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Fatal NTSB investigations, 1993

180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.

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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB LAX94FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Santa Paula, CAA failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, and subsequent inadvertent stall during an undetermined loss of engine power following takeoff.Dec 31, 1993 · N39036 · DestroyedNTSB FTW94FA057Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Van Horn, TXThe 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…Dec 29, 1993 · N1527H · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA082Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Peoria, AZthe 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.Dec 26, 1993 · N6623E · DestroyedNTSB LAX94FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGolightly RV-4 · La Verne, CAa 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…Dec 26, 1993 · N312RG · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA080Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Truckee, CAThe 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).Dec 25, 1993 · N4813X · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Chico, CAIssuance 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…Dec 25, 1993 · N4042X · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarson Piel Emeraude CP305 · Morrison, TNThe 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…Dec 25, 1993 · N447TB · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mcintosh, SDwas 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.Dec 22, 1993 · N8003P · DestroyedNTSB FTW94FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lancaster, TXwas THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT (ALCOHOL).Dec 20, 1993 · N13051 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500A · White Mills, PAwas 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.Dec 16, 1993 · N9379R · DestroyedNTSB LAX94FA073Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Santa Ana, CAThe 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…Dec 16, 1993 · N309CK · DestroyedNTSB SEA94FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Spokane, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the instrument landing system approach course. The pilot's failure to perform a missed approach was a factor.Dec 15, 1993 · N999VP · DestroyedNTSB NYC94LA049Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Jones Beach, NYwas the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane impacting with the water. Also casual in this accident was the pilot's total lack of experience in this type of aircraft, and operations. A factor in this accident was the…Dec 15, 1993 · N201TX · DestroyedNTSB CHI94FA050Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-300 · Goodland, KSThe pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot-in-command's poor IFR procedures.Dec 15, 1993 · N710MB · DestroyedNTSB NYC94FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Lost Creek, KYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 13, 1993 · N36CK · DestroyedNTSB ATL94FA030Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Chapel Hill, NCThe improper engine overhaul by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the failure of the engine crankshaft.Dec 11, 1993 · N9864R · DestroyedNTSB CHI94FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Antigo, WIthe failure of the pilot in command to maintain proper altitude.Dec 10, 1993 · N550BC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Covington, GASpatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, resulting in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the total failure of the engine driven vacuum pump, and the night, cloud conditions prevailing at the time of the accident.Dec 10, 1993 · N8340Y · DestroyedNTSB ATL94FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Lagrange, GAWas the pilot's failure to correct a known low battery condition before departing, which resulted in a loss of electrical power during an instrument approach. Factors were the dark night and the low scattered cloud layer.Dec 10, 1993 · N4195B · DestroyedNTSB NYC94LA034Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's inability to control the airplane due to alcoholic impairment.Dec 6, 1993 · N96666 · DestroyedNTSB FTW94FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportUpton Mustang M-II · Guthrie, OKWas the in flight failure of the left aileron for reasons undetermined.Dec 5, 1993 · N4YP · DestroyedNTSB NYC94FA033Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · New Haven, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night approach in adverse weather conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the weather conditions and dark night. In addition, the radar controller's vectoring of the pilot to…Dec 4, 1993 · N1488X · DestroyedNTSB MIA94FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Delray Beach, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering. This resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ocean. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with no visible horizon.Dec 4, 1993 · N60517 · DestroyedNTSB LAX94FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Payson, AZImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were: pilot impairment from improper use of prescription drugs (not approved for…Dec 4, 1993 · N4417Z · DestroyedNTSB NYC94FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-21 · Lebanon, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was a dark night condition.Dec 2, 1993 · N28163 · DestroyedNTSB NYC94FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Norwich, OHThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for an unknown reason, and subsequent flight that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight airframe breakup.Dec 2, 1993 · N515WB · DestroyedNTSB DCA94MA022Accident · 18 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportJetstream BA-3100 · Hibbing, MNThe captain's actions that led to a breakdown in crew coordination and the loss of altitude awareness by the flightcrew during an unstabilized approach in night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were: the failure of the…Dec 2, 1993 · N334PX · DestroyedNTSB MIA94FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Jacksonville, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of altitude for recovery from a stall.Nov 30, 1993 · N9241V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FLLoss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.Nov 30, 1993 · N43079 · DestroyedNTSB LAX94FA278Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · June Lake, CAThe pilot allowed the airplane to exceed its design limits (airspeed and/or stress limits) after inadvertently entering a descent. