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NTSB investigations, 1993

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\") = 1993
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB SEA94LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSommerauer Glasair I RG · Ogden, UTA loose fuel line fitting, and fuel starvation. Factors include an intentional wheels up forced landing, and soft rough/uneven terrain.Dec 31, 1993 · HBYDJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include high winds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience operating in high wind conditions.Dec 31, 1993 · N3734F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vicksburg, MSThe pilot did not maintain the proper glidepath. Failure of the electrical system and inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel were factors in the accident.Dec 31, 1993 · N5192W · Substantial damageNTSB 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 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 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 ATL94LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH-43B/F · Mobile, ALAn inadequate major repair by company maintenance personnel who failed to install the cotter pin which secured the retaining nut of the right main rotor hub teeter pin.Dec 29, 1993 · N5197W · 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 LAX94LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway EXEC-90 · Scottsdale, AZA failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately conduct a preflight inspection and properly secure a fuselage cowling panel that struck a tail rotor blade, resulting in a subsequent failure of the tail rotor drive system. Factors in this accident were an…Dec 28, 1993 · N7456T · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Little Falls, MNan improper preflight by the pilot-in-command and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn. A factor associated with the accident was contaminated fuel.Dec 27, 1993 · N5894W · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Greer, SCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning in determining fuel requirements for the flight.Dec 27, 1993 · N4320X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's improper inflight decision in that he failed to refuel the aircraft prior to exhausting the fuel supply. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.Dec 27, 1993 · N2205Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36-TC · Hillsboro, NHLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 26, 1993 · N3736F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA082Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Peoria, AZthe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude following takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use all available runway for takeoff.Dec 26, 1993 · N6623E · DestroyedNTSB 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 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 ATL94LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edisto Island, SCFailure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, while maneuvering and changing altitudes, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Dec 26, 1993 · N25566 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the pilot-in-command to apply power after the airspeed decrease just before touchdown and also failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight encounter with wind gusts while on approach to land.Dec 25, 1993 · N2872D · Substantial damageNTSB 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 ATL94LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarson Piel Emeraude CP305 · Morrison, TNThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's improper…Dec 25, 1993 · N447TB · DestroyedNTSB NYC94LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 20E · Linden, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel and resulted in the loss of engine power.Dec 24, 1993 · N31617 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's failure to properly position the helicopter away from the dolly edge during the initial touchdown.Dec 24, 1993 · N162BC · Substantial damageNTSB 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 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 CHI94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Eden Prairie, MNan inadequate preflight by both the CFI and student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident was poor communications between the CFI and student pilot, and hilly terrain.Dec 23, 1993 · N9228S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Chesterfield, MOthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the planned flight. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, unreliable fuel gauges and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with the known unreliable fuel gauges.Dec 23, 1993 · N1249X · DestroyedNTSB ANC94LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot-in-command not maintaining the proper clearance from the terrain during the approach.Dec 23, 1993 · N7121P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Waimea, Kauai, HIAn inadequate engine compressor cleaning procedure specified in the manufacturer's service letter, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to contamination, blockage, and collapse of the fuel nozzle inlet screen. Factors in the accident were: the…Dec 22, 1993 · N115HD · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA052Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Franktown, COWas the pilot's disregard of forecast icing conditions and delayed application of carburetor heat, resulting in structural and induction icing. Factors were the icing conditions and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 22, 1993 · N4382P · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mcintosh, SDwas continued VFR flight into IMC and the failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were an inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, snow and the rising terrain.Dec 22, 1993 · N8003P · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Centerville, IAthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors related to the accident were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations for the airplane and the fence.Dec 21, 1993 · N4791D · 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 CHI94LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Grand Island, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was the gusty quartering tailwind condition.Dec 20, 1993 · N581JB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-R-301T · Norwood, MAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a overrun of the runway. Factors were a snow covered runway, takeoff speed not attained, brakes not used, and a ditch.Dec 19, 1993 · N8210H · 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 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 CHI94LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Festus, MOImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the icy runway, crosswind and snowbank.Dec 19, 1993 · N761AG · 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 CHI94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kimball, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.Dec 18, 1993 · N4930G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bar Harbor, MEA disconnected fuel line with the carburetor not installed, and improper dispatch of the aircraft.Dec 17, 1993 · N5753E · Substantial 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 LAX94LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Showlow, AZthe pilot's poorly planned approach, improper emergency procedures, and his failure to feather the propeller. The inoperative fuel selector valve was a factor in this accident.Dec 17, 1993 · N8769B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Westcliffe, COWas failure of the number two connecting rod bearing. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 17, 1993 · N5065G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Big Rapids, MIThe pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude.Dec 17, 1993 · N8919G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tonasket, WAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors include an inadequate preflight, fuel exhaustion, and an icy landing area.Dec 16, 1993 · N61215 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500A · White Mills, PAwas the fracture and separation of the airplane wing, and the subsequent loss of control and collision with trees, as a result of the pilot's repeated performance of acrobatic maneuvers, which exceeded the design limits of the airplane.Dec 16, 1993 · N9379R · DestroyedNTSB 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 · Destroyed