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NTSB investigations, 1992, AZ

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

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NTSB LAX93LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Executive · Chandler, AZAn engine compartment fire for undetermined reasons.Dec 31, 1992 · N43385 · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Salome, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the failure of the left brake.Dec 30, 1992 · N5068V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-55A · Peoria, AZThe balloon's encounter with a gusty wind shear condition during the final descent for landing at an altitude insufficient for the pilot to take corrective action to prevent a hard landing.Dec 26, 1992 · N2815S · No damageNTSB LAX93LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Florence, AZThe pilot's poorly planned approach; his failure to attain the proper touch down point; and, delay in executing a go-around. Contributing to this accident was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.Dec 23, 1992 · N9436D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLydick LONG-EZ · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed or power setting sufficient to maintain engine rotation during the low speed demonstration. A factor in the accident was the insufficient altitude to affect an engine restart once the propeller stopped turning.Dec 18, 1992 · N777CJ · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA056Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and improper remedial action by descending into high terrain. Contributing to this accident were the prevailing cloud condition.Nov 28, 1992 · N2622Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX93GA053Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 404 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inflight decision to deviate from the airplane's engine manual and the pilot's operating handbook by maintaining the fuel mixture at full rich throughout the mission and rapidly descending the airplane which resulted in both engine's losing total…Nov 27, 1992 · N5429J · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Camp Verde, AZThe pilots intentional maneuvering flight at a altitude inadequate to ensure terrain clearance.Nov 16, 1992 · CGGLF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Williams, AZThe partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve on the number two cylinder and the pilot's inability to climb the aircraft above the trees surrounding the airport. A factor in the accident was the effects of the high density altitude on the…Nov 15, 1992 · N6060R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Ruby, AZFuel exhaustion due to inaccurate preflight planning.Nov 13, 1992 · XBBRI · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Phoenix, AZThe dual students premature retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff portion of a touch and go, and, the inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were the deactivation of the landing gear…Nov 13, 1992 · N1553A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93FA033Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSabreliner N-265-60 · Phoenix, AZThe delay of the PIC to apply normal braking and his failure to execute the appropriate emergency procedures. Contributing to this accident was an undetermined antiskid malfunction; the copilot's inexperience in the aircraft; and inadequate crew coordination.Nov 8, 1992 · N169RF · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36TC · Sedona, AZThe pilot's poorly planned approach and delay in executing the appropriate remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and encountering a downdraft.Nov 3, 1992 · N67434 · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt AX7-77 · Sierra Vista, AZThe flight's encounter with unforecast unfavorable winds.Oct 31, 1992 · N666TE · DestroyedNTSB LAX93FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Cottonwood, AZAn inadvertent stall and descent into terrain when the pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed and altitude above the ground.Oct 30, 1992 · N2221L · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Prescott, AZThe pilot not maintaining directional control during landing roll resulting in a ground loop swerve.Oct 24, 1992 · N1832 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Globe, AZMaintenance personnel failing to comply with airworthiness directives pertaining to the airplane's fuel bladders resulting in fuel capacity being decreased causing fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Oct 21, 1992 · N6157B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Picacho, AZThe pilot's encounter with the unforecasted cyclonic wind.Oct 10, 1992 · N736WZ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Quartzsite, AZEngine failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing to this accident was the rough/uneven terrain.Oct 9, 1992 · N150G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Three Points, AZThe pilot's poor judgment, intentional buzzing, and poor visual lookout. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.Oct 4, 1992 · N3099G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Prescott, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control and improper use of the flight controls and brakes.Oct 2, 1992 · N2515D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92T#A17Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMBB BO-105 · Peach Springs, AZSep 29, 1992 · N617 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA406Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Show Low, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.Sep 27, 1992 · N1104Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92IA390Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Yuma, AZAn unstable interaction between the center body main landing gear and the brake system.Sep 17, 1992 · N90187 · Minor damageNTSB LAX92LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Casa Grande, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 16, 1992 · N519PU · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA380Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Stanfield, AZThe cfi's poor in-flight decision to demonstrate the simulated engine out emergency landing at too low an altitude and misjudging the altitude during the circling maneuver.Sep 10, 1992 · N734UT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's misjudging the performance and weight and balance data of the helicopter prior to departure. