# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, 1990

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA043.md): Cessna 210L · New Haven, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1990 · N5280V · Destroyed
  > The failure of the vehicle driver to adequately monitor the radio/traffic pattern. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the aircraft's loss of electrical power after activating the runway lights and entering the pattern, and the lack of visual…
- [NTSB LAX91LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA035.md): Cessna 210M · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N9139M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the number 5 cylinder piston connecting rod due to bending and subsequent fatigue fracture. Contributing to the accident was the improper starting procedure accomplished by an unidentified person which resulted in excessive fuel in the cylinder…
- [NTSB NYC91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA021.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1990 · N972VJ · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure by pilots of the other aircraft to see and alter taxi path to avoid the standing aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA005.md): Beech V35B · Ottawa, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N409E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the proper instrument procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) during an approach to the airport at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA001.md): Cessna T210K · Everett, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N8281M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA185.md): Cessna A188B · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N86405 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to avoid a mud hole on the runway during the ground roll to takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA181.md): Cessna U206 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N33181 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of elevator controls by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA173.md): Cessna A188B · Hertsboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N8677G · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the propeller blade which resulted from improper overhaul procedures, and the absence of oil in the propeller hub which would allow the detection of blade cracks.
- [NTSB ANC90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA180.md): Cessna 185 · Upper Colleen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N70087 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to select suitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA175.md): Cessna 206 · Puntilla Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N756JC · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ANC90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA172.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N4861Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall or mush.
- [NTSB SEA90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA181.md): Cessna U206 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N2107F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain an adequate lookout while maneuvering which resulted in a collision with a transmission wire.
- [NTSB MIA90WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA178.md): Beech 58 · Union Island, St. Vincent & Grenadines · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 1990 · N1896W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA158.md): Cessna 414 · Sitka, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N8180K · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to follow IFR procedures and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE05.md): Cessna 188B · Eckley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N4933Q · Substantial damage
  > A failure on the part of the pilot in command to maintain adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB SEA90FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA163.md): Cessna A185F · Wrangell, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N5317R · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed. The pilot's lack of recent experience in the Cessna 185 was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA136.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N5246E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear spring upon landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Archibald, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N70114 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB NYC90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA160.md): Cessna U206F · Augusta, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N8514Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. The unfavorable wind conditions and rough water were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX90LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA257.md): Cessna A185F · Discovery Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N888BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper visual lookout to assure the area was clear of boats before departing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA183.md): Cessna 310R · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N3463G · Substantial damage
  > An unavoidable collision with a deer while taking off which bent the drag brace and prevented it from locking. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions which reduced the pilots visibility to the illuminated area of the landing lights.
- [NTSB DEN90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA156.md): Cessna 188 · Michigan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N4940R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA249.md): Beech V35B · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N4796M · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank.
- [NTSB CHI90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA168.md): Beech V35B · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N35TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control and keep the aircraft on the runway during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX90LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA243.md): Beech 95-C55 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N5852J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to detect an incorrect rudder trim adjustment, his failure to follow the prescribed pre-takeoff instructions that call for the trim to be adjusted. The collision with the fence and the incorrect rudder trim adjustment were factors in the…
- [NTSB ANC90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA108.md): Cessna 185 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N53046 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power caused by the failure of the piston rod assemblies.
- [NTSB ANC90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA105.md): Cessna 185 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N185KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures and directives (excessive flaps); failure to operate the airplane within the allowable gross weight limitations; improper compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain minimum safe flying speed,…
- [NTSB LAX90FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA233.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ojai, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N39843 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Structural damage sustained by the Bellanca, N39843, as a result of encountering wake turbulence during a near-collision with a navy F-14A.
- [NTSB MKC90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA137.md): Cessna 180 · Goddard, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N1655C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a loose fuel strainer screen. A factor related to this accident was lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA125.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N6608V · Destroyed
  > The initial partial loss of engine power, followed by the total loss of engine power and the striking of a hidden set of transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA163.md): Cessna U206 · Savoy, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N35703 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadvertent stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA144.md): Cessna 210L · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1990 · N732BL · Minor damage
  > Incorrect placement of the retaining ring in the left main landing gear door actuator by the mechanic resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid. This prevented the gear from extending resulting in the gear up landing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA123.md): Cessna 207 · Mc Allen, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N1568U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The concrete canal that he impacted was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA225.md): Bellanca BL26 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1990 · N4034B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an improper starting technique.
- [NTSB ANC90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA091.md): Cessna 185 · Chandler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N2797J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA090.md): Cessna 206U · Taku, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N9735Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot of N9735Z (C-206U) to see and avoid N756EJ (C-206G), and failure of company management to establish adequate separation procedures.
- [NTSB DEN90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA134.md): Cessna A185F · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N8389Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot receiving instruction to choose suitable terrain for the landing. Contributing to the accident was the cfi's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA154.md): Cessna 207 · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N73067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poor preflight planning and his failure to attain proper climb rate during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA125.md): Cessna 188A · Martin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N78516 · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground loss of control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to use optimum takeoff flaps for the runway conditions that existed, and the soft wet runway surface.
- [NTSB NYC90LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA123.md): Cessna 401 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N401FC · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance and inspection by maintenance personnel of the left gear torque link attachment.
- [NTSB ANC90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA077.md): Cessna 185 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N520VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the airplane during the post-landing taxi.
- [NTSB ANC90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA076.md): Cessna 185 · Uganik Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N1095F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the downdrafts and gusty winds.
- [NTSB LAX90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA184.md): Cessna 185F · Terra Bella, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N1211F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning and preparation was poor. Contributing to this accident was the high vegetation field.
- [NTSB NYC90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA120.md): Navion H · Readington, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N2502T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain minimum flying airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to monitor his airspeed on final.
- [NTSB ATL90FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA111.md): Cessna P206 · Liberty, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1990 · N220P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to improper repairs to, and inadequate inspection of, the induction air box. The night light condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW90DPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA02.md): Cessna A188B · Perry, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N21620 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination of the fuel supply. A factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO90IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90IA039.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Davis, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N4802V · No damage
  > The improper installation of the connecting rod bearings on the number one cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA116.md): Beech E 55 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N17577 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper use of the landing gear mechanism during the landing roll, which resulted in the partial collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI90LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA115.md): Beech F33A · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N179DD · Substantial damage
  > The utilization of improper procedures on the part of the pilot in command by attempting to execute a coupled approach outside the parameters of the autopilot.
- [NTSB LAX90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA147.md): Beech F-33A · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N6508V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow directives and his misjudgement of distance. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's failure to ensure that the building did not pose a hazard.

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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
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") = 1990
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&year=1990

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