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NTSB investigations, 1992

180,582 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,566 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
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB LAX93LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · So. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft due to gusting cross winds and ice on the runway.Dec 31, 1992 · N9511M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Executive · Chandler, AZAn engine compartment fire for undetermined reasons.Dec 31, 1992 · N43385 · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touchdown.Dec 31, 1992 · N129AB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Herald, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate and his failure to take timely remedial action to correct a high sink rate prior to colliding with the ground.Dec 31, 1992 · N3872C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 690B · Herlong, CAAn inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence which exceeded the design strength of the airplane's structure.Dec 31, 1992 · N300CP · DestroyedNTSB DEN93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Ft Collins, COFailure by the pilot to follow IFR procedures in not executing a missed approach when he arrived at the runway threshold with improper alignment and improper descent rate for landing. A factor was: marginal weather conditions.Dec 31, 1992 · N21BW · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Aurora, COCollision with terrain when the pilot inadvertently flew into fog while conducting a visual approach. Factors were: inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot and lack of familiarity with the geographic area.Dec 31, 1992 · N7469E · DestroyedNTSB ATL93LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · New Ellenton, SCInadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were trees in the emergency landing area.Dec 31, 1992 · N2201G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93WA090Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-34-200 · Loreto, MexicoDec 30, 1992 · N4506X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180 · Oceano, CAThe pilot's operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the brake system.Dec 30, 1992 · N5653R · Substantial damageNTSB 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 SEA93LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander AC-500B · Billings, MTLoss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons and left main landing gear not down and locked on touchdown.Dec 29, 1992 · N2783Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93FA061Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's disregard of and descent below the published decision height. Factors were his failure to maintain proper glide path and localizer alignment.Dec 29, 1992 · N3809Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI93IA060Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight.Dec 29, 1992 · N31SV · Minor damageNTSB MIA93FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the missed approach in IMC conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's spatial disorientation.Dec 28, 1992 · N3620M · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Little Rock, ARThe certified flight instructor's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.Dec 28, 1992 · N64943 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBunn, Richard B. Swearingen SX300 · Montgomery, ALThe pilot in command's decision to operate the aircraft with known fuel leaks and his failure to monitor fuel quantity en route which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 27, 1992 · N336SX · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Clint, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 27, 1992 · N18532 · DestroyedNTSB DEN93LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Ramah, COA total loss of engine power due to mechanical failure of the number one connecting rod. A factor was: a forced landing onto unsuitable terrain.Dec 27, 1992 · N3196F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 90 · Dixon, ILThe instructor pilot not maintaining directional control following engine shut down and not performing remedial action of a power reduction to regain directional control, as prescribed by his company's training manual, once the airplane began to yaw/turn to…Dec 27, 1992 · N56KA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Smithville, TNThe failure of the pilot to follow pilot manual procedures by slipping the aircraft with inadequate fuel available, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the inadequate fuel supply on the aircraft and the failure of the pilot to refuel.Dec 27, 1992 · N7479E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FL · Lester, WAUndetermined.Dec 26, 1992 · N111MN · DestroyedNTSB NYC93LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Bowling Green, KYThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Dec 26, 1992 · N2325Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Tarpon Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the minumum descent altitude (mda) while on a non-precision instrument approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the flight service station (fss) specialist's failure to provide the published notice to airmen…Dec 26, 1992 · N5343T · DestroyedNTSB 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 LAX93LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Oakland, CA1) The pilots failure to compensate for winds during the landing sequence, 2) the improper use of the flight controls by not maintaining directional control of the aircraft,and 3) the pilots failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing phase…Dec 26, 1992 · N63394 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss JN-4D · Livermore, CAThe shearing of the number 8 cylinder rocker arm support pedestal/coolant housing retaining bolts. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine coolant.Dec 26, 1992 · N5001 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Coleman, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.Dec 26, 1992 · N5159Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Weatherford, TXAn engine failure for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.Dec 26, 1992 · N9891B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Slaton, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper fuel tank selection. A factor the unsuitable terrain.Dec 26, 1992 · N4578R · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake In The Hls, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Dec 26, 1992 · N4328D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S2B · Tuscaloosa, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, during the take off roll. A factor was the wind gust.Dec 26, 1992 · N92AP · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCroy KR-2M · Gillette, WYJamming of the nose landing gear door opening mechanism and the pilot in command's excessive descent rate upon touchdown.Dec 25, 1992 · N302DC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Deridder, LAThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane in IMC. A factor was his lack of recent instrument flight experience.Dec 25, 1992 · N6878N · DestroyedNTSB ATL93FA041Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from approach lights while conducting a night landing. A factor was a dark night.Dec 25, 1992 · N2603Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93FA035Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Miami, FLImproper installation of the right outboard torque tube in the right fuel selector valve assembly housing resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Dec 24, 1992 · N6737T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Marshall, MNThe pilot's improper aircraft handling during ground operation with a gusty tailwind.Dec 24, 1992 · N8468N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · Two Moon Bay, AKAn inadvertant landing gear extension and wheels down water landing by the pilot in command. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of checklist use by the pilot.Dec 24, 1992 · N737KA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Moultrie, GAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed on initial takeoff climb resulting in an in flight loss of control (stall) and subsequent in flight collision with terrain.Dec 23, 1992 · N1TK · Substantial 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 LAX93LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Long Beach, CAA failure of the dual student (second pilot) to properly perform the touch down, and properly assess the terrain at the point of touch down, of an intentional autorotation. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the flight instructor (first pilot) to…Dec 23, 1992 · N2338M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Fullerton, CAThe airplane's owners (including the pilot) poor maintenance and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to this accident was the deteriorated overwing fuel caps seals and the tailwind.Dec 23, 1992 · N61798 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 690C · Golden, COThe pilot flying the aircraft beyond the design maneuvering speed and exceeding the design stress limits. A factor was: clear air turbulence.Dec 23, 1992 · N81TR · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Kokomo, INFailure to maintain aircraft control, and spatial disorientation of the pilot.Dec 23, 1992 · N9206B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Juneau, AKImproper airport ramp operations, specifically, the vehicle driver's operation of a loaded forklift near taxiing aircraft and standing aircraft.Dec 23, 1992 · N8739B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Moran Junction, WYThe pilot in command's attempting flight into known adverse weather conditions and his subsequent inability to maintain altitude. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions and trees.Dec 22, 1992 · N6072G · DestroyedNTSB NYC93LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Andover, NJThe pilot's failure to abort the landing which resulted in a overrun of the runway. Contributing was the pilot's misjudgement of distance and an improper touchdown point.Dec 22, 1992 · N54102 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-35 · Collegeville, PAThe pilot's failure to follow the before landing check list in the pilot operators handbook in not selecting the fullest fuel tank for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure.Dec 22, 1992 · N4266B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Hilo, HIThe bearing failures due to the operator's use of improper maintenance inspection and overhaul procedures by installing an unserviceable compressor module in the helicopter engine. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable nature of the terrain for the…Dec 22, 1992 · N113RS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Allen, TXThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection and the subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.Dec 22, 1992 · N4629Q · Substantial damage