# NTSB investigations: NONE, 1989

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 CHI90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA036.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N2610H · Substantial damage
  > The dual student did not maintain proper glidepath and his misjudgment for compensation for wind conditions resulted in a collision with utility wires. The cfi's inadequate supervision during the duel flight operation contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA041.md): Barnes AX-7 · Sun City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N4058F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the student pilot (his failure to see & avoid). The transmission line and the student's lack of familiarity with the area were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA032.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N4070W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the raven RX7, N5710Y, failed to maintain adequate control to avoid a collision with the firefly 7, N4070W, and both pilots did not maintain adequate clearance from each other during the practice maneuver.
- [NTSB BFO90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA021.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35C · Paint Bank, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1989 · N2880H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which led to an off-airport landing after encountering deteriorating lift conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB FTW90FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA024.md): Cameron V-77 · Tornillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1989 · N1998Y · Substantial damage
  > Mechanical failure of the ignitor system, and failure of the pilot to use emergency burner relight procedures.
- [NTSB DEN90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA005.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N3581D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area (terrain) for landing. The static cable & power line were considered to be related factors.
- [NTSB DEN90LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA003.md): Adams A55 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N1059S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: trees and power lines in the landing area.
- [NTSB MIA90FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA008.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N958VJ · No damage
  > Inadequate weather evaluation and inadequate supervision of the ground guide (mechanic) by company/operator/management personnel, failure of the ground guide to follow safety procedures, and the weather condition (lightning).
- [NTSB LAX89LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA291.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hemet, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1989 · N65843 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate crew coordination between the tow pilot and glider pilot, failure of the glider pilot to obtain proper assistance, and the tow pilot's misunderstanding of the glider pilot's intentions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA197.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32 · Plymouth, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N414LF · Substantial damage
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. A factor related to the accidetn was: the downdraft.
- [NTSB DEN89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA185.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Louisville, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N74191 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the weather prior to takeoff. High winds developed during the Balloon flight which resulted in a rough landing.
- [NTSB MIA89LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA206.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Ms State Univ, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N9944J · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decison by the pilot. Contributing factors were: failure of the tow vehicle driver to use/maintain the proper speed, the pilot's lack of total flying experience, and high vegetation (uncut hay).
- [NTSB ATL89LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA184.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N65943 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's poor evaluation of area weather conditions during the flight, which necessitated an off-airport precautionary landing and led to a collision with rough terrain during the landing rollout. Factors contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB FTW89FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA136.md): Piccard AX-6 · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N85DP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the attempt to clear the obstacle. Factors in the accident were: the poor condition of the balloon envelope and the pilot's lack of experience as pilot in command of balloon operations.
- [NTSB DEN89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA161.md): Raven RX-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N4069H · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the power lines.
- [NTSB NYC89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA152.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Elmira, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N2746H · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with a downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX89DVG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVG08.md): Homebuilt BG 12 B-D · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N124HH · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude and failed to extend the spoilers.
- [NTSB DEN89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA145.md): Raven S77A · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N4207U · No damage
  > A hard landing due to the pilots failure to accurately evaluate the weather conditions along with a delay in making a precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident were high winds and wind shear along with rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL89FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA158.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Garner, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N37141 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his delay in initiating a climb as the Balloon converged on the tv tower.
- [NTSB NYC89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA131.md): Adams Unknown · Soleburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N4022Q · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in delaying the precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident included high winds and the lack of restraining devices inside the basket to help the occupants remain inside.
- [NTSB LAX89LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA167.md): Schweizer T-26E · Fremont, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N1134S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed in an effort to avoid obstacles during an inadequately planned approach.
- [NTSB FTW89FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA081.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Troy, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1989 · N4510H · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in their failure to maintain clearance from the tree during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the high wind & tree(s).
- [NTSB LAX89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA145.md): Let L-13 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N82756 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate crew coordination between the ground lineman and the blanik pilot, and failure of the blanik pilot to maintain clearance between his aircraft and the parked glider. A factor related to the accident was the proximity of the parked glider to the…
- [NTSB MIA89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA102.md): Adams AX-9 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N4033J · No damage
  > The failure of a passenger to follow pre-briefed instructions during landing.
- [NTSB LAX89LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA104.md): Cameron A-140 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N2912R · Minor damage
  > The pilot displayed poor preflight planning and preparation by not properly evaluating the weather conditions.

## The whole list in SQL

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

```sql
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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&year=1989

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