# NTSB investigations, 1989: Standing

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB DEN90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA032.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Powderville, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N62672 · No damage
  > The pilot in command left the airplane unattended with the engine running. That the pilot's son did not understand the unsafe condition is considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Millbury, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1989 · N43416 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the aircraft and/or adequately brief the passenger (student pilot), and inadvertent bumping of the throttle by the passenger.
- [NTSB BFO90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA015.md): Cessna 150M · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N63009 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance or properly secure (tie down/chock) the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA009.md): Cessna 182D · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1989 · N9925T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA90MA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA002.md): Boeing 727-232 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N530DA · Destroyed
  > A fire which started in the passenger oxygen system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the failure of delta airlines to recognize, attend to and correct repeated leaks in the oxygen system.
- [NTSB LAX90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA006.md): Piper J-2 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N6677C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately secure the aircraft before hand propping the engine.
- [NTSB FTW90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA006.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Edmond, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1989 · N1940P · No damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the passenger's impairment from use of a prescription drug (medication).
- [NTSB ANC89LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA180.md): Piper PA-18 · Windy Fork, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N4579A · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM08.md): Mooney M20 · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N5292B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to hand prop the engine with a non-pilot at the controls and the passenger's application to full throttle. A factor related to the accident was panic of the passenger.
- [NTSB BFO89LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA078.md): Hughes 269C · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N58281 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use (movement) of the collective control during engine operation before shutdown, and a subsequent lift-off, loss of control, roll over, and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB BFO89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA077.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N24463 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot by not assuring that the acft was properly secured, or that someone was at the controls while he was hand propping the engine. A related factor was the pilot's improper adjustment of the throttle cable.
- [NTSB BFO89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA076.md): Cessna 150 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N6840G · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined problem with the ignition system. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane or obtain proper assistance.
- [NTSB MIA89LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA243.md): Hughes 269C · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N81AM · Destroyed
  > The severe fuselage vibration (ground resonance) and the pilot's improper planning/decision to avoid or compensate for the occurrence. A factor related to the accident was the low shock strut.
- [NTSB LAX89LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA328.md): British Aerospace 3201 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N332QC · No damage
  > The deplaning passenger's failure to observe a raised and marked area in the passenger cabin floor exit aisle. Contributing factors to the accident were: darkness and the fuselage floor exit aisle was designed with a raised area which partially obstructed its…
- [NTSB FTW89FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA134.md): Cessna 150L · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N17250 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's inability to raise the flaps which resulted in a stall. The flap failure and subsequent full flap takeoff were the result of the operator's improper maintenance of the airplane and the operator's use of a…
- [NTSB ANC89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA109.md): Piper PA-28 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N5302W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance in starting the engine and/or his inadequate supervision. The passenger's lack of familiarity with the aircraft resulted in her improper use of the throttle which contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA172.md): Boeing 737-291 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N7375F · No damage
  > Failure of the ground employee to follow normal safety procedures. His lack of familiarity with the operation was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA109.md): Cessna 177B · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N34211 · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance which caused a crack in the fuel pressure line leading into the carburetor.
- [NTSB SEA89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA102.md): Beech 19A · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N6061N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used poor starting procedures. The airplane was inadequately secured resulting in a collision with an object when the airplane broke free of the tiedown ropes.
- [NTSB MIA89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA163.md): Cessna 150L · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N17018 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to have someone operate the airplane's brakes and engine controls during hand propping the engine.
- [NTSB MIA89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA162.md): Cessna A152 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N4896A · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot by not properly securing the aircraft or obtaining proper assistance.
- [NTSB CHI89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA075.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N39868 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes and throttle. A contributing factor was the parked aircraft which was nearby.
- [NTSB FTW89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA086.md): Beech V35B · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N17513 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures and directives for the attempted operation. A factor was the undetermined status of the magnetos.
- [NTSB NYC89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA112.md): Champion 8KCAB · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1989 · N2520Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control and collision with a parked aircraft due to the inadvertent application of the throttle that took place as the pilot was fastening the over the shoulder safety harness while warming the engine in preparation for departure.
- [NTSB LAX89LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA144.md): Boeing 767-201 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1989 · N645US · No damage
  > The first officer did not properly evacuate the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA077.md): Gulfstream 680FLP · Lohn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N721F · Destroyed
  > Arson undertaken to conceal illegal activity.
- [NTSB LAX89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA127.md): Hughes 269A · Malibu, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1989 · N8784F · No damage
  > The failure of the passenger to follow briefed procedures and the failure of ground personnel to provide adequate assistance.
- [NTSB DCA89MA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA035.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33F · Saginaw, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 18, 1989 · N931F · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the airplane for undetermined reasons following the inflight opening of the improperly latched cargo door. Contributing to the accident were: inadequate procedures used by evergreen airlines and approved by the FAA for preflight…
- [NTSB DCA89MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA034.md): Boeing 737-300 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1989 · N12318 · Substantial damage
  > Ignition of puddled fuel from a blocked combustor drain line, and a slow start during which fuel was misted and blown out the tail pipe. An existing tailwind at the gate allowed the fuel to wet the tail surfaces and be ignited during the APU start. The…
- [NTSB MKC89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA075.md): Grumman G-164A · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1989 · N6602Q · Destroyed
  > An engine fire during engine start for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO89LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA018.md): Cessna 172I · Fort Washington, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1989 · N8359L · No damage
  > The passenger failed to maintain adequate clearance from the propeller as she attempted to board the aircraft. Both the pilot failure to supervise the boarding of the passenger and the night light conditions are contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC89LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA081.md): Cessna 402B · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1989 · N49PB · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in improper weight and balance (aft CG). The aft CG also contributed to the uncommanded altitude deviation after takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA89LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA073.md): Beech A36 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N2860W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the driver of the automobile to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to yield the right of way to the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA89LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA038.md): Cessna 180A · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1989 · N9104R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to hand-prop the engine without properly securing it.
- [NTSB ANC89IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89IA032.md): Boeing 727-222 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1989 · N7298U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Improper placement of the 727 on the ramp and the failure of the 747 crew to maintain separation.
- [NTSB DEN89LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA059.md): Bell 206B III · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1989 · N16733 · Substantial damage
  > The selection of an unsuitable landing site by the pilot, resulting in tail rotor contact with the terrain and shearing of the tail rotor driveshaft.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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") = 1989
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150/cases?year=1989

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