# NTSB investigations, 1993, OR

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 SEA94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA039.md): Hiller-Soloy UH-12D · Sublimity, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N2297W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflight and refueling not acomplished.
- [NTSB SEA94FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA038.md): Piper PA-24 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1993 · N5764P · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weatheer conditions, and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB SEA94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA037.md): Hiller UH-12D · Sublimity, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N59366 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from unmarked transmission wires. Factors include the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and unmarked wires in the area of operation.
- [NTSB SEA94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1993 · N8829J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and icing of the induction air filter/screen. Factors include weather conditions conducive to icing, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of attempted landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA246.md): Flake Talon XP · Estacada, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the terrain condition and flight into an area with adverse weather and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB SEA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA023.md): Cessna 172H · Mckenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1993 · N6629H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA021.md): Hannah Avid Amphibian · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N6664K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision, and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. Factors include contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB SEA94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA020.md): Aero Commander AC-100-180 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N3723X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. Factors include light conditions at dusk, and transmission wires near the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA94FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA018.md): Cessna 172K · North Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N79405 · Destroyed
  > Loss of control while in flight due to pilot incapacitation from atherosclerotic heart disease.
- [NTSB SEA94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA015.md): Varga 2150A · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N5074V · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision and an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor to the accident was an excessive pull-up.
- [NTSB SEA94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA012.md): Cessna T-337E · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N1244M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to attain the proper touchdown point. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA009.md): Cessna 150E · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N3071J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The lack of adequate runway alignment marking was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA008.md): Cessna 172RG · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N16ED · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inadequate in-flight planning, and his inadvertent gear-up landing. Factors include the cfi's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA93LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA213.md): Bell UH-1B · Detroit Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1993 · N70NW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a second stage turbine wheel too low for a successful autorotation. Factors include a tree in the approach path.
- [NTSB SEA93LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA211.md): Cessna 150L · Silverton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1993 · N11882 · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: poor in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB SEA93LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA199.md): Cessna 152 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N757WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, improper flare, and improper recovery from a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA93LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA197.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Merrill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N6114J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and inadequate inflight planning/decision.
- [NTSB SEA93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA180.md): Beech C23 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N6547R · Substantial damage
  > A fractured exhaust valve. The rough terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA172.md): Beech 76 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N3692X · Substantial damage
  > Jamming of the nose landing gear assembly and the pilot-in-command not maintaining the proper glidepath during the nose gear up landing.
- [NTSB SEA93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA158.md): Cessna 177 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N30170 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision, and fuel exhaustion. Factors include unfavorable winds, a dark night, and trees in the attempted landing area.
- [NTSB SEA93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA157.md): Cessna 150L · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N10050 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's delayed go around.
- [NTSB SEA93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA146.md): Doellefeld RV6A · Independence, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N6LG · Destroyed
  > An in flight loss of contol for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB SEA93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA134.md): Romig FR-1 · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N876FR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and the pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's not selecting the fuel boost pump and high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA129.md): Cessna T210K · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N8120G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the PIC.
- [NTSB SEA93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA113.md): Murphy Barracuda · Yoncalla, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N54265 · Substantial damage
  > The engine oil filter vibrating loose resulting in oil starvation, and the pilot in command's misjudgment of winds. A factor contributing to the accident was unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB SEA93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA104.md): Beech A36 · Seaside, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1993 · N435BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's delaying the go around. Factors contributing to the accident were tailwinds and the pilot in command's misjudgement of wind information.
- [NTSB SEA93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA101.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N9637P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning. Factors contributing to the accident were the wet terrain, tailwind, trees, and wires.
- [NTSB SEA93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA100.md): Cessna 150G · Pendleton, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N3163X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented and soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA084.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Estacada, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1993 · N63888 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance (and/or altitude) from moutainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, clouds, low ceilings, and the high (mountainous) terrain in the area of the accident site.
- [NTSB SEA93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA082.md): Cessna 150G · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1993 · N3986J · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued the VFR flight into IMC and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles on the ground. Factors relating to the accident were the clouds, low ceiling, and rain.
- [NTSB DEN93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA033.md): Hiller UH-12E · Applegate, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1993 · N5344V · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather. Factors were: low ceiling, fog, and turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA93IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93IA073.md): Hughes 269B · Mcminnville, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1993 · N9474F · Minor damage
  > An inflight loss of control, and inadequate remedial action. Factors include a tailwind, and gusts.
- [NTSB SEA93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA070.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N12698 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine oil pump impeller.
- [NTSB SEA93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA064.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N4085M · Substantial damage
  > Rotor RPM was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: low ceiling and poor inflight planning.
- [NTSB SEA93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA063.md): Cessna 140 · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1993 · N2019N · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain, and trees surrounding the forced landing site.
- [NTSB SEA93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA062.md): Cessna 185E · North Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1993 · N5849J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action. Factors include a poor inflight decision, and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA061.md): Champion 7ECA · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1993 · N11096 · Substantial damage
  > Movement of the tailwheel assembly was restricted. Improper maintenance was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA058.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N56843 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained and ground loop/swerve not corrected by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB SEA93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA053.md): Swearingen SA-226T(B) · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N161RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a snow covered runway.

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

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

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