# NTSB investigations, 1992, TX

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 FTW93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA059.md): Cessna 150L · Clint, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N18532 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA058.md): Cessna T210L · Coleman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5159Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA057.md): Champion 7EC · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N9891B · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Slaton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N4578R · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper fuel tank selection. A factor the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA053.md): Cessna 210L · Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1992 · N4629Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection and the subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA051.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Forney, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N5046F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol. Factors contributing to the accident were: the dark night and the pilot's likely diversion of his attention from operating the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW93IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA048.md): Embraer EMB-120RT · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1992 · N16729 · No damage
  > The assigned mechanic's failure to reinstall the attachment screws and the quality inspector's inadequate inspection of the completed work. A factor was the complacency of the maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA047.md): Hiller UH12B · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N1048P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main rotor system for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB FTW93T#A02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93T%23A02.md): Hughes OH-6A (BP) · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N6638J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA041.md): Cessna 172 · Hamlin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N7124A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks and his failure to perform the prescribed emergency procedures following the fuel starvation induced engine failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA040.md): Beech B100 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1992 · N3GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to go around. A factor was his resultant long landing and delayed flare.
- [NTSB FTW93FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA039.md): Cessna 172M · Snook, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1992 · N9323H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions as a result of his alcoholic and drug impairment of efficiency and judgement. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, the dark night…
- [NTSB FTW93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA038.md): Champion 7GCAA · Joshua, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · N9614S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach and his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA035.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Jayton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N2078P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain flying speed while maneuvering for landing and allowed the a/c to stall. Factors were the low ceilings, the pilots disregard of the forecast weather, the carburetor icing conditions, and the pilots delayed application of…
- [NTSB FTW93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA033.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Dublin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1992 · N39883 · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR operation by the pilot by descending under instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum altitude and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for a landing. Factors which contributed to the accident…
- [NTSB FTW93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA034.md): Todd Goudeau KR-2 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N151TG · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to carburetor icing. Factors were the unsuitable landing area and no carburetor deice system installed on the powerplant.
- [NTSB FTW93FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA032.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N6798A · Destroyed
  > Clearance not maintained by pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA031.md): Cessna U206D · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1992 · N925RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published fuel system sumping procedures before flight and total loss of power due to water contaminated fuel. Factors were the drizzle and icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA029.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mcgregor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N91930 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA028.md): Cessna 150F · Vernon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N8199S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA027.md): Grumman G-164 · Liverpool, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1992 · N637U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine blower. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB FTW93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA025.md): Cessna 180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N75077 · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss due to a disconnected throttle cable. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB FTW93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA023.md): Piper PA-30 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1992 · N7629Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA022.md): Cessna 150M · Commerce, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N7878U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid an undetermined object.
- [NTSB FTW93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA020.md): British Aerospace 3100 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N404AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance. The congested ramp was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA019.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · XAAMF · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle operator's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW93FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA017.md): Cessna 150L · Liverpool, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N10736 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction. Factors were: the pilot's lack of total experience in night operations, and inadequate supervision from the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW93T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93T%23A01.md): Hiller UH-12B · Anahuac, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N9741M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA015.md): Robinson R22B · Robert Lee, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N8066B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine/rotor RPM for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA012.md): Mooney M20J · Mexia, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1992 · N201BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot fueled the aircraft with jet fuel instead of avaition gasoline. Factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA011.md): Cessna L-19A · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N5563 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the cross wind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N3501E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The attempt by both pilots to pass each other without adequate clearance between their airplanes.
- [NTSB DEN93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA003.md): O'Connor SNO-BIRD XL · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N532SB · Substantial damage
  > Delamination of the rudder leading edge and subsequent jamming of the rudder.
- [NTSB FTW93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA009.md): Cessna 175 · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N6554E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA003.md): Cessna Ector 305A · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N910E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's inadvertent ground loop. Factors were the left quartering tailwind and this pilot's inability to see the other airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW93FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA002.md): Clatanoff Rotorway Exec · Wimberley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N41KC · Destroyed
  > The delamination of the skin on a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB FTW93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA001.md): Beech D18S · Brookston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N90460 · Substantial damage
  > Smoke trailing from the left engine for an undetermined reason(s). Factors contributing to the accident were unsuitable terrain conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRG01.md): Stits Playboy · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N5579V · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW92LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA230.md): Cessna 172P · Fulshear, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N97489 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper point of touchdown. Factors were the popped circuit breaker, the inoperative alternator, and the darkness of the night.
- [NTSB FTW92LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA229.md): Piper PA-28-200R · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N2141T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance with the hole. Factors were the lack of markings and the poor maintenance of the taxiway and runway.
- [NTSB FTW92GA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA227.md): Cessna T210L · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N732JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction failure to follow the landing checklist and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision. A factor was the overheated landing gear motor.
- [NTSB FTW92LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA228.md): Fairchild SA-227-AC · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N2183A · Substantial damage
  > The landing capability of the airplane was exceeded. The lack of performance data was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW92LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA225.md): Cessna 172I · Victoria, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N46084 · Substantial damage
  > Blocked engine assembly breather tube and the pilot's continued operation with known maintenance discrepancies. Factors were oil on windsheild and reduced visibility due to oil on the windscreen..
- [NTSB FTW92FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA224.md): Robinson R22 · Alpine, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N4073S · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot-in-command, for unknown reasons, to maintain sufficient altitude to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were mountainous terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW92DQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DQG02.md): Woodstock AIR Command 532 · Dumas, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N700TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW92DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DQG01.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N4334S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA216.md): Cessna 172C · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N1672Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as result of a blocked fuel vent system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA215.md): Bell XV-15 301 · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1992 · N702NA · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection which resulted in a disconnected proprotor governor linkage.
- [NTSB FTW92LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA211.md): Beech G35 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N4604D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA209.md): Thunder and Colt Special Shape · Tyler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · GPATY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstacles.

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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") = 1992
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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