# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 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 SEA91LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1990 · N5133B · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inability to regain directional control after it was lost by his dual student on an icy, snowy runway.
- [NTSB BFO91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA021.md): Cessna 152 · South Boston, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1990 · N48918 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's delay in taking appropriate action while encountering adverse weather conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the weather conditions that were worse than forecast, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1990 · N67401 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision of the dual student.
- [NTSB MIA91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA049.md): Cessna 152 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1990 · N25945 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot to utilize carburetor heat in icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA056.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1990 · N4722P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor in the accident was his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1990 · N67334 · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning by the pilot due to his failure to purchase fuel before departure resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauges.
- [NTSB ANC91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA016.md): Beech BE-77 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N3809Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly perform the aircraft preflight resulting in a collision with a tow bar during initial taxi.
- [NTSB CHI91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA043.md): Cessna 152 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N48779 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft.
- [NTSB BFO91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA019.md): Cessna 152 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N68243 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI). Factors related to the accident were: inadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot(s) and in-flight opening of the door.
- [NTSB CHI91LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N7321B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the PIC.
- [NTSB LAX91IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91IA039.md): Cessna 152 · Wahiawa, HI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N95144 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots of both airplanes which resulted in the collision. Contributing to the accident was the improper VFR procedures of N88TE while transitioning through the wheeler afb airport traffic area.
- [NTSB NYC91LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N757MP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors decision to land with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB MIA91LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N25053 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds, resulting in an in flight collision with trees. Factor(s) included: attention diverted.
- [NTSB CHI91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1990 · N757MT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting inadvertent porpoising.
- [NTSB LAX91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA021.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1990 · N757PZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to ensure that an adequate airspeed was maintained during the final approach for the existing wind conditions; to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight; and to arrest the rate of descent prior to touch down.
- [NTSB LAX91FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA022.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1990 · N5052Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating an instrument flight without operating air/ground communications equipment, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance after apparently deciding to return to the airport. Factors contributing to the accident were inoperative…
- [NTSB SEA91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1990 · N5259B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately recover from a bounced landing. Factors were improper airspeed and lack of total expereince.
- [NTSB ATL91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Centerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N67448 · Substantial damage
  > The propable cause of the accident was the runway incursion by the deer during the pilot's takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA015.md): Cessna 152 · Hannibal, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N24359 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were: excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA015.md): Cessna 152 · Kent, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N5331P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation in the landing traffic pattern. Factors to this mid-air collision were the excessive number of airplanes in the airport traffic pattern and radio frequency congestion.
- [NTSB BFO91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA005.md): Cessna C152 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N757RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to avoid a collision with deer which had moved onto the runway during their takeoff roll. The dark night contributed to the accident by limiting the pilots' visual outlook.
- [NTSB MIA91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA013.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1990 · N23665 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB NYC91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA012.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N9575L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N7385W · Substantial damage
  > A poorly planned approach, and failure to take remedial action by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N24815 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid the other.
- [NTSB LAX91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Kearny, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N4594B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot executing a left turn at an altitude insufficient to clear a corn field located in close proximity to the departure runway.
- [NTSB MIA90LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA189.md): Cessna 152 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1990 · N93286 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to execute a go-around after landing long.
- [NTSB NYC90LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA228.md): Piper PA-12 · Franconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N2770M · Substantial damage
  > The landing of the airplane in unsuitable terrain, due to the mechanical failure of the engine center muffler baffle, which blocked the exhaust flow, resulting in a loss of power.
- [NTSB CHI90LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N89038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command attempting to force the airplane onto the runway.
- [NTSB CHI90LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N24296 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the accident airplane to maintain sufficient speed for flight. The pilots lack of total experience and the crosswinds that were present during the approach and the attempted go-around are contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA328.md): Cessna 152 · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N46326 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane's main landing gear bolt/nut plate attachment assembly. Contributing factors related to the improper installation (threading) of the gear bolt/nut assembly.
- [NTSB CHI90LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA266.md): Cessna 152 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1990 · N67758 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA181.md): Cessna 152 · Blue Ridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N69137 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform buzzing type maneuvers, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA217.md): Piper PA-16 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N5972H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and departure off the side of the runway during the landing roll, resulting in a collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of expereince in the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA260.md): Cessna 152 · Garrison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N714TR · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA165.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Blair Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1990 · N5504N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate lookout during the post-landing taxi. Contributing to the accident were the rough terrain, the pilot's lack of total experience, and his lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB MIA90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA181.md): Piper J3C-65 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1990 · N70659 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to lack of oil supply to the number 3 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. This allowed the connecting rod end cap to separate through the case resulting in oil exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC90LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA203.md): Cessna 152 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N24894 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Probable factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, and his lack of proper certification (qualification) for…
- [NTSB ATL90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA165.md): Grumman AA1 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N6169L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly flare.
- [NTSB ANC90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N6100Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper flare on touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA162.md): Vaden SA102 Cavalier · Tumwater, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N70JV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff following an engine loss of power. The reason for the loss of power was not determined.
- [NTSB ANC90LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA190.md): Piper PA-12 · Cathedral Rapid, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N92512 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above the terrain which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin while maneuvering to avoid terrain. The mountainous terrain, high winds, and high density altitude were factors which contributed to the…
- [NTSB ATL90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N5265L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge the stopping distance of the airplane and his subsequent failure to perform a go around. Factors in the accident were the tailwind condition at the airport.
- [NTSB CHI90LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA215.md): Cessna 152 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N757UX · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA131.md): Piper PA-18 · Falls Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N159T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL90FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA153.md): Piper PA-18 · Southport, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N9239T · Destroyed
  > The entry into a flat spin which precluded recovery by the pilot. The reason for the spin becoming flat could not be determined.
- [NTSB FTW90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA150.md): Cessna 152 · New Roades, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N64984 · Substantial damage
  > Unknown mechanical malfunction resulting in engine oil starvation. A contributing factor was rough terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB ANC90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA127.md): Piper PA-12 · Kustatan River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N98994 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N94494 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the airplane brakes.
- [NTSB CHI90FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA193.md): Piper PA-38 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N2508D · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's inability to recover from a stall/spin. Factors were: acft wt & balance exceeded, and the instructor's and student pilot's lack of familiarity with acft.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41505&year=1990&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") = 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 ('41505'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41505&year=1990

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