# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA023.md): Champion 7ECA · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N7615S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main gear axle bolt.
- [NTSB ATL90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA046.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Selmer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N2443K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor to place the engine mixture control in the rich position prior to beginning traffic pattern maneuvers. As a result, the engine quit because of the lean fuel mixture at the high power setting required for the go-around and…
- [NTSB DEN90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA034.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Firestone, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N9570T · Substantial damage
  > Premature liftoff by the pilot which resulted in insufficient airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA035.md): Cessna 152 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N6479P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot not obtaining the current wind information which resulted in selecting the wrong runway for landing; improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factor(s) was: the student pilot's lack of experience and the tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Cocoa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1989 · N48472 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind condition and ditch.
- [NTSB CHI90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N5115Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student's lack of total experience, his diversion of too much attention to…
- [NTSB NYC90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N4930B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command failed to maintain airspeed during a forced landing resulting in a stall and hard landing after a engine power failure due to carburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA027.md): Cessna 152 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1989 · N757UV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the student's flight instructor (CFI), the student's failure to obtain weather information (use a preflight briefing service)…
- [NTSB BFO90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1989 · N96096 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain proper runway alignment with the runway. Contributing factors were: the student pilot's high and fast approach, the cfi's delay in initiating remedial action, the crosswind, and the runwaylight.
- [NTSB MKC90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N47446 · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning by the pilot in not refueling enroute which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MKC90LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Toledo, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1989 · N6449M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became lost/disorientated and attempted a landing at the wrong airport. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, unfavorable wind condition, and the student pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB LAX90FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA019.md): Beech 77 · Kalihi, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1989 · N3731X · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA018.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N53893 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA015.md): Grumman AA-1A · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N9330L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ATL90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA021.md): Piper PA-38 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N2412N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, when the airplane began to veer left during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to inspect the airplane wheel for damage after it dropped off the runway during taxi.
- [NTSB FTW90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1989 · N4973B · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to obtain or maintain airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. His failure to maintain runway alignment and the ditch were related factors.
- [NTSB MKC90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA009.md): Cessna 152 · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1989 · N4904B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot in command. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1989 · N24800 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N69169 · Substantial damage
  > Inflight loss of control due to inadvertent retraction of the wing flaps during a go around.
- [NTSB CHI90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA004.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N4875H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA004.md): Champion 7ECA · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1989 · N123DA · Substantial damage
  > The right fuel vent became clogged allowing the left fuel tank to become exhausted. In addition, the pilot failed to adequately monitor the fuel supply in each tank.
- [NTSB SEA89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA181.md): Cessna 152 · Alderwood Manor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N24995 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in a failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable (variable) wind, downdraft,…
- [NTSB ANC89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA175.md): Piper PA-12 · Cottonwood Crk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1989 · N3882M · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's low pass over rising terrain and the aircraft's subsequent impact with alder bushes (high vegetation).
- [NTSB MIA89FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA253.md): Cessna 172N · Ochopee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N1063F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA193.md): American AA-1A · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1989 · N9332L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing and his improper planning/decision which resulted in a situation from which an overrun occurred. Contributing factors were: the weather conditions, failure of the pilot to obtain a weather…
- [NTSB LAX89FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA318.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N714VX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot's of both aircraft to maintain adequate visual outlook for other aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA172.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Port Moller, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1989 · N7124K · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's self induced pressure and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA251.md): Cessna 152 · Yulee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N67785 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the student pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the tree and ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW89DRG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG10.md): Zenair CH-200 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N14LU · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB MIA89LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA250.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1989 · N91344 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush. The turbulence was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW89IA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89IA168.md): Cessna 152 · Bethany, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1989 · N94808 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the Cessna 150 pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 152 (inadequate visual lookout), and failure of the tower controller to provide adequate service. Factors related to the accident were: high traffic density, which resulted in frequency congestion,…
- [NTSB SEA89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA169.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N25228 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain current in-flight wind information in order to calculate that his remaining fuel supply was adequate to reach his final destination. Contributing was his inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX89LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA308.md): Cessna 152 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N95554 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll-out, which resulted a ground swerve. The pilot's relatively low level of flying experience and the berm beside the runway were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Newark, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N4841P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI) and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: malfunction of the flap system, which resulted in an improper flap setting for takeoff, and the soft runway condition.
- [NTSB LAX89DVG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVG10.md): Minicab Hawk · Montaque, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1989 · N5671 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB LAX89LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA301.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N25649 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of training in recovery from bounced landings from her instructor pilot (CFI).
- [NTSB BFO89LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA073.md): Cessna 152 · Selbyville, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N67803 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive wear of the number four exhaust lobe on the camshaft and poor condition (wear) of the number four exhaust tappet. The soybean crop in the emergency landing area was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB ANC89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1989 · N202T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's improper fuel consumption calculations, improper inflight planning, and decisions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA227.md): Cessna 152 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1989 · N49938 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and ensure that the elevator trim tab was adjusted properly for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N67342 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA172.md): Cessna 152 · Ft Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N757HY · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A contributing factor was the road sign.
- [NTSB CHI89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA148.md): Grumman AA-1C · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N39035 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and the cfi's delay in taking remedial action to regain control. Contributing to the accident was the students lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DEN89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA177.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N46260 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision by the student, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and the student's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A…
- [NTSB ANC89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA126.md): Cessna 140 · Nyac Mine, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1989 · N7G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left rudder pedal bar assembly and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Improper maintenance and the pilot's lack of total experience were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL89DMG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DMG04.md): Wittman, S.J. W-8 · Washington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1989 · N74849 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA134.md): Cessna 152 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N24378 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's not correcting the porpoise on the first landing. A factor in the accident is the lack of experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB MIA89FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA192.md): Cessna 152 · Miami Lakes, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N69224 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to visually inspect the airplane fuel tanks during the preflight inspection to assure adequate fuel to conduct the flight was available.
- [NTSB CHI89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA130.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1989 · N2545A · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. The student pilot's lack of flight experience contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB DEN89FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA155.md): Piper PA-16 · Minot, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1989 · N5295H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the airframe tubing (longeron) at the lower forward door frame due to corrosion. A contributing factor was failure of maintenance personnel to comply with service bulletin #819.
- [NTSB NYC89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N48683 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.

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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") = 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 ('41505'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41505&year=1989

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