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness (night or late dusk), the pilot's failure to assure adequate…Nov 30, 1993 · N5788U · DestroyedNTSB SEA94FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Ashland, ORVFR 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…Nov 29, 1993 · N5764P · DestroyedNTSB FTW94FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MX II · Newark, TXPoor judment of the pilot after use of drugs, his improper planning/decision, and his failure to remain clear of an obstruction during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence with the aircraft's ability, a tailwind condition,…Nov 29, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R-301 · Butler, PAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The weather conditions were a factor.Nov 28, 1993 · N707JS · DestroyedNTSB ATL94FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot's improper decision to land downwind, failure to control the aircraft on the ground, and his decision to abort the landing after loss of control and damage to the aircraft on the ground. A factor in the accident was the gusty tail wind at the time…Nov 28, 1993 · N7950W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti F-260 · Santa Monica, CAthe dual student pilot's failure to maintain minimum air speed in flight which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the improper weight and balance, inadequate altitude, and inadequate supervision.Nov 26, 1993 · N126MJ · DestroyedNTSB FTW94FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Rogers, ARThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, and the ensuing inadvertent stall. Factors were the icing conditions, the fog, the drizzle, the dark night light conditions, and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted weather conditions.Nov 26, 1993 · N2297C · DestroyedNTSB ATL94FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Gadsden, ALThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were fog, low ceiling, and hilly terrain.Nov 26, 1993 · N7702U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA027Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Bushby Mustang II · Madison, MSAn engine failure for undetermined reasons.Nov 24, 1993 · N38BT · DestroyedNTSB BFO94FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Ravenna, OHThe pilot attempted to fly the airplane with known deficiencies in the attitude indicator and became spatially disoriented during the takeoff climb. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, night conditions, and an inaccurate attitude indicator.Nov 24, 1993 · N8467H · DestroyedNTSB SEA94FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's intentional suicide and impairment from consumption of alcohol.Nov 22, 1993 · N84PM · DestroyedNTSB LAX94FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Julian, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in this accident were: 1) the dark night and lack of ambient light which resulted in the pilot inadvertently flying from visual meteorological conditions into instrument meteorological conditions; 2)…Nov 22, 1993 · N5312R · DestroyedNTSB CHI94FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172I · Kalamazoo, MIUndetermined.Nov 21, 1993 · N35549 · DestroyedNTSB BFO94FA015Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Northampton, MAFailure of the air traffic control (ATC) facility to identify and provide the required traffic information to the jump aircraft before release of the jumper(s). A factor related to the accident was: inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the jump aircraft.Nov 21, 1993 · N3011F · DestroyedNTSB BFO94FA013Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Portland, METhe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to assure that adequate fuel was available to complete the flight, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors which contributed to the…Nov 20, 1993 · N911ME · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-1B-2 · Las Vegas, NVWere the fuel injection line contamination resulting in fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate 100-hour inspection; the pilot's improper decision to return to the airport at a low altitude; and his failure to maintain the proper airspeed which resulted in a…Nov 19, 1993 · N42597 · DestroyedNTSB CHI94GA038Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHughes 369HS · Antonia, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor was the dark night.Nov 19, 1993 · N9179F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Kinnelon, NJThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 18, 1993 · N43791 · DestroyedNTSB FTW94FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Guthrie, OKWas the pilot-in-command continued VFR flight into IMC. A factor was fog.Nov 18, 1993 · N45968 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Brea, CAThe pilot's choice of an inadequate cruise altitude over rolling hill terrain which resulted in an in-flight collision with helium balloons and an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate visual…Nov 15, 1993 · N8238Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA94LA246Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFlake Talon XP · Estacada, ORFailure 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.Nov 14, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage