# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 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. Page 1 of 2 · 75 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA040.md): Cessna 182 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss. - [NTSB ANC90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Chakachamna Lk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · N8849T · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight preparation of the takeoff area by the pilot, and his attempt to take off on unsuitable terrain. The soft/snow covered terrain was considered to be a contributing factor. - [NTSB ANC90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA016.md): Cessna 180 · Alexander Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · N9418C · Substantial damage > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. The snow covered terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB MKC90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA035.md): Cessna 180 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N52158 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind. The gusty, crosswind condition is considered a contributing factor to the accident. - [NTSB ANC90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA013.md): Cessna 180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N3654C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to identify suitable terrain for takeoff. - [NTSB FTW90FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA033.md): Cessna 182P · Slidell, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N7351N · Destroyed > The pilot's initiation of the flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over the water. Factors were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions that prevailed. - [NTSB SEA90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA015.md): Cessna 182P · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · N58630 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point or go around while there was still sufficient runway and speed remaining. The tailwind was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA014.md): Cessna 182E · Quilcene, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N3117Y · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for tailwind conditions when landing on a short wet runway. - [NTSB ATL90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA022.md): Cessna 182P · Darlington, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1989 · N58735 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and his attempt to land the airplane under the adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB NYC90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA020.md): Cessna 182B · Lowell, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2537G · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to assure that the float wheels were retracted prior to a water landing. A contributing factor was the extension of the left float wheels for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA019.md): Cessna 182J · Leesville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2792F · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was: the lack of a suitable landing area. - [NTSB ATL90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA011.md): Cessna 182Q · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N96804 · Substantial damage > A lack of fluid in the brake system and an inadequate annual inspection. - [NTSB NYC90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA012.md): Cessna 180H · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N7930V · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll due to strong wind gusts. - [NTSB MKC90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA007.md): Cessna 182 · Hasty, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N11PG · Substantial damage > The engine failure due to fuel starvation resulting from the collapse at the fuel cell. The fact that the forced landing was made in dark night conditions was a factor. - [NTSB DEN90FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA002.md): Cessna 182A · Nixon, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1989 · N2155G · Destroyed > Continued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Inadequate preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and the… - [NTSB LAX89LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA332.md): Cessna 182 · Eureka, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N96642 · Substantial damage > Improper flare by the student, and a delay in remedial action by the instructor (CFI). - [NTSB SEA89FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA183.md): Cessna 182F · Diamond Lake, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N3581Y · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning and decision by the pilot in command who continued VFR flight into IMC conditions while attempting to fly through a mountain pass. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and rain weather conditions and the mountainous, hilly… - [NTSB ANC89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Redoubt Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1989 · N180KA · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable runway and terrain conditions. - [NTSB ATL89LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA217.md): Cessna 182Q · Mt Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N735BN · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to slow the aircraft to the proper landing speed at the proper touchdown point or go around. The weather conditions, tailwind, lack of airport facilities (UNICOM not operating and windsock damaged), wet runway/hydroplaning conditions, and… - [NTSB FTW89DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N5511S · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent collision with a tree. - [NTSB ANC89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA161.md): Cessna 180 · Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1989 · N2355C · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to ground loop. The tailwind was a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX89LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA302.md): Cessna 180 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1989 · N1739C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning after being advised of possible wake turbulence. - [NTSB DEN89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA215.md): Cessna 180K · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2705K · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC89FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA155.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2137Z · Substantial damage > Oil leak in the oil cooler. Contributing factors were: oil film on the windshield, which obscured the pilot's vision (visual perception) and hampered his ability to attain proper runway alignment, an object (rock), and high vegetation beside the airstrip. - [NTSB DEN89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA211.md): Cessna 182L · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N42027 · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to attain a flare. The unfavorable (variable & gusty) wind condition was a related factor. - [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 MIA89LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA236.md): Cessna 188A · Milton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N5699J · Substantial damage > Flight in known adverse weather by the pilot. Turbulence from the nearby thunderstorm was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC89LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA200.md): Cessna 182F · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N92323 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during landing. - [NTSB NYC89LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA201.md): Cessna 182R · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N9335E · Substantial damage > Improper flare by the pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB FTW89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA145.md): Cessna 182 · Comfort, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N5703B · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss which resulted from the fuel pilot's failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel available for the flight. - [NTSB NYC89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA181.md): Cessna 185D · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N1526F · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: the obstructions (trees & boats) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB NYC89LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA218.md): Cessna 305A · Chalfont, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N5209G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI89FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA153.md): Cessna 182Q · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N95915 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of Cessna N95914 misjudging the distance necessary to avoid collisions with a the standing Piper N5937W. - [NTSB DEN89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA182.md): Cessna 182C · Weston, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1989 · N9038T · Substantial damage > Water in the fuel and inadequate preflight by the pilot. A contributing factor was the ditch. - [NTSB NYC89LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA165.md): Cessna 182A · Lancaster, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1989 · N6171B · Substantial damage > Water contamination of the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB ANC89LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA114.md): Cessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1989 · N1512C · Substantial damage > A blocked fuel line between the fuel selector and the engine which caused fuel starvation. - [NTSB FTW89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA129.md): Cessna 182 · Elmendorf, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N5827B · Substantial damage > Pilot's decision to discontinue the use of carburetor heat, in carburetor icing conditions, that led to a complete loss of power at an altitude insufficient for a safe landing on the airport. - [NTSB CHI89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA123.md): Cessna 182A · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N3939D · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The embankment (dirt bank) was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ANC89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA107.md): Cessna 180H · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N2435F · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. - [NTSB ANC89LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA098.md): Cessna 182A · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N9926B · Substantial damage > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. Probable contributing factors were the soft sand and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. - [NTSB ANC89LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA095.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N180SR · Substantial damage > Loss of directional control by the pilot & inadvertent ground loop/swerve of the aircraft during the landing. - [NTSB DEN89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA137.md): Cessna 182 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N92299 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to refuel the aircraft before the flight and company induced pressure by the company/operator management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a lack of fuel. The terrain conditions and the tree were considered to be contributing… - [NTSB ANC89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA085.md): Cessna 180-J · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1989 · N52010 · Substantial damage > Pilot used poor judgement and planning for his takeoff. - [NTSB CHI89DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM01.md): Cessna 188A · Belding, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N5658J · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight assessment of the runway condition/aircraft performance capabilities, and the aircraft's resultant failure to attain flying speed. Soft terrain is a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ANC89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA077.md): Cessna 180 · Green Island, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N9944V · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to select a suitable landing area. Factors related to the accident were: rough water conditions, and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft. - [NTSB ANC89FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA075.md): Cessna 180J · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N9949N · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's poor judgement, and his lack of initial training (none) in seaplane operations. - [NTSB ANC89LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA072.md): Cessna 182H · White Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1989 · N1997X · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway, which was closed. A factor related to the accident was: the snow crusted runway. - [NTSB ANC89LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA082.md): Cessna 180H · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1989 · N2747X · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were: light conditions at dusk, an unsafe/hazardous condition (drum that someone had left near the landing area). - [NTSB ATL89LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA143.md): Cessna 182A · Lugoff, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N4985D · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate speed for the wind conditions, which resulted in a stall on final approach. His excessive use of flaps and the wind conditions were considered to be contributing… - [NTSB LAX89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA179.md): Cessna 180 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N9924N · Substantial damage > Improper flight planning/decision by the PIC when he decided to land with such a crosswind, and not maintaining compensation for the crosswind after he decided to attempt the landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17026&year=1989&page=2 ## 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 ('17026')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17026&year=1989 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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