# NTSB investigations, 1993, NJ

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 NYC94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA044.md): Mooney 20E · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N31617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel and resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA036.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N4920J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath due to improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC94IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94IA035.md): Airbus Industrie A-300 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N16982 · Minor damage
  > The separation of the right outboard translating cowl on the #2 engine thrust reverser as a result of inadequate bonding material.
- [NTSB BFO94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA016.md): Taylorcraft J-2 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1993 · N19565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath. A factor in the accident was the presence of sunglare.
- [NTSB NYC94FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA027.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kinnelon, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N43791 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA006.md): Cessna 150M · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1993 · N3481V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA002.md): Fairchild SA 227-AC · Newark, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1993 · N550TD · No damage
  > 1) The failure of the ramp agent to follow proper procedures during the servicing of the airplane, and 2) her lack of attention to the hazards surrounding her. Factors related to the accident are 1) the pressure placed on the ramp agent to rush the servicing…
- [NTSB NYC94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA018.md): Cessna 170 · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1993 · N3975V · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the gear axle which resulted in the collapse of the left main gear.
- [NTSB NYC94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA016.md): Beech 58 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N13AK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing gear lever during the landing roll, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA012.md): Luscombe T8F · Vernon, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1993 · N1859B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect an unsecured dipstick, resulting in oil starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC94LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA005.md): Swift S-1 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N818AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor is wind gust and the pilot's inexperience in type aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC93FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA169.md): Beech F35 · Medford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N3804B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select a fuel tank that contained fuel, and perform the emergency procedure to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Factors are the pilot's lack of total experience and his inadequate…
- [NTSB NYC93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA157.md): Cessna 305A · Beach Haven, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N53136 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the banner release system to function for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inability of the aircraft to sustain flight once the banner began dragging in the water. A factor related to the accident was: lack of coordination between the…
- [NTSB NYC93FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA158.md): Cessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N5226E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an in-flight collision.
- [NTSB NYC93FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA145.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · NC365M · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA141.md): Gera Nieuport II · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N44030 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA142.md): North American AT-6 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N6617X · Substantial damage
  > The water collection in the ignition harness which rendered the lower cylinder spark plugs inoperative resulting in partial power loss.
- [NTSB BFO93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA140.md): Cessna 170B · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N2971D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot maintaining too steep of an angle of climb and an inadequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent loss of control in flight resulting in a collision with the runway. The pilot's lack of experience in the type of…
- [NTSB BFO93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA134.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N8431R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and failure to maintain directional control during landing. Other related factors were the crosswind and the ravine.
- [NTSB BFO93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA133.md): Beatty Glasair SH-2 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N522EB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by not assuring the fuel selector was in the proper position for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB BFO93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA118.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Flemington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N7113E · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent activation of the burner after the landing, causing the terrain to burn and subsequently igniting the Balloon envelope.
- [NTSB BFO93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA110.md): Piper PA-30 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N8325Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout, and his delay is performing the proper remedial action of bringing back the left throttle to idle during landing rollout.
- [NTSB BFO93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA106.md): Wernega Benson KB-2 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N6606B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the gyroplane's flight controls.
- [NTSB NYC93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA129.md): Piper PA-28-236 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8220J · Substantial damage
  > A manufacturer's defect which resulted in fatigue failure of the magneto impluse coupling spring and the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA122.md): Smitrvich Starduster SA-300A · Millville, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N390BG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC93IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA113.md): Short Brothers SD3-60-200 · Atlantic City, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N711HJ · No damage
  > A malfunction of the cargo fire warning system which resulted in a false alarm.
- [NTSB NYC93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA104.md): Cessna 150J · West Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N60186 · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing, the subsequent forced landing and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA101.md): Cessna 172P · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N97055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC93LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA107.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N41572 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of speed and distance which resulted in an overrun of the runway. A wet runway is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB BFO93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N5215Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare during landing, and his failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA079.md): Cessna 172P · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1993 · N54833 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve. The gusty wind and proximity of the parked airplane were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA076.md): Hockenbury Bowers FLY Baby · Peapack, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N80PH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle valve actuating arm which resulted in partial opening of the throttle valve. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain available for landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA071.md): American General AG5B · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1993 · N1192P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed during the landing, and his failure to initiate a go around, while there was still sufficient speed and runway remaining. His failure to attain the proper touchdown point for the landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA095.md): Macphee RV6 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1993 · N726WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which caused the airplane to nose down.
- [NTSB NYC93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA085.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N3008F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and a collision with trees. The adverse wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA073.md): Beech B19 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1993 · N6986R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in overload failure of the nose gear.
- [NTSB NYC93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA066.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elmwood Park, NJ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1993 · N6382Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel injector system resulting in a loss of power of the left engine, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed which resulted in a flat spin. A factor which contributed to the accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC93IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA065.md): Boeing 727-100 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1993 · N107FE · No damage
  > The pilot's misunderstanding of landing runway, and the failure of the local controller to adequately monitor the progress of the flight. Factors which contributed to the incident were: the failure of tower personnel to notify TRACON of the ATIS change, the…
- [NTSB BFO93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA053.md): Cessna 152 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N714XH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to successfully take remedial action to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's improper control of the airplane during liftoff, while practicing a soft field…
- [NTSB BFO93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA058.md): Learjet 35 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1993 · N304AF · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning or decision by the pilot in command (PIC). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions, and the runway/terrain condition.
- [NTSB NYC93IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA059.md): Boeing 737-130 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N14212 · No damage
  > Inadequate maintenance/inspection by company maintenance personnel, the manufacturer's inadequate inspection and/or replacement procedures for the aileron cables, and subsequent failure of the 'down' aileron control cable due to wear.
- [NTSB DCA93IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA93IA027.md): Aerospatiale ATR42-300 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1993 · N99838 · No damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to follow approved procedures that required a minimum propeller spped while flying in icing condition. Contributing to the loss of roll control were the encounters with severe turbulence and icing conditions.
- [NTSB BFO93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA029.md): Agusta A109AII · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1993 · N67K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his misjudgment of clearance.
- [NTSB NYC93IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA064.md): Boeing 727-200 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1993 · N79771 · No damage
  > The pilot's disorientation while taxiing, resulting in a runway incursion. Factors contributing to the incident were: the failure of the flight crew to communicate with the ATC ground controller to verify their position; the inadequate crew coordination; and…
- [NTSB NYC93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA055.md): Cessna 172P · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N52491 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and nosing over. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the soft terrain encountered by the airplane.

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

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

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