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to jettison the chemical load.Sep 6, 1992 · N38099 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Casa Grande, AZThe pilots inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. The gusty nature of the cross wind condiitons encountered was a factor.Aug 29, 1992 · N8647W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Laveen, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.Aug 19, 1992 · N5363 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Laveen, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude during the low-level aerial application procedure turn. Contributing to this accident was the night condition and the high tension wires.Aug 13, 1992 · N4410S · DestroyedNTSB LAX92LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Sedona, AZThe failure of the fixed base operator to properly conduct an annual inspection and inadequate compliance with the airworthiness directive. Contributing to this accident was the total failure of the main landing gear trunion due to fatigue.Aug 9, 1992 · N6649V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Tolleson, AZThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the ravine that crossed the runway.Aug 9, 1992 · N6809K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Parker, AZThe inadequate overhaul of the propeller blade by the overhaul facility. Contributing to this accident was the rough and uneven terrain.Aug 9, 1992 · N1547P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-M · Sedona, AZThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and delayed go-around decision. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to attain the touch-down during a down wind landing.Aug 4, 1992 · N9124L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92FA331Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Maricopa, AZThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure by attempting an abrupt maneuver at a speed in excess of the maneuvering speed.Aug 3, 1992 · N49016 · DestroyedNTSB LAX92LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gila Bend, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilots inadequate preflight and inflight planning, and, his failure to refuel the aircraft.Aug 1, 1992 · N3030R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power due to excessive carbon deposits on the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and, the pilots attempted operation of the aircraft with known mechanical deficiencies.Jul 31, 1992 · N4581W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's poorly planned approach and failure to attain the proper descent rate. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain conditions in the area of the forced landing were factors in the accident.Jul 19, 1992 · N3406Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92FA305Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Overgaard, AZThe pilot's improper preflight performance planning and decision to operate the airplane over the maximum certified gross weight at a high density altitude airport which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance…Jul 19, 1992 · N8048T · DestroyedNTSB LAX92FA289Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Superior, AZAn inadequate major engine overhaul procedure, during which previous crankshaft damage was not detected. Contributing to the accident was a surface initiated fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.Jul 9, 1992 · N6483C · DestroyedNTSB LAX92LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power due to unknown reason (s). Factors in this accident were 1) low altitude when the partial loss of power occurred 2) low rotor RPM as a result of the loss of power, and 3) the pilot not being able to take remedial action due to…Jul 4, 1992 · N4798R · DestroyedNTSB LAX92LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Tucson, AZThe failure of the student to extend the landing gear prior to landing and the failure of the flight instructor to properly supervise the conduct of the flight.Jul 3, 1992 · N91886 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Mayer, AZThe failure of the engine due to the slippage of the number 2 main bearing and the resultant oil starvation failure of the number 2 connecting rod. The number 2 main bearing slippage was caused by the failure of the pilot/owner to overhaul the engine in a…Jul 1, 1992 · N9455G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Glendale, AZThe failure of the left main gear inner tube due to dry rot, and, the inadequate maintenance and preflight inspections conducted on the aircraft.Jun 30, 1992 · N2362C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lake Havasu, AZThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft.Jun 30, 1992 · N6496E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Prescott, AZThe airplane's failure to achieve an adequate rate of climb because of degraded aerodynamic performance and the pilot's intentional operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude condition.Jun 26, 1992 · N601DE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92FA257Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Sedona, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure. Factors in the accident were: 1) the unreliable fuel sight gauges which were contaminated with a tar like residue which may have…Jun 23, 1992 · N29926 · DestroyedNTSB LAX92LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Window Rock, AZThe failure of the pilot to calculate the aircraft's performance data and perform a weather evauluation. The existing high density altitude was a factor in the accident.Jun 19, 1992 · N589C · Substantial damageNTSB DCA92MA040Accident · 10 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Meadview, AZFailure of the pilot to follow the emergency procedure (engine failure after takeoff) and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were failure (disengagement) of the…Jun 19, 1992 · N2715X · DestroyedNTSB LAX92LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to follow v.f.r. procedures; inadequate preflight planning/preperation; and improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Jun 12, 1992 · N6972G · Substantial damage