# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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 DEN90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA036.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N75702 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA035.md): Cessna 172P · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N53432 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA041.md): Cessna 172N · Washington Twp, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N3353E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to properly pre-flight plan and execute the VFR flight. Factor's related to the accident were: the pilot's inexperience; no visual cues (lights) due to dark night conditions; the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA052.md): Cessna 172P · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N65673 · Substantial damage
  > The inability to establish a sufficient climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experinece in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL90LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA039.md): Beech B19 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N6584R · Substantial damage
  > The premature flare initiated by the student pilot and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, which led to an inadvertent stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA031.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1989 · N21543 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole.
- [NTSB ANC90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA029.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1989 · N8569D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the non-certificated Pilot to remove ice/frost from the wing(s) prior to flight. His lack of training and qualification were probable contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA90FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA027.md): Cessna 172N · Nordland, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1989 · N2228E · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bumble Bee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1989 · N4101E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the desert terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA052.md): Piper PA-12 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N3266M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA051.md): Cessna 172 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1989 · N739EQ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged clearance between the aircraft's wing tip & the fuel truck. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the vehicle (fuel truck).
- [NTSB CHI90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA069.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N4372S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the solo 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 pilot's lack of total inexperience, and the runway lights.
- [NTSB LAX90LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA045.md): North American P-51D · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1989 · N5415V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The P-51 pilot's failure to see and avoid the standing C-172.
- [NTSB DEN90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA032.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Powderville, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N62672 · No damage
  > The pilot in command left the airplane unattended with the engine running. That the pilot's son did not understand the unsafe condition is considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA034.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N1361P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power in both engines (probable fuel starvation) due to improper planning/decision by the pilot(s), and lack of supervision by the instructor. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA035.md): Piper PA-22 · Barron, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1989 · N8749D · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot and subsequent carburetor ice. Contributing factors were: carburetor icing conditions, slick (wet/snow covered) runway, and trees/brush near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA035.md): Beech B-23 · Tinton Falls, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1989 · N2350L · Substantial damage
  > Precautionary landing in unsuitable terrain following a partial power loss due to a failed exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ATL90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA032.md): Piper PA-23-160 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N4359P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor pilot to ensure that the engine fuel selector valves were properly positioned prior to takeoff, which led to fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN90LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA025.md): Piper PA-28 · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N6385R · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his delay in diverting or reversing course. The terrain, weather conditions, wing ice, and trees were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC90T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90T%23A01.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 21, 1989 · N54938 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1989 · N13055 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system contamination due to inadequate maintenance/service of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA013.md): Cessna 172 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N52491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the aircraft to enter an inadvertent porpoise during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA027.md): Piper PA-28 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N4948T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB MKC90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA027.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N4115Y · Substantial damage
  > The banner tow pick up equipment became entangled resulting in a jammed rudder and restricted aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA026.md): Cessna 172K · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N7337G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing and inadequate recovery from the ensuing bounced landing. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA053.md): Cessna 177 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N3458T · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the student pilot, which resulted in a porpoise, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90TL#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90TL%2301.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Alamagordo, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 8, 1989 · N726 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA023.md): Piper PA-28-161 · S. Juan Batista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1989 · N2203V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional buzzing and failure to see and avoid a guy wire.
- [NTSB MIA90LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA024.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1989 · N4129E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude and his failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to see and avoid obstructions. The static line (obstruction) was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA020.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N9292Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor improperly supervised the flight and the dual student pilot failed to properly set the fuel selector valve in the proper position. Both pilots failed to use the emergency checklist.
- [NTSB CHI90LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N1316U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain (taxiway/construction area). The steel marker poles contributed to the aircraft damage.
- [NTSB BFO90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA004.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Wytheville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2224P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of propeller control which resulted in engine shutdown and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO90FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA003.md): Cessna 177 · Mchenry, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N30036 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate takeoff airspeed as a result of an improper flap setting. Contributing factors were a takeoff with a tailwind, an upsloping runway, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK02.md): Eickmeier Pitts Special/S1C · Van Buren, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 1989 · N4JE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA013.md): Robinson R22A · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N84817 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude.
- [NTSB ATL90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA012.md): Cessna 172N · Knightdale, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1989 · N737QG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway resulting in the airplane colliding with trees while making an approach to landing with no electrical power.
- [NTSB MKC90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA010.md): Cessna 172 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N5336R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the throttle cable assembly which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a fence.
- [NTSB NYC90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA013.md): Piper PA-12 · Palmyra, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N765WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed during a tight closed pattern turn to final. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions, which included fog and reduced visibility.
- [NTSB ANC90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Near Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N4065E · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions and high vegetation in the forced landing area were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Henderson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1989 · N6636W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of a failure of the number 3 exhaust valve due to undetermined reasons. Factors involved in the accident were the previous owner's delay in overhauling the engine and his failure to adhere to the manufacturer's recommended…
- [NTSB MKC90FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Delavan, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N6340R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a low pass, and to see-and-avoid obstructions (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the obstructions (powerlines).
- [NTSB MIA90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA009.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N8149J · Substantial damage
  > An animal (cow) that had wandered onto the arpt.
- [NTSB FTW90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N8727D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N6306W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and the pilot's improper compensation for wind condition.
- [NTSB MKC90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1989 · N8222F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the dark night & rainy weather.
- [NTSB ANC90LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA003.md): Piper PA-22 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N5715D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main gear.
- [NTSB FTW90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA006.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Edmond, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1989 · N1940P · No damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the passenger's impairment from use of a prescription drug (medication).
- [NTSB ANC89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA179.md): Piper PA-18 · Kiana Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N83381 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and the premature lift-off. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and the pilot's self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB ANC89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA177.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N7513K · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft, and the strong/gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW89LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA173.md): Beech B-19 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1989 · N23848 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper technique in recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go around.

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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 ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=1989

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