# NTSB investigations, 1993, FL

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 MIA94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA042.md): Cessna 150F · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N8532G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain emergency assistance after becoming temporarily lost, resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the dispatch of the student on the cross-country flight by the CFI…
- [NTSB MIA94IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94IA040.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Melbourne, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N74JM · Minor damage
  > Was inadequate quality control by the engine manufacturer which resulted in failure of the second stage low pressure turbine disk due to a machining anomaly and reduced fatigue strength due to sub standard heat treat processing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA039.md): Grumman G-44A · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N58DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude over glassy water during landing and inadvertently touched down in a flat attitude.
- [NTSB MIA94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA037.md): Piper PA-46-301P · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N4391C · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the soft condition of the runway surface.
- [NTSB MIA94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hastings, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N43113 · Substantial damage
  > The delayed reaction of the pilot-in-command to compensate for unexpected weather conditions, resulting in damage to the landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA94FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA034.md): Cessna 150J · Delray Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N60517 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering. This resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ocean. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with no visible horizon.
- [NTSB MIA94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA033.md): Cessna 150M · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N6053K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat during a VFR approach for landing. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system carburetor icing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA038.md): Cessna 650 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1993 · N700RR · Substantial damage
  > The pic's improper decision to taxi the airplane off the taxiway. Contributing to the accident was the improper wiring of the anti-skid system.
- [NTSB MIA94FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA031.md): Mooney M20E · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N9241V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of altitude for recovery from a stall.
- [NTSB MIA94FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA030.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N43079 · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA029.md): Hiller UH-12E · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N130HA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain aircraft control following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA028.md): Cessna 172P · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1993 · N89900 · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot-in- command resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA026.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N5755P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command exceeding the structural limits of the airplane's design limits by in-flight over-stress that resulted in damage to the gear extension system, fuselage and control surfaces.
- [NTSB MIA94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA024.md): Cessna U206F · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1993 · N8260Q · Substantial damage
  > Was the improper overhaul and inspection of the engine by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB MIA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA023.md): Piper PA-60 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N91WW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and clearance between aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA022.md): Scott LONG-EZ · Hernando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N83TS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear down relay on the landing gear retraction/extension assembly for undetermined reasons, resulting in the collapse of the nose wheel on landing, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA94LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA021.md): Vacey MK-1 · Altoona, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N602 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (VS) on initial takeoff climb while maneuvering to avoid power lines, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall) and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA020.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N27687 · Destroyed
  > Was in flight loss of control for failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain VMC shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was partial loss of engine power from the left engine due to partial blockage of several of the fuel injector nozzles. Also…
- [NTSB MIA94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA019.md): Cessna 421 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N1600B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to obtain the proper assistance after being notified of a fuel leak from the left wing fuel tanks after refueling.
- [NTSB MIA94LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA017.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1993 · N9000M · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the crankshaft due to fatigue resulting in a forced landing and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA016.md): Lovern Pitts S1C · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1993 · N55SR · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA94FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA015.md): Cessna 182Q · Crestview, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N97450 · Destroyed
  > Was incapacitation of the pilot due to cardiovascular disease during an instrument approach resulting in the aircraft descending uncontrolled until tree and ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with known cardiovascular…
- [NTSB MIA94T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94T%23A01.md): Bell 206-BIII · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 2, 1993 · N97BL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA94LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA014.md): Cessna P210N · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1993 · N210TK · Destroyed
  > An engine failure for undetermined causes over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA013.md): Beech A36 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1993 · N888AS · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot, due to consumption of alcohol and use of drugs, and his failure (or inability) to maintain altitude (or clearance) above water at night. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA011.md): Cessna AT188B · Zellwood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N731MF · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA009.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1993 · N28930 · Minor damage
