# NTSB investigations, 1993

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 SEA94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA044.md): Sommerauer Glasair I RG · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · HBYDJ · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting, and fuel starvation. Factors include an intentional wheels up forced landing, and soft rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA043.md): Cessna 172H · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N3734F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include high winds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience operating in high wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N5192W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain the proper glidepath. Failure of the electrical system and inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA042.md): Cessna 150F · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N8532G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain emergency assistance after becoming temporarily lost, resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the dispatch of the student on the cross-country flight by the CFI…
- [NTSB LAX94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA088.md): Grumman AA1B-TR2 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N1413R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's improper flare for landing.
- [NTSB LAX94FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA089.md): Grumman AA-1C · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N39036 · Destroyed
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, and subsequent inadvertent stall during an undetermined loss of engine power following takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA086.md): Cessna 172N · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1993 · N7553E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff and improper use of the airplane's throttle.
- [NTSB FTW94FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA057.md): Cessna 177RG · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1993 · N1527H · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft after a loss of control which resulted from VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, the pilot's lack of instrument training and experience, and his failure to…
- [NTSB ATL94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA035.md): Kaman HH-43B/F · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1993 · N5197W · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate major repair by company maintenance personnel who failed to install the cotter pin which secured the retaining nut of the right main rotor hub teeter pin.
- [NTSB LAX94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA084.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74L · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1993 · N38110 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to utilize carburetor heat. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA083.md): Rotorway EXEC-90 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1993 · N7456T · Destroyed
  > A failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately conduct a preflight inspection and properly secure a fuselage cowling panel that struck a tail rotor blade, resulting in a subsequent failure of the tail rotor drive system. Factors in this accident were an…
- [NTSB CHI94LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA060.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1993 · N5894W · Destroyed
  > an improper preflight by the pilot-in-command and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn. A factor associated with the accident was contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB ATL94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA034.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Greer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1993 · N4320X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning in determining fuel requirements for the flight.
- [NTSB ATL94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA033.md): Piper PA-28-181 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1993 · N2205Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision in that he failed to refuel the aircraft prior to exhausting the fuel supply. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB NYC94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA043.md): Beech A-36-TC · Hillsboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N3736F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA082.md): Cessna 175 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N6623E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude following takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use all available runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX94FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA081.md): Golightly RV-4 · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N312RG · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to the improper maintenance and installation of the fuel system lines and fittings, and the pilot's failure to ensure the engine fuel primer was locked prior to takeoff. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB FTW94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA056.md): Beech 35 · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N3331V · Substantial damage
  > Was a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a passenger door inadvertently opening in flight due to inadequate preflight by the pilot, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Edisto Island, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N25566 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, while maneuvering and changing altitudes, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MIA94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA041.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N2872D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to apply power after the airspeed decrease just before touchdown and also failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight encounter with wind gusts while on approach to land.
- [NTSB LAX94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA080.md): Cessna 150G · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N4813X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impaired judgment and impaired performance, while under the influence of drugs, that resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance above the mountainous terrain and obstructions (power line & trees).
- [NTSB LAX94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA079.md): Aero Commander 100 · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N4042X · Destroyed
  > Issuance of an improper (special VFR) clearance by the tower controller, while the visibility was less than one mile, continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the…
- [NTSB ATL94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA031.md): Carson Piel Emeraude CP305 · Morrison, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N447TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's improper…
- [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 LAX94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA078.md): Bell 206B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N162BC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly position the helicopter away from the dolly edge during the initial touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA077.md): Piper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N2501X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB FTW94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA053.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Giddings, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N2111U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM. The weather conditions and delayed application of carburetor were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA059.md): Beech C23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1993 · N9228S · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate preflight by both the CFI and student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident was poor communications between the CFI and student pilot, and hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA058.md): Mooney M-20E · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1993 · N1249X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the planned flight. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, unreliable fuel gauges and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with the known unreliable fuel gauges.
- [NTSB ANC94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA027.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1993 · N7121P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command not maintaining the proper clearance from the terrain during the approach.
- [NTSB LAX94LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA076.md): Hughes 369D · Waimea, Kauai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1993 · N115HD · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate engine compressor cleaning procedure specified in the manufacturer's service letter, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to contamination, blockage, and collapse of the fuel nozzle inlet screen. Factors in the accident were: the…
- [NTSB FTW94FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA052.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Franktown, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1993 · N4382P · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's disregard of forecast icing conditions and delayed application of carburetor heat, resulting in structural and induction icing. Factors were the icing conditions and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA056.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mcintosh, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1993 · N8003P · Destroyed
  > was continued VFR flight into IMC and the failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were an inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, snow and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA057.md): Cessna 182 · Centerville, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1993 · N4791D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors related to the accident were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations for the airplane and the fence.
- [NTSB FTW94FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA050.md): Cessna 172M · Lancaster, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1993 · N13051 · Substantial damage
  > was THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT (ALCOHOL).
- [NTSB CHI94LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA055.md): Cessna 185 · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1993 · N581JB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was the gusty quartering tailwind condition.
- [NTSB NYC94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA042.md): Piper PA-32-R-301T · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N8210H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a overrun of the runway. Factors were a snow covered runway, takeoff speed not attained, brakes not used, and a ditch.
- [NTSB MIA94IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94IA040.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Melbourne, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N74JM · Minor damage
  > Was inadequate quality control by the engine manufacturer which resulted in failure of the second stage low pressure turbine disk due to a machining anomaly and reduced fatigue strength due to sub standard heat treat processing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA054.md): Boeing A75N1 · Madisonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N55133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were weather conditions and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB CHI94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA065.md): Cessna 210M · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N761AG · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the icy runway, crosswind and snowbank.
- [NTSB FTW94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA051.md): Cessna 182Q · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1993 · N96591 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Kimball, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1993 · N4930G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA041.md): Cessna 172N · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N5753E · Substantial damage
  > A disconnected fuel line with the carburetor not installed, and improper dispatch of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA039.md): Grumman G-44A · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N58DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude over glassy water during landing and inadvertently touched down in a flat attitude.
- [NTSB LAX94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA074.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Showlow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N8769B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poorly planned approach, improper emergency procedures, and his failure to feather the propeller. The inoperative fuel selector valve was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA049.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N5065G · Substantial damage
  > Was failure of the number two connecting rod bearing. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA052.md): Cessna 404 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N8919G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude.
- [NTSB SEA94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA041.md): Cessna 150J · Tonasket, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1993 · N61215 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors include an inadequate preflight, fuel exhaustion, and an icy landing area.
- [NTSB NYC94FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA040.md): Aero Commander 500A · White Mills, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1993 · N9379R · Destroyed
  > was the fracture and separation of the airplane wing, and the subsequent loss of control and collision with trees, as a result of the pilot's repeated performance of acrobatic maneuvers, which exceeded the design limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX94FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA073.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1993 · N309CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate separation behind the Boeing 757 and/or remain above its flight path during the approach, which resulted in an encounter with wake vortices from the 757. Factors related to the accident were: an inadequacy…

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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") = 1993
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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