# NTSB investigations, 1992, MT

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 SEA93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA047.md): Aero Commander AC-500B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1992 · N2783Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons and left main landing gear not down and locked on touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA93GA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93GA041.md): Cessna 550 · Billings, MT · Accident · 8 fatal · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N6887Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow established vortex avoidance procedures, as published in the airman's information manual, to provide his own wake turbulence separation.
- [NTSB SEA93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA027.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N139PA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a gear door roller, which necessitated a gear up landing. Factors include inadequate lubrication.
- [NTSB SEA92LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA215.md): Cessna T210N · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1992 · N1911U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, the pilot in command's failure to refuel en route and the inability of the pilot in command to avoid the fence during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were dark night conditions and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA92LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA213.md): Cessna 172M · Lloyd, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N12089 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA185.md): Schaknowski Dyke Delta JD-2 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N78BS · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue of the left main landing gear axle.
- [NTSB SEA92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA179.md): Cessna A185F · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N1207Q · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: a loose gravel airstrip, wind gusts and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA176.md): Cessna 180K · Wibaux, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N63242 · Substantial damage
  > A poorly planned approach.
- [NTSB SEA92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA171.md): Boeing B-75 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N5176N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a crosswind gust.
- [NTSB SEA92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA167.md): Grumman G-164A · Shelby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N4859 · Destroyed
  > The poor decision by the pilot to make an aerial application turn around manuever under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA92IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92IA164.md): Smith Vari EZE · Terry, MT · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's exceeding liftoff speed during a taxi test.
- [NTSB SEA92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA146.md): Cessna 182Q · Melstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N97046 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: unsuitable terrain was selected, rough/uneven terrain and a go around was not performed.
- [NTSB SEA92FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA140.md): Beech A36TC · Ballantine, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N3696R · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's physical impairment and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions and the hilly terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA134.md): Cessna A185F · Ronan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N4690C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and erratic operation of the fuel control system. A factor contributing to the accident was: soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA127.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N2839R · Substantial damage
  > A stall/mush encountered due to poor pre-flight planning/preparation. Factors to the accident were: high density altitude and gross weight exceeded.
- [NTSB SEA92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA126.md): Beech K35 · Sula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N212M · Substantial damage
  > Poor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: delayed remedial action, a white out weather condition and inadequate clearance.
- [NTSB SEA92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA110.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Monarch, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1992 · N6434R · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's disregard of the weather forecast and failure to maintain clearance with trees/terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: hilly/mountainous terrain, weather conditions: rain, low ceilings and downdrafts, trees and the pilot in…
- [NTSB SEA92FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA113.md): Cessna 177B · St. Ignatius, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N30922 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's inadvertently allowing the aircraft to enter into a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were: terrain condition, rising terrain, and the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB SEA92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA098.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35C · Big Timber, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N2739H · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: no thermal lift and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA92FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA101.md): Mooney M20F · Glendive, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N2920L · Destroyed
  > An excessive rate of descent, and the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA103.md): E.E. Shilling Q-2 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N21QQ · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA099.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · CGEAF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around.
- [NTSB SEA92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA081.md): Piper J-5A · Broadus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N35931 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system exhaustion. Factors include an inadequate preflight, inadvertent fuel dumping, and a ditch in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA072.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N3494P · Substantial damage
  > Partial blockage of the left engine induction air filter, inability to maintain the proper rate of descent, and delayed extension of the landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions, wing ice, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA071.md): Cessna A185F · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N135NC · Substantial damage
  > A worn tailwheel steering system and inadequate inspection of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA059.md): Cessna 172G · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N4615L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA057.md): Robert L. Rice Davis DA-2A · Billings, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N48BR · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience and the rising terrain in the area.
- [NTSB SEA92FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA046.md): Grumman American AA-5B · West Glacier, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1992 · CGRRZ · Destroyed
  > The inflight encounter with IMC weather by the non-instrument rated pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the weather conditions, the mountainous/hilly terrain, and lack of instrument qualification by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA92FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA105.md): Cessna 182R · Garrison, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1992 · N8267E · Destroyed
  > Poor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: icing conditions, dark night, flight into known adverse weather and an inadequate weather evaluation.

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

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

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