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NTSB investigations, 1992, MD

180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\" = 'MD' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB BFO93FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-45G · Elkridge, MDFailure of the pilot to properly secure the cargo, which allowed a shift in the center of gravity during a missed approach maneuver and resulted in subsequent loss of aircraft control and flying speed. A factor related to the accident was failure of the pilot…Dec 10, 1992 · N7770B · DestroyedNTSB NYC93GA025Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Baltimore, MDA power loss of undetermined origin. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, the lack of a suitable landing area, and the inability of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering to avoid obstacles.Oct 19, 1992 · N6132E · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Havre De Grace, MDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat control resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident include the existence of weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the rough terrain on which the aircraft was…Sep 17, 1992 · N7396E · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · New Market, MDThe pilot's in-flight planning/decision was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion.Sep 11, 1992 · N6105G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam C. Keiling Prober Pixie · Cumberland, MDAn inadvertent stall/spin, following a power loss due to fuel contamination. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to detect the rust particles and water in the fuel system prior to takeoff and his lack of total experience in the…Aug 30, 1992 · N103WK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Baltimore, MDA power loss due to fuel starvation from a faulty rubber seal in the mechanical fuel pump while operating over unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the use of inadequate standards for the production of the rubber seal.Aug 8, 1992 · N6384C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Farmington, MDThe pilot's improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was an inadeuate recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's lack of total flight experience.Aug 6, 1992 · N5633E · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chestertown, MDCarburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and obstructions (houses and utility pole) in the emergency landing area.Jul 9, 1992 · N89577 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice. Carburetor icing weather conditions was a factor.Jul 6, 1992 · N92668 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92FIG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportTierra II · Williamsport, MDThe pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in a loss of control of the airplane during a forced landing following a power loss for an undetermined reason.Jun 28, 1992 · N531PJ · DestroyedNTSB NYC92LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's inadequate visual look out for objects while taxing.Jun 25, 1992 · N88522 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Elkton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper climb attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Factors in this accident were: the airplane weight and balance was exceeded, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane, and his lack of recent…Jun 14, 1992 · N2326K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Indian Head, MDThe pilot improperly compensated for the wind conditions and lost control of the airplane after touchdown which resulted in the airplane departing the runway. An additional cause of the accident was, the delayed remedial action on the part of the flight…Jun 13, 1992 · N7958Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-109B · Woodbine, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. Factors related to the accident were the student's lack of total flight experience, the instructor's lack of flight experience in this…Jun 10, 1992 · N693RF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Denton, MDThe failure of the pilot to detect the automobile gasoline in the tanks prior to departure, and intentional refueling with improper fuel by the pilot's brother which resulted in a lose of engine power due to detonation and loss of oil pressure.Jun 10, 1992 · N4552X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92FA093Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Brookeville, MDImproper inflight planning/decision by the flight instructor (pic/cfi) in the Cessna 172, his misjudgement of distance between the two airplanes, and inadequate visual lookout by both pilots in the Cessna 172.Jun 1, 1992 · N738YV · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB BFO92FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Lusby, MDA failure of the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power.May 10, 1992 · N177RD · DestroyedNTSB BFO92FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Adamstown, MDFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane.Apr 29, 1992 · N3357X · DestroyedNTSB BFO92FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Accokeek, MDThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.Mar 19, 1992 · N65737 · DestroyedNTSB BFO92LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Stevensville, MDThe certificated flight instructor's (cfi's) inadequate supervision during the simulated emergency landing. Soft terrain in the touchdown area was a related factor.Mar 17, 1992 · N5276Z · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper IFR operation and descent below the ILS glideslope and decision height, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. The weather condition and lack of a recent weather briefing were related factors.Mar 6, 1992 · N8104G · DestroyedNTSB NYC92LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Gibson Island, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance with water, which resulted in an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowed the airplane to descend while making a right turn.Feb 23, 1992 · N96023 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92TA#01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Clinton, MDFeb 12, 1992 · N1600Q · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Baltimore, MDThe failure of the fuel line, for undetermined reasons, resulting in a fuel leak causing an engine fire and total power loss.Jan 30, 1992 · N9103Q · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-102 · Baltimore, MDImproper installation of the low fuel pressure warning switch snubber on the #1 engine, resulting in fatigue failure of the snubber, a fuel leak (spray), and subsequent explosion/fire damage. A factor related to the incident was: inadequate design of the…Jan 12, 1992 · N923HA · Minor damage