# NTSB investigations: Enroute

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA90FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA098.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Susanville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N47472 · Destroyed
  > An improper inflight decision on the part of the pilot when he misjudged the aircraft's climb in close proximity to rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA116.md): Cessna T210N · Pasendena, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N5472Y · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA129.md): Cessna 150J · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N50788 · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss. Factors were the failure of the pilot to refuel and the high vegetation in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB LAX90FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA209.md): Cessna 208A · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N803FE · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine oil pressure due to improper maintenance performed on the engine oil filler cap by an unknown person. In addition, the pilot misjudged his landing approach to the runway during the forced landing which resulted in an overshoot and collision…
- [NTSB SEA90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA094.md): Cessna A150M · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N8175V · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation caused by carburetor contaminants blocking the accelerator pump inlet check valve assembly and main nozzle assembly.
- [NTSB MKC90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Milford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N94615 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to misjudged fuel consumption calculations by the pilot in command, and a forced landing to a field with a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB MIA90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Caribbean Sea · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N7202F · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB MKC90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Mcpherson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N48642 · Substantial damage
  > Poor pre-flight and in-flight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB BFO90FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA054.md): Cessna 172RG · Onego, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N5117U · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate clearance (altitude) from mountainous terrain. The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB DEN90FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA120.md): Cessna 170A · Dillon, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N3944V · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the high density altitude and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG09.md): Cullen/Roth Falcon XP · Yountville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N9939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA147.md): Cessna C205 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N8215Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during the landing roll after a forced landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the total powerplant failure and the IFR weather conditions which limited the landing site selection.
- [NTSB CHI90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA143.md): Cessna 172N · Northwood, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N737KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in an off-airport landing, when the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The fact that the engine lost power over a populated area was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA082.md): De Havilland DHC2 · Broad Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N36841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his delay in reversing course (improper in-flight planning/decision). Factors related to the accident were: terrain and weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA081.md): Maule M4 · L. Susitna Riv, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N4623T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement in not having sufficient fuel to reach his destination.
- [NTSB NYC90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA122.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Becket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N39268 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to oil starvation, after maintenance personnel failed to comply with Lycoming directives during the engine overhaul. Factors related to the accident were: improper adjustment of the engine oil pressure by maintenance personnel and unsuitable…
- [NTSB ATL90IA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA124.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N8982E · No damage
  > Failure of the ac cross tie relay, which prevented the generators from being reconnected to the electrical system. A factor in the incident was the loss of the left generator in flight. Factors include inadvertently disconnecting the left generator while…
- [NTSB SEA90LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA088.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Chatham, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N714DB · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW90FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA111.md): Schweizer 269C · Tallulah, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N431MS · Destroyed
  > Loss of control due to a multiple bird strike and incorrect control inputs by the pilot in the flare. Contributing factors were the bird strike induced vibrations and the main rotor blade contact with the tail rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB BFO90FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA050.md): Rockwell 114 · Anawalt, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N5803N · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude and clearance above the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, mountainous terrain, and low ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rome, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N8376N · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, and his decision to make the flight after receiving three separate briefings where he was told 'VFR flight not recommended.'
- [NTSB LAX90LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA200.md): Cessna 182 · Cucamonga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N49565 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA198.md): Cessna 172E · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N3888S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Resulting from the pilot's failure to perform refueling.
- [NTSB LAX90LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA197.md): Mooney M20A · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N8118E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to properly manage the aircraft fuel quantity gauge indication and failure to complete the proper emergency procedure by switching fuel tanks. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance performed by the pilot which…
- [NTSB MKC90MA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90MA115.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Naylor, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N22EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to activate the pitot heat before flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) above the freezing level, followed by his improper response to erroneous airspeed indications that resulted from blockage of the pitot tube by…
- [NTSB ATL90DKJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ04.md): 67 Flying Dutchman D1/LFD-13 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N1113D · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel who performed an improper modification of the propeller blade.
- [NTSB LAX90FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA202.md): Robinson R22B · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N528EE · Substantial damage
  > Control interference which the CFI encountered during landing flare. Contributing factors related to the student not understanding communications from the CFI, the unclear language and the operator's inadequate certification of the airman.
- [NTSB FTW90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA109.md): Cessna 172XP · Leona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N1650V · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss due to a totally obstructed air intake manifold. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing had to be performed.
- [NTSB ATL90FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA119.md): Cessna 177 · Canton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N2979X · Destroyed
  > The intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the non-instrument rated pilot.
- [NTSB NYC90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fraconia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N8120C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare for landing. Factors related to the accident were: a power loss due to oil exhaustion, the failure of the pilot to conduct an adequate pre-flight and departing with the oil dip stick loose.
- [NTSB MIA90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA133.md): Cessna 210A · Palm Harbor, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N6697X · Substantial damage
  > The improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture resulting in the loss of engine power due to excessive internal engine temperature.
- [NTSB LAX90LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA196.md): Cessna 172E · Brentwood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N5714T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly calculated the fuel consumption causing the airplane to sustain a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX90LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA195.md): Piper PA-18 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N8474D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management technique. A factor was the improperly modified fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB SEA90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA087.md): Cessna 140 · Washougal, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N72592 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed water to remain in the fuel system. Collision with a tree was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA90IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90IA085.md): Fairchild SA227 · Olympia, WA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N27442 · Minor damage
  > Due to an ice build-up departing the propeller and striking the cabin window.
- [NTSB ATL90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA117.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Griffin, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N8064K · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The presence of trees in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL90FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA118.md): Cessna 182RG · Highland, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N55AG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight in IMC. Factors in the accident are the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation and poor in flight decision.
- [NTSB SEA90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA082.md): Robert Van Scoyoc Soneria IIL · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N3229Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, caused by the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA111.md): Grumman G-164A · Bald Knob, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N8852H · Substantial damage
  > The powerplant failure for undetermined causes. Contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA124.md): Cessna 150G · Marianna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N6348S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA192.md): Cessna 150F · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N27G · Substantial damage
  > The fixed base operator mechanic used improper bolt/nut during repair of the elevator system.
- [NTSB LAX90FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA181.md): Luscombe 8A · Strawberry, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N71653 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight in a confined mountain pass area which was in instrument meteorological conditions; and the pilot's inflight loss of control while attempting a course reversal in the narrow confined canyon.
- [NTSB BFO90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA048.md): Cessna 182 · Evans, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N2411G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine due to carburetor float chaffing resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was failure of the operator to comply with a service bulletin.
- [NTSB NYC90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA119.md): Grumman American AA5-A · Plainfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N26302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to switch the fuel selector to the proper tank. A factor to the accident was the high obstructions near the field.
- [NTSB LAX90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA183.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N3157F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight the aircraft and secure the fuel system caps which resulted in fuel siphoning and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX90FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA180.md): Cessna 172N · Salinas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N9993G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while attempting visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Self induced pressure to adhere to the proposed flight route in instrument meteorological conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA109.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Searcy, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N2628H · Substantial damage
  > Pilot impairment from consumption of alcohol, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel contamination with water and dirt (mud) in the system.
- [NTSB LAX90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA178.md): Beech H35 · San Marcos, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N5586D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB NYC90FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA107.md): Cessna 182D · Numidia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N8757X · Destroyed
  > Inflight collision with trees while attempting to maintain visual reference with the ground in instrument meteorological flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions in an…
- [NTSB LAX90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA175.md): Piper PA23-160 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N4232P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and to feather the propeller. A factor was erratic power from the left engine due to the jamming of the fuel selector valve in an intermediate position.

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## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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