  > Improper decision by the other person (pilot's mother) to go to the airplane, while the pilot was making checks in preparation for flight, and her failure to identify the hazardous condition (turning propeller).
- [NTSB MIA94FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA008.md): Beech 60 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1993 · N7131D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and his failure to assure that proper maintenance/annual inspection was attained. Factors related to the accident were: water and other contamination in the fuel supply, lack of continuity in two ignition leads, loose left…
- [NTSB MIA94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA007.md): Cessna 182-P · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N20718 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper procedures and his complacency during his attempts to start the engine.
- [NTSB MIA94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA002.md): Schweizer 269C · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N95AF · Substantial damage
  > Improper servicing of three of the four main landing gear dampers by company maintenance personnel, and innadequate remedial action by the pilot as ground resonance began.
- [NTSB ATL94IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94IA001.md): Boeing 757-232 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N638DL · Minor damage
  > Failure of the captain to use the proper rotation and lift-off speeds, which resulted in over rotation of the aircraft during takeoff and a subsequent tail scrape.
- [NTSB MIA94FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA001.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · 9YTHR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the water heater relay and the overpressure relief valve to operate properly. In addition, the design of the relief valve was inadequate in that it allowed the o-ring to migrate from its normal position preventing the valve from opening.
- [NTSB MIA93FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FAMS2.md): Cessna 152 · FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N93261 · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA93FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA200.md): Beech C35 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1993 · N5936C · Destroyed
  > Failure of a propeller blade for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: low pass performed by the pilot, and his possible impairment from…
- [NTSB MIA93LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA199.md): Boeing E75 · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N43320 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout. Factors related to the accident were: the conflicting right traffic pattern procedures for landing that were briefed to the Boeing E75 pilot by the owner of the airstrip, and failure of both pilots…
- [NTSB MIA93LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA202.md): Cessna 172M · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N20457 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent exceeding of vfe with the flaps extended by the student pilot while practicing maneuvers.
- [NTSB MIA93LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA197.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1993 · N456CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's excessive airspeed, his failure to touch down at the proper point on the runway, and his failure to abort the landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA193.md): Legrand Avid Flyer · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1993 · N2067V · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) in a go-around, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall).
- [NTSB MIA93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA191.md): Hudson Rans S-12 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) while maneuvering resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA189.md): Ferrie Ferri Exec · Delray Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N71714 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls (cyclic and collective) during a simulated autorotation, resulting in an in flight collision with terrain and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB MIA93LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA187.md): Mooney M20J · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N191ER · Substantial damage
  > Contamination/blockage of the fuel injection control system.
- [NTSB MIA93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA185.md): Keuthan Buccaneer II · Cocoa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N693KA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to properly reinstall a bolt and nut in the elevator control linkage, which resulted in a disconnect of the linkage and loss of elevator control.
- [NTSB MIA93FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA184.md): Reher, Kent O. RV 6 · Grand Ridge, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N220KM · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA93FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA183.md): Cessna 402C · Andytown, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1993 · N206RH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to feather the propeller when the engine lost power, and his failure to follow the emergency procedure checklist. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate design of the fuel tank float valves which allowed for excessive wear…
- [NTSB MIA93FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA182.md): Cessna T337G · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1993 · N5CP · Destroyed
  > Water contamination in the fuel, which resulted in loss of power in the front engine as the pilot was attempting flight with a known problem in the rear engine, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.…
- [NTSB MIA93FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA180.md): Glasair SH-2F · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N87CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall), and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's improper positioning…
- [NTSB MIA93T#A04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93T%23A04.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369E · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N313JP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA177.md): Schweizer 269C · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N95AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls (cyclic and collective pitch) during a simulated autorotation with turn, resulting in an in flight collision with terrain with the tail skid and tailrotor blades.
- [NTSB MIA93LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA181.md): Grumman AA-5 · Delray Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N11LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's/flight instructor failure to communicate his intentions with the student pilot to effect a positive transfer of the flight controls, and improper handling of the airplane on landing roll out, resulting in an on ground collision with a…
- [NTSB MIA93LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA176.md): Schweizer G-164B · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N8451K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vs) while maneuvering resulting in a stall/mush.

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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") = 1993
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=FL&year=1993

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