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NTSB investigations, 1993, TX

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

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NTSB 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 FTW94LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Crystal Beach, TXWas a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a passenger door inadvertently opening in flight due to inadequate preflight by the pilot, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and carburetor icing conditions.Dec 26, 1993 · N3331V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2 · Giddings, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM. The weather conditions and delayed application of carburetor were factors in the accident.Dec 24, 1993 · N2111U · Substantial damageNTSB 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 FTW94LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Madisonville, TXThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were weather conditions and collision with a sign.Dec 19, 1993 · N55133 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Dalhart, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 18, 1993 · N96591 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · El Paso, TXThe pilot's inadvertent flight into clear air turbulence.Dec 12, 1993 · N3718X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 11, 1993 · N8835J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94IA046Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-33A · Dfw Airport, TXA failure by the pilot-in-command to attain a stabilzed approach. Factors were the fog and failure of the copilot to monitor the approach.Dec 8, 1993 · N166AW · Minor damageNTSB FTW94LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Denton, TXThe cause was the pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A factor was the turbulent weather.Dec 5, 1993 · N2360A · Substantial damageNTSB 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 FTW94IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Sugar Land, TXThe partial failure of the hydraulic pump (power pack).Nov 11, 1993 · N688NE · Minor damageNTSB FTW94FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Longview, TXPoor judgment of the pilot due to impairment from consumption of alcohol and use of a drug (marijuana), and his failure to correct a descent, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's psychological condition.Nov 10, 1993 · N6651P · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's utilization of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.Nov 9, 1993 · N6776W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Magnolia, TXWas the owner's failure to perform corrective maintenance on the airplane's fuel system and the pilot's decision to operate it with known maintenance deficiencies. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.Nov 8, 1993 · N1237W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Van Horn, TXWas the pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's ostentatious display.Nov 6, 1993 · N4674L · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were: inadequate altitude and distracted attention.Oct 25, 1993 · N94BG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Woodville, TXFailure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing.Oct 24, 1993 · N317BB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Athens, TXPilot's failure to maintain directional control due to improper compensation for the wind conditions.Oct 22, 1993 · N17056 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jacksonville, TXThe pilot's failure to follow proper emergency procedures to troubleshoot the electrical system. A factor was an electrical system irregularity of an undetermined nature.Oct 16, 1993 · N7825T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Burleson, TXWas the pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. A factor was his abrupt maneuvering of the airplane at low altitude.Oct 15, 1993 · N8020V · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Tomball, TXWas the pilot's disregard for and continued descent below mda and his delay in executing a go around.Oct 13, 1993 · N6198A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Estelline, TXClearance not maintained by the pilot.Oct 10, 1993 · N57577 · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Angelo, TXWas malfunction of the throttle control push/pull rod and cable. A factor was unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 6, 1993 · N68108 · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310I · Southlake, TXAircraft control not maintained by the private pilot receiving instruction. Factors were rough runway, runway edge lights inoperative, dark night conditions, brakes restricted due to an out of rig rudder system, and inadequate CFI supervision.Oct 6, 1993 · N8090M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · New Deal, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance while avoiding a powerline. Failure of the pilot to see a second set of power lines prior to initiating the spraying run was also a cause.Oct 3, 1993 · N2031J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Dfw Airport, TXThe pilot's disregard for the issued safety advisory.Oct 2, 1993 · N9762B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Hurst, TXThe excessive flare and the control interference by the pilot undergoing instruction and inadequate supervision by the CFI. Factors were the pilot's failure to understand the instructor's directions due to his limited knowledge of the english language.Sep 30, 1993 · N2064J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Houston, TXThe fuel leak which resulted from the mechanic's improper installation of the fuel line. A factor was the lead mechanic's inadequate post run up inspection.Sep 27, 1993 · N80010 · DestroyedNTSB FTW93FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · San Antonio, TXFailure by the pilot-in-command to maintain VMC following takeoff. Factors were: partial loss of power to one engine for undetermined reason, and lack of total experience in aircraft type.Sep 27, 1993 · N891SP · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Baytown, TXThe fuel starvation power loss due to a sticking carburetor float. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.Sep 25, 1993 · N2149R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1-T · Sherman, TXFailure to maintain visual lookout by the pilots in command of both aircraft.Sep 23, 1993 · N7FD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62A · San Antonio, TXFuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection and his failure to switch tanks after the power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.Sep 23, 1993 · N261A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA257Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Fentress, TXInadvertent deployment of the skydiver's reserve parachute for undetermined reasons.Sep 5, 1993 · N125MB · Minor damageNTSB FTW93LA252Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMascola Christen Eagle II · Palo Pinto, TXThe pilot's intentional stall at an altitude insufficient to allow a safe recovery.Sep 5, 1993 · N53JS · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Weatherford, TXFuel exhaustion. Factors were: the pilot's failure to have the airplane serviced to capacity prior to departure, and his erroneous fuel consumption calculations.Sep 4, 1993 · N23192 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93FA251Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Porter, TXPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors in the accident which may have contributed were the distorted and separated muffler components resulting from improper maintenance by an unknown person.Sep 4, 1993 · N8488T · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rockport, TXInadvertent stall/mush experienced by the pilot.Aug 30, 1993 · N2867J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Prairie, TXThe fuel exhaustion induced power loss, the pilot's miscalculation of the amount of fuel required for the flight, and his failure to refuel. Factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.Aug 29, 1993 · N471FT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93IA242Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B16 · San Antonio, TXThe fracture of the rudder quadrant due to stress corrosion. A factor was the manufacturer's improper selection of material.Aug 17, 1993 · N392PT · No damageNTSB FTW93LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Houston, TXEngine power loss due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's failure to monitor and recalculate fuel consumption en route and the lack of suitable terrain onto which the forced landing could have been executed.Aug 16, 1993 · N34689 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Garwood, TXThe partial power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.Aug 13, 1993 · N7993 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Grand Prairie, TXLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a leaking fuel line. The fuel line was not the correct part as a result of a misidentification by Cessna.Aug 9, 1993 · N34293 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Big Lake, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.Aug 9, 1993 · N5672Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Falcon Intl. Knight Falcon · Mineral Wells, TXFailure of the autopilot which resulted in an improper flight control condition. A factor was the pilot's inability to regain control.Aug 6, 1993 · N502AF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Killeen, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the gusty crosswinds.Aug 6, 1993 · N6381B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93FA229Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXCompany management's dispatch of an airplane with known deficiencies, their failure to correct the deficiencies, and the student pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. Factors which contributed to the accident were: chafed wiring, fouled spark plugs, a…Aug 5, 1993 · N24893 · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Pearland, TXPilot's failure to maintain proper rotor RPM, the delayed flare, and improper touchdown. Factors were total failure of the power turbine due to oil starvation to the #8 bearing assembly.Aug 4, 1993 · N16814 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Timpson, TXThe pilot in command's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhustion. Factors were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and dark night light conditions.Aug 3, 1993 · N4816B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75-N1 · Burnet, TXInadvertent groundloop by the pilot.Jul 31, 1993 · N65355 · Substantial damage