# NTSB investigations, 1992, SC

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 ATL93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA044.md): Cessna 182A · New Ellenton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N2201G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL93LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA033.md): Kaman HH43F · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1992 · N100PL · Substantial damage
  > The deterioration of the engine fuel shutoff solenoid valve which failed in the closed position.
- [NTSB ATL93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA032.md): Van Arsdell/Brent,M. Rutan Long EZ · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N989LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and his failure to note the raised arresting device near the runway threshold.
- [NTSB ATL93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA028.md): Beech 58 · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1992 · N9321Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation with known deficient equipment, his improper descent, and his failure to perform a missed approach. A factor was the operator's inadequate surveillance of the pilot's procedures and the maintenance of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA022.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N9128D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power which resulted from fuel starvation when the carburetor float valve stuck in the closed position. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB ATL93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA020.md): Maule M4-210C · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N9861M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow normal before takeoff procedures which included placing the propeller lever in the high RPM low pitch position. The pilot also delayed in aborting the takeoff attempt and applied hard braking which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ATL92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA180.md): Cessna 320 · Darlington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N5754X · Substantial damage
  > The improper servicing of the airplane with contaminated fuel by the owner pilot.
- [NTSB ATL92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA168.md): Beech C23 · Pageland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N63892 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown, resulting in an overload failure of the nose gear attachment support tubes. Factors were the lack of total experience of the pilot and the ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ATL92LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA164.md): Classic Waco YMF-5 · Surfside Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N527MN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear as a result of inadequate manufacturing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA157.md): Beech 23-B24R · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N6540R · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command. Factors were the soft runway, and the high density altitude which existed at the time of the attempted departure.
- [NTSB ATL92FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA152.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Dovesville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N8620P · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power which resulted from an undetermined malfunction of the ignition system. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB ATL92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA149.md): Cessna 182A · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N5532B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention which resulted in the improper use of the elevator and inadvertent porpoise.
- [NTSB MIA92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA178.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N1139S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning resulting in an encounter with a windshift on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA123.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N2106E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92GA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92GA121.md): Enstrom 280FX · Summerville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N86262 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC, which resulted in an in flight collision with trees. Factors were the obscured sky and foggy weather conditions, and the night lighting conditions at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ATL92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA116.md): Piper PA-25 · Socastee, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N6179Z · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance from terrain during the maneuver. Factors in the accident were the failure of the pilot to release the banner, and the excessive size of the banner.
- [NTSB ATL92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA114.md): Hopkins, R. And M. Protech PT-2 · Landrum, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N523MH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing attempt. Factors were the inadequate climb capability of the aircraft and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL92FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA109.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1992 · N5806K · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The dark night and fog were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA105.md): Cessna 150E · N.Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N6209R · Destroyed
  > The ostentatious display of the Piper cub's pilot caused the accident airplane's pilot to loose control and crash.
- [NTSB ATL92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA100.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Soccastee, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N3841Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of his fuel in that he exhausted fuel in one tank, then failed to select the tank with fuel.
- [NTSB ATL92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA089.md): Beech 23A-19 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1992 · N7973L · Destroyed
  > The deterioration of the exhaust muffler which resulted in an inflight fire.
- [NTSB ATL92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA081.md): Aeronca 7DC · Elgin, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1992 · N2901E · Substantial damage
  > The improperly installed spark plug by an unknown person. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA084.md): PZL-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N3141W · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare during the touchdown phase of the approach by the pilot which exceeded the design limits of the airframe and the right landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB ATL92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA073.md): Cessna 210 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N7320E · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine counterweight retention rings which resulted in the separation of the retention pin, allowing the leading edge of the counterweight to strike the crankcase. Factors in the accident were the subseqent loss of power and…
- [NTSB ATL92LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA067.md): Cessna 182 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N5441B · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground while making a low pass at night.
- [NTSB ATL92LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA062.md): William D. Weeks Glasair I · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1992 · N169DW · Substantial damage
  > The improper selection of the fuel sector valve to the off position by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA058.md): Piper PA-46-310 · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N4387V · Substantial damage
  > The unexpected, gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA054.md): Cessna 172L · Starr, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1992 · N2862Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
- [NTSB ATL92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA052.md): Mooney M20C · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1992 · N6748U · Substantial damage
  > The blocked fuel vent.
- [NTSB ATL92FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA042.md): Cessna T210L · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N732HG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of overhaul personnel to properly torque the engine case rear thru bolts.
- [NTSB ATL92FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA040.md): Cessna 140 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1992 · N1976N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane for the intended flight, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall/spin. A factor contributing to the…

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

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

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