# NTSB investigations, 1992, CA

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 LAX93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA085.md): Mooney M20F · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N9511M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft due to gusting cross winds and ice on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA080.md): Piper PA-28 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N129AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA079.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Herald, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N3872C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate and his failure to take timely remedial action to correct a high sink rate prior to colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX93FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA086.md): Rockwell 690B · Herlong, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N300CP · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence which exceeded the design strength of the airplane's structure.
- [NTSB LAX93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA082.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1992 · N5653R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the brake system.
- [NTSB LAX93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA078.md): Cessna 150 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N63394 · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilots failure to compensate for winds during the landing sequence, 2) the improper use of the flight controls by not maintaining directional control of the aircraft,and 3) the pilots failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing phase…
- [NTSB LAX93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA076.md): Curtiss JN-4D · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5001 · Substantial damage
  > The shearing of the number 8 cylinder rocker arm support pedestal/coolant housing retaining bolts. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine coolant.
- [NTSB LAX93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA073.md): Robinson R-22B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N2338M · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the dual student (second pilot) to properly perform the touch down, and properly assess the terrain at the point of touch down, of an intentional autorotation. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the flight instructor (first pilot) to…
- [NTSB LAX93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA072.md): Cessna 180K · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N61798 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's owners (including the pilot) poor maintenance and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to this accident was the deteriorated overwing fuel caps seals and the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA070.md): Beech C24R · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N18942 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to improper fuel system management by both pilots and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA067.md): Beech 23-C23 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1992 · N5163M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to initiate a timely go around when the landing over shoot became apparent.
- [NTSB LAX93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA066.md): Piper PA-31P · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N55UF · Destroyed
  > The airplane colliding with the ocean due to unknown reason (s).
- [NTSB LAX93FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Missing Acft, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N81453 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA064.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N8339X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain direction control during the landing touchdown. Contributing to the accident inadequate maintenance of the runway safety area by airport personnel.
- [NTSB LAX93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA061.md): Piper PA-28 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N4338N · Substantial damage
  > Failed to maintain directional control and an inadequate visual lookout. Contributing to this accident were the inoperative runway lights.
- [NTSB LAX93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1992 · N5405S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation, poor fuel consumption calculations, and delay in effecting any remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the pilot inadvertently becoming Lost/disoriented and the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA058.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1992 · N80142 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to this accident was the separation of the fuel cap, tail rotor blade balance weight, tail rotor gear box, and the vertical fin.
- [NTSB LAX93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA057.md): Hughes 369B · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N5035F · Destroyed
  > That the pilot misjudged the distance of the high tension wires from the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX93FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA055.md): Cessna T210M · Thornton, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N784RF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the sacramento controller to advise the stockton controller of the impending unsafe situation, and the failure of the stockton controller…
- [NTSB LAX93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA054.md): Piper PA-24 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1992 · N6115P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight inspection and his failure to maintain flying speed during the forced landing. Conributing to this accident was the inadvertent stall, the preceding sand/dust storm, the engine assembly low compression due to sand in the intake and…
- [NTSB LAX93T#A04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93T%23A04.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Juniper Flats, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 24, 1992 · N5210Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA051.md): Cessna 421C · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1992 · N52AK · Destroyed
  > 1) The internal failure of the left engine, left magneto due to inadequate maintenance and non compliance with the manufacturers service bulletins and recommendations, and 2) the failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing…
- [NTSB LAX93LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA049.md): Mooney M20J · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N4766H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, his improper bounced landing recovery technique, and his inadvertent entry into a stall mush condition.
- [NTSB LAX93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA048.md): Rans S-10 Sakota · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N821DR · Destroyed
  > 1) The loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s), and, 2) the pilot not maintaining airspeed above the power off stall speed while maneuvering to the runway resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in this accident was the pilot not having…
- [NTSB LAX93FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA046.md): Cessna 172N · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N737WZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to cruise at an altitude inadequate to ensure terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, the dark night, and likely instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA060.md): Cessna 180 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1992 · N9284C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the ailerons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA044.md): Hughes 369D · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · N220AL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the overrunning clutch assembly bearing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA042.md): Cessna TU-206F · Clearlake, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · N51198 · Destroyed
  > The exhaust valve failing due to a complete fracture which resulted in the total lose of engine power. Factors in this accident were: 1) the terrain not being suitable for a forced landing, and 2) low ambient light which hampered the pilot's ability to see…
- [NTSB LAX93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA041.md): Litchford Falcon XP · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control for reasons related to the improper installation and functioning of the rudder control system, and, the pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall spin.
- [NTSB LAX93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA039.md): Glaser-Dirks DG400 · Calistoga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N360GG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brakes due to a separation of the brake cable for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the tailwind condition during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N5187M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed margin while on final approach, and, after encountering a down draft, his failure to correct the resulting descent rate and maintain a glide path which would maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB LAX93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA035.md): Cessna 182P · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1992 · N7379S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes. Contributing to this accident was the worn brake pedals.
- [NTSB LAX93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA034.md): Cessna 195 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N3899V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB LAX93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA032.md): R.W. Sherman Turbulent · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N84766 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency decision to attempt to return to the departure area. Contributing to this accident was the undetermined loss of power, inadequate altitude, and failure to maintain the airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Fontana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N49180 · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's unwarranted low flying.
- [NTSB LAX93LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA021.md): Bell 47G2 · Gonzales, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N919SF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB LAX93FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA024.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Kelso, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N7902P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning; his inadequate weather evaluation; and his intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the turbulence, rain and low clouds.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX93T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93T%23A01.md): Douglas DC-7B · Kyburz, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N848D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX92FA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA410.md): Robinson R22-B · Martinez, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N8069X · Destroyed
  > An undetermined divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation which resulted in rotor contact to the fuselage and passenger.
- [NTSB LAX92LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA408.md): Air Command · Eureka, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the unqualified non certificated pilot to maintain control of the gyrocopter. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX92LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA404.md): Lanceair 235 · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N25EH · Destroyed
  > The pilot performing the final segment of a visual approach at too low of an altitude resulting in an inflight collision with a guy wire.

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

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

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