# NTSB investigations, 1992, AL

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA037.md): Bunn, Richard B. Swearingen SX300 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N336SX · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's decision to operate the aircraft with known fuel leaks and his failure to monitor fuel quantity en route which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA042.md): Pitts S2B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N92AP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, during the take off roll. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB ATL93FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA039.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Phenix City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N9319C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in instrument flight conditions.
- [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 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 ATL93FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA025.md): Cessna 172 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N5952R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to evaluate the wind conditions and took off with a tailwind which resulted in the collision with a tree on the departure end of the runway. Factors were dark night and tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA023.md): Bede BD-5B · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N84EJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane, during the base to final turn, at too low an altitude to effect recovery. Factors were the improper lift off, which resulted in the airplane re contacting the runway after lift off, and served to distract the…
- [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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB ATL92FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA185.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Samantha, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N43313 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, his lack of expereince, which resulted in an encounter with instrument weather conditions during an attempted visual flight, and his subsequent spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night…
- [NTSB ATL92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA176.md): Piper PA-22T · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N8098C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper evaluation of wind conditions and selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was a gusting tail wind.
- [NTSB ATL92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA173.md): Cessna A188B · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N4845Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain a proper altitude. Factors were the turbulence and wind shear present at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB MIA92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA165.md): Cessna AT188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N731PV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB ATL92LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA160.md): Bell 47G-2 · Slocomb, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N2880B · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to a power loss from fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the lack of sustable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA159.md): Beech A36 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N416HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the in flight weather conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, which resulted in the design stress limits of the aircraft being exceeded. Factors were clouds, the associated turbulence, and the hail in the…
- [NTSB ATL92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA158.md): Cessna 182Q · Ft. Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N4852N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure, in that he failed to raise the flaps following the short field landing, as prescribed in the pilot's information manual, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the tall grass adjacent to the runway, the…
- [NTSB MIA92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA159.md): Grumman G-164A · Toney, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1992 · N5272 · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear attachment bolt failed for undetermined reasons resulting in the collapse of both main landing gear during the take off roll.
- [NTSB ATL92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA148.md): Cessna 188 · Town Creek, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N4495Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and the collision with trees during climbout. Factors were the soft and wet terrain.
- [NTSB ATL92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA146.md): Cessna 172 · Fairhope, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N2521Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during final approach which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled collision with the ground short of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA143.md): Mooney M20F · Eufaula, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N6730N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel injector servo as a result of the sticking bushing between the diaphragms.
- [NTSB ATL92FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA138.md): Kory G. Cornum SH-3R · Auburn, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1992 · N383KR · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed after initiating a maneuver from low altitude. A factor was the lack of sufficient altitude.
- [NTSB ATL92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA136.md): Cessna 172P · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N9768T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft as a result of his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA133.md): Cessna 402B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N910WT · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the emergency exit, by an unknown person, which resulted in its separation, in flight.
- [NTSB ATL92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA132.md): Bell 206B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N2636X · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from wires.
- [NTSB ATL92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA134.md): Cessna 172H · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N8198L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the airstrip, and the excessive airspeed on final approach. A factor was the prevailing tailwind at the airstrip.
- [NTSB ATL92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA131.md): Bell 47D1 · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N68632 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in a collision with a wire.
- [NTSB ATL92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA130.md): Grumman 164A · Abbeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N5093 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the top utility wire.
- [NTSB ATL92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA125.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N97883 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92MA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92MA118.md): Beech C99 · Anniston, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N118GP · Destroyed
  > The failure of senior management of gp express to provide adequate training and operational support for the startup of the southern operation, which resulted in the assignment of an inadequately prepared captain with a relatively inexperienced first officer…
- [NTSB ATL92FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA107.md): Maule M-5-210C · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N62047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the transmission wires.
- [NTSB ATL92FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA106.md): Cessna 152 · Seale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N49449 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the right seat pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA104.md): Cessna 188 · Elba, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N5519S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects (trees), and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the trees located in the practice area.
- [NTSB ATL92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA083.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Moontown, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1992 · N5112P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive reference airspeed on landing, improper use of the wheel brakes, and his delay in executing an aborted landing. A factor was the wet runway surface.
- [NTSB ATL92LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA079.md): Guy Whisenant Skybolt · Gadsden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N12TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply for the planned flight.
- [NTSB ATL92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA064.md): Kolb Mark III · Titus, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N101AB · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's failure to install the main fuel line properly which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA059.md): Cessna 310R · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N87355 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and the student pilot's failure to follow instructions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA041.md): Cessna 172I · Gadsden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1992 · N35308 · Substantial damage
  > The improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot under examination, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Inadequate supervision by the designated examiner was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA036.md): Mosley HS GN-1 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N3202F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe flying speed.

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

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

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.