pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the roadway landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB MIA93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA005.md): Beech A36 · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N17803 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by poor preflight planning preparation by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA005.md): Swich II · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N4663A · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner's improper installation of the vertical stabilizer. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's intentional stall, inadvertent spin, and inability to recover from the spin due to the inadequate equipment (vertical stabilizer) design.
- [NTSB FTW93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA009.md): Cessna 175 · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N6554E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA006.md): Cessna A188B · Montrose, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N9633J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention in the cockpit.
- [NTSB ATL93FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA004.md): Aero Commander 680 · Headland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N4490 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while conducting a high speed taxi maneuver which resulted in inadvertent flight. Factors were the pilot's over confidence in his ability, his lack of familiarity with the airplane and the wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA005.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nightmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N76RL · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did not attain proper touchdown point while landing on a raised gravel runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA008.md): Cessna 152 II · Milford, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1992 · N301DW · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilots improper in-flight planning, and his failure to maintain a proper glide path to the forced landing area. A factor in this accident was the instructor's decision to shut down the engine during a 'simulated' engine failure.
- [NTSB MIA93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA004.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1992 · N2321X · Substantial damage
  > Incorrect airspeed, insufficient airspeed, and failure of the pilot in command to perform the correct emergency procedure following the in flight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was self induced pressure by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW93WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93WA026.md): Cessna 550 · Comayagua, Honduras · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 5, 1992 · N26494 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA002.md): Cessna 172N · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1992 · N5884E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was excessive airspeed during landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA005.md): Univair 415C · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1992 · N99256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial actions and his misjudged emergency procedure (approach to landing).
- [NTSB SEA93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA004.md): Carlson Midget Mustang · Baker, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N111C · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA006.md): Smitrovich SE-5A Replica · Harwinton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N1869S · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing in unsuitable terrain, following a power loss due to fuel exhaution. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane prior to departure and his improper fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel…
- [NTSB NYC93FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA005.md): Beech 35 · New Manchester, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N3863N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed and abort the takeoff. The pilot's premature rotation, upsloping runway, and a tailwind are contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA93LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA203.md): Piper PA-28-161 · St Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N8258A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to assure adequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA003.md): Mcilraith Steen Skybolt · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N2GM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Three Points, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N3099G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment, intentional buzzing, and poor visual lookout. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [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 CHI93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA002.md): Piper PA-22-160 · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N9807D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA001.md): Cessna 182C · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N8773T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI93DCD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD01.md): Richard O. Middlen Glasair III SH-3R · Larchwood, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N330RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional low pass and his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ATL93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA003.md): Cessna 182P · Clanton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N4667K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing. Factors were the turbulence and gusty wind conditions present at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ANC93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA003.md): Cessna 152 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N95031 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control during a go around. Factors relating to the accident were the soft runway conditions and the inadequacy of training in the maneuver attempted by the student.
- [NTSB SEA93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Powell, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N32889 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to assure clearance from the radio tower. Factors contributing to the accident were the marked tower and the pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA004.md): Lake LA-250 · Franklin, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N8549Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged touchdown on the water which resulted in a porpoised landing. Also causal to the accident was his improper recovery from the porpoise, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with the water. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB NYC93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Marengo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N3980F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout due to sunglare, which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX93FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA004.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Elko, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N33317 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate preflight weather brieifing and the pilot's decision to continue flight into forecast adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the prevailing icing, clouds, and rain weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA003.md): Cessna Ector 305A · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N910E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's inadvertent ground loop. Factors were the left quartering tailwind and this pilot's inability to see the other airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA001.md): Beech F33A · Steamboat Sprgs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N4532S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area when a suitable forced landing area was available. A factor was: fuel starvation for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA004.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mountain, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N560C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA003.md): Cessna 172P · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N51829 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Admiralty Isl, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N4755Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was: the soft sand.
- [NTSB SEA93FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA002.md): Beech N35 · Burlington, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N885R · Destroyed
  > The failure of screws on the propeller hub during takeoff, the improper inflight decision by the pilot to return for landing, and the steep, excessive bank angle which resulted in a stall/spin and loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Heathsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N2434B · Substantial damage
  > The improper inflight planning and decision by the student pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA002.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Akron, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N9242K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for adverse winds and wind shear. A factor related to the accident was the adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA002.md): Cessna 172P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N5394K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper remedial action and improper use of the rudder. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's improper flare and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA001.md): Cessna 170B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N2515D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and improper use of the flight controls and brakes.
- [NTSB FTW93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA004.md): Cessna 150F · Hughes, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N8119F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during the landing roll. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW93FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA002.md): Clatanoff Rotorway Exec · Wimberley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N41KC · Destroyed
  > The delamination of the skin on a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB ATL93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA002.md): Beech E-55 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N10BS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an unknown person to follow proper procedures/directives by operating a radio-controlled model plane in airport traffic pattern airspace.
- [NTSB ATL93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA001.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Aliceville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N8548P · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the fuel line from the fuel pump to the fuel injector during the engine installation, which resulted in a complete engine failure.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1992&page=10

## 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=9&year=1992

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