# NTSB investigations, 1992, AZ

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA083.md): Rotorway Executive · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N43385 · Destroyed
  > An engine compartment fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA081.md): Varga 2150A · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1992 · N5068V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the failure of the left brake.
- [NTSB LAX93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA084.md): Raven S-55A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N2815S · No damage
  > The balloon's encounter with a gusty wind shear condition during the final descent for landing at an altitude insufficient for the pilot to take corrective action to prevent a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA074.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Florence, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N9436D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach; his failure to attain the proper touch down point; and, delay in executing a go-around. Contributing to this accident was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA069.md): Lydick LONG-EZ · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N777CJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed or power setting sufficient to maintain engine rotation during the low speed demonstration. A factor in the accident was the insufficient altitude to affect an engine restart once the propeller stopped turning.
- [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 LAX93GA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93GA053.md): Cessna 404 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 27, 1992 · N5429J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight decision to deviate from the airplane's engine manual and the pilot's operating handbook by maintaining the fuel mixture at full rich throughout the mission and rapidly descending the airplane which resulted in both engine's losing total…
- [NTSB LAX93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA043.md): Hughes 269C · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · CGGLF · Substantial damage
  > The pilots intentional maneuvering flight at a altitude inadequate to ensure terrain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N6060R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve on the number two cylinder and the pilot's inability to climb the aircraft above the trees surrounding the airport. A factor in the accident was the effects of the high density altitude on the…
- [NTSB LAX93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA037.md): Cessna TU206G · Ruby, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · XBBRI · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to inaccurate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA036.md): Beech F33A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N1553A · Substantial damage
  > The dual students premature retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff portion of a touch and go, and, the inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were the deactivation of the landing gear…
- [NTSB LAX93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA033.md): Sabreliner N-265-60 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N169RF · Destroyed
  > The delay of the PIC to apply normal braking and his failure to execute the appropriate emergency procedures. Contributing to this accident was an undetermined antiskid malfunction; the copilot's inexperience in the aircraft; and inadequate crew coordination.
- [NTSB LAX93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA027.md): Beech 36TC · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1992 · N67434 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach and delay in executing the appropriate remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and encountering a downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA022.md): Thunder and Colt AX7-77 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N666TE · Destroyed
  > The flight's encounter with unforecast unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB LAX93FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA020.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1992 · N2221L · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall and descent into terrain when the pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed and altitude above the ground.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX92T#A17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92T%23A17.md): MBB BO-105 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N617 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX92LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA406.md): Cessna 150B · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1992 · N1104Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.
- [NTSB LAX92IA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92IA390.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Yuma, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N90187 · Minor damage
  > An unstable interaction between the center body main landing gear and the brake system.
- [NTSB LAX92LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA387.md): Cessna 172RG · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N519PU · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX92LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA380.md): Cessna 172N · Stanfield, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N734UT · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's poor in-flight decision to demonstrate the simulated engine out emergency landing at too low an altitude and misjudging the altitude during the circling maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX92LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA378.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N38099 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the performance and weight and balance data of the helicopter prior to departure. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to jettison the chemical load.
- [NTSB LAX92LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA371.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N8647W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. The gusty nature of the cross wind condiitons encountered was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX92LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA358.md): Grumman G-164A · Laveen, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N5363 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX92LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA348.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Laveen, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N4410S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during the low-level aerial application procedure turn. Contributing to this accident was the night condition and the high tension wires.
- [NTSB LAX92LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA341.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N6649V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fixed base operator to properly conduct an annual inspection and inadequate compliance with the airworthiness directive. Contributing to this accident was the total failure of the main landing gear trunion due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX92LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA340.md): Grumman G-164B · Tolleson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N6809K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the ravine that crossed the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA338.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N1547P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate overhaul of the propeller blade by the overhaul facility. Contributing to this accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA334.md): Mooney M20-M · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1992 · N9124L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and delayed go-around decision. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to attain the touch-down during a down wind landing.
- [NTSB LAX92FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA331.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N49016 · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure by attempting an abrupt maneuver at a speed in excess of the maneuvering speed.
- [NTSB LAX92LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA329.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N3030R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilots inadequate preflight and inflight planning, and, his failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA327.md): Rockwell 112TC · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N4581W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to excessive carbon deposits on the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and, the pilots attempted operation of the aircraft with known mechanical deficiencies.
- [NTSB LAX92LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA308.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N3406Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach and failure to attain the proper descent rate. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain conditions in the area of the forced landing were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX92FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA305.md): Cessna 175A · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N8048T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning and decision to operate the airplane over the maximum certified gross weight at a high density altitude airport which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance…
- [NTSB LAX92FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA289.md): Cessna T210N · Superior, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N6483C · Destroyed
  > An inadequate major engine overhaul procedure, during which previous crankshaft damage was not detected. Contributing to the accident was a surface initiated fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA278.md): Bell 47G5 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N4798R · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to unknown reason (s). Factors in this accident were 1) low altitude when the partial loss of power occurred 2) low rotor RPM as a result of the loss of power, and 3) the pilot not being able to take remedial action due to…
- [NTSB LAX92LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA287.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N91886 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to extend the landing gear prior to landing and the failure of the flight instructor to properly supervise the conduct of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX92LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA273.md): Cessna U206E · Mayer, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N9455G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine due to the slippage of the number 2 main bearing and the resultant oil starvation failure of the number 2 connecting rod. The number 2 main bearing slippage was caused by the failure of the pilot/owner to overhaul the engine in a…
- [NTSB LAX92LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA269.md): Cessna 180 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N2362C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main gear inner tube due to dry rot, and, the inadequate maintenance and preflight inspections conducted on the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N6496E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA263.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N601DE · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's failure to achieve an adequate rate of climb because of degraded aerodynamic performance and the pilot's intentional operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB LAX92FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA257.md): Waco UPF-7 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N29926 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure. Factors in the accident were: 1) the unreliable fuel sight gauges which were contaminated with a tar like residue which may have…
- [NTSB LAX92LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA255.md): Stinson 108-3 · Window Rock, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N589C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to calculate the aircraft's performance data and perform a weather evauluation. The existing high density altitude was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB DCA92MA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA040.md): Cessna 402C · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N2715X · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the emergency procedure (engine failure after takeoff) and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were failure (disengagement) of the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA243.md): Cessna 150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1992 · N6972G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow v.f.r. procedures; inadequate preflight planning/preperation; and improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

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

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

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