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NTSB investigations, 1993, FL

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

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NTSB MIA94LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lantana, FLThe 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…Dec 31, 1993 · N8532G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94IA040Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124 · Melbourne, FLWas 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.Dec 19, 1993 · N74JM · Minor damageNTSB MIA94LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44A · Leesburg, FLThe pilot misjudged his altitude over glassy water during landing and inadvertently touched down in a flat attitude.Dec 17, 1993 · N58DG · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-301P · Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the soft condition of the runway surface.Dec 7, 1993 · N4391C · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hastings, FLThe delayed reaction of the pilot-in-command to compensate for unexpected weather conditions, resulting in damage to the landing gear.Dec 4, 1993 · N43113 · Substantial damageNTSB 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 MIA94LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat during a VFR approach for landing. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system carburetor icing.Dec 2, 1993 · N6053K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 650 · Tampa, FLThe pic's improper decision to taxi the airplane off the taxiway. Contributing to the accident was the improper wiring of the anti-skid system.Dec 1, 1993 · N700RR · Substantial damageNTSB 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 MIA94LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Moore Haven, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain aircraft control following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 26, 1993 · N130HA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Jacksonville, FLThe improper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot-in- command resulting in fuel starvation.Nov 25, 1993 · N89900 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Labelle, FLThe pilot-in-command exceeding the structural limits of the airplane's design limits by in-flight over-stress that resulted in damage to the gear extension system, fuselage and control surfaces.Nov 21, 1993 · N5755P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Tampa, FLWas the improper overhaul and inspection of the engine by company maintenance personnel.Nov 19, 1993 · N8260Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Orlando, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and clearance between aircraft.Nov 15, 1993 · N91WW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScott LONG-EZ · Hernando, FLThe failure of the nose gear down relay on the landing gear retraction/extension assembly for undetermined reasons, resulting in the collapse of the nose wheel on landing, and subsequent nose over.Nov 13, 1993 · N83TS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVacey MK-1 · Altoona, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (VS) on initial takeoff climb while maneuvering to avoid power lines, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall) and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Nov 13, 1993 · N602 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Orlando, FLWas in flight loss of control for failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain VMC shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was partial loss of engine power from the left engine due to partial blockage of several of the fuel injector nozzles. Also…Nov 12, 1993 · N27687 · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Miami, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to obtain the proper assistance after being notified of a fuel leak from the left wing fuel tanks after refueling.Nov 10, 1993 · N1600B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, FLTotal failure of the crankshaft due to fatigue resulting in a forced landing and subsequent hard landing.Nov 7, 1993 · N9000M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLovern Pitts S1C · Miami, FLInadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 7, 1993 · N55SR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Crestview, FLWas incapacitation of the pilot due to cardiovascular disease during an instrument approach resulting in the aircraft descending uncontrolled until tree and ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with known cardiovascular…Nov 6, 1993 · N97450 · DestroyedNTSB MIA94T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206-BIII · Bartow, FLNov 2, 1993 · N97BL · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Fort Lauderdale, FLAn engine failure for undetermined causes over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing.Nov 1, 1993 · N210TK · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA013Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ormond Beach, FLPoor judgement of the pilot, due to consumption of alcohol and use of drugs, and his failure (or inability) to maintain altitude (or clearance) above water at night. Darkness was a related factor.Oct 29, 1993 · N888AS · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna AT188B · Zellwood, FLPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 24, 1993 · N731MF · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Fort Myers, FLImproper decision by the other person (pilot's mother) to go to the airplane, while the pilot was making checks in preparation for flight, and her failure to identify the hazardous condition (turning propeller).Oct 17, 1993 · N28930 · Minor damageNTSB MIA94FA008Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Miami, FLInadequate preflight by the pilot, and his failure to assure that proper maintenance/annual inspection was attained. Factors related to the accident were: water and other contamination in the fuel supply, lack of continuity in two ignition leads, loose left…Oct 17, 1993 · N7131D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182-P · Orlando, FLThe pilot's improper procedures and his complacency during his attempts to start the engine.Oct 15, 1993 · N20718 · Minor damageNTSB MIA94LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Opa-Locka, FLImproper servicing of three of the four main landing gear dampers by company maintenance personnel, and innadequate remedial action by the pilot as ground resonance began.Oct 6, 1993 · N95AF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Fort Lauderdale, FLFailure of the captain to use the proper rotation and lift-off speeds, which resulted in over rotation of the aircraft during takeoff and a subsequent tail scrape.Oct 4, 1993 · N638DL · Minor damageNTSB MIA94FA001Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-83 · Miami, FLThe failure of the water heater relay and the overpressure relief valve to operate properly. In addition, the design of the relief valve was inadequate in that it allowed the o-ring to migrate from its normal position preventing the valve from opening.Oct 3, 1993 · 9YTHR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 152 · FLundetermined.Sep 30, 1993 · N93261 · DestroyedNTSB MIA93FA200Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Ocklawaha, FLFailure of a propeller blade for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: low pass performed by the pilot, and his possible impairment from…Sep 24, 1993 · N5936C · DestroyedNTSB MIA93LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Deland, FLFailure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout. Factors related to the accident were: the conflicting right traffic pattern procedures for landing that were briefed to the Boeing E75 pilot by the owner of the airstrip, and failure of both pilots…Sep 23, 1993 · N43320 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hollywood, FLInadvertent exceeding of vfe with the flaps extended by the student pilot while practicing maneuvers.Sep 22, 1993 · N20457 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe pilot-in-command's excessive airspeed, his failure to touch down at the proper point on the runway, and his failure to abort the landing.Sep 17, 1993 · N456CB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLegrand Avid Flyer · Titusville, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) in a go-around, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall).Sep 9, 1993 · N2067V · DestroyedNTSB MIA93LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHudson Rans S-12 · Leesburg, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) while maneuvering resulting in a stall/spin.Sep 6, 1993 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB MIA93LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFerrie Ferri Exec · Delray Beach, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls (cyclic and collective) during a simulated autorotation, resulting in an in flight collision with terrain and subsequent roll over.Sep 6, 1993 · N71714 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Daytona Beach, FLContamination/blockage of the fuel injection control system.Sep 2, 1993 · N191ER · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKeuthan Buccaneer II · Cocoa, FLFailure of maintenance personnel to properly reinstall a bolt and nut in the elevator control linkage, which resulted in a disconnect of the linkage and loss of elevator control.Aug 27, 1993 · N693KA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportReher, Kent O. RV 6 · Grand Ridge, FLUndetermined.Aug 27, 1993 · N220KM · DestroyedNTSB MIA93FA183Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Andytown, FLThe failure of the pilot to feather the propeller when the engine lost power, and his failure to follow the emergency procedure checklist. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate design of the fuel tank float valves which allowed for excessive wear…Aug 25, 1993 · N206RH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Ormond Beach, FLWater contamination in the fuel, which resulted in loss of power in the front engine as the pilot was attempting flight with a known problem in the rear engine, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.…Aug 23, 1993 · N5CP · DestroyedNTSB MIA93FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlasair SH-2F · Ocala, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall), and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's improper positioning…Aug 20, 1993 · N87CK · DestroyedNTSB MIA93T#A04Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Jacksonville, FLAug 18, 1993 · N313JP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls (cyclic and collective pitch) during a simulated autorotation with turn, resulting in an in flight collision with terrain with the tail skid and tailrotor blades.Aug 18, 1993 · N95AF · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Delray Beach, FLThe pilot-in-command's/flight instructor failure to communicate his intentions with the student pilot to effect a positive transfer of the flight controls, and improper handling of the airplane on landing roll out, resulting in an on ground collision with a…Aug 17, 1993 · N11LT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Immokalee, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vs) while maneuvering resulting in a stall/mush.Aug 16, 1993 · N8451K · Substantial damage