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NTSB investigations, 1993, CA

180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB LAX94LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1B-TR2 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's improper flare for landing.Dec 31, 1993 · N1413R · DestroyedNTSB 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 LAX94LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · El Monte, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff and improper use of the airplane's throttle.Dec 30, 1993 · N7553E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74L · Los Banos, CAA failure of the pilot to utilize carburetor heat. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor in the accident.Dec 28, 1993 · N38110 · Substantial damageNTSB 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 LAX94LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath.Dec 24, 1993 · N2501X · Substantial damageNTSB 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 LAX94LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-14 · Riverside, CAthe pilot incorrectly selecting the wrong fuel valve and the subsequent engine failure due to fuel starvation.Dec 13, 1993 · N7844E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Santa Paula, CAA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane following touchdown. The pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane was a factor in the accident.Dec 9, 1993 · N57404 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper recovery from a bounced landing.Dec 7, 1993 · N52039 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Santa Paula, CAwas the failure of the needle valve pin assembly in the airplane's carburetor. A factor which contributed to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.Dec 3, 1993 · N89014 · Substantial damageNTSB 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 LAX94LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Panoche, CAthe pilot's improper approach speed and glide path, and his delayed initiation of a go-around. A factor in the accident was the wind shear condition created by the hills immediately off the departure end of the dirt airstrip.Nov 28, 1993 · N65922 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dardanelle, CAThe pilot misjudged the local weather. The wind conditions and the pilot's inability to compensate for the strong downdraft wind conditions were factors.Nov 28, 1993 · N22474 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlbrecht Polywagon · Vacaville, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during a go-around. Factors in the accident were the wind shear conditions and the pilot's failure to adequately balance the fuel load during the flight.Nov 26, 1993 · N320PW · 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 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 LAX94LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures/directives prohibiting night operations at the airport and failure to maintain the proper glidepath. The pilot's diverted attention was a factor in this accident.Nov 21, 1993 · N6405Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK-55M · Greenfield, CAUndetermined.Nov 20, 1993 · N7090L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Salinas, CAa fatigue failure of the torsion-tension bar pin due to fretting corrosion. A factor in this accident was an inadequate quality of material utilized in the manufacture of the pin.Nov 20, 1993 · N161HA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Compton, CAwere the noncertificated student pilot's misjudged flare altitude, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and improper use of the left brake. The student pilot's lack of total experience and panic were factors in this accident.Nov 19, 1993 · N5312L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CAwere the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delay in taking remedial action. The dual student's excessive taxi speed and the worn right brake lining were factors in this accident.Nov 18, 1993 · N9620B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAwas the student pilot's improper use of the rudder. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in this accident.Nov 17, 1993 · N2346G · 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 LAX94LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Colusa, CAwas the poor major overhaul conducted by maintenance personnel by failing to properly service the cam shaft. The camshaft gears fatigue which led to its ultimate failure, the dark night conditions, and the power lines were factors in this accident.Nov 14, 1993 · N5723B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Salinas, CAThe pilot's improper handling of the helicopter which resulted in overloading of the rotor system in a maneuvering turn during aerial application of chemical, and subsequent failure of the main rotor paddle assembly.Nov 13, 1993 · N149HA · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCooprider WOODY'S Pusher 1972 · San Diego, CAa delay in the application of carburetor heat by the pilot-in- command. Carburetor icing conditions were a factor in this accident.Nov 13, 1993 · N29717 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94FA048Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V-35 · Shaver Lake, CAAn in-flight breakup of the airplane following the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions during which directional control of the airplane was not maintained, and the design limits of the airplane were exceeded. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of…Nov 12, 1993 · N630AW · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Hollister, CAThe improper position of the fuel selector switch by the dual student during the before landing checklist and inadequate supervision by the CFI. Fuel starvation to both engines was a factor in this accident.Nov 9, 1993 · N566KK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing PT-13D · Half Moon Bay, CAImproper planning/decision by the pilot of the second stearman, and his selection of the wrong runway on which to land. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the stearman pilots to obtain pertinent NOTAM information.Nov 6, 1993 · N14FR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-341G · Lake Berryessa, CAthe pilot's selection of an inadequate obstacle clearance cruise altitude.Nov 6, 1993 · N76WH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Sacramento, CAImproper remedial action by the student pilot. Lack of total experience is a factor.Nov 6, 1993 · N803EH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Palm Springs, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the fuel consumption during the flight.Nov 4, 1993 · N7646M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Redding, CAthe pilot's use of an excessive airspeed on final approach, the failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and, the failure to initiate a go around when it became clear that the aircraft would excessively overshoot the intended touchdown…Oct 31, 1993 · N1085M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSilver KR2 · Fontana, CAthe separation of an engine coolant hose which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.Oct 31, 1993 · N8SJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Santa Rosa, CAthe separation of the tail rotor due to a collision with a mylar balloon and the subsequent hard landing during an autorotation. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which limited the pilot's ability to see and avoid the balloon.Oct 31, 1993 · N8452Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Joshua Tree, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate on final approach. A factor in the accident was the student's limited total experience.Oct 30, 1993 · N8279E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Pleasant Grove, CAThe failure of the starter to turn the engine over due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.Oct 28, 1993 · N18174 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWittman Tailwind W8L · San Jose, CAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain encountered during the forced landing.Oct 27, 1993 · N9052C · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Livermore, CAthe dual student's improper use of the throttle and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.Oct 26, 1993 · N6626X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Murrieta, CAThe unexpected windsheer that was encountered on final approach. The surrounding mountain/hilly terrain was a factor in this accident.Oct 24, 1993 · N96353 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · California City, CAFailure of maintenance personnel to assure that the nose wheel axle was properly secured during previous maintenance.Oct 23, 1993 · N6067G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Arvin, CAthe loss of power for undetermined reasons.Oct 19, 1993 · N7501K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94IA018Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-300-605R · Los Angeles, CAa separation of the number 6 stage high pressure compressor disk for an undetermined reason.Oct 19, 1993 · N41063 · Minor damageNTSB LAX94LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-315 · Beckwourth, CAwas the worn collective servo causing a hydraulic lock and not allowing the pilot to lower the collective. This condition caused the main rotor blades rpm to decay.Oct 18, 1993 · N49511 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Sunland, CAthe CFI's poor inflight planning/decision and failure to follow normal procedures. The tailwind was a factor in this accident.Oct 18, 1993 · N192KC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Daggett, CAthe pilot's poor fuel consumption calculations which culminated in engine losing power due to fuel exhaustion. The soft desert terrain was a factor in this accident.Oct 15, 1993 · N6538T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. Fuel exhaustion is a factor in this accident.Oct 15, 1993 · N150GS · Substantial damage